Homemade Gifts for Boyfriend 

Making him something for a special occasion will show just how much you love him by the time, energy and effort you've put into creating a classy homemade gift for your boyfriend.

Every man appreciates a well made and well thought out gift, made by the one he loves. If it's something he can actually use so much the better, because he'd rather have a practical gift than something pretty to look at (that's why he's got you!).

They say the route to a man's heart is via his stomach, so we'll start with some great ideas for homemade food gifts, and then journey on to the more unique and interesting crafts and creatives you could make.

     1. Chocolate Coated Sprinkled Pretzels
One of the simplest, but most appreciated homemade gifts you could make him are chocolate coated pretzels. All you simple need to do is buy some pretzels, melt some chocolate (milk, white or dark), and ready some sprinkles - dip the pretzel in the melted chocolate, lay on greaseproof baking paper and cover in sprinkles. Seal in a plastic bag with a ribbon, and place in a box - these will last a while, so you could make a whole tinful if you like! Check out this simple tutorial for more ideas and tips.

     2. Butterscotch Sauce
Make him something that only he will be allowed to eat for dessert, or on pudding. Homemade butterscotch sauce is really easy to make (we love this Smitten Kitchen recipe), and will keep in the fridge for about a fortnight, though we reckon it'll get eaten sooner! If you want, pour it into a nice glass container, and wrap it up with some sweet waffle biscuits, ice cream and chocolate chips, so he can make a delicious sundae.

     3. Homemade Barbecue Sauce
If there's one thing that guys are known for, it's their love of the BBQ. Making them some flavour packed barbecue sauce from scratch is sure to go down a treat, and will enable them to make everything as spicy as they like!

     4. Muffins
What man doesn't like freshly made muffins by his girlfriend? Make his favorite flavour, and top with loads of frosting - whether that's triple chocolate with vanilla buttercream, or maple syrup muffins with peanut butter whip.

     5. Marshmallows
Surely every guy loves marshmallows, ready for making 'smores or roasting over a fire at Christmas. See his inner child glow with excitement as he unwraps a packet of delicious homemade marshmallows. Easy to make, and perfect to create in advance - see this video tutorial for Marshmallows and Cocoa from Hungry Nation for a simple how to.

      6. Scrabble Coasters
This is such a fun thing to make, and something he can use all the time. Be sure to take time to make your homemade scrabble coasters look classy and shop-bought, so he'll be proud to place his glass or mug on it. Be inventive with your choice of words, and the way you place them - you could spell out all sorts of things, so pick something that'll always make him smile.

     7. Keyring
An everyday useable item - create a simple keyring that he can keep with him always. Put a picture of you in it, or type out his favorite quote in a beautiful typeface on pretty card.

     8. Mouse Pad
If there's one thing that every guy enjoys, it's using the computer, whether that's to surf the net or play video games. Brighten his computer desk with a great DIY mouse mat, printed with a cool design of your choice to suit his personal style.

     9. Handknit Beanie
Dudes love hats, because when bad hair days come, this is their go-to answer. With a little bit of practice, anyone can make really professional looking knitted gifts, and you could even make gloves and a scarf to match!

     10. Beer and Whisky
It may seem obvious, but most guys like their alcohol, so it would make a good gift, because they will surely use it! Learn to brew your own, or create a gift set of strangely named ciders, lagers and ales in a crate wrapped up with a very large bow.

Homemade Presents for Difficult Boyfriends

Doesn't every boy have a favorite hobby? Why not show how much you care about his interests by creating something that he can use every time he's golfing, playing guitar, fishing or drinking beer. Have a little search around on the internet for homemade gift tutorials inspired by his favorite things...

If you are still stuck for ideas, why not try:
♥ Create a piece of wall art that reads 'You are my favorite superhero' in an awesome font.
♥ Make a cute tiny toolbox for him, to carry everywhere so he's always prepared.
♥ Design his very own pirate map, and build a treasure hunt to excite his inner child.
♥ Why not make him a voucher for a month's supply of homemade sandwiches and gourmet subs?