Gifts for Your Boyfriend! Recommended Handmade Present Ideas
For events like birthdays, anniversaries, or Christmas, you might want to give your special boyfriend a gift—but maybe you don’t have a big budget.
In that case, why not try making a gift by hand?
This article introduces gift ideas that are perfect for giving to your boyfriend.
From keychains and phone straps to bags and leather accessories, some of these ideas look so good you wouldn’t even think they were handmade.
Find an idea he’ll love and give it a try!
Gifts for Your Boyfriend! Recommended DIY Present Ideas (1–10)
bracelet
Let’s try making a bracelet with waxed cord that has a leather-like texture.
Waxed cord is a polyester material coated with wax.
You can braid the cord or add metal fittings to create your favorite design.
Thanks to the wax coating, it slides smoothly, is easier to work with, and becomes more durable.
It’s also water-resistant, so you don’t have to worry even if it rains.
Both waxed cord and hardware are available at 100-yen shops.
Why not give it a try as a lovely handmade gift?
Surprise box
When you open the lid, the box pops open to create a festive effect—it’s a surprise box.
This one is made using three boxes of different sizes.
Cut off all four corners of each box to open them up, stack them from largest to smallest, and glue the bottoms together.
After that, just attach your gifts to the inside of the boxes, the sides, and the underside of the lid! The gifts can be anything, like sweets.
You can also pack it with lots of handmade items.
It’s a great idea for when making everything by hand is too much, but you still want that handmade feel!
Initial key holder
I’ll introduce a sophisticated, resin-made initial keychain.
Use colorants to create two colored resins.
Preparing two shades of the same color will give it a simple, calm look.
Add the two resins to the mold little by little, alternating them.
Decorate with nail stickers or powders, then cure.
Make a hole, insert and secure an eye screw, coat the whole piece with resin, and attach the keychain hardware to finish.
necklace
How about a handmade gift for your boyfriend—like a necklace? Chain necklaces, which have been trending for the past few years, are especially recommended.
Even with a simple outfit, adding a chain necklace gives a subtle yet stylish accent.
You can easily make one using chains from 100-yen shops or hardware stores.
Combining two different chain designs also creates a fashionable look.
The impression changes depending on the chain’s size and the necklace length.
Try adjusting it to match your boyfriend’s vibe.
Anything Ticket
https://www.instagram.com/p/CX_JnLHlt9UHow about giving a “do-anything coupon” that grants any request? It’s a handy idea when you don’t have time to prepare or can’t decide what to give.
Just writing “do-anything coupon” on a piece of paper can feel a bit plain, though, so I recommend imitating a real gift certificate by adding details like an expiration date and usage notes.
Putting care into the design of the voucher will instantly give it that handmade gift feel! If you’re good at it, you could even design it on a computer.
key case
When it comes to leather accessories, many people think sewing is a hassle, but this is a key case you can make without any stitching.
Cut the leather to your desired size and round off the four corners.
Sanding will make it smooth! After tidying up the back and edges with Tokonole (or edge finish), attach a snap.
Finally, punch a hole where the ring will go, thread the ring through, and you’re done! It’s a simple idea, so there are lots of ways to customize it.
You could even use items from a 100-yen shop to add stamps or other embellishments.
Leather keychain
Let’s try making a keychain for car or house keys using items from a 100-yen shop.
It should be sturdy and small enough to fit in your boyfriend’s pocket.
We’ll use faux leather from the 100-yen shop, which has a lovely leather-like texture.
Cut two pieces of the faux leather to keychain size and glue them together.
Thread the key ring through, then glue the faux leather further to secure it.
You can leave it as is, but if you have faux leather in different colors, try making shapes like a basketball or animals and layer them on.
You’ll end up with a one-of-a-kind leather keychain.