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Handmade Gift Month is Here!

November 1, 2013 by Abby 6 Comments

Do you find it easy to think of gifts to make for all the girls and ladies on your gift list, but struggle with the boys? Well, over the next few weeks I’m going to give you a heap of ideas of gifts you can make for boys of all ages.

Each week has a theme and I’ll give you a round up of my 20 favourite ideas. There will also be a link party each week so you can join in the fun with any gift ideas that you have. Later on in the week I’ll feature my favourite gifts from the link party and also give you a tutorial or recipe for one more idea.

Week 1: Edible Gifts for Men and Boys
I’ve got a great list of things you can cook up for the guys in your life. From decorated cookies to flavoured vodkas, you’ll find delicious ideas for boys of all ages. I’ve even got a few hamper and kit ideas that are edible, but mean you don’t need to mess up your kitchen!
Find my Dad’s favourite Fruit Cake recipe here.

Week 2: Handmade Gift for Baby Boys
Lots of lovely ideas for fresh new baby boys. You’ll find sewn and knitted gifts, but also ideas for embellished onesies and nursery decorations for those without the sewing and knitting skills.
Get my tutorial and free pattern for a reversible baby bib here.

Week 3: Handmade Gifts for Boys
A mix of the practical, lots of toys and clothing ideas to make for boys of all ages. You’ll find fun inspiration here too for the man who doesn’t want to grow up.
I’ve got a tutorial for making Wooden Geometric Tiles here.

Week 4: Handmade Gifts for Men
All sorts of handmade gift ideas for the man in your life. Some simple, some challenging, but lots to inspire. As with the rest of the lists, you’ll find a mix of sewing, knitting and other crafts…even a bit of soap making. There are lots of ideas to suit men from a wide range of age groups.
You can find my tutorial for a Shoe Travel Bag here.

Are you excited? Grab the button to join in the fun. Just cut and paste the button code from the box below.

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  1. Magda E. says

    November 1, 2013 at 8:55 am

    Yay! Can’t wait to see what’s coming. Grabbed the button already and shared on my blog.

    Reply
  2. Alisa @ A stitch in between says

    November 1, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    Whohoo! Very excited about this 🙂

    Reply
  3. Cassandra says

    November 1, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    Super excited!!!

    Reply
  4. Liz says

    November 2, 2013 at 8:04 am

    So happy you’re doing this! It’s almost impossible to figure out what to make for my 7-year-old!

    Reply
  5. Laura - Behind the Hedgerow says

    November 4, 2013 at 6:34 am

    Sounds great – looking forward following along.

    Reply

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