With your own hands, from the heart: a selection of gift ideas for March 8

Five cool ideas to please your women

There is very little time left before the women's holiday, and nobody has canceled the popular wisdom about the best gifts with their own hands. We offer you a selection of ideas that any man can do.

Examples of works from FORUMHOUSE participants

The most courageous holiday was recently held - the Day of the Defender of the Fatherland. We hope everyone celebrated well. The defenders received not only shaving foam and traditional socks, but also gifts that made them genuinely happy. So, it's time to think about a reciprocal gesture for your dear women.

Among the participants of our portal there are many creative personalities and holders of "golden" hands, who more than once shared the results of their efforts. It will not be difficult for them to surprise their loved ones with a unique craft as a gift.

Paintings from the user's cousin Pavelroma from twigs cut at different angles:

Lamp shade from the very Pavelroms:

Glasses from the user Barseek:

The participant shares the secret of making them.

Barseek

FORUMHOUSE user

I cut the bottles with a glass cutter. The inscription is stenciled. Etching with Matirol paste, sanded with sandpaper. I made the stencil myself.

Flower stands, watches and hooks from Lisovina:

Not inferior to men and women, for example Grace.

Grace

Participant FORUMHOUSE

As far as I remember, it was always a pity to burn unnecessary trees, branches, cuttings from construction cut down in the garden. Every now and then I tried to store all this somehow until better times, which never came, and in the end, all the same, everything was burned or rotted safely. Hands did not reach.

And not so long ago, my son took up a wooden craft, makes various large things to order, and he has again, there are various interesting scraps from different wood, which are simply a pity to burn (this is a pity to me, not him). And he simply does not want to be distracted for small things where trimming can be applied. No matter how she asked me to make me a buckle for a scarf, she was not interrogated. For some reason, we don't have such in stores, only plastic on the Internet. Plus, along the way, a bunch of wooden wishes have formed, which must be realized without fail, otherwise I will not calm down. I rummaged through the Internet. As it turned out, there is quite a way, ladies' tools, compact and not very noisy, which can be used in an apartment. I got myself a miniature folding jigsaw machine, an engraver, a drill-screwdriver with different drills and attachments, and set about mastering the unknown. As a result, something began to work out.

There is still a large number of works that you can find by searching on our forum, for every taste and from any materials. Although in the top of the rating of materials, of course, His Majesty is a tree. With this material, we will begin our selection of gift ideas. Please note that you do not need to have special skills and tools to implement the following examples. The main thing is desire, time and a little creativity.

DIY wooden candlesticks

Candles are an essential attribute of romance. There is hardly a girl who will refuse a candlelit dinner with a loved one. Therefore, the candlestick will become an actual gift for which there will definitely be a place.

The simplest option is a candlestick for tea candles of this kind:

For the product you need a suitable piece of wood and a Forstner drill, with which it is easiest to make holes of the desired shape and size. You can apply brushing or firing of the material to your taste.
The shape and number of candles in a product is limited only by your imagination. Remember to finish the edges and sand the candlestick. It is best to coat the finished product with wood oil. To give a gift more personality, write some kind of inscription, numbers or draw a picture on the side or on top of the candlestick. The simplest method is to use a burner.

Similar candlesticks:

You can also make holes for candles in a sawn piece of wood. Just teach that the branch must be absolutely dry.

And other options:

Do not forget that covering the candlestick on top with oil or varnish will extend the period during which your gift will delight, warm and create coziness in the house.

And here is such an unusual and practical candlestick:

How to make a wooden housekeeper

When we leave home and come home, we will certainly take or put the keys. A housekeeper is a great option for storing house, car and garage keys. You will always know where they are, and the original housekeeper will add additional style and comfort to the hallway. And if it is a housekeeper, made with your own hands and donated for some reason, then the usual gesture to take or hang up the keys will evoke positive emotions and pleasant memories.

The simplest option, which can be made from an uneven piece of wood, or the remainder of other work:

The surface is brushed and painted. Top can be coated with oil. If you don't have time to get to the store for special hooks, then small nails, and, in extreme cases, self-tapping screws will do.

This option will look both at the dacha and in the apartment. You can also personalize the key holder with inscriptions or pictures. You can sign the letters of the first names of the household so that you can immediately see where, whose keys, and who is already at home.

