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Simple Light Up Lanterns Using LED Light Stickers

Hello and happy Wednesday! I’m Allison Cope and today we’re going to make a very simple light up lantern card. I began by stamping my two lantern images and my sentiment on my card front. To make it easier to design my circuit, I also stamped the 2 lanterns and the sentiment in soft ink […]

Light Up Waterfall Card Featuring Chibitronics LED Stickers

Pull tab sliders, also known as waterfall cards, add interactivity and a surprising flipping motion to handmade creations such as greeting cards, scrapbooks, and posters. Easily constructed with paper, glue, and tape, their flat design and flexibility make them ideal for adding paper circuitry.  In this new tutorial, perfect for Valentine’s Day, Jill Dawson shows […]

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 […]

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 […]

NEW GUIDE: Conductive Thread by Jill Dawson

Check out this amazing new guide on conductive thread by Jill Dawson! Learn about the different types of conductive thread, how to choose for your projects and tons of tips and tricks for using conductive thread with paper circuits!

Let’s Get Spooky!

Howdy everyone and Happy Wednesday! I’m Allison Cope and today I’m sharing a fun Halloween inspired card with you! I first began my card by stamping and coloring all of the images using Copic Markers. I also stamped each monster’s head again on some vellum paper to mount behind their cut out eyes. I did […]

Haunted House Parts 1 & 2 (featuring DIY Pressure Sensors)

We’re excited to announce two new tutorials that show you how to make two pressure sensor circuits out of Pressure Sensitive Conductive Plastic! These circuits allow you to make totally different interactions using the same artwork by switching up the circuits, like in these cool haunted house scenes! In the “Haunted House Pt. 1: Intro […]

How to make light up sliding scooter card.

Hi, crafty friends! This is Eiko. I make light up sliding scooter card using Chibitronics and Lawn Fawn stamps and dies. When you pull the tab, the scooter slides and the heart glows. I will make the parts referring to the picture below. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches red cardstock. 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 […]

Use Chibitronics LED Stickers to Create Silhouettes, Shadows, & Layers

Interested in learning some paper circuit techniques to help you create interesting shadows, silhouettes, and layers in your work? Check out the new tutorial by Natalie Freed and Jill Dawson! In this activity, you’ll make swatch cards to experiment with different paper and light effects and ponder possibilities for using the properties of both for […]

NEW TUTORIAL: Flying Concertina Accordion Book by Jill Dawson

New tutorial up on our tutorials page by Jill Dawson! In this tutorial, we will show you how to add motion and light to a fun and flashy variation of the traditional accordion book structure! You’ll learn how to use conductive thread as a decorative and conductive element, and how to use a reed switch […]

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