Light up the Lawn ...Fawn that is

Hi everyone!  Welcome to the Chibitronics and Lawn Fawn blog share.  Chibitronics and Lawn Fawn have teamed up to share some of the great ideas and projects you can make with these two great companies.

Lawn Fawn makes some of the cutest clear stamps out there and I was lucky to receive the Loads of Fun stamps to play with.

Supplies Used:  

• Ranger Archival Ink - Black
• Ranger Distress Crayons
• Lawn Fawn Loads of Fun Stamps
• Chibitronics LED Sticker Lights
• Chibitronics Copper Tape
• Core'dinations Cardstock
• Foam Adhesive

Step 1:  Color card base with Distress Crayons.  Unlike many watercolor mediums, these you want to go somewhat heavy with in order to get a good smudge.

Step 2:  Color stamped images and color with Distress Crayons.  Apply adhesive.  I like using a dry adhesive like my Xyron Sticker Maker.

Step 3:  Create card design and poke holes where you want the lights to shine through.  

Step 4:  With Pencil, mark card base where lights need to show through.

Step 5:  Create simple, parallel circuit.

Step 6:  Attach card design to base using foam adhesive to compensate for depth of battery.

That's it...so cute, so simple.

Thanks for dropping by.

Hugs.

Pin the Tail on the

Wow...I can't believe I made this Pin the Tail on the Bunny game for my niece a year ago.  It was the perfect accent to their home decor for the Easter Holiday, and doubled as a party game for their Easter Egg Hunt.  This game is super simple to make and is an all time classic hit.  Over the years I have created many "pin the" games...from Flames on Charizard to handles on a teapot....this game never dissapoints.

Pin the Tail on the Bunny Supplies:

• Core'dinations Core Essentials Neutrals
• Coredinations Glitter Silk
• Electronic Cutter
• Rabbit Cut File
• Adhesive

Step 1: Cut out your bunny shape. I used the rabbit from Cricut's Pet Shop, but there is a similar Rabbit here in the Silhouette Store. To create a large shape simply place two 12x12 sheets right next to one another and cut.  When done, use a piece of scrap paper to adhere the two halves together.

Step 2:  Repeat for each of the layers in your image.  My bunny had four layers, but you can use more or less depending on your cut file.  I used a mixture of light brown and black neutrals, but you can use whatever colors you choose.

Step 3:  Adhere your layers to form the large bunny design.

Step 4:  Cut bow design from your favorite Glitter Silk color.  I love the Glitter silk, it cuts beautifully, and gives that extra bit of sparkle without leaving glitter everywhere.  Adhere to neck of bunny.

Step 5:  Cut tails for your bunny from white Glitter Silk papers.  I used a large flower shape, but you could use a circle or scalloped circle, and number each.  You will need one tail for each of your games participants.

Step 6:  Hang bunny on vertical surface at eye level for your players.

Step 7:  Give each player one of the tails that has a little adhesive stuck on the back side.  Blind fold the player and have them place the tail where they think it should be.  The player who is the closest wins.

I hope you have fun creating this game for the little ones in your life.

Tropical Fun with Chibitronics and Xyron

Hi everyone!  I'm back today and want to share with you a fun project I made with Chibitronics and Xyron.  I found this fun Palm Tree Box file at SVGCuttingFiles, and new that it would be perfect with the new Tropical Color Lights from Chibitronics.

Products Used:

• Core'dinations Core Basics Patterns (2 Sheets Brown Plaid, 2 Sheets Light Green Crosshatch, 1 Sheet Light Pink Multi Dot)
• Core'dinations Core Basics (1 Sheet French Roast)
• Chibitronics Copper Tape
• Chibitronics Tropical LED Lights
• Xyron 1.5 Inch Sticker Maker
• Xyon 2.5 Inch Create a Sticker
• Palm Tree Box File from SVGCuttingFiles
• Cricut Explore
• Twine

This project came together quickly with the use of my Cricut and Xyron.  And decorating was super fun with Chibitronics.  Let me show you how to create the circuit for each tree.

 I brought the negative of the copper tape down the top of the paper and wrapped the positive end around through the box and attached the battery completing my circuit.

 Aren't these new colors so fun?  Love all the color variations that are now available from Chibitronics.  With the negative end up and positive down, it was quick work to light up each of the palm trees.

Here you can just see my negative run going through the top of the tree...don't worry tho, one I add the palm leaves that hole and the tape will be covered.

Embellishing the palm tree and making the hammock were super quick with the help of my Xyron machines.  I used the Create a Sticker to add dry adhesive to the wood pieces of my hammock.  I love that Xyron has machines in all different sizes for each of your paper crafting needs (yes, I have a huge selection...Xyron 850, 500, 2.5 inch, 1 inch...and even a tiny little 1/2 inch lol.

After adding these little coconut pieces that I made with my Xyron Sticker Maker and some twine to the hammock I was done.  

I haven't decided what I will do with this fun little home decor piece yet...Maybe use to hold some fun drink pics at my next Tiki Party?  hmmmm

Thanks for dropping by.  Now, head on over to the Xyron Facebook Page where the Xyron Design Team is sharing some fun Chibitronics projects all week long.  

Hugs.

Bunny Banner

Hey everyone!  Hope you are having a great day.  Well, it is that time of year...time to pull out the Easter decorations and start decorating the house.  I can't believe I made this banner a year ago now for Core'dinations.  I still love their line of patterned papers....sometimes the simple is just perfect.  This banner was inspired by a table runner I saw in a local shop.  So cute....and this was so quick and easy.

Bunny Banner Supplies:

• Core Basics Patterned Paper  Yellow Hexagon
• Core Basics Patterned Paper  Orange Flower
• Core Basics Patterned Paper Light Green Crosshatch
• Core Basics Patterned Paper Teal Plaid
• Core Basics Patterned Paper Light Pink Large Dot
• 2 sheets Core Basics White 80lb 12x12 Cardstock
• Darice Hemp Twine
• Cotton Balls
• Electronic Cutting Machine or Template

Step 1:  Cut each sheet of patterned paper to 8x10 inches.  I chose to make my banner 5 sheets wide, but you can make more or less according to your needs.

Step 2:  To create the pennant shape; on the 8 inch side make a mark at 4 inches.  This is the middle of the paper.  On both edges, make a mark at 2 inches from the bottom.  Connect the dots to create your shape and cut out.  Do this for each of your papers.

Step 3:  Cut bunny image using an electronic cutter, or a quick search on Google will find many "Easter Bunny Templates" that you can print and cut.  I cut my bunnies to 6 inches on the Core'dinations White Cardstock.  I was easily able to cut all 5 with two pieces of paper.  Attach one bunny to each of the pennant shapes.

Step 4:  Arrange your pennants in the order you would like and hot glue twine to the back to create the hanger.  I chose to place mine very close together so the banner wouldn't dip quite so much.

Step 5:  Attach cotton balls to tails of bunnies and hang.   hint:  You don't want to attach the tails before you glue the pennants together as the extra dimension makes it harder to place the glue.

I hope you make this fun banner this spring for your family and friends to enjoy.

~Nancy