Did you know that it is customary in parts of Germany (and a few bordering countries) for six-year-old children starting first grade to be presented with the gift of a large paper cone called a Schultüte (“school bag”)? Taking inspiration from a custom that I admire, my latest tutorial demonstrates how to create a Schultüte with LED […]
Let’s be Mermaids with the animating LED.
Hi, crafty friends! Are you enjoying the summer season? I am happy to share my project here again. I made a pop-up card with an interactive die by Lawn Fawn with light. When you pop this card up, You can see the world under the sea! A mermaid watches a flower changing its color to […]
How to make light up skunk card with reed switch.
Hi, crafty friends! This is Eiko and I make light up skunk card using Chibitronics and Lawn Fawn stamps and dies. I used the reed switch on this card. When you move the magnet behind the skunk motif closer to the switch, the switch turns on and the heart glows. Reed switch has two ferrous reeds. […]
Fire Breathing Dragons Featuring LED Light Stickers
Hello everyone! Allison Cope here! Today I’m sharing how I made this fun light up fire breathing dragons card. Today I’m featuring the Chibitronic Red and Orange LED Light Stickers. Our fiery friends are from the “Dragon Trio” stamp set by Sweet November Stamps. I first began my card by stamping out my images on […]
6 Ways to Save Used Batteries for Safe Disposal
Did you know that the coin cell/button cell batteries most widely used in light-up paper crafts and cards (CR2032 and CR2016) fit into a category of batteries that require unique consideration for proper disposal? Primary/Single-Use batteries cannot be recharged and must be disposed of once they wear out. Alkaline, lithium, silver oxide, zinc-air, zinc-carbon, and zinc-chloride, […]
Flying I go with Chibitronics LED Stickers
Flying I go with Chibitronics LED Stickers ¡¡Hola a todos!! Soy Laura y estoy muy emocionada de hacer este proyecto en el blog de Chibitronics mostrando esta tarjeta interactiva con los “Pegatinas LED de Chibitronics” que espero les sirva de inspiración! Si quieres conocer todos los detalles, sigue leyendo 👇 Para esta tarjeta escogí los […]
Tilt Sensing Illuminated Tunnel Book (with Chibitronics LEDs)
In my latest tutorial, Illuminated Tunnel Book (with a Tilt Sensor), I’ll show you how to use Circuit Sticker LEDs and a tilt switch to add lighting and interactivity to create a glowing piece of art that turns on and off with a tilt of your wrist. To view a full video demonstration, learn about […]
Adding an Animated Touch to your Paper Circuit Nicho: Bringing Poetry to Life with the Chibi Scope
Hi all, Celeste here! Last year, I shared a tutorial illustrating my approach to making a light-up shadow box called a nicho. In addition to being beautiful little pieces of art, nichos can help us celebrate and remember cherished people, places, and objects. After I shared this tutorial, an idea popped into my mind: What […]
Chibitronics + ISTE Live23 = Brilliant PD
Taking inspiration from classroom tested activities found in the Chibitronics Paper Circuits STEAM Educators Guide, educators Barbara Liedahl and Susan Brown will be leading a workshop at the International Society for Technology Education (ISTE) Live23 Edtech Conference in Philadelphia this summer! Together, this dynamic duo offers a highly engaging, fun approach to the art of […]
How to make light up toucan card with animating LED.
Hi, crafty friends! This is Eiko. Around the summer of 2023, Chibitronics will release three new animating LEDs. Gem-shaped blink type, Heart-shaped fade type, and Flower-shaped rainbow fade type. So today I make light up toucan card using Chibitronics new animating LED and Lawn Fawn stamps and dies. When you pull the tab, the flowers […]
Make a Color-Changing Infinity Mirror with Chibitronics Animating LED Stickers
Hi! This is Kathy with a new version of a fun optical illusion, the Infinity Mirror. An Infinity Mirror consists of two mirrors facing each other, with a row of lights sandwiched in between. The reflections bounce back and forth between the two mirrors, making it look like you are gazing into an endless tunnel […]
Registration open for Summer Pathfinders 2023! Free Chibitronics supplies and hands-on PD for teachers
We are excited to announce that we are participating again this year in the Infosys Pathfinders Summer Institute 2023! This summer’s course will introduce paper circuits, STEAM and how to integrate these activities across subject areas. Participating teachers will receive full scholarships for hands-on virtual professional development and a FREE kit of supplies to learn […]