On the eve of the holidays, shops are thriving!Because people rush headlong from store to store and buy everything in a row that can be presented as a gift. We search, choose and buy gifts for parents and children, friends and colleagues and, of course, for loved ones. It is good if you are a financially independent and wealthy lady and can give a man an expensive or not very expensive, but long-desired thing for him. But what if you and your loved one are still studying and do not have a decent income of your own? And what if you belong to the numerous army of newlyweds, who give the lion's share of their money for a rented apartment, or young parents whose finances are magically transformed into packages of diapers, and jars and boxes of baby food? Then you have a worthy and cost-effective solution - to make a gift for your loved one with your own hands. However, even if your wallet will not become poorer from a store-bought gift, it is worth making an original gift for a man with your own hands. Any man is sentimental and vain, regardless of age and social status. And an exclusive gift made personally for him will definitely be accepted with gratitude and sincere admiration. So make your loved one happy, giving him the opportunity to feel unique and worthy of a personal gift. And what exactly can be made as a gift for a man with your own hands, we will try to find out.
We sew and knit
So, you know how and love to knit or sew.Well, here are the cards in your hands. First, about knitting. If your skills in this type of needlework have reached certain heights, then aim for a full-fledged pullover, jumper, sweater or at least a vest. Patterns and diagrams of these fashionable items of men's wardrobe are now abundantly presented not only in specialized magazines, but also on the Internet. But keep in mind that such a thing should look impeccable. If such creations are not yet within your power, then knit mittens, gloves or socks. And the simplest thing is a scarf. A scarf (classic or original) is a win-win option, besides, any craftswoman can handle it. With sewing, of course, the matter is more complicated: shirts, trousers and the like are easier to buy than to sew yourself. But there are things that can still be sewn as a gift for a man. For example, your loved one probably loves to occupy the sofa after a busy day at work and selflessly indulge in communication with the TV. In this case, sew him a pillow – exclusive, personal and original. You can make a full-fledged pillow or just a pillowcase or even change an old sofa cushion beyond recognition. Use the popular patchwork technique for these purposes or embroider his name on the pillow – and here is an original and heartfelt gift ready. You can also sew a leather phone case, a silk scarf, a massage (filled with cereal) cushion for a car seat – use your imagination.
Master of paper
It would seem that it is difficult to call paper suitablematerial for making gifts. However, here you can also come up with something. Have you given your loved one postcards for a long time? Even if not so long ago, the next holiday is a great occasion to give a postcard made with your own hands. Paper is a grateful material, and if you have mastered paper plastic techniques and are familiar with cardmaking, you can make your man an original gift in the form of a greeting card. In addition, no matter how beautiful the appearance of the card is, the main thing is what magic words are written inside. Another non-trivial idea of using paper as a gift for your loved one is the technique of end-graining. Namely, a topiary pendant from the category of decorations for the interior of a car. There are few drivers who would not try their best in the matter of designing the interior of their own car. And the most common decoration is a pendant on the mirror near the windshield. Using the technique of end-graining, you can make a fluffy paper ball in the form of a flower bouquet or a football, a heart pendant or any three-dimensional figure. The figure can be simply cut out of cardboard, and then volume can be given to it using the mentioned end-graining technique.
Lepim
There are not so many materials for miniature sculptureand many. The most common are salt dough, cold porcelain and plastic. The first two masses for modeling are prepared by craftswomen themselves, but plastic is purchased in stores of goods for handicrafts. But what can you mold as a gift for your beloved man? He is not a beautiful maiden and will not be delighted with bracelets and pendants. Although, how can I say ... Many men are happy to wear talisman pendants on cords and chains, and if your man is one of them, then good luck to you - mold. And also as a hand-made decoration can be a tie clip or cufflinks. Just take these new or old accessories, carefully remove the factory decorations from them and replace them with your own creations. From plastic (a very durable material) you can mold an original keychain, focusing on the hobby or profession of your loved one. You can make the same pendant for the car interior from modeling clay, and individual decorative elements for more complex gifts made using combined techniques.
Photoshop
You own a magical graphic editorcalled Photoshop? Then you don’t have to think long – your gift is almost ready. Take a photo of your loved one and make an artistic or funny photomontage, and then put this new photo in a frame! Or even better – make a finished image, and then print a calendar with it or order an exclusive mug or T-shirt. A great gift for a man is a personalized or even named bottle of alcohol. Here, your computer graphics skills will also come in handy. Make a label for cognac, vodka, whiskey, wine or even beer in the editor, print it out and stick it on the bottle. If a simple printer doesn’t suit you, then make a printout in a photo studio or a specialized souvenir department. And another opportunity to use your skills in computer graphics is to process a photo in the style of a painted portrait and print it on canvas. Then all that remains is to make or buy a baguette – and your loved one will be conquered by such an extraordinary gift. By the way, for such gifts you can use not only photos of your loved one, but also your joint photos, as well as, for example, photos of his favorite dog, car or landscapes of places memorable to him.
Combine
It is not at all necessary to give a giftexclusively knitted, molded or cut out of paper. You can combine materials and use various handicraft techniques to make a gift. For example, a photo frame. This is where the imagination and skill of the needlewoman can unfold! Buy an ordinary, very simple frame made of wood or plastic and decorate it at your discretion: with the same salt dough or plastic, paper lace using the quilling technique or decoupage. You can also cover the frame with fabric or felt, crochet it or weave a macrame frame. Decoupage is a technique used in combination with other types of handicraft. In this technique, you can decorate a passport cover, a banknote box, a wall clock and even furniture. A bouquet of sweets. If your loved one has a soft spot for sweets, then give him such a bouquet. You can make a traditional flower version, a sailboat, or a car (in the form of a sweet bouquet, of course). Or even easier - bake him a personalized cake! In short, no matter what skill you have, no matter what you are an expert in, these skills will definitely come in handy if you decide to make a gift for your loved one with your own hands. Men, as we have already said, are sentimental, despite all their masculinity and feigned brutality. And a personal gift made by your own hands will definitely bring joy to a man and amuse his vanity. So fantasize, dare, create, and you will succeed! We advise you to read:
