Handmade gifts for men are not just things, but something more, because so much warmth and care is put into them. When you receive such a gift, you realize that the person who made it spent hours of their time inventing and making something special and unique.
We have conditionally divided all the ideas into categories of gifts for the New Year, Birthday, Valentine's Day or relationship anniversary, but in fact they are all quite universal and suitable for any holiday. Follow the links to find detailed master classes on how to make them.
Birthday Gifts for Men
Bouquet of bottles
A bouquet of small bottles of whiskey is probably the best bouquet for a man. An original way to give whiskey as a gift.
Personalized pillows
Personalized inscriptions on pillows - how to make them your own, watch a detailed master class here. The inscriptions can be anything from your boyfriend's name to wishes - a very practical gift!
DIY key holder
If a man has his own home, it’s a great option to make a key holder with your own hands - several options for master classes here!
Male candle
Here's a man's candle or candle holder made from a glass bottle - master class here! Suitable for a balcony or summer cottage! A practical option
How to make a gift with your own hands
Even if you bought a gift in a store, you can present it in a special way. For example, in a box like this, covered inside with photographs and postcards. The value of a gift in such packaging will undoubtedly immediately increase several times.
Or, as an option, you can buy a poster like this ready-made on the website, which will save you time
Mug in the shape of a camera lens
If your man loves photography, then this creative mug in the shape of a camera lens will be the perfect gift for him.
Balloons with photos
Who doesn't love balloons on their birthday?! By themselves, they always bring a smile and positive emotions, but here the recipient will have twice as many reasons to rejoice.
All thanks to the fact that each balloon has a photo attached to it, which captures a happy moment from your life together.
Master class on making a tank from socks + new video idea
I think that you are already familiar with such a gift as socks, but to make it interesting to give them, I suggest you decorate them in a typewriter, namely in a tank. After all, all men are still boys at heart). They will obviously be pleased if you build such a thing for them yourself. In general, watch MK and create.
In addition, friends, I have a separate article on this topic on my blog, where I showed various kinds of products in the form of tanks from scrap materials, if you are interested, then take a look here.
1. So, take a pair of socks and wrap them on each side, that is, remove the heels. Hide them.
2. Then roll the pair into a tube, like a roll.
3. Four tubes will make a caterpillar.
To prevent each tube from unwinding, use thin rubber bands.
Place the pieces like this in an even row.
4. Move on, take one sock and twist it around the track to keep it stationary. Do it in the same way as shown in the picture below.
5. And use the second sock to form a tower.
6. Then wrap a decorative ribbon around any pencil or felt-tip pen case. Glue the ends together with a glue gun. This will be the muzzle.
7. Stick the muzzle between the turret and the track.
8. To make the product stronger, tie it with a bow, and this will also add elegance to the craft.
Well, in conclusion, as promised, there is one story from the YouTube channel, which will also help you in making such a cool craft. I think that the muzzle can be made from a bottle of beer or other alcoholic drink.
Personalized clock on the wall
A beautiful and unique watch with a man’s personal name will not leave him indifferent. He can hang them both at home and at work.
Or these watches with erotic overtones.
Surprise cards
Make birthday cards, on each of which write a wish, the fulfillment of which it guarantees.
- For example, you will cook your favorite dish for dinner, arrange a get-together with friends, and the like.
- Agree that you can get a card at any time he wants , and that each card is pulled out blindly, that is, he will not know in advance what exactly he will choose.
A fun way to spice up your life.
Date Ideas Kit
Write down date ideas on pieces of paper (the more the better, 100+), for example:
- "Order pizza at home"
- "Picnic in the Park"
- “Going to the cinema”, etc.
When you want to go on a date, just pull out the piece of paper and do what it says, make your time together unpredictable.
Homemade wallet
DIY a personalized wallet for your boyfriend or husband to show how much you care about him. It is not at all difficult to sew, and he will feel your care every time he takes it out.
Personal cup
Create a cup with the first letter of your loved one's name. To do this you will need:
- regular white cup
- and paints for ceramics.
If you are worried about your artistic abilities, you can use a stencil. A wonderful personalized gift for everyday use. Master class here
Charging station
How often do you and your boyfriend trip over the charging cords of your phones or tablets? How many times have you dropped your phone and picked it up hoping the screen didn't break? Solve this problem with a homemade charging station for your gadgets.
Magnetic bracelet
A magnetic bracelet is a great gift idea for a man who often deals with things like screws, nails or screws. An uncomplicated, very thoughtful and practical gift.
Leather notepad
Create a unique notebook with a leather cover for your loved one. A great gift idea for those who love to take notes.
Add his personal initials, emphasizing that you made the notebook for him yourself.
Beautiful paper gifts for February 23rd for children in kindergarten
For preschool children, teachers can offer very simple work in the form of appliques; make work in the form of a vest or mug.
Print out the craft templates and then transfer them onto colored paper.
The next option is a tie.
