Now we all know men are difficult creatures- I mean who really knows what to get him for Christmas when he has everything he needs and he 'doesn't want anything'.
I face this issue year after year and frankly I'm tired of it! So here are my top 10 DIY gifts I've found for men this Christmas:
10. Cards against humanity
http://cardsagainsthumanity.com
This game is hilarious and he (and you) will spend hours giggling with it! It's under a Creative Commons license so you could easily get your hands on some decent card stock and print your own! Maybe you even want to make a little bag or box for him to keep it in? Either way you can't go wrong!
9. Couples coupons.
Now I'm not such a fan of this myself but I feel like if I have my boyfriend a free win of an argument for Christmas, he would be just as happy as if I got him the new xbox1 and it's about one thousandth of the cost! Now you could just handwrite or print your vouchers onto pretty paper or you could create a little coupon book- really the possibilities are endless! I put a little item with each coupon for example a lolly with a free date coupon and homemade massage oil for the neck and back rub coupon etc.
8. A personalised mug.
Now I know these are a little out of fashion but coffee is always in fashion! So why not cheap out on a mug and then buy him some of that exquisite coffee he loves, he not only gets something to satisfy his palate but you're also showing him you care and know what he likes with the personalised mug!
For tips and tricks on sharpie decoration of mugs check out: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4jxdyBlhQZg
7. Beard oil.
Beards are currently all the rage! And for the foreseeable future aren't going anywhere! So why not treat your man to some pampering by making your own beard oil? Check out this website for a fab recipe: http://www.artofmanliness.com/2014/09/09/diy-beard-oil/
6. Food.
We all know a way to a mans heart is through his stomach so why not make him his favourite cookies (provided you can do as well as his mum!).
5. Notebooks.
Super easy to make and the sky's the limit as far as design goes!!!! If he's a writer or an artist chances are he will always need a notebook on hand- and why not one made especially by you?
4. Voodoo doll keychain.
Now making a voodoo doll isn't everyone's cup of tea but what would he say if you gave him a little version of himself? Well, he could be really impressed or really freaked out, but either way you'll know if you share the same sense if humour!
3. Car scent.
I know- cars are cars they are machines that get you from a to b. But for some reason men see this profound beauty in them that most women don't understand. And if you tried to give him car seats or pretty much anything massive for his car you would be thrown out in an instant! At least with this gift it's relatively small and he won't think you're trying to take over his car!
For an awesome tutorial check out: http://gas2.org/2014/03/10/natural-diy-air-freshener-car/
2. Do something from the heart.
Deep down boys are delicate sensitive beings and they love a little TLC every now and then! If your man is a muso why not compose or write a song for him? Or even a open and have it framed? Or if your strength lies in art why not paint him a picture or create a sculpture? No matter what you do he is sure to love it!
1. Soundwave gifts.
Now I may just be a sucker for this because I only just discovered it but I think there's nothing more special than having an item which shows the soundwave of a persons voice saying something to you. And no one else necessarily knows what it means! This gift is so quick and easy to make! Check out my blog entry 'I like the look of my voice' for more details on that one!
Well there you have it! My favourite DIY gift ideas for men for Christmas! Happy crafting!
-KRAP x
