Continuing our Iron Craft summer roundup, today we’re looking at the June challenges – we used maps, made something for Father’s Day, created QR codes, made something campy and showed our stars and stripes. How did you spend your June?
Challenge 23 – You Are HereWhat to do with all the old maps you’ve accumulated now that we have AAA and GPS? Turn them into something crafty of course! This week we either made something with a map or made something that looks like or is inspired by a map. [See all the submissions from Iron Craft] |
Melinda Hileman’s Submission: Travel Box
Using an old box from her husband’s boots, Melinda Mod Podged scraps of paper bags over the box, then added pieces of maps from each place they went. The box only has a few maps so far since most of her travel things are in storage. There’s plenty of room for maps on the outside, but she may run out of room inside! |
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Challenge 24: Something For HimFather’s Day was coming up, and it was time to recognize the wonderful men in our lives. (Recognize them with a craft, of course!) [See all the submissions from Iron Craft] |
Melinda Hileman’s Submission: Happy Father’s Day (from the dog)
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Challenge 25: Scan This!You’ve seen these QR codes pop up everywhere and Iron Craft thinks their graphic quality just screams to be used in crafts. Plus our crafts could contain a secret message since once scanned QR codes can link to a website, video or even just text. [See all the submissions from Iron Craft] |
Melinda Hileman’s Submission: QR Code for grandma
The code reads: “Mamaw, we are here with you and love you very much. We want you to know that we will be okay. We will look after each other and keep our family together. Thank you for being you – you made us who we are today. Your love will never be forgotten. Even though we will miss you, it is perfectly natural for you to go. We will treasure all of the beautiful moments that we had together, but we don’t want you to suffer anymore, or to continue to cling to life just for us. You have our full and complete permission to die. Grandpa will be waiting for you when Jesus calls for you. You have nothing to fear or worry about. You know that we will always love you.” |
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Challenge 26: Camp CraftWoohoo! With this challenge we are halfway through the first year of Iron Craft! Summer is here, and some of you were literally at camp. In honor of these adventures they challenged us to do some camp crafts.[See all the submissions from Iron Craft] |
Melinda Hileman’s Submission: Hospital Survival Kit
Hospital survival kit:
If you get a couple of the pocket-size Kleenex packs, all this will fit in a gallon ziploc if needed. That ziploc is great for putting your wet toothbrush and shampoo in so that you can keep them clean and out of the bathroom. |
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Challenge 27: Stars and StripesAs we headed to the 4th of July, the stores fill up with Red, White and Blue accessories. Old Navy puts out a whole LINE of clothing for the day. It’s funny, because at least with Christmas sweaters, you can get a whole season out of the piece. But much as Iron Craft WISHES it were, the 4th of July is not a whole season. It is just a day, and if you are lucky, you stretch it into a weekend. In honor of the 4th, and all the fun, they challenged us to make something ‘stars and stripes’ inspired. [See all the submissions from Iron Craft] |
Melinda Hileman’s Submission: Stars and Stripes Charm Necklace
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Did you submit a craft for these Iron Craft challenges? Share yours in the comments section! |