Story in a Box In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to use reed switches (magnet on) to control lights (and the mood) in a story-telling shadow box! Video Tutorial In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to build an interactive Reed Switch Shadow Box. This project, a three dimensional piece of art in a […]
Create an Interactive Shadow Box with Chibitronics Reed Switches
In my latest tutorial, Reed Switch Shadow Box, I’ll show you how to use one or two reed switches (magnet on) to control lights (and the mood) in a story-telling shadow box! The example below uses two reed switches (magnet on). One triggers a path with white LEDs and the other triggers a path with […]
Light Up an Origami Lotus with Chibitronics LED Circuit Stickers and a Magnet-On Reed Switch
Hi! It’s Kathy Ceceri with an easy origami lotus flower design that lights up thanks to a Chibitronics reed switch and a magnetic lilypad base. Rotate the flower like a knob to turn the Chibitronics LED Circuit Stickers on and off! This project is simple enough for children to make, but be careful if you […]
6 Uses for Bare Circuit Sticker LEDs
In my post, 5 Ways to Reuse Circuit Stickers, I shared several ways to repurpose Circuit Sticker LEDs that had lost their adhesive mojo. In that post I explained how to detach a sticker, without damaging it, and how to remove and replace its conductive adhesive backing. In this post, I’ve assembled six ways that […]
Carousel Book Light
Brighten the Night with a Bookish Light In this tutorial, we will show you how to make a versatile book lamp, using a structure that may be used as a hanging ornament, tabletop display, or nightlight. Video Carousel Book Light Video Tutorial Introduction This project combines paper circuits with paper crafting to make a versatile […]
Brighten the Night with a Bookish Light using Chibitronics LED Stickers
In my latest tutorial, I’ll be sharing a Carousel Book Light that combines paper circuits with paper crafting to make a versatile structure that may be turned into a hanging ornament, tabletop display, or nightlight. Changing the colors of the LEDs or the paper you use, as well as the shapes you choose for the […]
Pop-Up Shop Card with LED sticker lights
Hi, crafty friends! I’m so happy to see you again here. I show you a pop-up shop card today.When you look inside this shop, you can feel the cozy air. You will feel like you are a dwarf and would like to get in this shop. I’d like to talk about @shirarin . She is […]
Light Up Fireflies using the Chibitronics Reed Switch
Hello! It’s Allison Cope here to share a fun light up card featuring the new Reed Switch – Magnetic On from Chibitronics. I began today’s card by printing out my little night fairy scene using digital stamps from Sweet November Stamps. I colored one for the front panel of my card and printed another lighter […]
Make a Solar-Powered Model House with Chibitronics Circuit LED Stickers
Hi! This is Kathy, and I’ve got a kid-friendly project that lets you light up a paper model house and garden without batteries! To make the Circuit Sticker LEDs glow, just shine a flashlight on tiny solar panel attached to the roof, or place it under a bright lamp or in a sunny spot. I […]
How to Add a Reed Switch (Magnet On) to Glowing Garland
Have you considered making your own Glowing Garland: Paper Circuit Streamer to decorate your home or help celebrate a special person or event? If so, or you’re on the fence, we’d like you to know that there’s an easy way to extend the life of your battery while you do! An optional upgrade to your […]
5 Ways to Reuse Circuit Stickers
Circuit Sticker LEDs are Reusable! If you are new to using our LED stickers, you might be wondering whether there is a way to reuse them once they have lost their stick. Luckily, there are several ways to reuse Circuit Stickers that have lost their adhesive mojo in order to minimize waste and expense! As […]
Firework Light Up Card
Hi friends, It’s Wei Wei here with this light up card featuring Chibitronics LED and Avery Elle stamps. Let’s get started! To create this card front, I created the firework background with the Silhouette Cameo cutting machine. I stamped the cute images from Avery Elle with black ink, colored with Copic markers and cut them […]