Life hacks on how to transfer a drawing from a stencil can be found in one of the topics of our forum.

The key holder can be supplemented with a shelf on which it is convenient to put some useful trifle.
For example, an option for those who have minimal skills in sawing uneven shapes from wood:

Fragments of burned wood have also been added here:

Or options with a shelf-drawer:

If you have a jigsaw, then the key holder can be issued in the form of a key:

Or make any other form:

Phone stand - a practical gift, easy to make

Mystery of the 21st century: What does each person hold in their hands many times every day, once they reach a certain age? Of course, it's a mobile phone. This is an object that we now pick up more often by whatever. But sometimes it becomes necessary to put or put the phone in such a way that it is more convenient to handle it. For example, while eating, or watching a video.

The simplest version of the stand can even be made of plywood (but it is better to take a tree), according to the principle of a photo frame, when one element holds the other.

You can cut the holes you want with a router, miter or circular saw, jigsaw, or any other hand tool that you have. On the free space of the stand, if it is on the desktop, it is convenient to fold notes, stickers or business cards.

Also a very simple option with minimal material costs. On a small piece of wood we cut a groove into which the phone will be inserted. The main thing is to guess the size of the groove so that the phone fits and does not fall out.

The phone stand can be combined with a key fob or flash drive:

The stand can also be made of "natural" material:

And options for stands of slightly more complex shapes:

Homemade pendant or epoxy keychain as a gift for your beloved women

Epoxy resin is an increasingly popular material. With its help, you can create jewelry for your beloved girl, which will be original and will have no analogues. It can be earrings, pendant, jewelry set, ring or key chain.

Here we will tell you about the manufacturing process in a little more detail.

What is needed for such products? Epoxy resin and hardener, colored pigments, a piece of wood, a silicone mold for pouring, jewelry accessories (chain, fastener ring, rope, etc.), dried flowers.

You can make the formwork for pouring the product yourself or take a ready-made silicone mold for baking or ice. The mold must be airtight. Products look spectacular in combination - wood and epoxy. The wooden part does not need to be sawed off so that it is flat. It is better to break it with your hands or with a hammer so that the edges are of a beautiful broken shape.

Put a piece of wood, dried flowers (optional) and accessories for the future product in the mold. To prevent them from floating in the resin, you can attach them to the mold with hot glue. Next is the most crucial stage. It is necessary to prepare the resin in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Work with gloves! It is important to correctly observe the proportions of resin and hardener, and to mix the resulting solution well. If you want the resin to have a color, add a dye (but not water based).

Pour the resin into the mold, cover with plastic wrap to protect it from dust, and let sit overnight.
Then you can remove the workpiece from the mold. Next is the most creative (after coming up with the idea itself) process. You need to give shape to your future jewelry and polish it from all sides. If you don't have special equipment, you can use fine-grained sandpaper. Finally, cover the product with wax and leave to dry.

The form, color and content are limited only by your imagination. An epoxy insert can be either at the edge or in the middle of the product. You can put some small parts of any material in it (shells, sand, a thin orange slice, a small toy, etc.).

Flowers do not have to be bought, you can make them yourself

Flowers are the first gift option that comes to mind when you need to congratulate a woman. But not all representatives like to receive bouquets of flowers. Many people simply feel sorry for spending money on a gift that in a few days will have to be thrown away without a trace.
But no one forbids you to approach the bouquet more creatively. The only downside to DIY flowers is that they won't smell. But they will contain a piece of your soul and efforts.

First of all, flowers can be made from wood.

And this is a functional flower - a stand for fresh flowers:

You can make unusual flowers from wire. To do this, you will need wire of different diameters, wire cutters, pliers, round-nose pliers (for curling and arcs), a hammer and an anvil (straighten and texture), beads and a margin of time and patience, since the first time you may not be able to make an iron bouquet.

Of course, they are not as delicate as alive, but you will observe the "protocol" by presenting flowers and demonstrate your creativity.

And remember, once again about epoxy. With its help, you can present a "bouquet" that will delight the eye for a long time.

But, dear men, remember that a gift made with your own hands can not only replace, but also complement the gifts that your family and friends dream of.
Share in the comments photos of homemade products that have already served as a gift. Let's inspire each other and help with ideas!

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