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Jana
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Jana
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
USA
482 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 08 2007 : 02:08:59 AM
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I am at my wit's end trying to come up with Christmas gifts I can make for men. Scarves are getting to be a bit old! And the homemade jams and the like.
Anyone have any ideas?
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4457 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4457 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2007 : 04:43:08 AM
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Jana, I have the same problem, and then throw in gifts for teen age boys! Will be watching this post for good ideas. We have made Christmas gifts for the past several years. I have sewn fleece hats, and neck gaitors, and socks. Everyone really likes the neck gaitors. I don't have any ideas for this year yet. Maybe go back to making flannel shirts. Oh I have done the flannel pants too. And fleece pillow cases, they are really nice in the winter.
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2007 : 05:32:02 AM
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last year I had this problem I made all the wives fancy scarfs not the keep you warm type but the dress up type and I gave all the men a box or bag of chocolate they all thought it was great.
have a lovely day and may God bless you and keep you safe
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SarahJ
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Shreveport
Louisiana
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Posted - Sep 08 2007 : 07:18:14 AM
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I have solved this problem for this year, at least. I am making this:
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/cr_linens_fabrics/article/0,2025,DIY_13765_4412057,00.html
I went to Goodwill and bought T-shirts that have graphics of bands, and other things boys like, and they were usually a buck a piece. I then bought the fleece backing during a sale at Joannes, and used yarn I already had to tie the quilts.
By adjusting what graphic tees I buy, I have tailored this to my brother, my BIL and my FIL. |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
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Posted - Sep 08 2007 : 12:38:53 PM
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Sarah THAT is a really cool idea.. !
isn't it!!
Wish'd I'd seen this earlier in the year to start stocking up!!!
Now I'll REALLY be on the prowl!!
Maybe we should all start watching for these for each other!!!! ?
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
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janetinva123
True Blue Farmgirl
363 Posts
Janet
newport news
va
USA
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2007 : 5:23:14 PM
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Boys and men are so much harder..I have 3 grown boys and alot of nephews to get gifts ready for. I am making a throw for my favorite uncle this year with 5" plaid flannel squares..backed with flannel too..really nice manly colors..blues and browns and like that. I will tie it for sure. I have knit socks for all the guys before other years and have done knit hats for the ones who live here close, but where my oldest boys live it just dosn't get cold enough to do that..unless they like to ski and do that alot. I knit gloves with the flap to make the fingers be free for my second son one year..he loves to fish and his hands get cold in the mornings fishing. I did embroidered pillows for my two oldest sons a couple years ago that said "Call your Mom" on front...they got a kick out of those.
I like the idea of the tee shirt quilt. It would be great to do that with tee shirts that my husband has collected too. And a good way to get them out of the way..haha.
When my kids have men teachers I nearly always get them chocolates.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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LauraH
True Blue Farmgirl
305 Posts
Laura
North Creek
New York
USA
305 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2007 : 6:02:03 PM
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I have made home made spicy mustards & breads for them. anything to do with the tummy is usually good!
Laura |
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts |
Posted - Sep 08 2007 : 9:21:35 PM
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| If you have a woodstove, how about a log carrier? I made a couple last year from some old upholstery fabric and denim. . .do you know what I'm talking about? When you lay it out flat, the shape is sort of opposite of an hourglass and you put handles on the thinner ends; when you bring in the firewood, you just put it on the wider middle and grab the handles. It's easier to carry more wood that way and you don't get bark all over your shirtsleeves! |
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Corinnelouise
True Blue Farmgirl
957 Posts
Corinne
France
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Posted - Sep 08 2007 : 9:56:01 PM
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When we left Canada, we got the much moving gift possible. A couple of friends has framed a picture of our favorite view of the lake, one we could see out of our windows. That was their farewell gift and we have hung it in our living room in all the countries we have been living in, since. So the last past years, I've made pictures of outdoor spots the men in my life like, some shots with them doing their favorite activity (fishing, car remodelling, boating, roasting marsmallow on a pit), and framed them. These gifts were a hit.
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4457 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4457 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2007 : 05:38:02 AM
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My sister decorated desk top picture frames for guy gifts. Using pinecones, and pieces of greenery. I did made a barb wire basket and filled with pinecone fire starters for my brother. They use their fire place alot.
