Every year, as Defender of the Fatherland Day approaches, all girls are puzzled by one common problem: choosing a gift for their man. However, solving this problem is quite easy if you approach it with enthusiasm and show a little of your imagination. If you don’t want to hear a hint of disappointment in your man’s voice when he says “Thank you” after opening the surprise, take the choice of the right item seriously. It is better to exclude various souvenirs and trinkets with traditional military symbols. No matter how original the figurine is, it is unlikely that a man will be delighted when you give him this trinket! In addition, try that the gift is not a repeat of last year, otherwise it will certainly not be a surprise. This article is dedicated to what you can give on February 23rd with your own hands to surprise a man!
Craft “Coffee Cup”
An ordinary cup can be turned into a real work of art, beautiful and fragrant! To do this you will need very little time and finances.
We will need:
- coffee beans,
- thread,
- cotton pads,
- brown acrylic paint,
- Super glue.
Progress:
- Cover the entire cup with cotton pads. Try to ensure that the entire surface of the mug is covered and there are absolutely no gaps.
- Wrap the cup with thread.
- Cover the surface of the cup with brown acrylic paint (again, avoiding any gaps).
- Start gluing the coffee beans to the cup. To make the mug look more voluminous, you can glue the grains in two rows.
- Leave the craft in a warm place until it dries completely; you can also decorate the cup with ribbon or lace.
Video instruction
Craft “Pillow for memory”
Why not make an original creative product out of such an ordinary item as an ordinary pillow that will always remind its owner of you? You can make a pillow with some unique inscription or photo.
We will need:
- pillow with white pillowcase,
- photograph or collage of photographs,
- jet printer,
- thermal paper.
Progress:
- Print your chosen picture or photo collage onto thermal paper.
- Carefully place the photo in the pillow and iron it thoroughly with a hot iron.
- When the fabric has cooled completely, remove the paper from it. The pillow is ready!
Craft “Tool Stand”
For a man who has a lot of tools, you can make a stand for him. This unique stand is convenient because it can not only be hung on the wall or placed on a shelf, but also stored in a folded state.
We will need:
- several packs of juice or milk,
- newspaper,
- glue,
- scissors,
- acrylic paints with brush,
- cord.
Progress:
- First of all, let's deal with the boxes, take three milk or juice cartons and cut off the top of them.
- Unroll them until they are completely flat, wash thoroughly and leave in a warm place until completely dry.
- Carefully remove the top layer of paint so as not to damage the seams.
- Trim all the bags and cover them with newspapers.
- Cover the product with white acrylic paint.
- Wet your brush with black paint and go around the edges of each pocket.
- Secure the three pockets with fishing line and secure the cord.
- Decorate your stand with various inscriptions and pictures.
Craft “Bottle in reserve”
Why not give a bottle of some alcoholic drink on Defender of the Fatherland Day? After all, this is a men's day, and, as you know, almost every man is a connoisseur of alcohol. When choosing this or that alcohol, do not forget about its packaging!
Option #1
We will need:
- shirt for a 2 year old boy (preferably checkered),
- bottle of alcohol,
- tie,
- needle,
- a thread,
- scissors.
Progress:
- We put a shirt on the bottle and fasten the buttons.
- We carefully tie the sleeves at the back.
- We tie a tie on the neck of the bottle.
- If there is a lot of material left at the bottom, we cut off all unnecessary material and carefully sew the product together.
- You can supplement this original packaging with souvenir medals and orders.
Option No. 2
We will need:
- bottle of alcohol,
- two knee-high socks in camouflage colors.
Progress:
- Take one golf course and stretch it over a bottle of alcohol.
- Tie the second golf on top of the first on the neck of the bottle.
- Tie a nice bow.
If you couldn’t find knee socks with camouflage colors, don’t despair, you can use any other as an alternative.
Origami tank
Photo collage
Glass of candy
Medal
Finally
Any homemade gifts have significantly more privileges when compared with ordinary souvenirs that will be purchased at the nearest store. First of all, the main advantage of a Hand Made gift is exclusivity, because an item made by you is unlikely to be given as a gift again by anyone. Thus, the person you are giving will be completely sure that he is the only owner of this unique gift. In addition, you will be able to reflect in your creation the individuality of the person to whom it is addressed!
Photo: upon request from Yandex and Google
If you have already given your man eau de toilette, a shaving kit, several packs of socks and a gym membership, then it’s time to throw away the platitudes - this year we offer you to make an original gift for February 23rd with your own hands. You just need a little imagination and patience.
