Shelby Arnold is an amazing artist, who teaches paper electronics and other crafty subjects at NYC Resister, a hackerspace in Brooklyn. She makes pop-ups, sculptures, and other projects. For more information and to see more of her beautiful pieces, please visit her Shelby Makes website. 1. What is your story? I’ve loved paper since I […]
Lawn Fawn Collaboration
We were so happy to meet Kelly Marie from Lawn Fawn at this year’s CHA. This week, we are doing a fun collaboration with Lawn Fawn’s super cute stamps and our stickers. Check out what our Chibi designers came up with their favorite Lawn Fawn stamps. Alisha Christina Jessica Joanna Nancy Patricia Head over to […]
Magical Globe Card with Blinking Slide Switch using Lawn Fawn stamps
This week I received lovely clear stamps from Lawn Fawn. I was so excited when I opened the package to find geography related designs including a map and a globe. I am fascinated by the idea of a fantasy crystal ball or a globe that shows you a visual of someone you are missing or […]
You Have a Pizza My Heart Card (Lawn Fawn & Chibitronics Designer Promotion)
Love this pizza set from Lawn Fawn! Materials Card base: 4.25”W x 11”H white cardstock scored at 5.5” mark Red and white checked sheet: 4.25″W x 3″ Lawn fawn stamps Lawn fawn ink pad (black and green) Chibitronics LED Circuit Stickers Copper Tape Coin Cell Lithium Battery Markers Directions. 1. Create a paper battery holder […]
Xyron & Chibitronics Blog Hop
Hi everyone, we’re doing our first blog hop with Xyron. Xyron makes great adhesive and crafting machines and tools, and we’ve had a blast using them with our products. Check out what our Chibi Designers came up with! Alisha Christina Joanna Nancy Patricia Head on over to the Xyron Facebook Page where the Xyron Design […]
Decorative project ideas with Xyron Creative Station and Chibi Lights
The best thing about Chibi light is that it is a light sticker. Don’t we all love crafting with stickers? It’s a great medium to create quick, easy and aesthetically pleasing projects. One needs to just peel, place and press to create delightful craft magic. Ever wondered how you can make your own stickers at […]
Light-Up Onesie for Baby Gifts/Baby Showers
My daughter’s 3rd grade teacher is coming back from maternity leave, and my daughter is so excited. She wanted to make a little something to welcome her teacher back and I wanted to play with my new Xyron machine, so we decided to do this light-up onesie together. We thought it would be perfect in […]
Celebrating love for Science on Valentine’s day with circuits at AAAS meeting
What could be a better way to express our love for science than to make DIY light-up cards on Valentine’s day? We were lucky enough to create such an opportunity for hundreds of energetic children and their families on the Valentine’s weekend. Thanks to the Computing Research Association, who graciously invited us to lead quick […]
St. Patrick’s Day Light Up Leprechaun Hat
Are you ready for St. Patrick’s Day? Â Wear this fun, easy leprechaun hat that’ll be sure to give the leprechauns a run for their money when you’re the best dressed looker for St. Patty’s Day. Materials 1. Biodegradable Flower Pot (Purchased at $1 store) 2. Construction Paper (Black, Yellow, White) 3. Chibitronics LED Circuit Stickers […]
Meet the Maker – Lindsay Balfour
This month we introduce artist and educator Lindsay Balfour. She creates inspiring works of interactive art with paper electronics and generously shares these creative experiences with others by designing and teaching workshops at the Children’s Creativity Museum in San Francisco as well as other museums, libraries and schools across the nation.  Here she tells us her story, creative process […]
Magnetic Switch Tutorial
This tutorial shows you how to make a magnetic on/off switch. Materials: glue stick magnetic sheet paper scissors LED sticker battery copper tape Steps: 1. Fold the corner of the paper and trace your battery on both sides. Mark one circle plus and the other one minus. 2. Build a simple circuit using copper tape. Leave […]
Sheet Magnet Battery holder
This tutorial will show you how to make a super-slim battery holder using magnetic sheet. This is great for making decorative battery holders and cards to be sent through the mail! Materials: magnetic sheet scissors glue stick pen paper LED stickers battery copper tape Steps: 1. Cut a rectangle of paper that is twice the size […]