Looking for that perfect DIY gift idea for the men in your life? Dive into 60+ handmade gifts that are stylish, practical and totally personalised. From up-cycled denim key-fobs to man- cave wood trays, you’ll find something he’ll actually use and love.
Whenever I ask my husband what he wants for Christmas or his Birthday, he always replies NOTHING! I know he would sulk if I didn’t get him any gifts.
He means he doesn’t know what he wants and only wants something practical or personal. He hates waste and being bought things he doesn’t like or need.
That’s why I always make him gifts, as they make him smile instead of sulk!
I love making handmade gifts for all the men in my family, from my dad and sons to my brother-in-law. And they’re always appreciative as they know I’ve put a lot of thought into them.
The Best Handmade Gifts For Men
You can make many beautiful things for guys they want and love. The DIY gift ideas here are suitable for Christmas, Birthdays, Father’s Day, and Valentine’s Day because I feel like it a day!
Some gift ideas are so good that they probably won’t even believe they are homemade. Others can be personalized, so they will know you crafted them. But they are stylish, and something guys will want!
I’m sure there are many gifts here that women would like too! I know, as I have my eye on making a few for myself.
Cool DIY Fabric Key Fobs From Old Jeans
Use their old jeans to make one of these fun key fobs and personalize it by stencilling their initials. These make excellent handmade stocking stuffer gifts.
Simple And Fun To Make DIY Light Box Sign
A very affordable way to make a homemade lightbox sign from an upcycled wine box. There are four different signs to choose from, including this On Air sign, a coffee sign, and a bunting sign for celebrations.
DIY Headphone Stand
This is a perfect gift idea for my son, even though he rarely removes his headphones from his head.
A Unique Nightstand Caddy Gift
Not only is this a suitable place for coins and a watch at night, but it is also a personal photo holder.
How To Design And Print A Vintage Map Pillow
Find a map of their favourite place and print it onto a soft pillow. You can even add travel stickers and postage stamps to the design.
DIY Peg Game with Brass Casings
The brass casings make this handmade peg game look very cool and stylish.
How To Make A Cool Map Rock Keychain
Print road maps onto pebbles to make the coolest of personalized key chains.
DIY Men’s Watch Holder
Make him a stylish stand for his watches and somewhere to leave his keys and small change.
Make This Stunning Bath Tray in 8 Simple Steps
A perfect homemade gift for men who love to soak in the bath.
How To Make A Hipster Denim Bow Tie
This a fun DIY gift for any hipster. They are straightforward to make and cost almost nothing.
DIY: Tree Branch Planter for Succulents
This branch-turned-planter from Design Mom is a rustic, man-friendly gift idea. Just drill into a tree branch, pop in a succulent, and you’ve got a nature-inspired piece he’ll actually display.
DIY Map Coasters with Mod Podge
Make coasters with maps for their favourite places and vacations.
DIY Wine Bar
A stylish handmade wine store, an excellent gift for dens and man caves.
DIY Wine Stoppers
Handmade wine stoppers would be a could gift to complement the wine store above.
How To Make A Changeable Lego Minifigure Frame
Men never grow out of lego! You can easily change the sign on the front for any occasion.
Homemade Fire Starters
Made with beeswax and colorful natural elements, these homemade fire starters are a beautiful and simple way to get your fire started.
Live Edge Cherry and Walnut Laptop Tray
Make the man in your life somewhere beautiful to rest his laptop with this gorgeous live-edge laptop tray.
DIY Leather Key Basket
A handy and stylish catch-all for when they empty their pockets.
DIY Magnetic Cement Planters That Are Round
How cool are these magnetic succulent planters for your magnetic note board or fridge?
DIY Photo Gift Idea: An Instagram Picture Frame
Create this Instagram picture frame using a few basic supplies. This is a great beginner craft project and the perfect gift idea for husbands and grandparents.
Upcycled Comic Book Can
A great upcycled handmade gift that the kids can help with. A fun craft for superhero fans and those on a tight budget.
DIY Hand Warmers from Flannel Shirts
Another affordable and practical DIY gift idea. Upcycle their old flannel shirts into handy hand warmers.
Make a Leather Travel Cord Roll
A tutorial to make a leather travel cord wrap. This simple project would be a great gift for any tech lover!
Beautiful DIY Terrarium in 3 Easy Steps {NO Care for 3 Months!}
How to make a terrarium as an exotic gift. Surprisingly low maintenance and easy to make. Includes best care tips & mini garden ideas!
Retro Wooden Speaker for Phone
The idea behind a wooden phone speaker is that the sound waves travel through a channel and amplify in the holes to make the phone naturally louder. No batteries. No Bluetooth. It was just boosting what was already there.
DIY Bottle Opener
These are so handy and practical too. It's a great addition to any man cave on a BBQ deck.
DIY Etched Glass Set
Personalize any glass by etching them with stencils. The perfect handmade gift idea for bourbon and whisky lovers.
DIY Leather Cord Keepers
So practical and can be personalised with a monogrammed initial.
Make Baseball Bookends (and Hit a Home Run)
An excellent gift for the sports fan. For an English version, swap the baseball for a cricket ball!
Basic Paracord bracelets
My brother-in-law has made one of these DIY bracelets for each of my sons, and they love them!
