How to Make a Light Up Card Using SMD 5050 LEDs - A Beginners Guide

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The step by step tutorial on how to make the light up anniversary card can be found here. It was my very first tutorial and I didn’t fully know how to use the app to get the best quality video so I apologise in advance for the poor quality. But I have learned a lot in the last few days with a lot of practice.
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[@lizzardhead]

This was a great video to teach me how this works. Thank you for putting this together and explaining it so well. I made my first test with items purchased from Amazon and it all worked great. Now, on to a card! Thanks again!

[@avalonsattic7294]

Perfect tutorial! I bought my SMD LEDs 3 years ago for Christmas cards but couldn't find an easy to follow tutorial! I am now able to use them for card making! Thanks so much :)

[@angelinamacintosh5796]

Nawww that’s a lovely comment!!! I hope you have a fabulous time making them. It’s so fun when it all comes together ♥️

[@janebogie6182]

Wonderfully clear and concise instructions. Can't wait to have a go!

[@desmondehoppie4758]

Great. Thank You for taking the time to make this video.

[@pollygibson2028]

Thank you for your clear nd simple instructions

[@paris0818]

Thank you, very clear instructions!!

[@gailkwas9866]

I would like to thank you for the fantastic video you shared. :) And I was so lucky you included where you got you led lights. I had been searching and searching trying to find these leds with no luck at all. Google kept coming up with the spools of Led lights that are not separated like these are. Well I'm one happy camper I found you!! Thanks again and I do appreciate you sharing this with us! Take care.

[@angelinamacintosh5796]

Thanks for your kind feedback. I do love a light up card! Have fun creating. I’d love to see your finished card if you want to share it with me on Facebook. @HandmadeCardsByAngie

[@oryzasativa800]

Perfect tutorial, this is all i need to learn about led pop up card. Thank you!!

[@sharonanderson144]

Brilliant tutorial. I was absolutely clueless before I watched this. Off to find and buy the bits in the uk so I can have a go. Good luck with your channel, you deserve a lot more subscribers.

[@angelinamacintosh5796]

That’s so kind of you to say thanks. Hope you have a wonderful time creating. It’s so fun and rewarding when you finish a working interactive card like this.

[@cindywilson5422]

Angie I love your tutorials. You explain everything so calmly and clearly. I couldn't get the link to work. Is there something missing off the end?

[@angelinamacintosh5796]

Thanks Cindy! I’m not sure why it’s not working perhaps this was an operator cut n paste error 🤦🏼‍♀️ I’m not sure? Here are the full internet page links (I previously used from the app) I hope it helps and you give it a go! Lights: m.aliexpress.com/item/32833955606.html?spm=a2g0n.orderlist-amp.item.32833955606&aff_trace_key=b981b6661a6f465fb0ea8349ac62ca31-1555578575882-03112-baAUn27&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=1634amp-6dAg3zGUikAFWC2NbbwT6A1559246481772 Copper tape: m.aliexpress.com/item/32848865202.html?spm=a2g0n.orderlist-amp.item.32848865202&aff_trace_key=b981b6661a6f465fb0ea8349ac62ca31-1555578575882-03112-baAUn27&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=6345amp-6dAg3zGUikAFWC2NbbwT6A1559246805260 Batteries: m.aliexpress.com/item/32922069655.html?spm=a2g0n.orderlist-amp.item.32922069655&aff_trace_key=b981b6661a6f465fb0ea8349ac62ca31-1555578575882-03112-baAUn27&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=3154amp-6dAg3zGUikAFWC2NbbwT6A1559247014346 I think my last 3 links did work properly though? Let me know if you’re still missing anything and I’ll pop it in the comments. I’ll make sure to use the safari links in future tutorials thanks to your feedback! Have a great day!

[@angelawalker616]

Hi Angelina just stumbled on your video as i wanted to make a light up card and did`nt have a clue thanks for your clear and precise instructions i have just ordered all the materials to try it out have a beautiful Christmas x

[@angelinamacintosh5796]

I’m so glad you found it too!!! I hope you Have a wonderful Christmas as welll. I can’t wait to see what you make! Share on Facebook @AngelinaPetersHandmadeCards have fun creating!!!!

[@pamelabates3356]

Great instructions. thank you

[@angelinamacintosh5796]

Thanks!! You’re welcome.

