In my latest tutorial, Paper Circuit Chandelier, I’ll show you how to create a glowing, customizable light fixture that you can suspend from a hook, ceiling, or even a tree branch! Inspired by the German tradition of Oktoberfest, which takes place each September, I’ve created a festive wreath light that is perfect for a porch-sized […]
Making a Paper Circuit Collage with Clear Contact Paper, Craft Materials, and Chibitronics Animating LED Stickers
Hi all, Celeste here! Recently, I’ve been interested in exploring how paper circuit materials like LED stickers and conductive fabric tape can be used with materials other than paper. I tried embedding circuits inside of fused plastic, I made mixed media collages using contact paper, and I even considered laminating a circuit just to see […]
How to make light up fireworks card.
Hi, crafty friends! Happy 4th of July! This is Eiko. Today I make light up fireworks card using Chibitronics LED stickers and Lawn Fawn stamps and dies. When you pull the tab, the fireworks shine. I will make the parts referring to the picture below. Assemble the cover panel. Make a slit in the circuit […]
Light up card with Animated LED Stickers and a Stamping Bella Stamp
Hi Everyone, Melissa here. Today I am sharing a simple circuit using 2 Animated LED Stickers to light up the butterflies. This card also features a stamp from Stamping Bella. For more details, please keep reading ….. I have stamped the image and sentiment onto X-Press It Blending Card and coloured it with Copic Markers […]
Light up Night scene card with MFT stamps
Hi everyone , Arjita here. Today I am sharing a card with a simple circuit using 1 LED Sticker and a single battery switch to light up the pole next to the bear. I used MFT stamps for this adorable card. I created a night scene using ink blending and stamping techniques. I stamped the […]
Light Up a Schultüte (With Chibitronics LED Stickers)
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 […]
Light up card with Animated LED Stickers and LOTV Stamps.
Hi Everyone, Melissa here. Today I am sharing a simple circuit using 2 LED Stickers and 1 Animated LED Sticker to light up the stars. This card also features a stamp from LOTV Stamps. For more details, please keep reading ….. I have printed the image onto X-Press It Blending Card and coloured it entirely […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]