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Handmade Gift Ideas for the Guys in
Your Life
all sorts of things that guys like from food and sports themed gifts
to cool accessories for them or their office.
In the past, I've made several gifts for guys including a
decoupaged dresser tray, a framed collage, beef jerky in a jar, a
Mason jar beer stein, a New Daddy gift basket and a remote
keeper. Of course if I were better at knitting or crochet that list
would most likely include a scarf or two. In any event, its the
THOUGHT that counts - so make a gift that you think your favorite
guy will like, based on what you already know about him.
CONTENTS AT A GLANCE
My Top 10 Picks Containers for Your Guy Gifts 10 Video Tutorials
5 More Cool Guy Gifts
My Top 10 Picks
For Homemade Gifts for Guys
How to Make Beef Jerky | The Art of Manliness
(http://www.artofmanliness.com/2012/11/20/how-to-make-
the-best-beef-jerky-in-the-world/)
Learn how to make beef jerky from author Tim Ferriss. This recipe
is for 5 lbs. - plenty to make a few manly gifts and still have a bit
left over for yourself! Put the jerky in a Mason jar and add twine
for a bow - it's a fun way to finish off (and store) food gifts. **It's
also cheaper to make jerky than to buy it in the stores, especially
if you use top round or brisket.
Leather Journal Book Tutorial | Mufn Inc
(http://mufninc.blogspot.com/2011/09/leather-journal-book-
tutorial-recover.html)
According to this blogger, the entire leather book cover took only
two hours.
Hello, ReFabulous!: Make your own paperback wallet!
(http://hello-refabulous.blogspot.com/2009/01/make-your-
own-paperback-wallet.html)
How cool is this? A wallet made from his favorite paperback
novel! **Another inexpensive craft idea that makes a great gift.
Make bookends and hit a home run. - Mod Podge Rocks
(http://modpodgerocksblog.com/2011/07/diy-baseball-
bookends.html)
Looking for an original idea for the sports fan in your life? Make
bookends! These baseball bookends use scrap wood and Mod
Podge to personalize.
Tokens Tin | Eighteen25
(http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2010/06/dads-token-
tin.html)
A tokens tin for Dad - free printables too!
Photo Bookmark - Martha Stewart Crafts
(http://www.marthastewart.com/272760/photo-bookmark?
czone=holiday/santas-workshop/more-gift-idea)
The Graphics Fairy - DIY: DIY kitchen art
(http://www.graphicsfairy-diy.com/2012/03/diy-kitchen-
art.html)
For the guy who loves to cook, or for a bachelor's dining room wall
- nothing flowery or girly here...
Repurpose Old T-Shirts and Wear them on Your Wall Instead:
Super-Fast T-Shirt Wall Art Tutorial | Crafts 'n Coffee
(http://craftsncoffee.com/2011/09/02/repurpose-old-t-
shirts-and-wear-them-on-your-wall-instead-super-fast-t-shirt-
wall-art-tutorial/)
Turn his old sports or concert tee into wall art.
Osman Tie #BS-016 - Sewing Patterns | BurdaStyle.com
(http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/osman-
tie)
View details for the pattern Osman Tie #BS-016 on BurdaStyle.
Mark's scarf from RENT: Joyuna's knitting blog
(http://blog.joyuna.com/2009/07/marks-scarf-from-rent-
knitting-on.html)
An easy two-color scarf to make for boyfriend, hubby or son.
