This is the perfect place to store my resources as I research and discover for my project!
Link originally shared by Lucie showing how to make a simple paper circuit
This house lights up as it gets dark.
Here is a video of the LED house
Building a Capacitive Proximity Sensor
Sensor Designs - what works for what purpose
Capacitive Sensing for Dummies
An Arduino tutorial on using tones to play a melody
Spark Fun Piezo Buzzer Tutorial
Fritzing Project - Capacitive Touch Piezo Buzzer
Good lesson on how to power the Arduino with a battery
Forum on how to run the Arduino without a computer
This uses capacitive touch and piezzo buzzer... code included