Idea 1.
Let us note right away: such a gift will require perseverance and maximum concentration on your part. You will need a set of leather ropes, sharp scissors and the clasp itself on which our straps will be attached. As for the process of weaving a watch bracelet, there should not be any difficulties: carefully study our instructions in the photographs (below).
Idea 2.
If you don’t yet know what gift to give your boyfriend on February 23, then this is a brilliantly simple idea for you. Moreover, most men love sweets. It will take you no more than twenty minutes to make these sweet boats with your own hands.
You will need:
- several wooden skewers (you can use ordinary bamboo skewers, which are sold in supermarkets);
- a set of colored paper;
- tape (preferably double-sided);
- thick multi-colored threads (cotton!);
- chocolates (two pieces, always in a wrapper);
- PVA glue;
- scissors;
- a device that can cut skewers. In principle, this can be done using large, sharp scissors. Ideal - side cutter.
Begin:
We start making a chocolate boat with a sail. You need to cut out a neat triangle from colored paper. Its sides should be ten centimeters long and the base about twelve centimeters. Now fold the triangle in half. A small piece of bamboo skewer is inserted into the fold of the triangle. The tip of the skewer should protrude about a centimeter above our ship's sail. The entire structure is glued together using PVA glue.
Now let's start with the chocolate bars: we glue double-sided tape along each one. On the other side of the tape, the protective film is removed, and the sail with the mast is glued to it (see photo), as shown in the picture. Please note that the ship's mast must be pressed between our chocolates. Take the time to decorate the mast: for example, it could be flags made of foil or colored paper. It is best to present such an original gift on February 23 on a beautiful “sea” - a blue or light blue plate.
Idea 3.
You will need:
- from three to seventeen fish (it is better to choose dry, low-fat fish). Also note that the size of the fish should be the same;
- several bamboo skewers. They are easy to buy, they are sold in almost every supermarket: you need standard bamboo skewers for desserts and kebabs.
- hot glue or thin tape;
- newspaper. It looks more colorful, but if desired, the newspaper can be replaced with wrapping paper (it is advisable that the paper have a rough texture);
- awl;
- textile tape or twine.
Begin:
To begin with, the fish's tail is pierced at the base. We thread the twine there and tie it to a bamboo skewer. To make the bouquet of fish hold more firmly, we fix our bouquet of fish with hot glue or tape. We repeat the same with other fish.
As soon as all the “buds” are ready, we tie them together with twine to make the bouquet durable. Make sure that the fish do not fall off or wobble. Now we need to measure the length of our fish bouquet. We focus on this when choosing the size of newspaper or paper. When you wrap a bouquet of fish, pay special attention to its base so that the skewers are not visible. Your DIY fragrant gift for dad on February 23rd is ready!
Idea 4.
We suggest making a postcard for dad for February 23rd in the form of a frame. Such a gift looks much more impressive and presentable, and is really simple to make.
You will need:
- wooden photo frame (desired size - 10x15 centimeters). We recommend buying a white frame. If you don’t find one, you can paint the dark frame using a sponge and acrylic paint.
- a set of colored pencils;
- ordinary sponge;
- glue in a hot-melt gun. If you don’t find one, then buy transparent glue with strong hold;
- set of colored paper.
Begin:
If your frame is dark, then paint it white and let it dry. The painting process is simple: dip a small sponge in the paint and very carefully apply it to the frame. The layer should be uniform, make sure there are no smudges. When you select pencils, pay attention to their colors - they should look stylish on the frame.
Next, the pencils are tightly glued to the frame. For this you will need good glue (preferably in a gun). Now we make a boat and draw a postcard. The finished boat is glued to the frame, and your DIY postcard for dad on February 23rd is ready!
Idea 5.
A very versatile and practical gift that is best given to your significant other: the hint will be clear! As you understand, the idea of such a gift is extremely transparent: every real man in his life must raise a son, plant a tree and, of course, build a house.
You will need:
- a cardboard box (it’s better not to make it yourself, but to buy a ready-made beautiful option);
- hammer;
- pacifier;
- acorn.
Begin:
When choosing a box, keep in mind that it must be rectangular in size. If a ready-made gift option is not found in stores, then make a box yourself: in the simplest one of a suitable size we glue pieces of cardboard cut along the contour (see the photo below). For a more impressive look, wrap the box with a wide red satin ribbon. A cool gift for February 23rd is ready to be solemnly presented!
