SOCIAL MEDIA

02 April, 2018

World autism day blog hop

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Today I and the Chibitronics team is part of a bloghop for Autism awareness and we are lighting it up blue. April 2nd is the World Autism Awareness Day and the color blue is often used as a symbol together with the puzzle piece.

I think most of us are somehow connected to someone with autism, through friends or family. They are all amazing individuals in their own unique way and have a different perspective of the world that can be pretty fantastic. That's why I selected the sentiment Don't forget to be awesome. And of course, I lit it up blue using the blue Chibitronic LEDs.

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To make the card I stamped and colored the front panel and cut out the balloons that are going to light up. To color it I used a couple of Distress Oxide inks and smooshed the background in them, focusing mainly on the bottom of the card where the dog would be stamped. I used my Misti to stamp the dogs in blue. I then colored the dogs using Spectrum Noir Illustrator markers in cool greys with pink for the cheeks. Then I added some Sparkle to some of the areas, glaze for the noses and eyes, and some white accents.

I also marked where the switch would be placed and sketched in the circuit.

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As usual, I did everything backward and had to flip the battery. I added a fabric patch to make sure the copper tape won't break if it moves around a bit. I later added a piece of printer paper under it to make sure the tape wouldn't touch both sides of the battery. If I had put the battery the right side it would not have been necessary.

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As usual, I forgot to take a picture when doing the switch. Basically, I just cut the paper using a craft knife. Added the switch I used fabric patches again on the inside of the switch and the edge of the paper where the switch is attached. I did this to make sure the copper tape doesn't break from sliding back and forth. Better safe than sorry. You can see the strip of printer paper here too.

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Here's the back of the switch, you can see the sliding mechanism.

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I glued the finished card to a card base and added some Nuvo Drops to make it a bit more fun. I love these adorable pups by Mama Elephant.

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And here's the card all lit up. I hope you hop on to see the other cards on the hop. You can find links to the rest of the team creations on the Chibitronics Blog post. I hope you enjoyed this card and the short tutorial.

Supplies used for this card:

Chibitronics:
Spectrum Noir Illustrator Markers: IG 1, IG2, IG3, IG6, IG7, IG10 FS4

Spectrum Sparkle: Macaroon, Moonlight, Clear Overlay

Stamps: Mama Elephant - The Dog's Woof

54 comments :

justjingle said...

This is super cute!

Lisa said...

wow !! I never saw something like that !! I have this stamp, but what you made out of it is really stunning, I do love LOVE it !! congratulations !! and what a bright idea to put some light in there ;) !

Miriam said...

What a phenomenal card! Thank for you the detailed instructions as well. I would love to try and make a card similar to this!!! Thank you for also being a sponsor in a wonderful blog hop for such a worthy cause!!

dannscraftingwhims said...

I love how you lit it up blue and, especially how you colored the pups!!

Karthikha Uday said...

What a fabulous creation! Thanks to everyone who are part of the awesome blog hop, and to the sponsors!

slsavidge said...

Your card is awesome! Great job!!!

hsmom24kids said...

Wow I love this card. The colors are so fun and I love the lights!

Gayle Bartholomew said...

Don't even know where to begin to comment on such a fabulous card! Love everything about it.

Rebecca L. Romines said...

What a cute card! I love the layout of this card! Who could resist those little critters? lol

Brenda Simpson said...

Love the puppies and the layout! Thanks for sharing photos of the process for newbies. Also, thanks for your support of Autism Awareness day!

mytonks2 said...

Very cute card and very Inventive!! TFS!!

Isabelle said...

Your card is fantastic ! Not only the lights (when I can get one light working on the first try, I'm over exited, so three is a dream for me !), but I also love your coloring. This is one of my favorite stamp right now (I live with two dogs, this explaining probably that - LOL !) and this is one of my favorite version I've seen until now. Thank you for sharing and for this amazing blog hop.

swanlady21 said...

Such fun with the lights. Thanks for supporting the Autism Awareness Day & Blog Hop.

Karen S. said...

Oh my goodness, such an adorable card! And I already have that stamp set. Now I just need the courage to try the CHIBI-Tronics. Thank you for your participation in this special blog hop for autism.