Containers for Your Guy Gifts
Vestil MRC-128 Tin Plated Steel Round
Can with Metallic Lid, 6-9/16"
Diameter x 7-7/8" Height, 128 oz
Capacity
Buy Now
(http://www.amazon.com/Vestil-MRC-128-Metallic-Diameter-
Capacity/dp/B0052P4H2K%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAIAA4MWUJXHBYFRNQ%26tag%3Dsquid1305067-
20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB0052P4H2K)
Black 6 1/2 x 8 3/4 x 2 3/4 Metallic
Tin - sold individually
Buy Now
(http://www.amazon.com/Black-Metallic-Tin-sold-
individually/dp/B008D53KM4%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAIAA4MWUJXHBYFRNQ%26tag%3Dsquid1305067-
20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB008D53KM4)
Ball Jar Heritage Collection Pint Jars with Lids and Bands, Set
of 6
Buy Now
(http://www.amazon.com/Ball-Heritage-Collection-Pint-
Bands/dp/B00B80TJX0%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAIAA4MWUJXHBYFRNQ%26tag%3Dsquid1305067-
20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB00B80TJX0)
Bormioli Rocco Fido Square Clear Jar,
17 1/2 Ounce
Buy Now
(http://www.amazon.com/Bormioli-Rocco-Square-Clear-
Ounce/dp/B0001BMYG6%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAIAA4MWUJXHBYFRNQ%26tag%3Dsquid1305067-
20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB0001BMYG6)
To-Go Ware Stainless Steel Snack
Containers - Tiffin Sidekick - 5 Pack
Buy Now
(http://www.amazon.com/To-Go-Ware-Stainless-Steel-
Containers/dp/B00417N6Q8%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAIAA4MWUJXHBYFRNQ%26tag%3Dsquid1305067-
20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB00417N6Q8)
10 Video Tutorials
More Gifts for Guys
5 More Cool Guy Gifts
one shabby chick: Guitar strap tutorial
(http://oneshabbychick.typepad.com/one_shabby_chick/2011/11/guitar-
strap-tutorial.html)
If you can sew a straight line on a sewing machine, you can make
a guitar strap!
Big Batch Barbecue Rub recipe | Real Simple Recipes
(http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-
recipes/barbecue-rub-00000000023435/)
Does your favorite guy love to grill or BBQ? Make him a custom
rub you can gift in a glass jar or metal tin.
Smashed Peas and Carrots: A Project for the Hubby
(http://smashedpeasandcarrots.blogspot.co.uk/2010/07/project-
for-hubby.html)
A fun Etch-a-Sketch iPad cover you can make.
Sugar Tart Crafts: Lego Cufflinks
(http://www.sugartartcrafts.com/2011/06/lego-
cufflinks.html)
Lego block cufflinks for the white collar guy on your gift list.
Spring Clean & Tidy Week: Sofa Caddy | Sew4Home
(http://www.sew4home.com/projects/storage-
solutions/sofa-caddy)
A caddy for the remote, the TV guide and snacks that fits over the
arm of his favorite sofa or easy chair.
Your Life
all sorts of things that guys like from food and sports themed gifts
to cool accessories for them or their office.
In the past, I've made several gifts for guys including a
decoupaged dresser tray, a framed collage, beef jerky in a jar, a
Mason jar beer stein, a New Daddy gift basket and a remote
keeper. Of course if I were better at knitting or crochet that list
would most likely include a scarf or two. In any event, its the
THOUGHT that counts - so make a gift that you think your favorite
guy will like, based on what you already know about him.
CONTENTS AT A GLANCE
My Top 10 Picks Containers for Your Guy Gifts 10 Video Tutorials
5 More Cool Guy Gifts
My Top 10 Picks
For Homemade Gifts for Guys
How to Make Beef Jerky | The Art of Manliness
(http://www.artofmanliness.com/2012/11/20/how-to-make-
the-best-beef-jerky-in-the-world/)
Learn how to make beef jerky from author Tim Ferriss. This recipe
is for 5 lbs. - plenty to make a few manly gifts and still have a bit
left over for yourself! Put the jerky in a Mason jar and add twine
for a bow - it's a fun way to finish off (and store) food gifts. **It's
also cheaper to make jerky than to buy it in the stores, especially
if you use top round or brisket.
Leather Journal Book Tutorial | Mufn Inc
(http://mufninc.blogspot.com/2011/09/leather-journal-book-
tutorial-recover.html)
According to this blogger, the entire leather book cover took only
two hours.
Hello, ReFabulous!: Make your own paperback wallet!
(http://hello-refabulous.blogspot.com/2009/01/make-your-
own-paperback-wallet.html)
How cool is this? A wallet made from his favorite paperback
novel! **Another inexpensive craft idea that makes a great gift.
Make bookends and hit a home run. - Mod Podge Rocks
(http://modpodgerocksblog.com/2011/07/diy-baseball-
bookends.html)
Looking for an original idea for the sports fan in your life? Make
bookends! These baseball bookends use scrap wood and Mod
Podge to personalize.
Tokens Tin | Eighteen25
(http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2010/06/dads-token-
tin.html)
A tokens tin for Dad - free printables too!
Photo Bookmark - Martha Stewart Crafts
(http://www.marthastewart.com/272760/photo-bookmark?
czone=holiday/santas-workshop/more-gift-idea)
The Graphics Fairy - DIY: DIY kitchen art
(http://www.graphicsfairy-diy.com/2012/03/diy-kitchen-
art.html)
For the guy who loves to cook, or for a bachelor's dining room wall
- nothing flowery or girly here...
Repurpose Old T-Shirts and Wear them on Your Wall Instead:
Super-Fast T-Shirt Wall Art Tutorial | Crafts 'n Coffee
(http://craftsncoffee.com/2011/09/02/repurpose-old-t-
shirts-and-wear-them-on-your-wall-instead-super-fast-t-shirt-
wall-art-tutorial/)
Turn his old sports or concert tee into wall art.
Osman Tie #BS-016 - Sewing Patterns | BurdaStyle.com
(http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/osman-
tie)
View details for the pattern Osman Tie #BS-016 on BurdaStyle.
Mark's scarf from RENT: Joyuna's knitting blog
(http://blog.joyuna.com/2009/07/marks-scarf-from-rent-
knitting-on.html)
An easy two-color scarf to make for boyfriend, hubby or son.
Containers for Your Guy Gifts
Vestil MRC-128 Tin Plated Steel Round
Can with Metallic Lid, 6-9/16"
Diameter x 7-7/8" Height, 128 oz
Capacity
Buy Now
(http://www.amazon.com/Vestil-MRC-128-Metallic-Diameter-
Capacity/dp/B0052P4H2K%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAIAA4MWUJXHBYFRNQ%26tag%3Dsquid1305067-
20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB0052P4H2K)
Black 6 1/2 x 8 3/4 x 2 3/4 Metallic
Tin - sold individually
Buy Now
(http://www.amazon.com/Black-Metallic-Tin-sold-
individually/dp/B008D53KM4%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAIAA4MWUJXHBYFRNQ%26tag%3Dsquid1305067-
20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB008D53KM4)
Ball Jar Heritage Collection Pint Jars with Lids and Bands, Set
of 6
Buy Now
(http://www.amazon.com/Ball-Heritage-Collection-Pint-
Bands/dp/B00B80TJX0%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAIAA4MWUJXHBYFRNQ%26tag%3Dsquid1305067-
20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB00B80TJX0)
Bormioli Rocco Fido Square Clear Jar,
17 1/2 Ounce
Buy Now
(http://www.amazon.com/Bormioli-Rocco-Square-Clear-
Ounce/dp/B0001BMYG6%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAIAA4MWUJXHBYFRNQ%26tag%3Dsquid1305067-
20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB0001BMYG6)
To-Go Ware Stainless Steel Snack
Containers - Tiffin Sidekick - 5 Pack
Buy Now
(http://www.amazon.com/To-Go-Ware-Stainless-Steel-
Containers/dp/B00417N6Q8%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAIAA4MWUJXHBYFRNQ%26tag%3Dsquid1305067-
20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB00417N6Q8)
10 Video Tutorials
More Gifts for Guys
5 More Cool Guy Gifts
one shabby chick: Guitar strap tutorial
(http://oneshabbychick.typepad.com/one_shabby_chick/2011/11/guitar-
strap-tutorial.html)
If you can sew a straight line on a sewing machine, you can make
a guitar strap!
Big Batch Barbecue Rub recipe | Real Simple Recipes
(http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-
recipes/barbecue-rub-00000000023435/)
Does your favorite guy love to grill or BBQ? Make him a custom
rub you can gift in a glass jar or metal tin.
Smashed Peas and Carrots: A Project for the Hubby
(http://smashedpeasandcarrots.blogspot.co.uk/2010/07/project-
for-hubby.html)
A fun Etch-a-Sketch iPad cover you can make.
Sugar Tart Crafts: Lego Cufflinks
(http://www.sugartartcrafts.com/2011/06/lego-
cufflinks.html)
Lego block cufflinks for the white collar guy on your gift list.
Spring Clean & Tidy Week: Sofa Caddy | Sew4Home
(http://www.sew4home.com/projects/storage-
solutions/sofa-caddy)
A caddy for the remote, the TV guide and snacks that fits over the
arm of his favorite sofa or easy chair.