I'm not going to pretend that guys are easy to give handmade gifts to. You all know better than that. In fact, Jill said that her husband was "
For your toddler:
Have you seen Dana's collection of tutorials and patterns that "Celebrate the Boy?"
I hear the hot new thing is Matchbox car caddies!
Remember, aprons aren't just for girls!
I'm pretty sure we can never have too many molded crayons.
How about a giant spaceship?
For your tween:
I think every kid needs a sketchbook.
Even softies can be cool if they're dead.
You've heard that skinny ties are in right?
How about subway art featuring lyrics to his favorite song?
For your man:
Has anybody put this book
to the test?Sew Mama Sew has a few suggestions.
Does he need an iphone case?
How about a laptop sleeve?
Umm...let's never forget about food, okay? I suggest these, these, or these.
So. It's your turn. Did any of these ideas help? What are you making for your man this year? Do tell. I promise he doesn't read the comments on this blog.
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Thank you for the ideas! I seriously love that Matchbox car caddie. Oh my... I may have to be brave and make one.
So happy the cookie dough truffles made it on the list!
such a great list! my little boy has a little cloth car caddie with cute "road" material on the backside. he LOVES it at church and on long car rides. i highly recommend them.
I'm making my dad this awesome chess hardware set. He loves chess and collects different sets. Although it's not as price effective as I initally thought. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jsuits/3340377026/in/photostream/
I'm making the board out of sheet metal and adding magnets to the pieces to make them sturdier.
Thanks for the ideas!
Tardis quilt.
My man is the hardest person I know to make something for. I probably will not go that route this year. Although he was really excited the year I made him a manly snuggle flannel quilt.
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