Michele |
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BlueApple
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Julia
Oregon
USA
430 Posts |
Posted - Sep 09 2007 : 08:22:11 AM
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There are lots of recipes for spiced nuts - watch for nuts on sale or buy in bulk and then roast with the various seasonings. I also love the above idea of homemade mustards and bread. You could also do homemade bbq sauce, add a spatula and homemade hot pad - tie together with raffia or rope (more manly) and you have a fun gift!
Julia
BlueApple Farm
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
1553 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 11:52:05 AM
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Sarah, I love that T-shirt quilt idea! That is something even I think I could do! I wonder how long before my DH would miss 13 of his Harley Davidson tee-shirts??? The old shirts usually end up as rags, but I also like the Goodwill idea. What a neat way to personalize the quilts for each person!
Jo
"Wish I had time to work with herbs all day!" |
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
1559 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2007 : 04:57:50 AM
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I have noticed that in my family, the men love those long body pillows. I am thinking of making one formy hubby since he talks about wanting one. Shouldn't be too hard to make. Also, some men like jewelry boxes and the craft store has some nice wooden boxes that can be painted or stained and then decorated in a them that each man would like such as fishing, hunting, cars, etc...
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myfairlady636
True Blue Farmgirl
226 Posts
Janice
Fort Bridger
WY
USA
226 Posts |
Posted - Sep 14 2007 : 2:53:30 PM
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My guys liked those rice filled heat pads that you put in the microwave. It's a easy/quick sewing project- They like the longer ones best so they could put them on their necks. They are super nice for guys that work outside and get cold.. But also great for tension.
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sgrbear724
Farmgirl in Training
19 Posts
Rebecca
Tyrone
PA
USA
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Posted - Sep 15 2007 : 05:31:45 AM
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Every single year my grandparents would by my dad the same thin wool scarves. My dad HATES scarves and never wears them-and so it became a running joke. HERE COMES THE SCARF!
Before I left home when I got married, I swiped all those scarves-and have worked to supplement the rest as I was able to find them at rummage sales and such.
Soon, I am going to stitch them all together into a wool scarf quilt-and Dad will surely appreciate all those scarves then! :-)
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Sep 17 2007 : 11:51:30 AM
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Rebecca,
That's an awesome idea to make a quilt for your Dad...and so special, since his parents started the collection of scarves, and you are going to present him with the finished product!
I hope he enjoys it!
Jo
"Wish I had time to work with herbs all day!" |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22942 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2007 : 11:58:52 AM
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I am going to make Doug a Denver Bronco's throw blanket for his birthday if I can find fabric for it and then I am going to make some food mixes as well. The kind where you just have to add a egg or something to make brownies. I also might make a coupon kit like "Use this Coupon today to get out of chores" etc. You can do fun ones or even racey ones- depending on what sort of guy you are giving it to!! ;)
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
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Bluewrenn
True Blue Farmgirl
1122 Posts
Erin
Texas
USA
1122 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2007 : 1:00:36 PM
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I made up a basket of BBQ sauces which I sent to my stepdad in Memphis - we have a running contest about who makes the best BBQ sauce and I try to pick up bottles of local sauces whenever I go travelling. I also pick up local sauces here and then make him up a box of new ones to try... The trick is to get kinds that he can't find in his grocery stores. Sometimes I pair the sauces up with a big pot holder or apron which I have made. OR something grilling related like a binder full of recipes I download off the internet.
Another thing we did was to find someone who made inexpensive chess sets - there's a guy on ebay that imports russian sets and he has some inexpensive ones. I sent a different colored set to each of my nephews the year they were all on the chess team. If you're handy with tools, or with plaster casting, this could be a cool project. I also made some homemade board games one year for my nephews and took a canvas board like art students use and painted it to be the game board, then sprayed it with a protective coat. Add some dice, some small wooden playing pieces and print out some cards or rule books...
This year I'll be sending photography books, framed photos of cool places around the world or of their favorite wild animals... that sort of thing.
