Shopping for the men in my life is probably the hardest gift of my year.
Why?
Because my husband and father and father-in-law never really "need" or "want" anything. So it can super tricky to figure out what to do for them.
For the past few years I've resorted to handmade gifts for men instead of store bought. I've been surprised how well they've been received.
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My husband is probably the hardest. I've done it all from gifts, to DIY projects to coupon books or even an entire year of date ideas.
Sure he appreciated them all, but none were really a hit. I decided this year I would rather just make him something that is practical and he could use every single day. I made him slippers.
They were a hit!! He loved them. Who would've thought.
Perhaps the men in your life are the same.
That's why we've come up with a list of practical yet clever guide to the best handmade gifts for men. In hopes that all your hard work in creating this gift will be enough for him to appreciate that you came up with something useful as well.
Clever DIY Handmade Gifts for Men
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Boxy Pouch from Sew Simple Home
Make it out of canvas for the perfect shoe shine kit or shaving kit.
What about this great cycling homemade gift for men. I think he would really love this.
Or stitch him up a handmade sweater
Root Beer Sampler from Gluesticks
Give him a taste of all the flavors.
Give him a taste of all the flavors.
How about the perfect side bag for all those papers and projects.
Make fun custom leather keychains with a bit of sewing and some heat transfer vinyl.
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A great way to help keep him organized and yet show him how much you love him.
He can always use a new tie, especially one made just for him.
Now he can wear your love anywhere he goes.
What about a nice trendy cap
A wallet is the perfect homemade gift for men
Comfy slippers can be worn all year long
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Luggage Tag from Sew Simple Home
He'll love a custom made tag for all his work or leisure travels
He'll love a new tee made just for him.
Comic Book Coasters from Drug Store Divas
Now he can enjoy his favorite superheroes while he enjoys his favorite drink.
Etched Glasses from Where the Smiles Have Been
Make it personal with these clever and cute glasses.
Comic Book Coasters from Drug Store Divas
Now he can enjoy his favorite superheroes while he enjoys his favorite drink.
Etched Glasses from Where the Smiles Have Been
Make it personal with these clever and cute glasses.
Help him keep his cell phone and charger in one place with this great charging station
DIY Planter Lights from Savoring the Good
Hot Sauce Gift from Down Redbud Drive
DIY Checkerboard Game from Mom's Collab
This clever and simple checkerboard is one the kids could help put together.
Just because he is a man, doesn't mean he won't appreciate a simple handmade gift for men. He'll love the fact that you took time to make him something special, useful and unique for him.
Need ideas for handmade gifts for the women in your life? Check out guide.
Hot Sauce Gift from Down Redbud Drive
DIY Checkerboard Game from Mom's Collab
This clever and simple checkerboard is one the kids could help put together.
Just because he is a man, doesn't mean he won't appreciate a simple handmade gift for men. He'll love the fact that you took time to make him something special, useful and unique for him.
Need ideas for handmade gifts for the women in your life? Check out guide.
