Video Available here —> https://youtu.be/7-i991c3DpA Hello everyone, It’s Lesley here, aka Hungry Heffy. I am thrilled to be hijacking the Chibi-blog today with a fun interactive project which features some Heffy Doodle stamps. And, if you are familiar with my work, you probably know that i LOVE an interactive card, so not only does this […]
Chibitronics and Studio Katia Collaboration, Day 1
Good morning! We’re excited to be back for another collaboration with a fabulous company: Studio Katia! Over the next two days days our designers along with the Studio Katia design team will be sharing creations using Chibitronics LED stickers and Studio Katia stamps and dies! Click on the links below to visit the Studio Katia blog […]
Chibitronics in China
Jie Qi, co-founder and inventor of Chibitronics, was recently in China, sharing our Love to Code and Circuit Stickers at the Communication University of China and Asia Society & Jack Ma’s Foundation. Communication University of China Professor Hongliang Wang of the Communication University of China invited Jie to teach a week-long course to undergraduates in […]
2017 Chibitronics Design Team
Meet the 2017 Chibitronics Design Team! We’re so proud to work with these wonderful artists and paper crafters. We will be featuring their great projects on our website and social media. Jessica Frost-Ballas, Design Team Coordinator: Hi, I’m Jess from All the Sparkle! I live in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia with my incredibly […]
Meet the Maker: Kristin Osiecki
We’re proud to feature our latest maker, Kristin Osiecki, who authored this month’s featured lesson plan on Surrealist Paper Electronics. Kristin Osiecki is a Designer, Educator and Maker living and working in the Boston area. As an educator, she has focused her work on the intersection of the visual arts and technology, exploring electronics and […]
Meet the Maker: Jessica Frost Ballas
Jessica Frost-Ballas is one of our early craft adopters. She makes the most beautiful cards, and has the sunniest personality o match. Check out her blog for card and paper craft inspirations. What is your story? Hi, I’m Jessica! I’m a harpist and pianist by day and a papercrafter by night. I am very lucky […]
My Favorite Things Design Collaboration Week 2
We’re having a great time working with My Favorite Things in our fun design collaboration. My Favorite Things has the cutest stamps, and the combination of stamps and Chibi lights are so fun. Last week, we shared some fun cards from Nancy and Jessica. Today, we’re sharing a design from Patricia at Chibitronics. You can […]
Meet the Maker: Colleen Graves
We’re excited this month to introduce rockstar maker/educator/librarian Colleen Graves. Colleen has been sharing all sorts of wonderful ideas and resources for making with technology and how to set up spaces that nurture such creativity! 1. What is your story? I’m Colleen Graves, I’m a Maker, a Teacher, and a Librarian. I started using Chibitronics […]
Meet the Maker: Josh Burker
1. What is your story? I am a constructionist educator, author, digital artist, amateur programmer, husband and father, and curmudgeon. I enjoy exploring the spaces where crafting and technology intersect. I worked in schools as a Technology Specialist, Technology Club founder and advisor, an “Academic Technology Coordinator,” teacher, and systems engineer for seventeen years working […]
Meet the Maker: Shelby Arnold
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]