This tutorial shows you how to make a small paper gift box with a circuit sticker that lights up when closed, and turns off when opened. You will need: One LED Circuit Sticker paper box template printed on card stock (download PDF here) conductive copper tape regular tape (e.g. scotch tape or masking tape) 3V coin […]
Light-Up Paper Helicopter
To make this paper helicopter with glowing wings, you will need: LED Circuit Stickers Conductive copper tape Plain card stock, or template (accessible here) printed on card stock 3V coin cell battery Scissors Pencil Binder Clip Step 1. Cut the card stock along the solid lines, or into a shape similar to the one indicated on the template. Include […]
Chibitronics at CHA Mega Show
Our circuit stickers debut at CHA and had a great reception with crafters and artists at the Mega Show. We were excited to show everyone how circuit stickers could add light to their favorite paper crafts, mixed media, textiles, and more. We started off by creating a beautiful party pennant banner with our company […]
Paper Battery Holder Tutorial
This tutorial shows you how to make a paper battery holder for coin cell batteries (CR2032 and CR2016). Scroll to the bottom of this page for the video tutorial. MATERIALS AND TOOLS battery holder template printed on cardstock (download PDF here) conductive copper tape regular tape (e.g. scotch tape or masking tape) scissors surface mount LEDs […]
Programming the Microcontroller Sticker
The microcontroller circuit sticker comes with a default touch sensor program. However, you can also use Arduino software to reprogram it with your own code! This tutorial will show you how to reprogram the Attiny85 microcontroller sticker using three programmer options: the Tiny AVR programmer, the AVRISP MKII, and the Arduino as programmer . Tiny […]
“Spintastic” Pinwheel Card
Materials Used: Chibitronics: o 1 Blue LED circuit sticker o 1 White LED circuit sticker o 2 strands of 6” Copper Tape o Battery Paper: o Card base: 4.25”W x 11”H white cardstock scored at 5.5” mark o Yellow patterned paper: 4”W x 5.25”H o Pinwheel Patterned Paper 3.8125”W x 5.1875”H (Carta Bella) Embellishments: o Circle Nested Dies – 2 sizes (3” diameter […]
Christmas Tree
Create a new tradition this Holiday season on a miniature scale. Make an origami Christmas tree with sparking ornaments! Materials 7 Yellow LED circuit stickers 7 Red LED circuit stickers 2 Strips of 16” – 18″ copper tape (1) 6″ x 6″ light green Astrobright paper (or origami paper) (1) 5″ x 5″ light green Astrobright paper (or origami paper) (1) 1/2″ […]
“Phone a Friend” Card
Materials Used: • Chibitronics: o One White LED circuit sticker o 2 strands of 4” Copper Tape o Battery • Paper: o Card base: 4.25”W x 11”H kraft cardstock scored at 5.5” mark o Phone Patterned Paper: 4”W x 5.25”H (Carta Bella) o Pink base: 2.5” W x 5.25”H o White base: 2.25”W x 5”H […]
Christmas Ornament
Celebrate the upcoming season with a decorative, paper craft ornament that has a pattern of lights strung along its side. Hang a single or a series of ornaments adorn your tree or as an extension of holiday cheer on a string of lights! Materials 6 White LED circuit stickers 2 strands of 12” copper tape 10″ […]
Make a light up card
Materials Used: Chibitronics: o One Yellow LED circuit sticker o 2 strands of 4” Copper Tape o Battery Paper: o Card base: 4.25”W x 11”H cardstock scored at 5.5” mark o Inside page: 4”W x 5.25”H cream cardstock o Candle Paper: 4”W x 5.25”H (Carta Bella) o Pink frame: 3”W x 4.25”H o Cream base: […]
Frozen Icicles
Create your own Winter Wonderland by making a paper craft set of icicles that light up with a simple paper circuit and learn how to play with shadows. Make small sections of ice or a very long strand of icicles that can hang from a window’s edge, top of a doorway, or even attach to […]
“Twinkle Twinkle” Christmas Trees Card
Materials Used: Chibitronics: o 3 Yellow LED circuit stickers o 3 Red LED circuit stickers o 2 strands of 12” Copper Tape o Battery Paper: o Card base: 4.25”W x 11”H red cardstock scored at 5.5” mark o White cover and inside page: Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics Die Large Rectangle (approximately 4”W x 5.25”H) o Patterned Paper for the […]