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Gift Ideas for Men

Stumped on what to get your guy for the holidays? Have no fear, Instructables is a hot bed of handmade gift ideas for men! He'll appreciate the extra time you spent and extra money you saved by making him a gift from the heart. These Instructables are sure to inspire the perfect present for the man in your life this year.

Paracord bracelet with a side release buckle by Stormdrane

I love you because... Message in a Bottle Key Ring by ShrimpSaladCircus

Handmade Coasters by scoochmaroo

Multi Strand Finger Loop Braiding by SFHandyman

Hoodie Laptop Sleeve by TabLeft

How To Make A Dressy Hoodie (aka Thug-Xedo) by fi5e

Leather iPod Touch Case using Water! by gmjhowe

How to weave medieval cords for trimming, bracelets or ne… by Kiteman

Felted Recycled Beverage Coozie by juleej

Wallets by rachel

Make a Coffee Bag Wallet & Friends for free by katmckee

Hex Hats by rachel

Braiding eight cords into a flat braid by hammer9876

Simple Paracord Ring by clintonmc

How to Make a Hemp Necklace by thickneckarts

30 comments

Jan 20, 2010. 10:57 AMayamevida says:

I have a friend that I like but I don't know if he likes me and his 19th birthday is coming up. I really like the bracelet ideas, but do you have any suggestions about what I should make him.

Feb 26, 2010. 3:00 PMthreedollarbill says:

Been there many a time haha this is what I suggest,
1st- brownies (from a box) but put reeses cups along the bottom of the pan and fill it with the mix before baking ( I like to lay them in rows) as they bake they melt together but the peanut butter is kind of like a suprise in the bite! I havent met any guy who disliked these. and it is friend zone "friendly" so there is no awkwardness in giving him baked goods. dudes love it.

2nd- I think that you could take the bracelet ides but maybe turn it into a key ring holder. Perhaps use the eight chord flat braid technique? Its thoughtful but easy to give because he wont feel like he has to wear it on his wrist all the time, just always keep his keys on it!

Sorry for the paragraphs! killing time in class ;)

Jul 14, 2011. 4:08 PMmplong says:

I love this idea! My boyfriend loves my brownies, but I never thought of putting in reeses. He LOVES reeses as well! Thank you very much :D

Feb 12, 2010. 10:49 AMseanmcshaft says:

Personally I like the survival bracelet, make it out of paracord (50' for $4 at Dicks Sporting Goods) it looks tough and manly, and still has a practical function, about 7-10' of rope in an emergency.

Feb 8, 2010. 7:55 PMAmmosmoke says:

COOOKIEESSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jan 23, 2010. 11:51 PMcassie g says:

i made a macrame bracelet for my boyfriend and made it "manly" looking. he wears it every day. easy to make and looks great. adding a few beads can be a nice touch. i used turquoise

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Jan 20, 2010. 1:22 PM

scoochmaroo (author) says:

Go for a bracelet! Not too time or money consuming in case it doesn't work out exactly as planned. . . Good luck!

Jun 15, 2010. 4:07 AMAres Ilium says:

How about a hand made camel back water pack? Hehe. It would be nice if my girl could put my miniature plastic tank model together while I'm in the dirt. A bonus added if she could paint it. I've always wanted a woven sweater that matches my tastes. Only she knows how I like it and she can do clothes like that. I got hand made, leather gloves with fur in them and that was nice! Bracelets with messages get to personal, especially if I'm not sure if I'm not keep the girl long after it was given. Plain bracelets like the one above are ok too. That I-Pod case was sweet. One for the cell would be sweet too. Cuz most of the stuff mentioned doesn't float any ones boat in this room. We're all Marines stuck in one "wittle" room. Oo-Rah

Jun 22, 2010. 3:14 PM

hvandenberg says:

yeah man agree we go camping all the time and it sucks having to carry five water bottles per person...

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Jun 15, 2010. 9:27 AM

scoochmaroo (author) says:

These are really good suggestions!

Jun 8, 2010. 2:55 PMSasquatchKid says:

The only thing i would like would be the ipod case

Feb 11, 2010. 8:32 PMGreyman says:

What about making good old fasioned WHOOPY

May 30, 2010. 3:50 PMboristherussian says:

I'd say yes, but the instructable would be awkward, to say the least.

May 31, 2010. 9:49 PMGreyman says:

True True,

But you could be subtle and give him a manual and hope he's not dyslexic. I refer to Victoria Woods.

Feb 8, 2010. 7:50 PMAmmosmoke says:

I really wouldn't want any of these things to be honest....

Feb 11, 2010. 7:17 AMKagetsuki says:

I'd have to say the same. If a girl brought me any of these I'd be hesitant to use them. Perhaps the key ring I could handle, but the rest would no doubt get me weird looks.

I'm aware Valentines day is different in America; but what is wrong with raw chocolates?

Feb 11, 2010. 4:20 PMzaq001 says:

yeah chocolates are the way to go and i too agree that i would be hesitant to use them as well.

Jan 1, 2010. 11:28 AMxyril says:

I THINK NOT ONLY MEN CAN USE IT BUT ALSO THOSE WOMEN WHO ARE BRACELET LOVER.. . . . . . . IT REALLY COOL

Dec 16, 2009. 9:41 PMDoctor What says:

Usually I don't make suggestions to add to a guide, but I believe you missed the most obvious man craft of all:

The paracord bracelet.

Dec 19, 2009. 9:29 AMHunter O. says:

I thought it was cool, but I really agree with you. No offense to Stormdrane, but the instructions are unclear.

Dec 17, 2009. 5:41 AM

Wicken says:

That's so funny . I was TOTALLY expecting to see that one here & then I saw your comment. I love that craft. My guy is a math geek, but even he needs to tie the trunk down or something like that more times a year than you'd think.

Dec 17, 2009. 11:15 AMcrak-a-bottle says:

thumbs up for maths geek guys!
mine is one of those... :]

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Dec 17, 2009. 10:19 AM

scoochmaroo (author) says:

Ok, ok I'll add it. I just thought we had too many bracelets and I wanted to showcase some that you might not have seen! But the community has spoken. :D

What else have I missed?

Jan 7, 2010. 3:12 PMLettucehead says:

This isn't mine, but it would fit... safety pin jacket!

www.instructables.com/id/Safety-Pin-Jacket/

Dec 17, 2009. 3:41 PMSchaftt says:

You missed chainmaille.

May 27, 2010. 11:04 AMWyldStyl3 says:

I agree with the chainmail. That is a kinda weird gift and you really wouldn't ever use it, but it would still be freakin sweet!

Feb 11, 2010. 10:39 AMtravisttt says:

I'd love to get chainmaille. You can make a bracelet, or take on a larger project and make a coif or a hauberk. Using different colored rings you could even personalize it.

Jan 4, 2010. 3:17 AMpaulzef says:

As awesome as the chainmaille is, its really a personal project rather than a gift. Maybe back in Medieval times you could go up to someone and say "HEY! Happy Birthday, I made you some chainmaille."
but today its kind of a wierd gift. If your guy likes wierd, then by all means.

Jan 26, 2011. 12:07 PMAmora Incantare says:

I made my boyfriend a chainmail trinity necklace that he hardly ever takes off; he asked for some more chainmail for his birthday! Depending on the project it would be a very acceptable gift, you don't need to make a full shirt or anything like that; a small accessory means just as much, in my opinion. :)

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Dec 17, 2009. 3:46 PM

scoochmaroo (author) says:

Which one would you like to see in here?