Janis in ID said...

Amazing card and so cute!!! Thank you for your care and interest in Autism. Our family has several people on the spectrum. It is a challenge, but seeing their unique gifts is a joy.
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janjanek said...

Adorable card! I love that the card is "lighting it up" too. Tjanks for supporting autism awareness.

Liz mca said...

This is a great blog hop. Card makers are fantastic folks

justMarie said...

I really like your card!

Cary Ann Lombardo said...

Thanks for participating for this great cause. Love your card- the dogs are adorable in blue.

Stanlee Runner said...

Absolutely adorable card, I love the lights. Thanks for supporting autism awareness.

Viki Banaszak said...

What an awesome card! I didn't know you could use a switch to operate these. Of course I am still trying to get up the courage to try these.

Caren Sue Evans said...

Amazing talent! Love it!

ragasenthil said...

What a fantabulous creation!! Perfect for autism awareness cause!!. Thanks to everyone who take part in this noble cause and for sharing with us along a wonderful blog hop😍

Emma said...

The lights just make it but your colouring also give such a lovely different feel to the stamp

Stacy K said...

Thank you for sharing your design! My daughter and I made one card with Chibitronics lights, this helps us on how to design another. Your Autism card design is cute!

Eva N said...

Love the design in all the differeng blues with the stars that light up. Great explanation of the chibitronics. Thanks for supporting a good cause.

Evelyn Larson said...

love this card, the colors, and beauty of it. thank you for sharing. My cards never come out this great. Great cause.

Sarah Biswabic said...

Your card is so sweet, adorable and amazing! I love it!! Thank you for being part of this amazing hop.

Sharon Gullikson said...

OH MY GOSH, This is new to me!!! LOVE the lights.

terriburson said...

This is so awesome! Thank you so much for participating in this worthy cause!

amywazwaz06 said...

This card is amazing. Wow. Beyond thrilled to be in this blog hop seeing all these amazing creations thank you for being involved and raising awareness. So proud of the crafty peeps everywhere right now.

Becky Green said...

This is SO ADORABLE!!! I LOVE this in the blue & that you used the Chibitronics for the balloons! SO ADORABLE!!! ;)

Teresa Doyle said...

This is so appropriate Maya for this hop., a great card!

Teresa Godines said...

Adorable project. Thanks for sharing

thebumblebeenme said...

Love the card design!

Kimberly Ostgard said...

Thanks for sharing this great blog hop with great cause. Nice card.
Have a blessed day!
Kimberly

Iris Soscia said...

Wonderful light up card - love the images.

Michele W said...

What a cute card! Love the lights and the sentiment you chose is perfect. Thanks for spreading the word about autism.

tsurutadesigns1 said...

How fun is this?! Love it!

Brandi R said...

Love this! So super cute ♥

raggiodiluce82 said...

How cute!!! Love your sweet card!!!

Angie B said...

Gorgeous card! Love the color and the splatters. such a fun image! Adding lights is a wonderful effect!!!! Great card. Thanks for showing us how it works!!!

La’Nay Johnson said...

Cute card. I have to try Chibitronics one day

Mary Holshouser said...

Great card.
Always nice to stand out in a crowd.
Love the use of the lights.
thanks for sharing
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Cynthia Cole said...

Love your awesome card!

Denise Bryant said...

Love these cute pups and the addition of the lights! Awesome card!
Light it up blue!

gabmcann said...

Just fantastic!!

Holly said...

This is superb! I love the way you colored the dogs and the lights are fantastic!

Kelsey Thomas said...

So cute! :) Love those little dogs!

Amante del Papel said...

I love your card is so beautiful!

Annette Reed said...

So cool! I have never seen this product before today. I need to get some of these lights to make light-up cards for my grandkids. So fun and cute!!

Heather DePasquale said...

Love this card! Chibitronics makes it even more unique. Thanks for supporting Autism awareness!

Sue D said...

Awesome light up dog card!

Marjorie DUMONTIER said...

Wow ! Absolutely fantastic card ! I’m completely blown by your creativity !
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