You may not be thinking about Father's Day yet, but it will be here soon enough. I wanted to share a Father's Day gift guide with you and needed to give you plenty of time to place and receive orders. I hope you will all consider buying handmade for this holiday.
Continue reading below to see my item of the day. This is the final day of my individual challenge. Tomorrow I begin a challenge with ten other members of the Etsy Greetings Street Team. I'll post details tomorrow when we begin the challenge.
simply blue recycled bike clock
I guess this guide is a bit skewed toward things my husband would like. Unfortunately for him, he has already received his Father's Day present. He got early gifts because he needed them to work on his honey-dos. LB and I bought him a belt sander and a router. I don't think that he has yet gotten to use the router, but he did use the belt sander on the stairway project. He'll get to use it quite a bit in the upcoming weeks!
Anyway, he would absolutely love this clock. I bought him a bottle opener made from a bike chain at a local gallery and he thought it was amazing. This item may have to stay on a gift list for the future. The chain ring from which the clock is made is recycled and the textile is reclaimed. Handmade and truly eco-friendly. A metal hanger is attached to the back. It measures 7" in diameter.
You Are So Manly - Gocco Greeting Card
The designer of this card mentions in the listing that it started as a joke. I can see how that could happen, but I think it's fabulous. I always love giving funny cards and this one takes the cake for the occasion. It was drawn and gocco printed by the seller and comes with a coordinating blue envelope. It is also available in reverse colors.
Mac Lovers Pillow
Okay, here's another one for my honey. It's a pillow made using mac keys! How cool is that? I know there are a lot of mac lovers out there (there's an entire book devoted to mac nuts), and this would make a perfect gift for one of them. It's made from polyfil, covered with a soft cotton, and the appliqued with fleece. They measures 12" x 16" and 12" x 12." You may choose a letter other than "z."
Blondies
Mmmm...vegan blondies...and you can request chocolate chips...mmmm. I know what I'll be dreaming about tonight! These look delicious. I don't think I've ever had a vegan blondie. I know all the fathers in my life would go crazy for these, even the non-vegan ones I'm sure. Your loved one will receive nine blondies with your order. You should try to hide one for yourself if you're hand-delivering them.
Shirt Stiffeners-Sterling Silver
This is a nice gift for a father or grandfather who enjoys dressing well, handmade in the UK by
Chris Parry. You can have these engraved with just about anything. I think it would be nice to put a child's birth date and name on them. You should also keep these in mind for future gift-giving occasions. They would make lovely anniversary or wedding gifts.
5 Letters or Less on Wood
I think this is really cool and summery. I'm always hearing about "man caves" in the news, and wouldn't this be perfect for one? However, I have to say, I like it so much I wouldn't relegate it to the "cave" if my husband had one. This seller will spell out whatever you like and will exceed the five letter limit if you place a special order. The photographs are heat pressed and sealed to the wood. The wood has a black beveled edge and recessed mounting block. You don't need a frame. Each letter measures 4" x 6." Shipping is free.
Men's Rich Lathering Shaving Cube with Chrome Stand
Tim uses an electric razor, but my dad uses a razor and my maternal grandfather did as well. I remember watching my grandpa lather up with his brush and then slowly shave off his stubble and the foam in long strokes. I was always fascinated and wanted to shave my face as well. Now I'm glad that I don't need to!
Red Leaf recently won the indiefixx.com specialty soap competition. Here's an excerpt from their review: "Red Leaf Soap & Shave Cube- This is the best shaving soap I’ve tried by far. Made with a mix of glycerin and coconut oil, it lathers well and has a really nice consistency for shaving…sort of like a lotion, but nice and soapy. I recommend getting the holder to keep your cube nice & dry between use. It’s available in scents that appeal to both guys and girls". I believe that says it all.
Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Guitar Pick
What a cool gift for Dad! You could have "My Daddy Rocks" stamped on the pick or the child's name. I can't wait for the next time I need to give my professional musician brother-in-law a gift. He's gonna love this! These are made by
KMW0014 in Tucson. Upon your request, the pick can be made into a necklace.
The rest of this post is all about me! You know I couldn't resist. Here's my item of the day:
Wedding Flowers
Also, I was featured in a treasury on etsy. Here's the link:
Whatta Card
It won't be there forever, so please check it out soon.
BTW:
Brennan of the Day: LB told Tim, "You're one crazy dude."
While uploading some pics of new etsy listings the other day, I came across some Christmas pictures that I had never seen. They were on a card we hadn't uploaded to iPhoto. Woohoo! I love discovering new photos.
I thought I'd share some of the cuteness of my daughter and nieces, as well as a shot of a special gift. I made my first afghan, made from Granny Squares, in 2009 and gifted it to my newest niece, Lil, for Christmas. I love giving handmade gifts!
LB got her kitchen! My Dad has been making this for her since before Christmas. He works ridiculously long work weeks and doesn't have much time to dedicate to projects such as this. B didn't know the difference. I think she was just happy to receive something so special. She keeps asking me if her Pawpaw Dan and Mawmaw Pam made this for her. They really did a beautiful job. There is a stainless steel sink, with working knobs, a stove with four eyes and knobs that turn, as well as one for the oven. Speaking of the oven, it has a window for viewing the contents, an oven rack and a pizza stone. 
There is a two-shelf cabinet under the sink and a shelf that runs across the top. Pegs on the top shelf hold pot holders and cups. There is also a small shelf for her salt and pepper and a clock with moveable hands. Every single piece of it was hand-crafted. Some of the knobs are even made from burled wood found on my grandparents' farm. How cool is that?
Don't you just love, love, love this clutch from Fiaz Co? It looks almost like it has been hand painted. The inside is lined in a robin's egg blue silk. Handmade. Need I say more?
For the mother who sews..."Alexander Henry Camden Fair Red, Yard Set." Fabric Worm is full of gorgeous, colorful and sometimes quirky fabrics that I would love to get my grimey little hands on. If you aren't crazy about this set, there are tons and tons to choose from.
This is quickly becoming a gift guide for me. I can't help it. A girl loves what she loves, and I totally love this needlefelt art. Deebs Fiber Art shop offers the "No.379 Lone Tree Too" both with and without a mat. Add a frame and you've got a truly unique gift.
The "Twisted and Textured Silver Dangle Earrings" are handmade from 99.9% pure silver by Beadz N 'Thingz. I think they look light and springy, but would work just as well with a sweater this fall. And just think, you can impress your mother with your knowledge of handcrafted fine silver.
