Custom Made for the Old Man: Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Need some Father’s Day gift ideas? The old man is sure to appreciate a little custom treatment, something unique that celebrates his hobbies or inimitable style or a small thank you for all he’s done. Our CustomMade artisans can make anything you can imagine, from classic gifts to one-of-a-kind items, with a personal dimension your dad, granddad, or husband will love.
For men who prefer classic style, custom leather accessories such as handmade briefcases and wallets can deliver personalized features with quality craftsmanship and savoir-faire. Perfect for the strong, silent type.
This leather briefcase by Rilleau Leather at CustomMade.com is a bold yet understated treatment of a timeless classic.
JAW Leather Goods at CustomMade.com can create classic handmade leather billfold wallets in the leather and configuration of your choice.
And for the guy who likes to go his own way when it comes to fashion, perhaps some custom apparel that showcases his irrepressible character.
Project Repat at CustomMade.com can take Pop’s favorite T-shirt and turn it into a one-of-a-kind T-shirt tie. It’s win-win.
How can your dad join the International Wooden Bow Tie Club at CustomMade.com? Have Club President Marvin Beloff capture his favorite hobby in a unique handmade wooden bowtie. An avid reader might enjoy something like “My Favorite Books in Wood.”
If your father loves his work, he’ll love a custom Father’s Day gift that honors his profession.
These oil rig boots by Ghost Rider Boots at CustomMade.com were custom made for an oil man who loves his work.
This quilted maple handmade firefighter laser engraved pen by Wooden Pen Works at CustomMade.com features a 3D firefighters’ emblem with amazing detail. Your firefighter’s name can be custom engraved on the lower barrel, too.
Whether your dad prefers the great outdoors or the golf course, you can present him with custom sporting goods he’ll certainly treasure.
Blake Underwood at CustomMade.com can hand craft beautiful custom leather knife sheaths.
This stunning golf putter by Bearkat Wood at CustomMade.com, made from spalted elm and myrtle, cocobolo, black walnut, and purpleheart, will give your dad a great swing and let him grab and position a ball with ease on the practice green.
Cuff links are a wonderful custom jewelry option for Father’s Day. These small but striking flourishes can range in style from traditional to quirky.
These sterling silver, black diamond, and enamel custom monogram cuff links by Chris & Alix Jewelry at CustomMade.com just project cool sophistication.
These silver cufflinks, “For Will from Tiana,” by e. scott originals at CustomMade.com were made to resemble fly fishing lures.
Have a special message in mind for your father? Custom artwork can help you express yourself.
To create this portrait in pencil of two sisters for a Father’s Day gift (and keep it a secret), Phoebe Darlington Portraits at CustomMade.com arranged a photo shoot and combined features from different photos per the customers’ request.
A 4-year old boy grasps his father’s finger as he reads him a story. That is the moment captured in “Storytime,” a custom glass sculpture by Stone Ridge Glass at CustomMade.com. The father and son had their joined hands immersed in a mold that was later used to cast the sculpture.
Bring your Father’s Day gift ideas to life by posting them on the CustomMade “Get it Made” project board. Artisans interested in your project will soon get in touch with you.
Remember, Father’s Day is June 17, 2012.
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