Welcome to the Gift Ideas for Himcraft round up! There are so many crafts and tutorials out there to delight children, girlfriends, mother’s and sisters and yet, it is always hard to find really good craft ideas for him – either the man in your life or your father or a brother! So I thought it was about time to create a round up dedicated to the (grown up) men in our lives. Be it making gifts for Father’s Day (there are crafts for children to help with too), a birthday or Christmas, these ideas should be relevant all year round!! I do hope you like the selection (they are hard to find!!) and that you are inspired to get crafty for him! Enjoy!
More wonderful Father’s Day Crafts for Kids here!
DIY Gift Ideas for Him for Teens or Grown Ups
Sew Your Own Tie
Purlbee shows us how to sew a tie. I don’t think I have even thought about attempting to sew a tie – what a great idea! I know The Englishman would enjoy one of these.. Hope he isn’t reading the blog today!x
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DIY Suspenders
And another one I never really thought about making – DIY Suspenders! Aren’t these fab? You could make a pair “for dad and for son”… wouldn’t they look cute together?! A really fun idea and such great gift for him for sure!A Beautiful Mess shares her clever how to.
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Guiness Socks
Well.. sometimes, men just get socks. Face it. That is life! In fact The Englishman is so used to getting socks, that he asks where the socks are if he doesn’t get any! I love Pom Pom Emporium’s idea of making normal socks look really fun – with these “Socks in a Glass”. Brilliant.
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Fleece Socks
Alternatively, don’t buy socks, but MAKE socks – how about these fun fleecy socks – great for cold winter days, hiking or skiing.. or just for being snug and cozy at home. Instructables shares their how to.
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Sew Your own PJs
How about making him some PJs? Sew 4 Home made some for ALL the family to enjoy! You really should go and take a peak, they are fabulous!
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Super Hero Coasters
Mmmmh, I think I rather like these coasters for myself… but if you have a “for him” gift to make, why not make a batch of these? All you need is to rustle up some lovely old comics! Shared by the Mod Podge Rocks Blog(and yes, Mod Podge really does rock!)
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Map Coasters
Alternatively, take the same idea as the Super Heros and make “Map Coasters”… again an idea by Mod Podge Rocks Blog. Adapt it any which way it suits you!
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Make a Zen Garden
Now for something completely different -a mini Zen garden!! Forget the executive spinning and ball toys, bring in the calming Zen garden. It looksfantasticand I bet would be great to ponder thoughts with in the office. Curbly shares the how to video. Brilliant.
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Etch a Sketch iPad Cover
Oh my, I love love love this ipad cover by Smashed Peas and Carrot – how fun is this Etch a Sketch idea? Not only is it “retro” and “nostalgic”, but you can add a fun message too! Brilliant.
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Fleece iPad Cozy
Alternative check out the how to video on Crafty Sanity to make this Fleece iPad cozy. I am sure that this will keep any ipad nice and cozily protected!
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Micro Fibre and Denim iphone/ ipod/ phone case
A super quick craft – an iphone case – it will only take about 10-15minutes for you to make – the handy “clever bit”, is that the lining is made from micro fibre cloth, so you can clean your iphone whilst on the go.
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Wallet
How about this cute wallet? Ok, so Noodlehead made it for “her boy”, but I think that this would make a lovely “for him” gift regardless. Check out the tutorial. Lovely.
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Messenger Bag from Trousers
And another great craft from Noodlehead and “officially for the boy”… but why not make it for your other half? A fantastic way to upcycle old trousers. Brilliant.
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Peg Board Tool Organizer
Now, I don’t know about The Englishman, but I want this FOR the ENglishman.. not only does it look great, but it would be so nice to get some order into our tool shed… seriously, I need to make one! Martha Steward inspires.
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Wine Bottle to Drinking Glass
I ADORE this upcycled craft ideas from over at Scissors and Steam – fabulous way to upcycle old wine bottles and would look really great. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to make some of these. I need TOOLS.
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DIY Monogrammed Mugs
Love love the simplicity of these monogrammed mugs! Don’t they look fantastic? Design Mom gets crafty and shares her how to!
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Emergency Car Kit
I think these car kits not only look great, but are a great way to keep all those things in the car in order. Holidash show us how they are made.
