Did you know that it is customary in parts of Germany (and a few bordering countries) for six-year-old children starting first grade to be presented with the gift of a large paper cone called a Schultüte (“school bag”)? Taking inspiration from a custom that I admire, my latest tutorial demonstrates how to create a Schultüte with LED […]
How to make light up skunk card with reed switch.
Hi, crafty friends! This is Eiko and I make light up skunk card using Chibitronics and Lawn Fawn stamps and dies. I used the reed switch on this card. When you move the magnet behind the skunk motif closer to the switch, the switch turns on and the heart glows. Reed switch has two ferrous reeds. […]
Fire Breathing Dragons Featuring LED Light Stickers
Hello everyone! Allison Cope here! Today I’m sharing how I made this fun light up fire breathing dragons card. Today I’m featuring the Chibitronic Red and Orange LED Light Stickers. Our fiery friends are from the “Dragon Trio” stamp set by Sweet November Stamps. I first began my card by stamping out my images on […]
Tilt Sensing Illuminated Tunnel Book (with Chibitronics LEDs)
In my latest tutorial, Illuminated Tunnel Book (with a Tilt Sensor), I’ll show you how to use Circuit Sticker LEDs and a tilt switch to add lighting and interactivity to create a glowing piece of art that turns on and off with a tilt of your wrist. To view a full video demonstration, learn about […]
Tunnel Book with Tilt Sensor
Tilt Sensing Tunnel Book In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to use Circuit Sticker LEDs and a tilt switch/sensor to add lighting and interactive effects to create an Illuminated Tunnel Book. Tools & Materials Directions Video Tutorial Introduction Tunnel books are three-dimensional works of art that feature cut paper images in the […]
Adding an Animated Touch to your Paper Circuit Nicho: Bringing Poetry to Life with the Chibi Scope
Hi all, Celeste here! Last year, I shared a tutorial illustrating my approach to making a light-up shadow box called a nicho. In addition to being beautiful little pieces of art, nichos can help us celebrate and remember cherished people, places, and objects. After I shared this tutorial, an idea popped into my mind: What […]
Chibitronics + ISTE Live23 = Brilliant PD
Taking inspiration from classroom tested activities found in the Chibitronics Paper Circuits STEAM Educators Guide, educators Barbara Liedahl and Susan Brown will be leading a workshop at the International Society for Technology Education (ISTE) Live23 Edtech Conference in Philadelphia this summer! Together, this dynamic duo offers a highly engaging, fun approach to the art of […]
Combining our New Animated LED Lights with our Regular LED Lights – Lemur Love Card
Howdy all! I’m Allison Cope and today we’re going to make an interactive anniversary card featuring our brand new Animated LED Light Stickers and our original LED Light Stickers. One of my best friends is celebrating her and her husband’s 18th wedding anniversary and we’ve been invited to celebrate with them this coming weekend. I […]
How to make light up toucan 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 toucan card using Chibitronics new animating LED and Lawn Fawn stamps and dies. When you pull the tab, the flowers […]
Printable Templates – Chibitronics
Printable Templates Use these free printable templates to make a variety of circuits to light up your card, scrapbook, and other craft creations! Each template comes with a helpful tutorial video and inspiration projects created using the template. One Light Circuit TemplateTurn on a light by pressing the battery. PDF printable templateTutorial Video Two Lights […]
Instructions – Chibitronics
Chibitronics Getting Started Instructions Video Tutorial Step by Step Tutorial Download Template PDF Step 1 Fold the battery holder paper along the score line and stick the battery holder paper down onto the template. Step 2 Stick the foam over the footprint on the inside of the battery holder. Step 3 Stick a piece of […]
How to make light up robot shaker 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 robot shaker card using Chibitronics new animating LED and Lawn Fawn stamps and dies. When you push the sentiment banner, […]