An Inspiring Goal In April of this year, Cath, a high school junior at CATS Academy Boston, who is the president of her school’s STEAM club (instructed by Mrs. Eileen McMahon), reached out to tell us about an inspiring summer project that she and a group of her peers was involved in planning. When describing […]
Spooky Spider Dissolve Card
Spooked in a Blink In this tutorial, featuring our new White Blink Animating LED stickers (Image 2a), I’ll show you how to make a mechanical card that reveals a spooky, blinking spider whenever you move a lever (Image 2b). Tools & Materials Directions Make a Mechanical Card Light Up Video Related Categories Animating LED, Paper […]
Rainbow Fading Butterfly Pin
Introduction In this tutorial, featuring our new Rainbow Fade Animating LED, I’ll show you how to make a wearable butterfly pin that gently cycles through the colors of the rainbow. Tools & Materials Directions Make a Color-Changing Butterfly Pin Related Categories Animating LED, Wearable, Paper Craft Optional Directions Step 1: Prep Your Butterfly Layers The […]
How to make light up plumeria card with animating LED. (And relaxation room card)
Hi, crafty friends! This is Eiko. Finally, our new animating LED is now available for sale! Chibitronics released three new animating LEDs. Gem-shaped blink type, Heart-shaped fade type, and Flower-shaped rainbow fade type. So today I make light up plumeria card using Chibitronics new animating LED and Altenew stamps and dies. When you pull the […]
Fiery Vampire Eyes Featuring Animating Light Stickers
Howdy all! I’m Allison Cope and today we’re going to make a fun Halloween card where our little Vampire’s eyes glow red! I began today’s card by creating my scene using a few fun Halloween stamp sets from Sweet November Stamps. I created by scene and then colored everything in with Copic Markers. If you’d […]
Bright Halloween Ideas: Using Chibitronics LED Stickers to Create Glowing Jack-O-Lantern Crafts
While it might not feel like fall yet where you are (it’s 90° F today!), autumn crafts and decor are already on store shelves. Personally, I love planning ahead and thinking about the crafts I’ll make, the recipes I’ll cook, and the movies I’ll watch when the season changes. Last year, one fun fall craft […]
Blinking Lighthouse Beams featuring our New Gem Animating LED Light Stickers
Howdy all! I’m Allison Cope and today we’re going to make blinking light-up lighthouse card! I began today’s card by creating my scene using all kinds of Catherine Pooler Designs products. If you’d like a more detailed tutorial of all of these elements, you can visit my personal blog post here. Then I began to […]
How to make light up wedding 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 wedding card using Chibitronics new animating LED and Waffle flower crafts stamps and dies. When you pull the tab, the […]
Celebrate Oktoberfest with a Chandelier, Chibitronics Sticker LEDs, & a Reed Switch
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 […]
Chibitronics Awarded NSF SBIR Phase II Grant
PRESS RELEASE The National Science Foundation’s Small Business Innovation Research Program Provides Seed Funding for R&D Wilmington, Del., July 01, 2023 – Chibitronics Inc. has been awarded a Phase II National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant for $991,408, following its previous NSF SBIR Phase 1 award of $255,928. With this funding, […]
A Closer Look at the Chibitronics Chibi Chip
The Chibitronics Love to Code Chibi Chip is a fun and friendly way to engage with programming, especially when combined with the Microsoft Make Code Editor. Because there is no software to install or drivers to configure, it’s easy to get started online. The Chibi Chip is the heart of the Love to Code (LTC) system. You […]
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 […]