Gifts for the Manly Man

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Day 2 of DIY Holidays

Gifts for the Manly Man

Generally, I think it is harder to pick out a homemade gift idea for a guy than it is for a girl.  For my favorite boy, I usually resort to clothes considering we both LOVE NEW CLOTHES.  For this post, I had to search deep to come up with clever ideas appropriate for the men in your life.  Here are my best picks: 

#1) Stone Collection

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Whether your manly, man is a significant other or a family member, this stone collection idea from the James Ann blog is a wonderful, sentimental gift.  Just grab a fine point Sharpie and start decorating!  Write inspirational quotes or recap of your favorite memories on each rock.  I think this would make a great conversational piece displayed on a coffee table. 

Supplies:

• Stones (Find in your backyard or purchase at a craft store)
• Sharpies
• Bowl or bucket for display 

#2) Scrabble Art

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I love this idea from the Little Inspirations blog.  If you have a Scrabble game laying around, then steal a couple pieces.  If not, try thrift stores to score a game at a discounted price. While I include this under the "gifts for guys" section, you could use this concept for anyone.

Supplies:

• Frame
• Mat
• Scrabble Pieces
• Glue

#3) Happiness in a Tea Towel

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The blog, 365 Days of Pinterest Creations, shared this idea of "happiness in a towel."  Essentially, happiness is a cookbook wrapped in a kitchen towel topped with a spatula (or other cooking utensil).  Simple, but thoughtful.  If you want to make this a little manlier, try a grilling cookbook. Click here to see a full tutorial on pinning the towel just right to create the gift wrap.

Supplies:

• Cookbook
• Kitchen Towel
• Spatula 

#4) Pasta Night

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This gift package is actually sold on a wine website, but I think you could recreate this at a fraction of the cost. Just stop by your local grocery store for supplies. To make this gift even better, add a handwritten note designating a date for breaking in the new cooking kit.

Supplies:

• Strainer 
• Pasta 
• Pasta Sauce
• Bread
• Bottle of Wine
• Ribbon or Raffia 

Any other good ideas out there?  Email me at SimplySarahStyleBlog@yahoo.com. I would love to feature your fabulous, affordable ideas.