Idea 6.
This keychain looks original, expensive, and is easy to make. We offer a mustache shape, but there are no limits to your imagination in this matter. The main thing is to choose good quality materials.
You will need:
- Our main material is leather. Select a piece that is approximately one and a half millimeters thick;
- thread and thick needle;
- pliers;
- scissors;
- key ring.
Begin:
First, we make a preparation. From plain paper we cut out the shape of our mustache. Then, using the same pattern, we need to carefully cut out not one, but two mustache shapes. You will also need to cut out a small rectangle measuring two by six centimeters.
Now we pass the ring through the leather strip, fold it and connect the ends. The first “whiskers” are placed between the leather strip: we sew all this with a needle and thread (the distance from the edge should be about three millimeters). Use scissors to straighten the edges of the keychain if necessary. The gift for your beloved man on February 23 is ready!
Idea 7.
That's it, socks are definitely never superfluous. Especially for men. Such a bouquet will be able to replenish your soulmate’s supplies for at least several months. In addition, even a beginner can do this kind of “sock floristry.”
You will need:
- several pairs of socks (the number depends on how splendid the bouquet you ultimately want to get);
- a set of pins;
- several bamboo or wooden skewers;
- gift ribbon;
- vase.
Begin:
One end of the sock is folded and screwed on (see photo) - our task is to ensure that the other end remains free. When you reach the toe bend, don't stop - curl further. Finally, the “bud” is secured with a pin. Next, the skewer is inserted into the “flower”. We put a men's bouquet of socks in a vase. For a more presentable look, a bouquet of socks for February 23 can be tied with a satin ribbon. Ready!
Good afternoon, dear readers of my blog!
Less than a month left until the holiday on February 23rd. We are increasingly thinking about nice gifts for our men: husband, grandfather, brother, dad and even colleagues. And it is right! They need our attention, because they are our favorite protectors and support.
Of course, it’s easy and simple to go and buy some trinket in the store and give it as a gift. But everyone so values the time spent on it in a gift. And have no doubt that your dear men do not pay attention to this. How they treat you!
Therefore, a worthy option for a present is to make it with your own hands. Fortunately, there are a lot of materials at hand, and there is plenty of time before the holiday. There is only one thing left - to give a gift, putting your love and soul into it.
Below is a selection of original gift ideas for February 23, both for dad and husband, and for male colleagues at work.
Funny gifts for husband from wife on Defender's Day
A beloved husband is always happy to receive congratulations from his dear wife. What can you do to please your better half? Here's what! You can always cook something delicious - as they say, the way to a man's heart is through his stomach.
You can bake gingerbread cookies and paint them with icing to match the holiday style. By the way, a simple recipe.
Or serve a delicious breakfast in bed.
It would be nice to design such a delicious men’s bouquet of sausages, cheese and buns on Defender of the Fatherland Day.
To do this, you need to buy sausages, sausages, cheese, tomatoes and long wooden sticks. Carefully place the products on the sticks using tape and combine everything into a bouquet. Wrap it in eco-friendly paper and give it to your beloved husband for the holiday.
And here is a short video on how to make a beer cake. Drinking a little beer with friends on this day is not forbidden, so feel free to make an amazing cake!
In an original way, we give socks and champagne to our favorite tanker.
With your gift, be sure to hug your beloved husband. Tell him warm, affectionate words, and don’t be too lazy to once again confess your love and affection.
Video: making cool DIY paper cards for dad
And here I suggest you watch a video on how to make cool postcards in the form of stylish men's suits. The postcards turn out so beautiful and original that they will definitely capture your dad’s imagination. And of course, they will make you very happy!
We are preparing interesting gifts for children on February 23rd in kindergarten
We make simple crafts for kindergarten with kids. We can easily and quickly make such crafts with kids, and then give them to dad, grandpa, brother or uncle.
Every happy father will undoubtedly be proud of a gift made by the hands of his beloved child.
Postcard shirt-bow.
- We will need colored paper, glue, scissors, markers.
- Make the base of the shirt and fold it in half. Cut out a bow, collar and pocket handkerchief.
- Glue the collar and bow together with the child. We draw buttons and a pocket. Glue a red handkerchief onto the pocket.
- Inside the postcard you can paste ready-made congratulations on Defender’s Day or write them by hand.
Craft “Medal for Dad”
- Needed: old CDs, plasticine, colored cardboard, glue. We cut out 8-pointed stars from cardboard paper so that the center coincides with the disk. We glue the disks onto the stars.
