Here goes Day number two… Todays theme is gifts for the men in our lives. This one was definetely a challenge but I rounded up a nice bunch of ideas. There may be a sprinkling of ideas more to come but for now, here are ideas for guys.
This is my favorite: Beer Soap (don’t worry if you don’t know how to make soap, this one uses ivory soap) with olive oil, oatmeal, vanilla and the guys favorite, BEER! I was thinking of how to package it and if you don’t want to make cute labels like this one, then I thought you could patiently peel the labels off the beer bottles and wrap them around the soap bars. I really can’t think of a guy on my list who wouldn’t want one.
And what could go better with beer soap but some beer dressed for the occasion with this knitted beer sweater (don’t worry if you are a crocheter, I wrote a pattern for a beer cozy and as soon as I find my patterns notebook I will post it at Crunchy Crochet)
How about some Ipod Cozies, this one looks really cute but manly and here is a different variation.
When you have an Ipod, it is good to have a place to keep it… tada!!
Here is a great gift and also a great recycle project, now come on are you still trying to tell me store bought is better, where would you find something this unique?
You could call this an ibook!! Very cute huh!
Of course the easiest way to go with the men folk is right to the stomach. You could make a basket with beef jerky, cookies, treats but I thought of an even better thing to include in your basket… chocolate covered bacon, yum!!! As my daughter looked on with disbelief in her eyes and my hubby looked on with love in his eyes I knew this had to be something good. Here is the recipe This treat is so easy and I can’t wait to eat, um I mean give this to my own guy.
I was pretty much on my own for this guy challenge but my hubby threw a few more ideas my way:
Embroidered hankys, Embroidered boxers (apparently Poppa says they like anything with their name on it)
Crocheted beanie or ski cap (there are so many free patterns for this one I will leave the googling to you)
Old t-shirts quilt.
Car wash set
Oh, I forgot one to go with the beer soap, this is another genius but oh so simple, why didn’t I think of that project from kootoyoo. An embroidered soap saver bag. The way this one is made it is done to look like a tea bag but I would embroider the recipients name on the tag instead (you do it however you like)
Alright, this should keep you busy.
What great ideas! Thanks for sharing.
Beer soap…wow, would not have thought of that either. Hopefully you are having a better day today than you did yesterday. I was so sorry to hear of the events of your day. I'm definately thinking of you.I have another great guy gift idea for you. My daughter made a decoupage key holder for my husband today. We found a key rack at the flea market yesterday (in a huge box we bought for $5). We printed a picture of his 1966 Chevy pick up that he just finished restoring this year and glued it on to the key rack. She's planning to write his name in script above the picture and on a message to him on the back. Then I'll spray clear coat over it a few times to give it a glossy finish and paint the hooks. Viola – a great repurposed gift from the heart for my honey.I know you said you were on your own for the guy gifts. I found a website today that has some neat ideas for gifts for the guys. They are kinda focused more for dads, but there are some things in there that can be used for the lil' guys to. I especially liked the idea of making a hat organizer. This is going to be perfect for my husband and my 14 year old son. Here's the linkhttp://familycrafts.about.com/od/giftsformen/Gifts_for_Him.htm.Have fun creating great gifts this year! My next adventure is finding gift ideas for pets! I've already found a great pattern for making doggy sweaters and coats. Let me know if you'd like it. I'll send it over.Take Care,TrishaDelaware