Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas: Handmade Gifts for Him from Etsy
Posted by Colleen on February 6, 2009 in Uncategorized
Here it is, Dealio’s “Gifts for Him” segment, part 4. I’ll admit, it hasn’t been as challenging as I thought finding unique gift ideas for the men in our lives; I have been pleasantly surprised at the options available to all us shoppers. Gift hunting at Etsy.com was no exception…
Etsy.com was the place for Valentine’s Day gift searching; it is an online marketplace for buying all things handmade. It is a wonderful site with beautiful items all handmade all over the world. I love the Etsy mission: to reconnect makers with buyers… how unique. Just like these three gifts I found… unique.
If your man is a gamer, specifically a Playstation addict, then this gift will definitely bring on a grin. This is an amazing Playstation Game Controller made solely from olive oil soap! What a gift! The seller, and maker, DigitalSoaps, will make this item to order in several colors or scents. I think this is a fabulous gift idea myself… how about you? For details on how to order through Etsy and a complete list of ingredients in the soap, click here.
Olive Oil Soap Playstation Game Controller
$4.25
Perhaps you’ve been eyeing a tie to give your man this February 14th? I’m no expert but I bet he doesn’t want the old “stand by” gift this year. What we did find though, is something fun that you can give him and feel good about… a handmade, pretied bow tie! Look how great this thing is! Made and sold by Gutsy’s, this tie measures 5 inches across and like the title suggests, is pre-tied for ease. It’s claim to fame is that it’s more comfortable (and in my opinion, stylish) than conventional ties. You can buy this 100% polyester bow tie here from Etsy.
$11.00
Or, is the man in your life more of a free spirit? Does he have an artist’s heart or a writer’s mind? I love this gift idea… a brown handbound leather journal with 288 blank pages for all his creativity. The leather on this journal was hand cut and the pages were hand torn and hand sewn in the spine. It is truly a one-of-a-kind gift idea that he will love! Get this beautiful leather journal from doublejjournals at Etsy here.
Handbound Brown Leather Journal
$16.50
So there you have it, three more really unique gift ideas for him from Etsy. With help from Dealio, you’re sure to make this February 14th a memorable one this year! Don’t forget to shop our Valentine’s Day Shopping Guide for the scoop on all the sales, coupons and specials being run by retailers; you’ll find a perfect gift and save money, too!
View the Dealio Valentine’s Day Shopping Guide Here