Introduction: Ernest's Get Well Soon LED Card

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Make a LED paper circuit plus pop-up "Get well soon" or other greeting card!

Supplies

  • Paper
  • Colour markers
  • Glue Stick
  • Chibitronics copper tape and LED stickers
  • double-sided tape
  • scissors
  • Battery (3V)

Step 1: Create Pop-up Folds

Create 2 parallel folds: 1 for the bed, and 1 for the door.

For the parallel fold of the door, cut a hole on one side and add a flap as the door to close and open to reveal the message and the bed.

Step 2: Add Designs to Your Card

Add drawings such as flowers, birds, clouds and tree to make it more colourful

Step 3: Make a Parallel Paper Circuit

Draw an outline of how you want to paste your copper tape to make a parallel circuit.

Use chibitronics copper tape to follow the outline and add in your LED stickers after you complete the copper circuit.

Add a 3V battery at the corner of the paper circuit and make sure it connects to the the other end of the circuit.

Step 4: Paste Paper Circuit Behind Pop-up Greeting Card

Paste paper circuit behind your pop-up card. Secure the battery with double sided tape. Your card is completed.