For Grades: 5+ These interactive flashcards are a fun and unique way for students to review topics learned in class. Each student can create a unique flashcard to contribute to a class compilation of review questions. The example shown here is an example for a 6th grade science lesson on the human body. But this […]
Light Sensor Card Tutorial
This tutorial shows you how to make a card turn on when opened using a light sensor sticker. You can use this to light up an LED, or get creative and use it as a switch to turn on more adventurous circuits! Here are some examples of wonderful cards by Chibitronics makers. Materials: light sensor […]
Parallel and Series Circuits
Have you ever noticed that the brightness of LEDs change differently when you connect them in different ways? This tutorial explains the differences between series and parallel connections. Series Connections When components are connected to one another in a continuous loop, like beads on a necklace, it is called a series connection. In a series […]
Meet the Maker: Christina Hsu
1. What is your story? Iâm an East Coast native who migrated to the West Coast many years ago. I have degrees in marketing and management from MIT and Harvard. I absolutely love sharing fun products with consumers of all ages, but working with kids is my favorite. I think itâs because Iâm a big […]
Light Up Bubble Gum Card with My Favorite Things & Chibitronics
Materials My Favorite Things: Die-Namics Rectangle STAX My Favorite Things: Die-Namics Gumball Machine Card Stock Vellum Adhesive Foam Stickies Chibitronics Circuit Stickers Copper Tape Lithium Coin Cell Battery Directions 1. Use My Favorite Things Dies to create gumball and frame. Place over folded blank card. Mark where you want light to appear. 2.  Create paper battery […]
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: 4.25âW x 11âH white cardstock scored at 5.5â 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 […]
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 daughterâs 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 […]
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 […]