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November is Hand Made Gift Month

October 15, 2013 by Abby 16 Comments

Buying gifts for boys and men in particular is hard enough, but choosing a gift to make is even trickier! With only 70 sleeps until Christmas (not that I’m counting), a lot of us are starting to think of what to buy and make for the Holiday Season’s gift giving. To make the job easier, for the whole of November I’m going to be bringing you lots of inspiration for handmade gifts for boys and men of all ages.

I’ll be showing you the best crafty ideas from around the internet and will also have some link parties going on so you can link up your favourite ideas. It’s not just sewing ideas either. There are ideas for knitting, crafting and even cooking! See you in November!

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  1. Magda E. says

    October 15, 2013 at 7:47 am

    awesome. I always have such a hard time when it come to make homemade gifts for men.

    Reply
  2. Laura says

    October 15, 2013 at 8:13 am

    I’m really looking forward to this! Especially for dad ideas.

    Reply
  3. Jane from Lil Pip says

    October 15, 2013 at 8:56 am

    I can’t tell you how excited I am about this!

    Reply
  4. A little bit Country says

    October 15, 2013 at 10:06 am

    Fantastic! This is a wonderful idea. And for boys too. There is so much out there for the little ladies in our lives but not so much for our men and boys. Can’t wait to see your ideas xo

    Reply
    • thingsforboys says

      October 15, 2013 at 5:35 pm

      yes, girls are much easier to make for than boys…we love everything hand made! Put a cozy on it…we love it!

      Reply
  5. Janelle @ Emmaline Bags says

    October 15, 2013 at 10:24 am

    this looks great!! looking forward to it! Janelle

    Reply
  6. Lueanna Bracha says

    October 15, 2013 at 11:15 am

    I really really need this. Thank you!

    Reply
  7. Renee // nearest the pin says

    October 15, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    70 sleeps!! Thats not much time for a procrastinator like me!! I definitely need this series Abby, glad you’re onto it 🙂

    Reply
    • thingsforboys says

      October 15, 2013 at 5:34 pm

      yes I know…it’s not long is it?!

      Reply
  8. Laura - Behind the Hedgerow says

    October 15, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    Love, love, love it! I’ll be checking back often. My plan is to make Thread Theory’s Newcastle Cardigan for my husband…and/or (probably or) Colette’s Negroni shirt. Husbands are hard. Anyone else attempting to sew for a grown-up male?!

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    • thingsforboys says

      October 15, 2013 at 5:33 pm

      ooh, I love that cardigan! Can’t wait to see your take on it. I made hubby some undies once. We’ve all got undies in the same fabric now. He actually really likes them. Said they’re as comfy as the bought ones.

      Reply
  9. Cassandra says

    October 16, 2013 at 9:32 am

    Looking forward to it 🙂

    Reply
  10. Nanny@nannynotes2u says

    October 16, 2013 at 10:31 am

    What a great idea! This will be fun! 🙂

    Reply
  11. Jo says

    October 16, 2013 at 12:31 pm

    Great idea Abby – looking forward to your posts. Btw I’ve just written a post about a boys bucket hat I made recently and linked to this post 🙂 x

    Reply
  12. atouchofdomesticity says

    October 18, 2013 at 9:40 pm

    That’s just what I need! I have a mum, sister-in-law & mother-in-law to sew for, but also a dad, husband, 2 brothers and 3 sons! You have come to my rescue, can’t wait!

    Reply
  13. Trini says

    October 23, 2013 at 7:16 am

    Thank you so much! I’m looking forward to this post. I have three boys, just like you! And is do hard to find a present for them, specially the husband.

    Reply

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