This tutorial will show you one possible way you can use the programmable microcontroller—to visualize music! When triggered the LEDs will light up in order corresponding to the notes of a very basic piano song- “Hot Cross Buns.” You will need: An In System Programmer (ISP) to connect the microcontroller sticker to the computer and […]
Hacking a Box
To hack an existing box you will need: LED Circuit Stickers Conductive copper tape 3V coin cell battery Small box with removable lid Scissors Regular tape Optional: Construction paper or other decorations Step 1. Add any base decorations to your box. In this case, the box had a ripped space in the center so I used construction paper to […]
Chibitronics at CHA Mega Show
Our circuit stickers debut at CHA and had a great reception with crafters and artists at the Mega Show. We were excited to show everyone how circuit stickers could add light to their favorite paper crafts, mixed media, textiles, and more. We started off by creating a beautiful party pennant banner with our company […]
“Spintastic” Pinwheel Card
Materials Used: Chibitronics: o 1 Blue LED circuit sticker o 1 White LED circuit sticker o 2 strands of 6” Copper Tape o Battery Paper: o Card base: 4.25”W x 11”H white cardstock scored at 5.5” mark o Yellow patterned paper: 4”W x 5.25”H o Pinwheel Patterned Paper 3.8125”W x 5.1875”H (Carta Bella) Embellishments: o Circle Nested Dies – 2 sizes (3” diameter […]
Christmas Tree
Create a new tradition this Holiday season on a miniature scale. Make an origami Christmas tree with sparking ornaments! Materials 7 Yellow LED circuit stickers 7 Red LED circuit stickers 2 Strips of 16” – 18″ copper tape (1) 6″ x 6″ light green Astrobright paper (or origami paper) (1) 5″ x 5″ light green Astrobright paper (or origami paper) (1) 1/2″ […]
“Phone a Friend” Card
Materials Used: • Chibitronics: o One White LED circuit sticker o 2 strands of 4” Copper Tape o Battery • Paper: o Card base: 4.25”W x 11”H kraft cardstock scored at 5.5” mark o Phone Patterned Paper: 4”W x 5.25”H (Carta Bella) o Pink base: 2.5” W x 5.25”H o White base: 2.25”W x 5”H […]
Christmas Ornament
Celebrate the upcoming season with a decorative, paper craft ornament that has a pattern of lights strung along its side. Hang a single or a series of ornaments adorn your tree or as an extension of holiday cheer on a string of lights! Materials 6 White LED circuit stickers 2 strands of 12” copper tape 10″ […]
Make a light up card
Materials Used: Chibitronics: o One Yellow LED circuit sticker o 2 strands of 4” Copper Tape o Battery Paper: o Card base: 4.25”W x 11”H cardstock scored at 5.5” mark o Inside page: 4”W x 5.25”H cream cardstock o Candle Paper: 4”W x 5.25”H (Carta Bella) o Pink frame: 3”W x 4.25”H o Cream base: […]
Frozen Icicles
Create your own Winter Wonderland by making a paper craft set of icicles that light up with a simple paper circuit and learn how to play with shadows. Make small sections of ice or a very long strand of icicles that can hang from a window’s edge, top of a doorway, or even attach to […]
“Twinkle Twinkle” Christmas Trees Card
Materials Used: Chibitronics: o 3 Yellow LED circuit stickers o 3 Red LED circuit stickers o 2 strands of 12” Copper Tape o Battery Paper: o Card base: 4.25”W x 11”H red cardstock scored at 5.5” mark o White cover and inside page: Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics Die Large Rectangle (approximately 4”W x 5.25”H) o Patterned Paper for the […]
Sound Sensor Treasure Map Tutorial
This tutorial shows you how to use the SOUND sensor circuit sticker to make an LED turn on – in this case, blowing on a secret symbol in the treasure map reveals the location of the treasure! How does it work? The SOUND sensor sticker has a tiny microphone on it. When you make a […]
Circuit Calavera and Calacas
October is a month of many holidays and raising awareness and though Halloween is one of the most well recognized holidays of the month, there is another following that is well celebrated across Latin America and the United States. When Halloween starts to come to a close the Mexican holiday El Día de los Muertos, […]