Christmas is fast approaching and so is the need for homemade Christmas gift ideas for guys. Companies that produce gifts are working day and night to make sure that they meet the high demand for Christmas gifts. While the gifts are usually cool and just fine for many people, some people feel tired of going to the same old store to buy mass-produced gifts. If you want a friend to feel special this festive season, give them a DIY gift. You’ll also feel good about yourself especially if you make something that your friend will be using even after Christmas. Below are some creative DIY ideas.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Root Beer

Who doesn’t love reindeers and root beer? This gift idea is among the most interesting homemade Christmas gift ideas for guys. You’ll need a bottle of IBC root beer, a ribbon, any size of red pom-pom and two googly “eyes”. The IBC root beer bottle will make a perfect body for a reindeer. You can use red pipe cleaners and work you magic on the antlers. Then, attach everything using hot glue and surprise your friend. People who don’t love root beer are not left out in this gift plan. Use soda bottles in the place of IBC root beer bottle. You can pack several reindeers for a group of friends too.

Roll beeswax Christmas tree candles

Beeswax candles are elegant as a gift or as the centerpiece for the Christmas tree and can’t miss in any list of homemade Christmas gift ideas for guys. Purchase sheet bee’s wax from shops that sell honey and other bees’ products. You also need a hairdryer, thin string wicks, and a knife or a pair of scissors. Cut the string wick to a height slightly bigger that the height of the wax. Make the wax softer and easier to roll using the hairdryer. Place your wick on one end of the wax and fold over until the end of the wax. Make sure that there are no pieces of wick sticking out and that the layers of the rolled wax stay together. Wrap each candle separately and present the gift.

DIY Lantern Vases

This is one of the simplest of the homemade Christmas gift ideas for guys. Perforated metal sheets can be used on radiator covers as cute lanterns and vases. This project will require you to make a nice sketch on paper to make sure metal pieces are cut to the right proportions. Place the template on the perforated metal sheet and outline the cut lines with a pencil. Wrap the metal cutouts around a can (using a can helps to avoid bends on the metal sheet). Thread the ends of the resultant cylinder with a gauze wire and twist tight. Cut excess wire and spray paint the cylinder using a favorite color. The cylinder can also be used as a vase by adding kitchen-size glasses and flowers.

DIY Photo Canvas

Get a canvas and poster print of a photo. The photo should be at least 2 inches longer and 2 inches wider that the canvas. You also need Matte Mod Podge, a foam brush, duct tape, and canvas fabric. Spread a layer of Mod-podge over the front of the canvas and place your photo on the canvas. Press the photo with your finger or a brayer, if you have one. Turn the canvas and press along its underside. After the mod podge has dried completely, wrap the photo around the edges of the canvas and remove any creases with your fingers. Brush mod podge onto one of the sides of the canvas using the foam brush. You can add texture to the photo canvas by brushing thin layers of mod podge onto the front side of the canvas until you are impressed by what you see.

It’s Chrismas! These homemade Christmas gift ideas for guys are going to make lovely memories.

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As the fall season quickly approaches and the heat of summer slowly fades away, many people begin to prepare for the month of October while also pondering Halloween costume ideas for kids. Although searching for the perfect outfit for your child can be difficult at times, especially if your youngster has some rather lofty expectations, there are several quality costumes available that will make your little treat quite happy. Noting safety first when it comes to Halloween attire, especially when trick-or-treating at night where proper vision and the ability to walk without obstruction is critical, listed below are four wonderful costume ideas for children.

Witch Costume

Although very simple and traditional, dressing your daughter as a witch for Halloween can be quite cute and fun for everyone involved. Complete with a simple black dress highlighted with a touch of orange and red near the bottom for added effect, this costume also features black leggings/stockings, black shoes, and the stereotypical black pointed hat and broom. Although the concept of dressing up as a witch for the scariest night of the year has been a tradition for generations, many times sticking with an old standby is the way to go. This is especially the case when it comes to the attire of children. While Halloween costume ideas for kids can often get out of hand in terms of wild masks and overall problematic accessories that can block a child’s vision and even the ability to breathe properly, the witch costume noted above is not only a wonderful and traditional look but provides no obstructions. Based on appearance this particular costume looks like it would be easy to put on and take off which is also an added bonus.

Superhero Costume

When it comes to Halloween costume ideas for kids it is almost impossible to go wrong with a superhero, most notably Superman. Free of face and leg obstruction (perfect cape length) this traditional Superman costume is perfect for any young boy who is ready to face the world in grand fashion on Halloween night. Complete with Superman’s traditional blue and red attire as well as his signature “S” across the chest, this particular costume also features some muscle indention on the chest and abdominal area. While those aspects are quite subtle, they essentially serve to complete the costume in terms of realism.

Classic Halloween Costume

Perfect for any boy or girl, this pumpkin costume serves to represent the season in classic fashion. Quite often viewed by many as the “logo” for the season, dressing up as a pumpkin is about as simple and effective as it gets. It terms of detail, this costume features an arm length black top as well as long black pants. Essentially serving as a base for the pumpkin, the black attire also helps to embellish the look of the main attraction. In respect to the pumpkin itself, its slightly saggy appearance, complete with green trim, adds a lot to the cute factor. With the final touch of a small pumpkin hat, essentially replicating the top of a hollowed out true to life pumpkin, this entire look is perfect to include on your list of the best Halloween costume ideas for kids.

With changing seasons, hairstyle trends are also starting to change. Here are some of the best hairstyle trends for long hair in 2015 to put up or lay down your long hair.

Ombre

Ombre styles are always in fashion but to stay trendy try some styles that do not have too much contract for a more natural look. If you have light brown hair you can try light brown at the roots that blend down to a more blonde color at the roots. Make sure you condition your hair weekly so that the lighter ends are kept healthy.

Side Swept

Try some classic side swept styles combined with curls that give your hair volume. Use large barrel irons to curl from the ends up to the middle. This will create more volume in your curls and keep them soft and loose. This hair style works best for those with round or oval faces and thick hair.

Straight

Like the classic look stars like Gwyneth Paltrow stick to, a straight hairstyle is suitable for any occasion and is always trendy. Use a flat iron to straighten your hair out and use some heat and humidity protection on your hair before you start. This hair style is very versatile and suits all face shapes.

Side Braid

A sweet and cute style, a side braid is in fashion. Make sure you use some leave in conditioner before you start braiding to get softer braids. After braiding, use your fingers to gently pull the braids apart to make the style look more casual. Braids are great for those with finer hair and you should dry the top first to get more volume out of your braids.

Ecaille

If you have thick hair you can use ecaille or a tortoise shell look to give it some movement and dimension. Use a volumizing mousse to give your hair some volume before you start. Use a large barrel iron to curl from the middle to the ends. Hold it in place with some hairspray. People will all face shapes can take advantage of this hairstyle but it works best with medium thickness to thick hair.

Ebony curls

Curl from halfway down to give your hair a playful look. Leave the top smooth and part down the center. The style works best if the layers are cut from below the jaw line. Use your fingers to break the curls up a little bit to have a more casual and tousled look. Oval shaped faces will be very well framed with this hairstyle.

Coif

Use coils with your coif to get a very cute hairstyle. Dark hair with ringlets and a deep part on one side make this a very unique hairstyle. Use a one inch iron to curl the hair into little ringlets and then use hairspray. This hairstyle is great for people with all sorts of face shapes. It works best on naturally curly medium thick or thick hair.

Make sure you take good care of your hair and protect it with products before trying these styles. Ask a professional for help to get it just right.

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