“This is what I remember: teachers were leaning forward as we shared out…” – Barbara Liedahl <The Conference> FETC, the annual Future of Education and Technology conference, started more than 40 years ago, has grown into one of the must-attend, big-tent meetups for teacher and administrators, instructional technologists, and education policy and thought leaders. This […]
How to make light up slider pop up card.
Hi, crafty friends! This is Eiko. I make light up slider pop up card using Chibitronics Tim Holtz and Heffy Doodle dies. When you pull up a panel to make the front section stand up, reveal a light up message inside. I will make the parts referring to the picture below. Die cut wallflower pattern […]
Lessons from a National Lab: Building a Fully Remote STEM Program
< Berkeley Lab’s SAGE Camp Summer 2021 > In spring of 2021, the K12 group at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) – one of the first research institutions in the network of 17 national labs managed by the Dept. of Energy – began planning for a second, pandemic-ready, online-only program for its annual summer camp, […]
The Endless Birthday Card with Lights —Using The Conductive Fabric Tape
Hi, crafty friends! I’m so happy to share my project here again. I’d like to show you an endless birthday card today. I featured the conductive fabric tape. It is a must-have for today’s project. Check out how useful is the fabric conductive tape in this project! This card has the 4 sides inside. When you […]
LED Spinner Toy: Heart
Introduction In this tutorial, you’ll learn to make a paper spinner that lights up – it makes cool light trails. Contents Materials & ToolsDirections It’s a “love”-ly light show. Topics LEDs, Hearts, Valentine’s Day, Love, Nighttime, Sleepover Crafts Materials LED Circuit Stickers (3, red) Coin Cell Battery Conductive Fabric Tape Tools Scissors Awl Glue Stick […]
How to make light up Christmas tag.
Hi, crafty friends! This is Eiko. I make light up Christmas tag using Chibitronics and Tim Holtz stamps. This tag has an envelope battery holder, so you can easily replace the battery. The light turns on when you switch it on. I will make the parts referring to the picture below. Cut the distress kraft heavystock […]
How to make light up flippy flappy card.
Hi, crafty friends! This is Eiko. I make light up flippy flappy card using Chibitronics and Lawn Fawn stamps and dies. When you pull the tab, a ghost appears and the window glows. I will make the parts referring to the picture below. 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches white cardstock. Make a slit 1 5/16 […]
The Spinner Card with the Conductive Threads— Happy Haunting!
Hello, happy crafters! Are you ready for this Halloween? It is not so familiar in Japan, but I like to join it with this skeleton spinner card. I love the wicked fun event there! And I saw the Chibitronics website told about the conductive thread. You can see many TIPS for using the conductive thread in […]
Fall Wreath with Light Up Flowers
Introduction In this tutorial, you’ll learn to use circuit stickers and conductive fabric tape to make a light-up wreath for fall. Contents Materials & ToolsDirections Make Fall Festive Topics LEDs, Wreaths, Seasonal, Fall, Flowers Materials LED Circuit Stickers 2 yellow, 2 orange, and 2 red Coin Cell Battery Conductive Fabric Tape Cardboard Floral Tape Floral […]
How to make reach for the star card.
Hi, crafty friends! This is Eiko. I make light up swishing scooter card using Chibitronics and Lawn Fawn stamps and dies. When you pull the tab, the scooter swinging up and the constellations glow. I will make the parts referring to the picture below. 4 1/4 x 11 inches blue cardstock. 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 […]
Guide to Conductive Thread
Guide to Conductive Thread In this guide, we’ll discuss some properties of conductive thread, tips and tricks, and ways you might use this versatile material in your paper circuit projects. What is it? How might you use it? Conductive thread is a fiber that conducts electricity. Because it is thin and flexible, like ordinary thread, conductive […]
Chibitronics Awarded NSF SBIR Grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8/23/2021 Chibitronics Awarded Competitive Grant from the National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research Program Provides Seed Funding for R&D Wilmington, Del., August 18, 2021 – Chibitronics Inc. has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for $255,928 to conduct research and development (R&D) work on […]