tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post8033365973740080966..comments2024-02-23T14:28:41.397-05:00Comments on Natural Earth Farm: A Handmade Holiday - Teenage BoysTonya Gunnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09140984106118247860noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-17344694199076472942011-02-20T09:03:58.639-05:002011-02-20T09:03:58.639-05:00I know I am finding these GREAT suggestions late--...I know I am finding these GREAT suggestions late--but with my son's 15th birthday looming, this post was just the ticket! Here are some additional ideas<br /><br />My husband made a wooden box to hold gear on the back of the snowmobile/ATV.<br /><br />Oversized lounge pillow stuffed with balsam fir (we are in the Adirondacks, so this is plentiful).<br /><br />Favorite t-shirts, now outgrown, turned into pillows or, overtime, saved to make a quilt.<br /><br />Knit/crochet/sewn i pod case.<br /><br />Trail mix made with all his favorite treats and stored in ready to go containers.<br /><br />Begin a 'favorites' recipe book with clear, step by step instructions. <br /><br />Guitar strap, small case for picks<br /><br />Fingerless gloves/mittens <br /><br />A special, personalized "cookie jar" with coupons for 'cookies of the month' (this was a gift from his younger sisters).Jennifernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-14572246740052128762010-09-28T17:42:34.689-04:002010-09-28T17:42:34.689-04:00I have been looking at homemade bathtime treats an...I have been looking at homemade bathtime treats and i cam across this idea, which would be great for teen boys, especially if they are concerned about their skin - Washing Grains. They can be made with spicy manly scents. You do need a coffee grinder for this.<br />3 1/2 oz dried whole adzuki beans<br />1 oz ground cinnamon or ginger<br />grind these and put in bowl<br />then grind<br />3/4 oz dried lime peel<br />3/4 oz dried bay leaves<br />3/8 oz allspice berries<br />add to bean mix and blend together well. Store in a glass jar.<br />Use - wet skin, pour some powder into moistened hand, gently massage grains over face and rinse well.<br />xxJacquihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659012917888444554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-88447244127767178262010-09-18T23:17:24.084-04:002010-09-18T23:17:24.084-04:00i'm going to make stocking caps for my teenage...i'm going to make stocking caps for my teenage brothers and my husband from recycled wool sweaters. i might add mittens if i have enough wool! :) i'd love to participate also although i haven't posted about this on my blog yet. www.be-and-co.blogspot.com<br />bebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07253386272687037184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-85355076798595022892010-08-30T03:22:00.560-04:002010-08-30T03:22:00.560-04:00Hi, only just spotted this.
My 11 yr old needs a ...Hi, only just spotted this.<br /><br />My 11 yr old needs a sturdy bag for his body boards, and I'm making them all chunky felted slippers.<br /><br />The best gift I have made for a teenage boy ever was one I made for my younger brother. I found an old record, can't remember what it was, and bought a clock mechanism which I put through the middle. Hey presto, a very cool wall clock for a bedrom wall.Josiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226152387719098850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-90642254038434478692010-07-20T14:06:17.824-04:002010-07-20T14:06:17.824-04:00I'm definitely in. But geeeeez do I have a lot...I'm definitely in. But geeeeez do I have a lot of brainstorming to do. I can't believe you all are thinking about this in July! :p Four of my 5 kids actually have birthdays between now & Christmas (2 of them very close to Christmas), so I have all those birthday goodies to think out as well! I too have a 12 yo son. And not a clue about his gifts. This'll be fun though. When I'm done feeling overwhelmed by it all. LOLrootsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11388745679245539129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-40476253028142892962010-07-20T10:04:44.851-04:002010-07-20T10:04:44.851-04:00I would love to join your Handmade holiday too! I...I would love to join your Handmade holiday too! I don't have any teenage boys, but I have several bachelors in their 30's as well as older men who I need to make gifts for.Ericasuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14551713225881051332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-9830133259146561862010-07-16T19:19:17.326-04:002010-07-16T19:19:17.326-04:00p.s. I would love to join you in your Handmade Hol...p.s. I would love to join you in your Handmade Holiday. We are in the process of moving and I have not had a chance to get much handwork done. I would love the excuse to take a little time for a little handwork. This will work well for me..Thanks:)Fleecenik Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106921810537649303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-8709053508005759472010-07-16T19:14:18.056-04:002010-07-16T19:14:18.056-04:00Oohh..so many good ideas here. My nearly 17 year o...Oohh..so many good ideas here. My nearly 17 year old got handknit socks and a sewn pencil case for his artistic endeavors. This year I am going for vintage and second hand tools that I will put into a tool box for him.Fleecenik Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106921810537649303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-29824985905323259702010-07-16T03:14:48.803-04:002010-07-16T03:14:48.803-04:00I've given more than one tween and teen boy hi...I've given more than one tween and teen boy his own gallon-sized freezer bag of his favorite homemade cookie dough balls. Make up the recipe normally, drop the balls onto a cookie sheet (close, but not touching) and freeze for an hour or two until solid, then bag them. They can be arranged on a cookie sheet to thaw while an oven pre-heats, and baked in small quantities. I've done both a gallon bag (about five dozen!) of one variety, and multiple smaller quart-size bags of several varieties. <br /><br />If the young man in question isn't familiar with baking, the instructions (time, temp) can be written on a 4x6" card and slipped into a sandwich-sized ziploc baggie to be stashed in the bag of cookie dough balls.