Handmade gift ideas for hubby?

HBirdie · February 2014

DH and I agreed we'd exchange only handmade gifts/cards/letters/food/treats/etc. for Valentine's Day this year. I have no idea what he's doing for me, and I don't know what to do for him either? Any ideas for me? Links to Pins? Anything would be appreciated. I just can't decide.

A few years ago I made him an awesome scrapbook, but I'd been working on it for months, I don't have time for that now.

I'm thinking about knitting him a hat, but I'm new to knitting and not confident that I could get it done and time and have it look nice enough for him to wear. I don't want to slave away on it just to be unsatisfied with the result, or not even done with it.

And even if it's not handmade, share what you're giving your SO this year!

juliad2010 · February 2014

Pinterest craft with little one?
I made a card by tracing lo's hand (is tree) and cut out tiny pink and red hearts for leaves. Super quick and easy.

eyris · February 2014

Maybe something as simple as his favorite dinner and/or dessert? Accompanied by a favorite beer/wine?

I made homemade fortune cookies once which was fun getting to put my own "fortunes" into them. Some sappy sentimental relationship stuff on them, perhaps?

blondii428 · February 2014

Homemade gifts are the best!

1. For DH's bday one year I made this superhero package with all his favorite treats and drinks
https://specialtycakecreations.com/handmade-fathers-day-gift-superhero-care-package/

2. For one Valentines I got a large matted picture frame and wrote reasons I love him all over it

3. This year I am printing the lyrics to our wedding song on vellum and putting it in a dollar store frame.

database6 · February 2014

I am searching to buy (but you can make and I may end up making) praline bacon. It's sooo yummy. I know I have seen bacon bouquets before, but I can't find them now.

Kellseibellsey · February 2014

Coupons, coupons! You can get pretty creative with those. i.e. "This coupon is good for a chick flick vito" and "This coupon is good for me not snapping you with a towel for 4 months" (These are clearly personal ideas I have used lately

Also, a daddy keychain from LO. MH treasures the one he got this Christmas.

kimberlymacrae · February 2014

@HBirdie: Okay I am the GIFT QUEEN. Just a "few" questions:

1. What does he do at his job?
2. Does he play sports?
3. What does he do on Saturday mornings?
4. What does he drive?
5. Does he golf?
6. How long have you been married?

kimberlymacrae · February 2014

Along the same lines of @adrd47 DH and I have an "I Love You' jar that we used for the first year of our marriage and occasionally now (4 years married). Anyways you get a jar or decroative vase and put a pad of paper (cutsie paper near it) and every time DH did something totes adorable or nice I would write it down and put it in the jar. Then when he wanted to do something our of the ordinary (go on a boys' trip) or he wanted to pick the movie, or he wanted to be "easily forgiven" for something he said I would just pick a piece out of the jar and read it. It would remind me of how nice he's been. At first I thought it was like "keeping tabs" and I was totally against it. But it actually taught me to take a moment when he does something nice and savor it. It also taught me that when he wanted something his way with no arguement I could just give in and it would be fine.

I have other ideas though once you ANSWER MY QUESTIONS!!!!

HBirdie · February 2014

Sorry @kimberlymacrae! I woke up feeling just as sick as I was Friday (after a day or so of feeling better, so I wasn't expecting it). So I've been napping whenever Caleb naps.

1. What does he do at his job? He's a carpenter.
2. Does he play sports? He's super fit and athletic, but doesn't play any organized sports right now. He likes to play ultimate frisbee and soccer, though.
3. What does he do on Saturday mornings? Gets up early (like 5am)- usually he works (at a job or around the house), sometimes he putters around outside, and sometimes he just watches TV. He's not very good at sitting still.
4. What does he drive? Pickup truck.
5. Does he golf? He has once or twice before, but not in a long time.
6. How long have you been married? A year and a half-ish.

HBirdie · February 2014

These are all awesome ideas, by the way. Thanks so much everyone!

jlp0528 · February 2014

I made a deck of playing cards into "52 reasons why I love you" with a reason on each! I found the idea on Pinterest! Here's a sample link: https://www.becreativewithariel.blogspot.com/2012/02/52-reasons-why-i-love-you.html?m=1

kimberlymacrae · February 2014

You could make a salt dough ornament with LO's hand and footprints that say "Hurry Home Daddy" that he can hang from his rear view mirror in his truck...

You could take an old soccer ball and put your LO's foot prints in paint all over the ball and write "#1 Daddy of Year" (little more of a father's day gift but still cute)

How about breakfast in bed? That's always a nice gift when I get it from my DH.

foxyroxy · February 2014

I once filled a mason jar with slips of paper that had either a favorite memory or a favorite quality of his. I made a cute tag that said "Jar of Happiness" and tied it on with a grosgrain ribbon. He loved it!