[@rosealfante2672]

Can I put multiple led light?

[@LL-po3zo]

Thank you so much for the great video. Really appreciate the super clear instruction. May I ask how you attached the light to the copper tape? I use double side tape but it doesn’t seem work to me. Thank you again 😊😊😊

[@angelinamacintosh5796]

Kulravee Buraphadeja hello and thanks for watching and commenting. I just used clear tape you don’t want anything between the connection points and the copper tape. You CAN use a tiny drop of super glue or other strong glue but straight onto paper away from connection points and copper tape to make sure good contact.

[@LL-po3zo]

@@angelinamacintosh5796 thank you so much and really sorry for late reply. I do put clear tape as you recommend. Your video is really helpful. I hope you have a good new year :)

[@hannekevanhouts6919]

Great explanation :)

[@angelinamacintosh5796]

Thanks Hanneke :) it’s so much fun to make. I hope you give it a go!

[@hannekevanhouts6919]

I will for sure :)

[@AbiNomac]

How did you secure the battery in place to prevent from moving out of place?

[@angelinamacintosh5796]

Oh Abi sorry for the delayed reply. I just make a switch with paper and then I pop foam tape around the 3 free edges so the battery doesn’t fall out. If you like at time 12:50 in my anniversary light up card you’ll see a demonstration. It was my first ever video and is terrible I’m sorry. But I learned a lot in that first one. Have a look at that one and if you’re still confused maybe search a few other tutorials and you may see someone explain it better than me. Happy crafting!

[@AbiNomac]

Angelina Peters - Thank you. I appreciate your reply

[@1916Mila]

Hi. Your tutorial looks easy and I hope what I’m trying to do will work just fine. But I’m not using card, btw. I will just follow your steps. Keep those fingers cross for me. Hope it will work. I will posted if it doesn’t. Thank you so much.

[@angelinamacintosh5796]

No problems at all. I hope it works well for you :)

[@abhistraj4284]

🎉🔥🔥🔥

[@PetersTreasury]

Thanks for the video! I'm ordering the supplies to try it out. I wanted to point out that your description says 5059 led and in the video you say 5050 :-)

[@angelinamacintosh5796]

thanks Peter’s Treasury! Joys of doing the entire process on my phone ey! Better proof my work better and quickly fix that up. Can’t wait to see what you create. Share it with me on Facebook @Angelina Peters - Handmade Cards

[@ladyhairmd]

Do you just drop the super glue over the diode? I wasn’t sure how you secure the lights or add more than one.

[@angelinamacintosh5796]

Hi Jan. you can just use a small drop of superglue on the back of the diode but in my case I have found packing tape over the diode worked fine. Good luck and enjoy the process

[@nolajacob5306]

If you were posting this, how do you stop the switch from accidentally being turned on and running the battery flat?

[@angelinamacintosh5796]

I build the foam up well around the switch to make sure the pressure has to be focussed in that spot. The light should last a long time even if posted I’d expect. There are alternative switch options you can do - sliding switches which are a bit more complex but ideal for that concern. Check out eiken laboratories you tube and you may see them demonstrated easily there. Thanks for watching :)

[@salmaibrahim2672]

Your tutorial is very good but the voice is slow

[@angelinamacintosh5796]

Yes an absolute beginner on KZbin and definitely not a natural nor a natural sounding voice ☺️ I usually had to do my voice overs at night when the family was asleep and it as very monotone. Hope you took something from the tutorial though.

[@erinmckenzie-christensen6975]

I really like your video I did wonder are you in Australia (so am i) I also wondered the links work but I wish could get the lights somewhere quickly I cant wait to try this! I'm.excited to find way to do this without chibitronics which is super expensive! So I've been googling trying to find the lights in Australia I am not sure how long Ali takes? I've never shopped on there before but I'm guessing it might be like wish and take a month to get here that's all! I am finding led strip lights for gardens I dont think that's quite right! Thanks for your help I'm going to watch your card video next!

[@angelinamacintosh5796]

Thanks Erin! Yes I’m in Brisbane Australia. I found these on AliExpress but you could find on eBay or something. They are lights for electronics I believe. They take forever to arrive unfortunately but you CAN choose faster shipping at cost. I buy free shipping so have to wait. I have returned to my full time job and have 4 kids including a 1 year old and it’s tough to find time to craft and film at present. I craft at night and it films poorly unfortunately. I’m eager to post more but it may take time. I work 11 days a fortnight so 5 days 6 days 5 days 6 days. I wish I had more time. I’d love to see what you make. Share it with me on Facebook @angelinapetershandmadecards.

