This Christmas season I’m hoping to give you loads of creative gift ideas for the people who you love. I’ll be posting ideas for gifts that you can sew, bake, make or buy. Some will be quick, and others will be well worth the extra time involved. Today I have for you a round-up of 15 gifts for Guys.
Someone once told me to be more productive to start with the hard stuff first. There are few things more difficult for me (and many other people too I imagine) than picking out gifts for the men in their life.
Whether they are Dads, Brothers, Husbands or Friends, they can be a bit of a tough group to find gifts for. After MUCH consultation with my husband and teenage son, here’s a list of gifts that I hope your guy will love.
25+ Gift Ideas for Husbands, Dads Boyfriends, Sons & Brothers
Each year we work hard to bring you great ideas of gifts that you can make and buy for the loved ones in your life! This list has been checked, double checked and updated from previous years to give you the best gift ideas that we can dream up.
DIY Gifts for Men
DIY Gifts for Guys
From ties, to dopp kits to key chains. We've rounded up a bunch of Gifts for men that you can make yourself.
Make Him a Tie
If your guy is more traditional, you can make him a necktie instead. This pattern is a great, easy to follow pattern.
Make a Zip Bag from Old Ties
Steal a few of his old ties and whip up a simple zippered pouch. It would work great as a dopp kit, cord kit or travel bag. These pouches also make great "memory gifts" for family members if a loved one has passed away.
Leather Conversation Hearts
This DIY is crazy simple. Use some basic tools to stamp a monogram or other message on a piece of leather. You could use a leather heart as shown here or a rectangle or circle shape.
Monogrammed Leather Dopp Kits
Use a bit of freezer paper and a stencil to personalize a dopp kit for him.
Waxed Canvas Travel Bag
Waxed canvas is not hard to sew with. You just need to know a few tricks. I walk you though all the steps in this tutorial.
Wool iPad Case
This wool iPad case is quick to sew and features a zippered pocket to hold cords & cables.
Dad's Travel Bag
This boxy zippered pouch is large enough to hold the essentials for a weekend away. The touch of leather on the side gives the pouch a professional touch.
Touchdown Quilt
If your guy’s a football fan why not stitch him up a quilt? You can personalize it in the colors of his favorite team.
Easy Peasy Fleece Blanket
Dads like blankets too!! These monogrammed fleece blankets require only a little bit of sewing and do not require tying! They are shown here in pinks and purples but can easily be changed to your guys favorite colors.. or even better use some fabric licensed by his favorite pro or college team.
Sundance Quilt
The clean lines and simple design of this quilt make it a great one to make for a guy.
DIY BBQ Aprons
If your guy is the king of the BBQ make him a fun apron. You can even personalize it with your Cricut.
Men’s Gift Guide – things to Buy
Gifts for Men; Things to Buy
Guys can be notoriously hard to shop for. Whether you're shopping for your Dad, Brother, Boyfriend or Father in Law here are a few suggestions of things we think he will love.
We have picked out a variety of items from fun to serious at a wide range of price points.
Fun Socks
There are so many fun socks for sale now, you can easily find a pair that your guy will love.
Apple AirPods Pro
I got a set of AirPods and thought I'd hate them. I ended up loving them. This "new and improved" set is more comfortable in your ears than the original.
Bose Headphones
I bought these headphones for myself then loved them so much that I got them for my husband for Father's Day. They are noise canceling and don't give you a headache when you're wearing them.
DJI Pocket 2
Does your Dad have a "Dad Vlog" ? Ours does. By far his favorite item for video is his DJI Pocket 2. The image is stable and clear. It's amazing the quality that comes out of this little thing.
Packing Cubes for Travel
My husband has a set of these and LOVES them. Use one pack for shirts, one for pants and one for socks. Throw them in a suitcase and everything stays organized when you’re on the go. A great gift idea for a traveling guy.
NERF Gun Set
DO NOT laugh! These things are not just for kids! Get him a set of two Nerf guns and watch him go to “war” with whoever is at your house on Christmas day.
Compact External Battery
Get him a small portable phone/device charger that he can keep in his pocket or briefcase. This one automatically knows how much power to deliver based on the device that it’s plugged into.
Cable Organizer
Speaking of chargers and cords…. this Cable Organizer will keep all of his electronics organized. Great for a tech dad or photographer.
DJI Mini Drone
My husband loves his drones. I asked, he said that DJI is the only way to go. They come in a variety of price points from a few hundred dollars to many more dollars than that. Pick the one that works for you. This mini is the newest model and on the top of my husband's "wish list" this year.
Solo Stove Bonfire
A portable campfire! Great for a Dad who loves the outdoors.
Mens Winter Leather Gloves
If your guy lives in cold weather climate, good winter gloves are always a good idea. These leather gloves are great for everyday use.
Mini Percussive Therapy Massager
Theragun's are "all the rage" this year. We got one for my husband when he strained is neck earlier this year (from 2020 stress I'm sure!). This model is a smaller version than the original, but both models would make great gifts.
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