Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Chibitronics and Newton's Nook Collaboration

Hi Folks! You may have noticed the Chibitronics and Newton's Nook design teams have been having a lot of fun together this week showcasing how the adorable Newton's Nook stamps can look paired up with the magical Chibitronics lights.


 You can join in on the fun by leaving a comment on the blogs throughout this week for a chance to win a $30 starter kit from Chibitronics or a $30 gift certificate to Newton's Nook. Winners will be randomly chosen at the end of this week!


My card features the adorable Cosmic Newton peering through his telescope at the night sky. Only problem is, his lens isn't quite long enough to find the stars he's looking for. 

That's where you come in. Once you help Newton extend the lens by pulling on it, he's finally able to see all those stars twinkle in the night sky! To make the telescope extension piece, I stamped the end of the telescope on a separate piece of paper and cut parallel lines to make a long strip. Then I cut a slit in the main telescope image, slid the telescope lens in and adhered a T stop so the lens can't come all the way out. This allows you to slide the lens in and out. To make the lights go on and off, the strip is wrapped in copper tape and will complete the circuit as it's slid along the battery underneath the panel.


To give the stars an extra glimmer and shine, I punched tiny holes in the center so they will really twinkle when the circuit is connected.


This one was super fun to make! I like that once you finish sliding out the telescope and reading "Reach for the," the stars turn on to finish the sentiment without having to stamp the actual word "stars." Don't forget to stop by the Chibitronics blog to see the other cards featured today.

Thanks so much for looking!
-Kelly

20 comments:

  1. What a beautiful starry sky. Your card is wonderful.

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  2. Adorable card! I love the background and stars. Great idea to extend the telecope!

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  3. Fabulous card!!! The background is simply stunning!!!

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  4. Very cute with Newton and a telescope and so cool that it lights up.

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  5. What an adorable card! Love Newton at the telescope, and so clever that the lens expands! Awesome details!

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  6. How fun and love
    how the telescope
    slides!
    Carla from Utah

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  7. I love this image of Newton, so fun! And your card is fantastic!

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  8. Wow...what a fabulous card! Love that telescope.

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  9. This is SO CLEVER! I love how you added the interactive element of the telescope extending!!
    Thank you so much for being part of our fun inspiration week!
    -Jen {Newton's Nook Designs}

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  10. Oh how fun this looks and inspirational as well. Would absolutely love to win the starter kit.

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  11. On my, just an amazing card! I love the telescope.

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  12. What a beautiful card. Your sky is gorgeous and these lights just bring it to life...and the telescope extending just tops it off!! Love it!! Anyone would love to receive this card!

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  13. What a beautiful card. Your sky is gorgeous and these lights just bring it to life...and the telescope extending just tops it off!! Love it!! Anyone would love to receive this card!

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  14. What a beautiful card. Your sky is gorgeous and these lights just bring it to life...and the telescope extending just tops it off!! Love it!! Anyone would love to receive this card!

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  15. Perfect card for this week. I'd love to make this little cutie. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  16. A telescoping telescope AND light up stars?!! I'm in love!

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  17. So cute! I love how you made the stars twinkle and light up!

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  18. I LOVE the interactive element on your card! As a teacher, I am thinking about adapting this idea for older students to make simple interactive flashcards for younger students. Would you be willing to show the underside of the card so we can see how you designed your circuit? Misa

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I absolutely love reading comments. Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave one! - Kelly