- We sculpt Russian flags, tanks, airplanes and the numbers 2 and 3.
- We flatten the figures a little and glue them to the disk. Plasticine is a fairly sticky substance and therefore will easily stick to the smooth side of the disk.
Modeling from plasticine, especially small parts, is good for developing fine motor skills in children.
4. We also make stripes on the stars from plasticine. We present the finished stars to proud fathers with congratulations.
Garland of ties
Armed with scissors, colored paper, glue, a hole punch and ribbon, you can create such a beautiful garland with your child.
What to make for grandpa for the holiday
It is imperative to congratulate grandfathers on Defender of the Fatherland Day. But what is so unusual that you can give?
We sew a phone case in the form of shoulder straps. Grandfather will be very happy with such a gift.
We will need felt of different colors, scissors and thread.
And here is a wonderful master class from the boy Roma on making a cap from colored paper.
Some fresh ideas on how to congratulate colleagues at work
Close male friends and colleagues can be congratulated with wonderful chocolate medals. It is enough to buy molds in the form of airplanes and tanks at a hobby store. There, in the soap-making section, they sell a wide variety of forms.
It will not be difficult for skilled needlewomen to knit a cute sweater for a mug. After all, everyone has personal mugs for tea and coffee at work.
Small felt keychains will greatly delight your work colleagues. This craft can be attached to your keys or simply worn on your belt.
Manufacturing is quite simple - cut out 2 identical halves of the figure from felt. We put padding polyester or cotton wool inside and sew along the edges.
It looks quite interesting. Do you like it?
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10. Radar detector.
11. Annual subscription to your favorite magazine.
12. Photo session for two. (debatable)
13. Laser paintball for the company.
14. Necessary things for a fisherman (the store will definitely tell you).
15. Collection of favorite films.
16. Ski tour
17. Evening of role-playing games (you are in costume: nurses, waitresses, etc.).
18. Tool box.
19. Tickets to the skating rink.
20. Bouquet of sweets.
21. Cover for rights in the style of “Decoupage”.
22. Your own poem in a frame.
23. Helicopter on the remote control.
24. Night tour of the rooftops for two.
25. Jolly jumper for two.
26. Gift certificate for Thai massage.
27. Archery master class.
28. Museum of retro cars for the company.
29. Going to a water park.
30. Motorcycle driving master class.
31. Skydiving
32. Scuba diving in the pool for two.
33. Windsurfing.
34. River rafting
35. Paragliding.
36. Master class on knife throwing.
37. Hot air balloon flight
38. A set of glasses (shot glasses) with his photos and inscription.
39. Playing Mafia with friends.
40. Car table.
41. Darts.
42. E-book.
43. Making watches with the symbols of the birthday boy.
44. Exclusive skewers.
45. Wine set.
46. Heated car massage cape.
47. Screwdriver.
48. Car vacuum cleaner.
49. Original leather belt.
50. Car wash.
51. Airbrush on a car.
52. Collection of your favorite music.
53. Wheels or rims for a car.
54. Certificate for car wash.
55. Decoration with a valuable inscription.
56. Original business card holder.
57. Certificate for attractions.
58. Air gun (pistol).
59. Scooter.
60. Gold cufflinks.
61. Game "Monopoly".
62. Leather briefcase.
63. Swiss watches.
64. Remote control car.
65. Something from army clothes
66. Collection knife.
67. Flask.
68. Romantic tour for two.
69. Football tickets
70. Collection of Swiss knives.
71. Briefs, with DIY embroidery.
72. Helicopter flight.
73. Telescope.
74. Mountain bike.
75. Tie.
76. Leather-bound diary.
77. Computer chair.
78. Relaxing together all day.
79. Leather photo album in a simple style.
80. Smoking pipe.
81. Hookah.
82. A star named after him.
83. Portrait of a man.
84. Tie pin.
85. Rubber boat.
86. Computer gadgets.
87. Original piggy bank
88. Gift certificate from a sportswear store.
89. Tickets to the concert of your favorite band
90. Branded glasses.
91. Tattoo.
92. Custom-made handle, with a small folding seal at the top (with any inscription).
93. A token on a neck chain with your name.
94. Flash drive in stylish packaging.
95. Thermos.
96. Case for fishing accessories.
97. Going to a strip bar.
98. In an intimate store, gifts are jokes.
99. Incense, aroma candles for relaxation.
100. Handmade heart.