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Film Candle Holder
Come on… even men like some “romantic light” every so often.. but make it “cool” with these “film candle holders”. Photo Jo Jo shows us how quickly it is to make these!
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Bike Brake Clock
Make a cool clock out of an old mechanical parts – this made from a Bicycle break.. but I am sure you can be inspired by the Instructables post and find other cool and “manly” things to make a clock from?
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Vinyl Record Bookends
Remember the Vinyl Bowls I featured in my Recycled Crafts Round up (about 2/3s of the way down the post)? Well how about some Vinyl Book Ends? I think this is a fantastic idea and looks fabulous… There are lots more ideas on Record Revirginizer, but sadly no instructions – but withRecycled Crafts Roundyou may have enough info to experiment yourself?
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iPhone Fridgemagnets
Make these cute iphone “App” fridge magnets, or adapt them to add your own little images. So fun and would look great on your fridge… Infarrantly Creative shares their how to.
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Terrarium
Maybe the Man in your life enjoys a bit of gardening or greenery? If so, he will really like this DIY Terrarium – it would look great in the office or at home and it is all contained in a jar. Beautiful!
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Father’s Day Gifts made by Kids
Personalide Photo Candle Holder
A super simplw and sweet Father’s Day Gift Idea that kids can make. Turn your favourite family holiday snaps into this oh so simple to make personalised photo votive for dad!
Lego Artwork
If you can persuade the kids to part with any of the Lego, I LOVE LOVE LOVE this piece of Lego Art.. great for any nostalgic Other Half. Check out Tara’s post on Stick Fingers. I think this cute idea works for a number of different “nostalgic” toys… e.g. you could use toy cars, playmobil, gogos, orscrabblepieces…
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Choo Choo Train Massage Shirt
Now is one craft that made me giggle and I KNOW that The Englishman would love this (he really likes the kids walking on his back?!).Repeat Craft Meshares this great Father’s Day gift.. or his Birthday! Fab.
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Embroidered Hanky
Love love love these little hankies – get your kids to draw a simple picture and embroider it onto a hanky for father’s day. How adorable are these? I think I want to make some. Great keep sake too! Check out Miles of Sunshine for more info!
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Photobooth Bookmark
Ok so, this one is labelled “a bookmark for mum” over at Makes & Takes, but I think this is an adorable craft for any parent, grandparent and carer. Makes me want to run out and get some of these photos done. Right now!
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Photograph Bookmarks
I spotted these FANTASTIC book marks a little while back and “perfect to surprise you all” on this “for him” round up… but alas, since then they appeared on Pinterest, so you may have seen them already. Still. I think they are brilliant!Creative Family Momentshares her idea!
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Footprint Bookmarks
Or make some keepsake footprint bookmarks… make a set for the grandparents too, I am sure they will love them!
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Just Because I Love You Book or Coupon Book
An adorable little book that you can make with your kids – fill it with drawings, messages and photos and let Daddy know how much you love him. Makes a gorgeous little keepsake too! Liz and her daughter gets crafty over at Me and My Shadow. Similarly, why not give this free Father’s Day Coupon Book a go? So fun to print and give!
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Balloon Stressballs
A cute and simple craft idea from FamilyEducation, by Allison McDonald who writes at No Time for Flashcards, they are super duper quick to make, look fun and am sure will come in very very handy!
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Lego Cufflinks
These are SOOO ridiculously easy you will wonder why you never made them before. I adore the Lego cufflinks and I am sure that men around the world would appreciate them too. Sugar Tart Crafts shares her simple how to, I am sure the kids can help!
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Dad Rocks
Make this adorable paper weight. Love the “play on words”. This idea comes from a beautiful blog – Rebecca Cooper. She has wonderful ideas and takes brilliant photos!
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Miniature Helper Tins
A cute way to upcycle old mint tins and make a lovely gift. Design Sponge shares their idea.
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Stationary Holder
Get crafty and make some pencil and stationary holders as per Here Come The Girls! A nice bit of recycling to boot. Lovely.
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Tie Bookmark
Aaaa how cute is this snake tie bookmark? Another crafty bit of recycing and a great gift for Dad! Hooray for Domestic Goddesque and her fun craft!
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Squash Monster Pencil Holder
Another one from the Domestic Goddesque – upcycle some squash bottles, paint and transform into this very fun pencil holder… Check out the post and you will also find some other little craft ideas to do with your kid for Father’s Day
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Sweet Beer
Once again, I think The Englishman would love this… he is rather partial to some nice sweets, especially marshmallows, so if the children presented him with this he would be happy! Thrifty Fun shares their idea.
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Leaf Bowl for Car Keys & Loose Change
I love love love these Autumn Leaf Bowls and they appeared as a guest post a little while ago. And I just love bringing them out again and again, as they are so pretty! The guest author did these at school with a kiln, but we had a go with air drying clay too and it look different but just as lovely. They would be great for car keys and loose change as one Facebookreader reminded me recently!
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Treats for Him
Wild Garlic Pesto
Oooh how yummy does this sound – wild garlic pesto – delicious! I love how Liz from Me and My Shadow found the garlic in her local woods – I love foraging and making things for “free”. So this is right up my street! Yummy.
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Homemade Nutella
Ahem, now I know a lady or two would adore this too (ME ME ME!!!) – homemade nutella! How fablous! Check out Leite’s Culinaria for the recipe!
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Barbecue Rub
Mmmh, now what man doesn’t love to be in charge at the BBQ – here is a great recipe for “Barbecue Rub” by Real Simple. A perfect gift for him for sure! I am definitely going to give this a go!
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Heart Sugar Cubes
Ok ok… so these may be for Valentine’s… but still, aren’t they cute? And surely even the toughest of men, likes to be reminded that they are loved?! Cute Food For Kids tells us how to make them! (These would also be ADORABLE at a wedding).
Also love these DIY Mug Ideas, these fab Photo Wood Blocks and Star Wars Ideas….x
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We also have these 17 Father’s Day Gifts ideas here:
As an expert and enthusiast, I can certainly provide information on the concepts used in this article. However, I am not an expert or enthusiast in the specific topic of gift ideas for men. I can still analyze the concepts and provide a general overview of the article.
Gift Ideas for Himcraft Round-up
This article is a compilation of gift ideas and craft projects specifically tailored for men. It addresses the challenge of finding good craft ideas for men, whether it's for the man in your life, your father, or your brother. The article aims to provide inspiration and ideas for making gifts for occasions such as Father's Day, birthdays, or Christmas.
The author suggests that crafting gifts for men can be relevant all year round. They acknowledge the difficulty in finding such ideas but assure readers that they have curated a selection of craft projects that are hard to find elsewhere. The article encourages readers to explore these ideas and get crafty for the special men in their lives.
The article includes a variety of craft ideas and tutorials for making gifts. Here are some of the concepts used in the article:
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Sewing: The article features tutorials on sewing a tie and DIY suspenders, showcasing the possibility of creating personalized accessories for men through sewing.
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Creative Socks: The author suggests adding a fun twist to the traditional gift of socks. They showcase examples of socks in a glass and fleece socks, demonstrating how these simple items can be transformed into unique and cozy gifts.
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Personalized Clothing: The article includes tutorials on sewing pajamas, making super-hero coasters, and creating an Etch-a-Sketch iPad cover. These projects show how to customize clothing and accessories to suit the recipient's interests.
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Upcycling: The article highlights the concept of upcycling by repurposing old items into new and useful creations. Examples include making a messenger bag from old trousers, a pegboard tool organizer, and wine bottle drinking glasses.
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DIY Home Decor: The author suggests making home decor items as gifts, such as map coasters, a mini Zen garden, film candle holders, and vinyl record bookends. These projects allow for personalization and creativity while adding a touch of style to any living space.
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Personalized Mugs: The article features tutorials on monogrammed mugs, providing a simple and customizable gift idea.
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Father's Day Gifts made by Kids: The article includes various craft ideas for children to make gifts for Father's Day. These include personalized photo candle holders, Lego artwork, and footprint bookmarks.
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Edible Gifts: The article suggests making homemade treats for men, such as wild garlic pesto, homemade Nutella, and barbecue rub. These gifts can be personalized and show care and thoughtfulness.
These are just some of the concepts and ideas presented in the article. The author provides links to tutorials and additional resources for readers to explore and try out the craft projects themselves.
