Men Who Craft and the Gifts Made for Them

Good morning everyone and welcome to our latest special feature 'Men who craft and the gifts made for them' 


With the crafting world dominated by women it can be easy to assume that most of them are and the men who craft sometimes get a little lost, this feature has been set up to celebrate the men who do craft and craft well. Tending to favour big or graphic based crafts there are also a lot of behind the scene crafters who help design and encourage the women fronting the business and sometimes with the love and support some of us women would be crafting any longer. To say there aren't many men crafting would be a lie, maybe they don't physically pick up a bead but they can offer something more important and for that we will love them forever.


With Fathers day also coming up, wouldn't it be nice to buy them something other than socks this year, so included with feature is a list of businesses providing new, different and special ideas for men's gift buying.


So without further ado this one guy's is for you!


Men on the front line:


Scorpion sculpture 

Used with permission from Scorpion Sculpture 

If you are looking for something unique then this is the place to begin, started by a experienced brick layer and drystone waller this businesses is part art and part self discovery. His creations are grand, well designed and well made. His artwork is very realistic and certainly creative. Plus if your not looking for art and more of a wall or feature then you don't need to look any further. For more information and a full gallery you can visit his website and facebook page.
http://www.johnnyclasper.co.uk/gallery/main.php
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scorpion-sculpture/176369842381897


Zebra Print & Design - Darlington


If you are looking for fantastic graphic design and leaflet printing for your business then here you go, designed and printed by the man in charge, you are sure to find something that suits your work and says what you want how you want it. Not looking for business printing? Looking for a customised printed t shirt or mug as a gift then don't move they can provide this also! For a full gallery of his work you can visit his facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zebra-Print-Design-Darlington/160973167256165


Men behind the scenes:


Tracy-Louise Jewellery Srajd


A beautiful range of handmade and self designed jewellery for any occasion. Behind the scenes we have a man who helps design and sometimes make the jewellery being made. For a full gallery of their work you can visit their facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tracy-Louise-Jewellery-Srajd/115359171873159?


Chicme


Country, chic and vintage style gifts. Behind the scenes we have a man who helps make and encourage the work being made. For a full gallery of their work you can visit their facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicme/112527022136731


Gifts aimed at men:


Sutton Soap Handmade Natural and Organic Soap


Has a great collection of men's soaps, including a gardeners 'tuff' soap so if you are looking for something a man can pamper himself with for a change then why not pop by their website for more information. For a full gallery of works you can also visit their facebook page.
http://www.suttonsoap.co.uk
http://www.facebook.com/SuttonSoaps


Funky Freaktures

Do you know someone who loves golf? Then these can make fantastic and funky creatures to act as golf club covers. These would make a wonderful fathers day gift or a gift for someone who would love something a little unique. For a full gallery of works you can visit their facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/FunkyFreakturesPage


Scratchy cat crafts

Have an amazing collection of handmade crafty gifts including notepads and more. They are  making wooden keepsakes at the moment and one of which is a sheep which says ' I love ewe daddy' Perfect for fathers day! For a full gallery of their work you can visit their website and facebook page.
http://www.scratchycatshop.com/
http://www.facebook.com/Scratchycatcrafts


Ladybird Pottery


If you are looking for something truly unique as a gift then look no further, this mobile pottery painting studio has a wide range of options available for you. So visit their website and facebook page for more information and a gallery of their work.
http://www.ladybirdpottery.co.uk/index.php
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ladybird-Pottery/118980454800080


Pickle Paints


These wonderful and unique hand painted t shirts can also be designed for men and as a great fathers day present children can send in paintings to be copied onto a t shirt for their dads! Visit their website and facebook page for more information and a full gallery of their works.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/picklepaints/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pickle-Paints/137556366296470?sk=info

TLC Nappy Cakes


Not wanting to leave out gifts for men these have made wonderful handmade Guinness flannel cakes. These will make great fathers day or birthday gift for the man in your life. For more information visit their website and facebook page for a full gallery of their work.
http://www.tlcnappycakes.co.uk/#/flannel-cakes/4549338148
http://www.facebook.com/tlcnappycakes 


Sweet Moments (cakes by Aly)

Used with permission from Sweet Moments (Cakes by Aly)

Know someone with a sweet tooth? Then look no further, these have a wonderful range of handmade chocolates, flapjacks and brownies. Perfect for fathers day or just to treat the man you love. Make sure you order early as these are made to order! For a full gallery of their mouth watering treats visit their facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/sweetmomentscake


Hea'ram-skearam Soap Company


Want to buy your man a special shaving soap gift set? Then look no further. Handmade soaps, shaving goods and more can be found here, using where possible natural ingredients. Men need pampering too! Visit their website and facebook page for more information and a gallery of their work.
http://www.hearamskearamsoapcompany.co.uk/store/Default.asp
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hearam-skearam-Soap-Company/109004825792574

Jeeberella's Craft Castle

Used with permission from Jeeberella's Craft Castle

Don't forget cards! These have a fantastic range of handmade cards for all occasions, bookmarks and door hangers. Your sure to find something you want whether your searching for fathers day cards, cards for the man you love or if you are a man looking for a card for his special woman. Visit their facebook page for a full gallery of their work.
http://www.facebook.com/Jeeberella

Burgh Bakes - Homemade Gourmet Marshmallows

Used with permission from Burgh Bakes - Homemade gourmet marshmallows

Are you looking for something sweet but unique? Then look no further! Handmade flavoured marshmallows. Not only do they look fantastic, they are packaged wonderfully and come in several different flavours. Perfect as a treat for your loved one or as a different fathers day present. For more information and a full gallery of their work visit their facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Burgh-Bakes-Homemade-Gourmet-Marshmallows/160818280623765

Well there we have it, some men who craft and a wide variety of gifts created with men in mind. For more great businesses like those shown visit our website and facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/OurLocalCrafts
http://www.ourlocalcrafts.co.uk/