Here's a link to my Pintrest board with a bunch of other cute DIY ideas: https://www.pinterest.com/rmmtjoy/gift-ideas/

blinnea23 · February 2014

@kimberlymacrae what was your idea pertaining to golf? I am curious because DH likes to golf

wlux · February 2014

I WANT ALL OF THE IDEAS!

Seriously, what do you get the guy that has absolutely no time to do anything?

kimberlymacrae · February 2014

@blinnea23: I was thinking a sentimental ball marker. Like a quarter from 2013 and write LO birthday in it (like: 9/17). Tape it to a card with a sweet note about being his good luck charm. Or if youre looking at spending alittle buy him his favorite hat, Nike, Callaway, etc. And trace LOs hand on the inside of the bill and write "good luck daddy!". If you need other golf ideas let me know your budget and I will give you a list.

blinnea23 · February 2014

kimberlymacrae said:
@blinnea23: I was thinking a sentimental ball marker. Like a quarter from 2013 and write LO birthday in it (like: 9/17). Tape it to a card with a sweet note about being his good luck charm. Or if youre looking at spending alittle buy him his favorite hat, Nike, Callaway, etc. And trace LOs hand on the inside of the bill and write "good luck daddy!". If you need other golf ideas let me know your budget and I will give you a list.

Very cute ideas

thank you

kimberlymacrae · February 2014

whitneylux said:
I WANT ALL OF THE IDEAS!

Seriously, what do you get the guy that has absolutely no time to do anything?

If he has no time, give him time... a watch. Always a classic. You can never have too many watches.
They make the new cell phone accessory of the watch (Verizon I think?) Samsung?
Anything to make his life easier, like a rapid charger for his cell phone or tablet. They typically charge in 1/4 of the time.
A sick alarm clock? One that has a ton of cool features, a docking station, a projector for the time, news radio?
A subscription to Time, The New Yorker, Forbes, awesome magazines!

PumpkinMommaaa · February 2014

I am loving this post!! Lately I've been bored at work so I've been writing little notes on small pieces of paper and hiding them where I know he'll find them. I did this when we first got together and started doing it recently because we found a really old one while moving. He loves finding them.

@kimberlymacrae; Do me!! Do me!! Lol. DH isn't much into sports. Besides UFC. Before we moved to NY he used to get paid big dollars for amateur fights.

He also loves music. Recording and producing especially. That's what he's been doing since he lost his job which is kind of cool.

krose0713 · February 2014

We have a place nearby that you can brew your own beer, wine, and soda. We did this for our wedding favors. They also offer smaller batches. You could check if you have any place like that around.

hmlynch84 · February 2014

Last year I made my hubby a "101 reasons why I love you" book. I made it out of Index cards and then just used a metal ring to put it together. It was so fun to come up with my 101 reasons.

kimberlymacrae · February 2014

@pumpkinmommaaa: I don't know much about music but I am thinking a shadow box with a couple CDs (quickly ordered off of Amazon) of music from your first date, a song you first played for LO, etc. UFC is awesome because you can get some pretty awesome gear for next to nothing online. My DH is a big BJ Penn fan (he's from Hawaii like BJ) and he loved when I got him a couple BJ Penn t-shirts.

For UFC I am thinking a homemade coupon (I know the idea has already been brought up) for $75 towards the purchase of the fight of his choice, a killer snack spread (that you will make) and you'll take LO out for 2 hours (or enjoy the fights with him) but so that he can just veg. out during the next fight or the fight of his choice. Maybe print out the upcoming schedule from the UFC website so he can pick a date right then and there? And tell him he can pick any three snacks/grub and you'll prepare it. Hot wings, potato skins, cheesy chili fries, short ribs, burger sliders, buffalo wings, etc. Maybe make a menu and write "circle three, your choice!"

Seriously, three hours of no responsibility, some killer food and a UFC fight... I'm sure he'll dig it!

kimberlymacrae · February 2014

Another great idea, kind of a throw back. Remember our dad's used to ALWAYS keep pictures of us in their wallets. Well that past time is sort of lost. You can go to the store though, any drug store, and get one of those plastic inserts for a wallet that carries pictures. Then print out small pictures of your and DH together, your dogs, LO (lots of pictures of LO), etc. and put them in there. It's something that is simple, thoughtful, and eventually he will find himself showing off the photos to everyone!

PumpkinMommaaa · February 2014

@kimberlymacrae you are just simply awesome. Lol.

The UFC night is a good idea. We used to order the fights a lot but the last time we did was on LOs due date. So I think I might do that. Thanks!!!

kimberlymacrae · February 2014

@Legitsince86: How about just some awesome baseball gear? Well not like real gear but like a killer hat, something for his office from his favorite team and maybe a sweater. My DH has a new favorite college team each year and he loves sporting his team's clothing.

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