The Perfect Gift: Etched Cutting Board
Give him something seriously special — whip up a custom etched cutting board (thanks to the great step-by-step from Design Mom) that’s equal parts handy and heart-felt
Travel Shaving Kit Free pattern
If you are looking for a gift to sew, how about a travel shaving kit?
Turn a liquor bottle into a soap dispenser Green With Decor
Any bottle can be easily made into a soap dispenser. I will make one of these for my Brother-in-law with a cool gin bottle.
DIY: Homemade Polaroid Coasters — Darkroom and Dearly
Give him a thoughtful, handmade gift by turning his favourite photos into a set of cool Polaroid-style coasters. Pick the pics, decoupage them onto ceramic tiles, seal everything properly, stick on some felt pads, and you’ve got something personal, practical and totally gift-worthy.
Branch Mug Planter
Everyone loves a succulent, and this planter is fantastic.
Cactus Planter Pot from a Mason Jar
Another excellent planter gift idea, this one with a funny pun. You'll find more cactus ideas here.
DIY Beard Oil - How to Make Your Own DIY Beard Oil
I know my son would love this! A great DIY stocking stuffer idea.
Fun Wall Key Holder From Junk
Use old baseboards from the house to make these and personalise them by stamping your street name onto the key holder.
DIY Scrabble Cuff Links
Such an easy DIY gift idea, make them cuff links of their initials using scrabble tiles.
No-Sew Denim Coasters from Upcycled Jeans
These are straightforward to make and cost almost nothing as they are made from old jeans.
A Personalized Map Decoupage Glass Tray
A straightforward DIY gift idea, decoupage a roadmap onto a glass dish to make a handy catch-all bedside tray.
The Original DIY Mason Jar Cocktail Gifts!
Find out their favourite tipple and turn it into a cute gift with a mason jar cocktail.
How to Make Soap on a Rope
Are you looking for a quick gift? Soap making is so much fun and rewarding because you’re making something that will be used.
Cool World Map Denim Floor Cushion
This would look fabulous in any den or man cave. Place red hearts on your favourite countries.
Hand Lettered Mini Notebooks
Notebooks are a handy practical gift; a tutorial to make hand-lettered mini notebooks as a great DIY gift idea!
Map Mason Jar Bank
Save up for that memorable trip with one of these mason jar banks, an excellent gift idea for young men
DIY: How to Make a License Plate Lamp
A cool upcycled lamp for a den or man cave.
How To Make A Gorgeous Leather Pen Pot
He can brighten up his desk with these colourful, upcycled leather pen pots.
How To Make Free Printable Patent Art
Make the men in your life patent art of their favourite sport or hobby. This post shows you how to with loads of free patents from camping, photography, sports and guitar themes.
Painted Mug Idea for Guys
These sports car-inspired painted mugs make great gifts for guys! They are effortless to paint and very inexpensive to make.
How To Make A Denim DIY Sunglasses Case
All you need is the pocket of an old pair of jeans to make a handy sunglasses case. There is room for their credit cards and keys too.
DIY 3 Styles of Leather Bracelets for Guys
If you are looking for gift ideas for guys, maybe for valentine's, father's day or even Christmas, I think these are perfect; they don't cost that much, take little time to make, and you can personalize the colour and style to match their personality.
A Fabulous DIY Fake Snake Plant Made From Old Jeans
This plant requires no care or sunshine, so perfect for a man cave or den!
Drum Clock
You can make an upcycled clock out of almost anything with a battery mechanism. So how about making the man in your life a clock from his old drum or even a bicycle wheel? They would look great in the man cave.
DIY Wrench String Art
Make him a string art wrench or hammer to hang in the workshop of the den.
Personalised Rock Printed Paperweights
Create a personalized paperweight for him using image transfer onto rocks. This handmade gift is a stylish and thoughtful addition to his office or workspace. Perfect for any occasion!
Craft Beer Can Ornaments: A Fun Upcycled Christmas DIY
These upcycled beer can Christmas ornaments are a fun and unique handmade gift idea for men, especially those who enjoy craft beer. Personalize each ornament with their favourite beer cans for a thoughtful, eco-friendly gift that doubles as festive holiday decor. They are simple to make and perfect for adding a rustic touch to their Christmas tree or using them as a quirky gift tag.
Paracord Pineapple Keychain
Add a tropical twist to your gift-making with this Paracord Pineapple Keychain DIY! This fun and functional project transforms paracord into a unique pineapple-shaped keychain, making it a great handmade gift for men who love the outdoors, survival gear, or just a touch of quirky style. Durable, practical, and easy to make, it’s a perfect small gift for birthdays, Father’s Day, or stocking stuffers.
You might also want to check out these map-themed gift ideas containing many handmade gift ideas.
As well as making gifts for guys, why not make them a personalized gift tag simultaneously? Perhaps like this upcycled denim tag or these postage stamp ones. Or even a personalized DIY paper gift bag.
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Many men never grow out of their love of superheroes, and many superhero crafts here would make excellent gifts for him. Check out these homemade gift for friends for more ideas.


Ivy
Tuesday 12th of December 2023
So you like denim and maps, huh?
Claire Armstrong
Tuesday 12th of December 2023
Yes, thank you.
Michelle
Saturday 3rd of December 2022
I don't know what it is, but I always struggle to find the right gift for my hubby and son, but the patent art is right up my son's ally, and the hubby would love one of those bracelets.
Claire Armstrong
Monday 5th of December 2022
Patent art is fun; search for something related to their favourite sport or hobby.