My dad is a gardener, so I sent him seeds and seedlings. He's in Florida and can grow some of those tropical plants so I sent him a "breakfast" package - banana tree, coffee plants, papaya seeds, mango etc... from Banana-tree.com. It was surprisingly inexpensive. One year I sent him a tangerine tree and he sends me fruit from it every year now.
I also made up some kits for letterboxing for my brother-in-laws. They are active guys and like hiking, so I made up a small box with some rubber stamps, stamp pads and some blank books. Do a search online for "letterboxing" if you are interested. It's a lot like geocaching and it makes an awesomely cool gift for a teenager active adult.
My Homesteading Journal http://toomyvara.livejournal.com
My craft journal http://bluewrenn.livejournal.com
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2007 : 1:14:13 PM
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one year .. i gave all the MEN and BOYS .. BOOKS .. i know what each of their 'interests' are .. checked with their wives and moms to make sure i wasn't 'duplicating' .. and gifted a BOOK to each male .. they all appreciated them .. i started early in the year .. and put them aside until Christmas .. so the expense was not awful!
you could do 'magazine subscriptions' too .. a little higher in cost if you are buying for lots of men though.
if they are jus' token gifts .. look for fun and personal coffee mugs. again .. if you shop all year .. it is easy and inexpensive.
i've also gotten for the men who like to bar-b-q .. some great 'chili products' and put them all in a festive looking box.
males are much more difficult to buy for than females .. for me anyhoo! girls are sooooooooooo EASY! we like so much!!!
True Friends, Frannie
FREEDOM VALLEY FARM
KENTUCKY
http://freedomvalleyfarm.blogspot.com/
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Nin
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
Enjoyng life in the world of Peachy Hollow
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Posted - Oct 16 2007 : 3:26:38 PM
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DH is a HUGE Michigan football fan, so I thought about making him a lap quilt in Michigan colours. We live in California and have no heating, but there's the occasional evening when it gets pretty cool in front of the TV.
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Nin
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
Enjoyng life in the world of Peachy Hollow
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Posted - Oct 16 2007 : 3:32:36 PM
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I just thought of this from reading another post in the crafty section....KNITTED SOCKS!!!!!
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farmgrlchick
True Blue Farmgirl
439 Posts
Theresa
Columbus
Montana
USA
439 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2007 : 10:09:25 AM
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Music! If you have basic computer skills you could make up a personal CD with favorite songs...or music for road trips, relaxing, working out, ect.....
Farmgirl Blessings,
Theresa
http://theresaslavenderbox.blogspot.com/ |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2007 : 10:21:17 PM
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Books and corduroys.
That's about all that makes mine happy!!
The book could be about watching paint dry, he would still read it and talk for hours about it. And, apparently, you can never have too many pair of corduroys.
I do a subscription for the Sunday New York Times, because he loves the crossword puzzle (that's always in his stocking) and he also loves WWII history and items, so if I run across something (like the sterling Army "sharpshooter" badge I found at the estate jewelers, I'll pick it up for his stocking, too (and I did).
This year I will make him a knit hat, but I don't have anything else on my list...I think we talked about my giving him money towards a new electric guitar (which, thank god, he will pick out--whew!!!)
Both he and I agree we could shop at the antique mall for each other and win every time...
"She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian. |
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nashbabe
True Blue Farmgirl
687 Posts
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Posted - Oct 22 2007 : 06:47:12 AM
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I know at least some guys like quillows--the little throw that folds into a pillow. Especially if you made it in their favorite team's colors, perhaps???
Crunchy crafty goodness and psychoses...;-)http://nashbabe.blogspot.com |
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Jane Carney
True Blue Farmgirl
84 Posts
Jane
Hidden Valley Lake
CA
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Posted - Oct 24 2007 : 8:27:37 PM
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I made my Dad an armchair caddy one year for Christmas, you know, for the remote, his glasses, the newspaper and maybe some candy. He's not with us anymore and I inherited back the caddy. Everytime I use it I think of him. Oh, and on the front of the caddy I cross-stitched:
Of all the blessings
I've possessed
My Dad's among
the very best
Take care,
Jane
http://janesdesign.blogspot.com/ |
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Holidays: Christmas Gifts for Men--HELP |
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Christmas Gifts for Men--HELP
