One thing that I think makes a handmade gift special is how personalized it can be. This is what I love about the hand painted mug craft seen all over the Internet. Customizing a mug for any man in your life is pretty simple. Just think of some sort of inside joke or shared interest that the two of … [Read more...]
Handmade Gifts for Guys: DIY Home-Roasted Coffee Tutorial
Today, I am featuring a super-easy handmade gift that is particularly close to my heart. My husband and I are devout coffee lovers. We love all sorts of coffee- particularly dark roasts! In fact, it is difficult to find a roast dark enough for us in coffee shops. We love the earthy, deep flavor of … [Read more...]
Handmade Gifts for Men: DIY Flannel Scarf Tutorial
Finding handmade gifts for men is not as easy as finding gifts for women. For women, it’s easy! Just make a cute bag, cozy, piece of jewelry, e-reader cover, art, coffee cozy- whatever! For men, it becomes much harder to find a gift they will use. Last year, I found the perfect gift for men- a … [Read more...]
Handmade Gifts for Men: Customized Quote Print
Handmade gifts are one of my favorite things to give at Christmas. I find that when I make something (or in a pinch, purchase something handmade), the gift has more meaning. I also come from a family of 9, which means purchasing individual gifts can get quite expensive! While I find that there … [Read more...]