<br /><br />(Of course, this gift can't be wrapped for under the tree... :) )<br /><br />My other suggestion comes better from a sister than a parent, I think, but I have given my brothers letters as gifts when they were teens (I'm the oldest of seven, with five younger brothers). I wrote out my best thoughts and affections about them. I think sometimes teen boys do not get to hear enough true affection! They need it just as much as teen girls do! (I also once gave my next-younger brother a coupon for "first dibs" on using my hip as a floor pillow during movies... :) )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-89644280805329725912010-07-15T10:24:26.071-04:002010-07-15T10:24:26.071-04:00I would like to participate in your Christmas plan...I would like to participate in your Christmas planning! I have two teen boys, 14 and 16 years old. I hope to make some flannel pj pants for them. That is one gift idea that has already been floated about on your list.<br /><br /> I also like the idea of a photo book -- I have used Shutterfly and like their quality -- not as handmade as your idea but my kids are pretty tech savvy and this will appeal to them.What I plan to do is get each teen to make one FOR their brother, unbeknownst to the other. Together they made one for a friend who turned 16 this summer and by adding captions and quotes, the book became very personal. That is what I hope to accomplish by having the kids make one for each other.<br /><br />I like the idea of making a chess or checkers game board. I plan to make a board for checkers using this idea I saw on how to quick quilt. <br />www.sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=1398<br /><br />I made a sunglass case for one son this spring and that was a hit. I made it our of a felted sweater and put velcro at the open end to help the glasses case stay closed. He uses it in his backpack and it has helped protect the glasses from whatever he has in his pack. I didn't use a pattern.<br /><br />The book "Photo Jojo" by Amit Gupa has some neat ideas for those who have kids who are into photography. There is a pattern for a laptop sleeve (using fabric you printed your photograph on) and one for a phone bag, again using your own fabric. Unfortunately my printer isn't good for that kind of work... But maybe if I didn't use my OWN fabric...<br /><br />The last idea I am kicking around is making laundry bags for my boys since they have been doing their own laundry for years and I"d like to repurpose what they are using as hampers. I saw two ideas that i will draw upon for inspiration. One is the Zakka style pouch in the book "The Crafter's Companion," edited by Anna Torborg and the other bag is well.... I can't find where I saw it at the moment but if and when II do I will send that link to you.Vernal Poolshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12509667735024706253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-28574741834761493642010-07-15T09:43:11.072-04:002010-07-15T09:43:11.072-04:00I have 2 stepsons who are 19 & 15 and I've...I have 2 stepsons who are 19 & 15 and I've been making them photo albums from pics of that year. It's fun for the family to go through them.<br /><br />Also, I created and printed up Christmas Coupons for the whole family. For the older boys I made coupons for: A night of popcorn & gin rummy; An afternoon of ice skating; Favorite Cookie; Choice of movie on family movie night. (I do have some constraints, requesting 24 hours notice to fit it into the schedule.) It went over well and they certainly got used!~Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17950987396443867255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-66655452648684104672010-07-14T22:21:32.706-04:002010-07-14T22:21:32.706-04:00A knit cover or case made of wood for an instrumen...A knit cover or case made of wood for an instrument or extra strings for a guitar. My boys are 8 and 10. They love to build and tinker with things right now, so recycled storage for art supplies is on our list. Love you blog very inspirational! I do not have a blog but would love to start one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-86915914112358986992010-07-13T13:27:18.227-04:002010-07-13T13:27:18.227-04:00Going with the "case for a laptop" idea....Going with the "case for a laptop" idea...what about a case for an ipod, or cell phone, or any electronic, being a teen my self i know we have tons of those :)Sarah J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06050767206336544584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-43185513224006958852010-07-13T09:04:08.937-04:002010-07-13T09:04:08.937-04:00I agree with the first post that suggested crochet...I agree with the first post that suggested crocheting a sleeve to protect the laptop inside a messenger bag. <br /><br />I'd love to be part of this project, although I don't plan to start making gifts quite yet... As for gifts for men/boys, I love the messenger bag idea! When it comes to handmade, DH mostly just wants food...MaryAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13253503049272771754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-73719407824359284652010-07-13T04:46:41.100-04:002010-07-13T04:46:41.100-04:00My son enjoys surfing I have been thinking about m...My son enjoys surfing I have been thinking about making him a cover/ bag for his surfboard.Julianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-61460465373272971112010-07-12T23:04:12.278-04:002010-07-12T23:04:12.278-04:00I was so excited to see your post this week about ...I was so excited to see your post this week about teenage boys!!! I commented on the last week's post asking about handmade gift possibilities for that very group of people (teen boys). My oldest has been working very hard and saving his money and has just got himself a laptop. So your idea for a laptop bag/case would be just perfect for him this Christmas. I can't wait to find the "perfect" fabric and set to work designing something special just for him.