https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 10:17:18 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-christmas-gift-help#post-1232725 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:11:17 +0000 immabeetoo 1232725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swurlygurl: would he wear a scarf? Fleece scarfs are easy. Rice filled little hand Warmers are nice too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-christmas-gift-help#post-1232651 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:00:31 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1232651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swurlygurl: Yes, most craft stores or even fabric stores should have leather! There are a few DIY sites online. Some are a bit more girly, but I think something nice could easily be made for a guy.</p> <p><a href="http://www.studioarblog.com/2012/05/diy-leather-ribbon-key-chain.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.studioarblog.com/2012/05/diy-leather-ribbon-key-chain.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-christmas-gift-help#post-1232588 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 12:49:54 +0000 photojane 1232588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swurlygurl: You could sew an iPad, iPod, or book/journal cover? There are tons of super simple tutorials on Pinterest. </p> <p>Or, maybe make a phone cover? I made a phone case by buying a cheap plastic case on eBay &amp; then printing a picture of Sadie to put inside. Dan has one of these cases too, and put a Vans sticker in it. For such a cheap case, it's actually the best we've used (and I drop my phone all the time!). Maybe you can design something to go in the case with a quote or a picture or emblem...?</p> <p>Here's a listing of a similar clear case: <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Thin-Crystal-Clear-Snap-on-Full-Body-Hard-Case-Cover-for-iPhone-4-G-4S-4GS-/330867315052?pt=US_Cell_Phone_Screen_Protectors&#038;hash=item4d093a916c" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Thin-Crystal-Clear-Snap-on-Full-Body-Hard-Case-Cover-for-iPhone-4-G-4S-4GS-/330867315052?pt=US_Cell_Phone_Screen_Protectors&#038;hash=item4d093a916c</a></p> <p>And a picture of the phone case I made:</p> <p>[attach=1879/13/mwmk77.587x526.Screen-shot-2013-11-21-at-12.47.28-PM.png] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-christmas-gift-help#post-1232291 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 11:34:44 +0000 swurlygurl 1232291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@photojane: Um... I can use a machine, I don't know that I would actually call it sewing... haha! So, I can do simple enough things </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-christmas-gift-help#post-1232282 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 11:33:26 +0000 photojane 1232282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swurlygurl: do you sew? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-christmas-gift-help#post-1232272 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 11:30:24 +0000 swurlygurl 1232272@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: I like it! Do you think craft stores carry leather? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-christmas-gift-help#post-1232268 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 11:26:16 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1232268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about a nice leather key chain? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-christmas-gift-help#post-1232261 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 11:23:52 +0000 swurlygurl 1232261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: Ah - that's so cute! I would like that! Haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-christmas-gift-help#post-1232087 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 10:41:04 +0000 Adira 1232087@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not sure how expensive this would be, but what about something like this Angry Birds bowling game. Could be something he could play in his dorm with his friends.</p> <p><a href="http://homemadebeautiesbyheidi.blogspot.com/2011/10/day-2-of-bird-day-week-angry-birds-can.html" rel="nofollow">http://homemadebeautiesbyheidi.blogspot.com/2011/10/day-2-of-bird-day-week-angry-birds-can.html</a></p> <p>[attach=340/13/mwme8h.450x600.angry_birds.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-christmas-gift-help#post-1232070 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 10:35:18 +0000 swurlygurl 1232070@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My extended family has always drawn names for giving gifts (obviously we get together every year at Christmas). It used to be a $40 limit. Well, fast forward many years, and we're all basically trading $40 gift cards. Pretty boring... The Matriarchs step up (they definitely run the family) and decide that instead of a $40 limit, we will have a $10 limit (because the families of 5 and 6 are spending a LOT of money), and you now have to MAKE your gift.</p> <p>The first few years were pretty fun, all the kids were young enough and ideas were fresh. It's getting tough now. My family of 3 has my uncle, my aunt's new bf that no one's met yet, and an 18 year old boy cousin. I think we've figured out the two grown men, but what on earth can I make for an 18 year old boy?!</p> <p>The most popular idea I can find is duct tape wallet, but that's been done to death in our group. He's very into his youth group, a Freshman at college (but living at home), and really into trendy brands.</p> <p>Any ideas? </p>