Cut it out of colored paper or cardboard.
And then take stickers or any pictures printed from the Internet and related to this military topic.
Twist such a flagellum from a piece of paper.
You will need it for this:
Decorate the craft and then give it as a gift).
Next, here’s an idea, I think any man will like such a soldier.
It will look better on fabric.
Here are stencils of stars and the soldier himself, color them with paints or felt-tip pens.
Beer box
A personal beer box is a wonderful gift for lovers of this drink!! You can even buy a box for fruit, but how to decorate it or age wood - see here.
Bakery
Both men and women love delicious food. Treat your loved one with a homemade cupcake, cookie or pie to celebrate the holiday. this gift and will not leave you indifferent .
Candle with initials
We always associate candles with romantic dates. So why not have a candlelit evening made especially for you and your partner.
Necessary materials:
- Candle
- Candle cutter
- Pen (helium or ballpoint)
- Fine gold marker
- Masking tape
- Stencil
Step-by-step instruction:
Step 1: Outlining the drawing
If you do not have experience in drawing, especially with candles, then it is better to use a stencil. You can do it in Photoshop, or even just initially make a drawing on paper. Now attach the stenciled leaf to the candle and secure it with masking tape so it doesn't slip off while you work on it.
Step 2: Transfer the contours of the drawing to the candle
Run a pen (of any color, maybe even a non-writing one) along the contours of the design to squeeze them out a little on the candle. Based on these lines, further carving of the candle will be done, so be careful and accurate.
Step 3: Making the carving
Remove the stencil and use a candle cutter to make a carving along the lines outlined in the previous step. The lines should be wide and deep enough to be easily filled in with a gold marker.
Step 4: Draw the lines with golden color
Draw the lines with a gold marker. To make the color more saturated, you can go over the lines several times.
This way you can make a variety of geometric patterns and inscriptions, just choose the option that you like!
Postcard Boat for Defenders Day using kirigami technique (cutting template)
Work in the style of vytynanok or kirigami looks quite beautiful and original. Take this ready-made template and cut it around the office with a sharp knife or a special cutter.
I also found another version of this famous craft. Look how nicely the author presented the boat. Want to make one like this?
Then prepare everything you need for work, paper, scissors, glue, a stationery knife and a stencil.
First, of course, the template has to be printed on a printer.
And then cut it out as shown in the picture. Moreover, bend the second part of the sheet in half.
Attach the resulting stencil to the blue sheet and trace along the outline. Then carefully cut out the image of the ship and the dial.
All that remains is to take stickers or decorative elements and decorate the craft.
Inside, you can also fold another sheet, insert it into a card and write wishes and congratulations.
Gifts for boyfriend on relationship anniversary or Valentine's Day
Origami box
Make a small origami box, stick common photos in the middle, and decorate with a ribbon on top. It turns out to be a cute, romantic gift for the anniversary of a relationship that will remain as a keepsake for many years.
Frame with kisses
Lovers love to kiss, but it's impossible to do it all the time. We go to work, go on business trips, and have to spend some time separately from our other half without the opportunity to kiss or hug.
Such a frame with kisses will remind the guy how important he is to you, even if you are not around at that moment. A funny way to show your feelings.
"101 Ways to Say I Love You"
Take 101 small pieces of paper and on each of them write one reason why you love your boyfriend. Then fold each piece of paper into a tube, tie it with thread and put it in a glass jar. Tell them to take out one piece of paper every morning, and set a good mood for the whole day.
A set of gifts “for every hour”
Make your holiday special with gift sets for every hour of the day. For example,
- at 9.14 give an envelope containing a funny group photo,
- at 10.14 a box with his favorite fruit (sweets, or something tasty that he loves),
- at 11.14 an envelope with movie tickets, etc.
Gifts should be small and pleasant. This set is perfect for Valentine's Day, because you can spend the whole day together.
Heart with small bottles of alcohol
Place small bottles of whiskey and liqueurs in a heart-shaped box. The guy will be pleasantly surprised when he opens a box of chocolates and sees bottles of alcohol there. From the middle, the box can be decorated with a romantic inscription, for example, “every minute spent without you is wasted.” A simple yet creative and warm gift for your loved one.
A little love message
There are so many ways to say “I love you.” Here we suggest doing this with the help of a small message that becomes visible when you click on the clothespin. Isn't that cute?!
"52 reasons why I love you"
You can also say “I love you” with a deck of cards. How? Label each card with one reason that you like about your partner. Since the cards are written, do it in a humorous way, such as "you're hotter than Hugh Grant."
Romantic quest
Surprise your other half with an original romantic quest. Do many tasks, each of which will contain a key to the next one, and the last one will give a clue to the location of the gift.
Gift cards
Make a set of envelopes and put cards in them, each of which will have something special written on it. You can remember the most pleasant moments spent together, or describe dreams for the future.
Photo frame with a joint photo
Make a photo frame with your own hands and place your photo together there. A simple and sweet anniversary gift that will complement the decor of your apartment.