<br /><br />Last year for Christmas I made him a photo book. Not exactly handmade... but not generic store bought either :-) I took many pictures of him skateboarding and turned them into a book he could keep and show to family and friends. I'll try make a post about it this week on my blog. I'd love to participate in "A Handmade Holiday" too! How do I go about getting added to the blog roll? Thanks so much, <br />RachelRachel~At the Butterfly Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02139513803765913187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-10591757892937079922010-07-12T23:01:14.904-04:002010-07-12T23:01:14.904-04:00Please add me to your blog roll I am accepting the...Please add me to your blog roll I am accepting the challenge. I just did my first ever handmade holiday for my husbands birthday yesterday. I made courderoy patchwork shorts. The tutorial will be posted to my blog by Tuesday night since I didn't have a pattern it takes some time but they could be adapted into pants and maybe even lined on the inside which would be perfect for winter. you could paint or decoupage some things like desktop organizers out of recycled materials or a cheap clock for the wall? You could make keepsake boxes or put together some things from their childhood into a scrap book? good luck. Looking forward to the holidays handmade this year, thanks for the guidance!<br /><br />blessings,<br />KatFOR LOVE OF MY OCEANShttp://forloveofmyoceans.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-46224775536523795742010-07-12T20:57:23.663-04:002010-07-12T20:57:23.663-04:00When my brother was a teen I made him a notebook w...When my brother was a teen I made him a notebook with music paper in it so he could write his own music.Brynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02596305139972000665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-46607228373663470892010-07-12T18:41:57.371-04:002010-07-12T18:41:57.371-04:00I have two teenage cousins that I made little gift...I have two teenage cousins that I made little gifts for last year. Their dad is former Navy, and they spent a lot of their lives near the sea. They also liked to watch The Deadliest Catch with their dad. I made them each a "Deadliest Crab", http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-deadliest-crab<br /><br />The boys thought they were silly and fun, sometimes even teenagers want to be silly.FroggyMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09555172324145598395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-7961413791637977782010-07-12T15:26:48.497-04:002010-07-12T15:26:48.497-04:00I just did a quick google search and came up with ...I just did a quick google search and came up with the idea of beef jerky. I bet most teenage boys or grown men would like a gift of "manly" food like that. <br /><br />And scarves, mittens and slippers are welcome by everyone in the winter, aren't they?<br /><br />Another possible gift is homemade soap that is moisturizing for the winter. <br /><br />I am definitely going to do my best to create handmade gifts this Christmas, although I'm sure a few books will squeak in there as well. :)Laura Jeanne @ Getting Therehttp://gettingthere.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-53149590666176230652010-07-12T15:06:37.940-04:002010-07-12T15:06:37.940-04:00Oh, yes!!! Please add me.
I will think about ide...Oh, yes!!! Please add me. <br /><br />I will think about ideas for teenage boys, too. I have one of them & one who is pretty close. :-)<br /><br />A fulled belt-pouch for hiking?<br /><br />Thinking about appliquing something with a football theme to make a unique pillow cover for the teenager who is the biggest Giant's fan ever...Cadihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14517775140048055244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-55926556264768312402010-07-12T11:35:23.972-04:002010-07-12T11:35:23.972-04:00I will definitely be participating! Thank you so ...I will definitely be participating! Thank you so much for the inspiration! <br />My boys are not quite teenagers yet, but my favorite gift from last year's Christmas (for my 7 year old) was a fabric covered magnetic board, with wooden circles of different colors and different sizes to represent stars, and he is able to use them to make the constellations on the board. On the top I painted (with fabric paint) a line from his favorite song of all time that refers to the stars. He really liked it. <br />Anyways, count me in!!Angiehttp://ourlittlenest.typepad.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-84850205755890835562010-07-12T11:16:26.628-04:002010-07-12T11:16:26.628-04:00Sorry can't help you on the teenage boys as we...Sorry can't help you on the teenage boys as we have been blessed with all girls. One thing our oldest (now 20) really enjoyed was writing poetry. So binding together a journal using drawings and wrtiting from little sisters with lots of blank pages in between worked one year. It's cute looking back at the now 9 year olds Roses are Red poems :). Anyway feel free to add my to your list.<br /><br />Wishing you and your family a great week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-42761744158134248092010-07-12T10:13:03.097-04:002010-07-12T10:13:03.097-04:00Last year, I made my "tween" son a pillo...Last year, I made my "tween" son a pillowcase out of some inexpensive flannel with a skulls & flames pattern. He has something of a skater, punk rock style goin' on. He continues to comment on how much he loves his comfy "cool" pillowcase.W-S Wanderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06242784517253760863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826587706231091602.post-39219371842500304952010-07-12T10:03:27.034-04:002010-07-12T10:03:27.034-04:00My oldest son needs a new sleeping bag. I'm n...My oldest son needs a new sleeping bag. I'm not a seasoned sewer, so I'm not sure how difficult this would be. I'm going to have do some research. Maybe I'll make a pillow case that matches.aralynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11029895460681260999noreply@blogger.com