[@erinmckenzie-christensen6975]

@@angelinamacintosh5796 thanks for your info in the end i had no luck finding the right lights or they were miles more expensive so i decided to wait for aliexpress in the end it was a TON load cheaper and at least i knew i had the right items! i had trouble finding the lights. I am sorry you dont have much time to craft i guess u just have to do it when you can! I am in adelaide! I will have to figure out how to find you/your page i am unsure if i just type what you have or if that will take me to your page when i finish a light up card i will be sure to tag you! I hope you stay safe and thank you whatever information you are able to provide. I had no idea you could do light up cards with OUT chibitronics and this is sooo much cheaper but has the same result. I would LOVE to try EZ lights but only for my pop up cards where a circuit would be far too difficult! i love making interactive cards! thanks again for your help i came back to find the info on where to buy the lights (have not bought anything yet wanted to make for christmas but got too sick to do anything and then ran out of time! ) but thinking if i get it now then i will be ready for next christmas!

[@erinmckenzie-christensen6975]

one other thing how many LEDs can you put to one battery? what happens if you wanted to have a night sky with like 6 lights or something how many lights would one battery take and would you have to make 2 circuits to cope above x number of lghts?

[@angelinamacintosh5796]

Erin mckenzie-christensen I did a night sky one. I have managed 5 myself successfully. White ideally. I personally struggled when I tried adding some colours, red in particular gave me grief if trying to include it as multiple. Have a look at my tutorial “shine bright like a diamond” it has 5 lights running and worked well :)

[@WIDE-MOUTH-594]

Please which website can i buy those peal off smd 5050 led lights...cant find them on ebay

[@angelinamacintosh5796]

Hi I have linked them in the you tube description. Mine were from AliExpress. If you search SMD5050 it should come up. Here is a link I just pulled up that looks like what I used ☺️ AU $1.39 | 100PCS/LOT SMD LED Kit 1206 1210 5050 5730 0805 0603 3528 Red/Green/Blue/White/Yellow led diode set 5 Colors Each 20PCS a.aliexpress.com/_dUk5g8L

[@RouRa9]

I have a question. I made like three cards by now, but unfortunately all of them end up losing contact after I close them. I think it has to do with the card being flexible. Do you have any solution for this, except the obvious of using thicker paper? :)

[@angelinamacintosh5796]

Hmmmm you could try doubling or tripling the cardstock as you say the likely obvious solution but it COULD help to try superglue as the adhesive as it holds great. I find it difficult to do and the tape personally works best for me. I’m sorry it’s not working for you. Mine are still going strong years later! I love the cards so much I pain to give them away hahahaha 😅

[@RouRa9]

@@angelinamacintosh5796 Omg thanks so much for the reply!! I have not attempted to use any glue. It won't interfere with the LEDs contact if I use a liquid like a glue, correct?

[@brucenjanmckerras7713]

How do you attach the LED?

[@angelinamacintosh5796]

Sorry I have just seen your message. I use packing tape I find I have the most success with it. I have used superglue before also but packing tape is the best for me.

[@melindagibson8606]

Great tutorial! My only thing is.. unless theres extreme pressure on my leds they won't light up on thier own. So frustrating. Idk what to do? Wierd. Thanks ... great video!

[@angelinamacintosh5796]

Oh, that’s a shame. I don’t need to apply much pressure. May take a few goes to get the hang of it. The tips I have are: don’t lift and adjust the copper tape it causes damage to current flow, burnish it firmly, used firm card base, be careful applying the lights as you can damage the connection points. These are some of my trials I’ve had learning to get it right first time. Best of luck. Share your cards with me on facebook @AngelinaPetersHandmadeCards

[@cher6481]

Oh my gosh same here. It's so frustrating. And i have literally been trying everything to apply pressure whilst not reducing the amount of light showing through sigh

[@angelinamacintosh5796]

@@cher6481 oh I’m sorry to hear that!! I use thick packing tape over the diode at 12:50 in my light up anniversary card tutorial you can see my application. It does take time and it’s frustrating when it doesn’t work. But it’s such a delight when it does. Keep at it 😊