Coffee mug
You will need: a mug, coffee beans, cotton pads, thick white thread, brown acrylic paint, superglue.
Master Class
- Cover the entire surface of the mug with cotton pads.
- Wrap with thread.
- Paint it with paint.
- Glue the coffee beans in 2 layers.
- Decorate to your taste.
The coffee mug is ready! I recommend watching this video!
Composition of coffee beans. Master Class. Composition of coffee beans
Gifts for the New Year
New Year calendar
Such calendars can be printed in good quality, for example, at a printing house, and the design can be made yourself on the Canva.com platform by uploading photos of your family or pets. I think this is a really cool idea!
Cuff for glass
Does your boyfriend like to take coffee or tea with him? Then knit a glass cuff for him so that he can hold it comfortably and the hot drink won’t burn his hands in the winter in the office!
Gift cards for every month
The set consists of 12 cards, one for each month of the year. Each of them contains an idea for an interesting time together. For example,
- June – we go on a picnic on bicycles,
- July – we go together to any city we haven’t been to yet, etc.
After all, we often put off a lot of things for later, and since at least one day a month you will have a pre-planned vacation together.
Cocktail set
Make a set of cocktail preparations. Place cans of sweet soda in glass jars, and tie to each of them a small bottle of alcohol that matches the soda and a straw. For example, Coca Cola and a bottle of whiskey. As soon as a man wants to drink a cocktail, he can instantly mix it in a glass jar.
Jar of sweets
Collect his favorite sweets together in one jar. Tie a ribbon around the jar, and you can also add a card with a cute message.
As an option, you can make a jar with different types of salted nuts or dried fish. Or maybe he likes different dried fruits? Choose the option that your significant other will like best.
Flowerpot decorated with wine corks
Make your house plants look more masculine with creatively decorated flowerpots. To do this, you will need a lot of wine corks, which means a lot of evenings spent with your significant other. In principle, you can decorate some kind of box or stand in this way.
Keychain "lucky coin"
Use a regular coin to create a unique keychain for your loved one, be it your husband, father or grandfather. This lucky keychain is a great way to show how lucky you are to have him.
Photo album
Create a unique photo album with your best photos together, capturing happy and funny moments in life. Choose an interesting caption for each photo in the album, and the gift is ready.
Leather case for glasses
A case for glasses will express the care with which you treat a person. Sewing it is not difficult at all, and you can do it even without a sewing machine.
Apron
Many men have dishes that they love to cook, and which only they turn out so delicious. To make the cooking process more enjoyable for a man, sew him a personal kitchen apron, which will make him a real chef while cooking.
Original methods of presentation
In fact, there are a lot of options, but especially worth highlighting:
- A quest with an age-appropriate number of surprises. The search method itself using hints and symbols is not new for a long time, but it never ceases to bring only pleasant emotions. What can we say about searching for 18-20-30 gifts. Of course, they should not be of the same type, but they can be banal. For example, in the bathroom you can hide a traditional razor, shaving foam, in the bedroom a shirt for him or underwear for yourself. The main thing is that the most important surprise (tablet, spinning rod, electric guitar or headphones) should be found at the last moment.
- Congratulations by the hour. The point is to select 12 different gifts. They will need to be packaged in absolutely identical paper or placed in standard gift boxes. You can write on the paper with a marker, and attach a tag to the box indicating the exact opening time. The surprise is issued hourly, with the minutes value equal to the age of the birthday person (for example, 15:21).
- Gift "Five Senses" A person perceives the world around him through vision, hearing, touch, smell and taste. So why not satisfy the needs of every sense by presenting five gifts of different orientations. To do this, it is enough to prepare cards indicating what the item is aimed at. For example, a selection of your favorite compositions will be suitable for hearing, elite alcohol or dessert will fill the sense of taste, new underwear is perfect for vision (at the same time it is beneficial), eau de toilette is for the sense of smell, and massage oil is the best choice for touch.
Handmade soap
The advantages of this soap: it has antibacterial and scrubbing properties, is ideal for oily and problem skin, and has a pleasant aroma.
You will need: 100 grams of soap base, zest of half a lemon, a teaspoon of liquid honey, a teaspoon of dried lavender flowers, 5 drops of lavender essential oil, 2 drops of lemon essential oil, mold, dishes.
Soap base
Lemon zest
Liquid honey Dried lavender flowers
Lemon essential oil Lavender essential oil
Master Class
- Cut the soap base into cubes and melt it in a water bath and remove it from the stove.
- Grate the lemon zest and squeeze the juice from it.
- Add lavender and zest to the soap base, then stir it.
- Add essential oils and honey to the slightly cooled mixture, then stir it.
- Pour the mixture into the molds and sprinkle lavender flowers on top.
- Leave the soap for a day to completely harden.
Handmade lavender-citrus soap is ready! I recommend watching this video!
Soap for February 23rd! Camouflage pattern
