Handmade gift of the week: DIY nuts and bolts chess set

Now this handmade ‘nuts-and-bolts’ chess set would be a unique gift for a chess and DIY fan…

Image from www.macgyverisms.wonderhowto.com

Why we love it:
  • This is a really creative, effective use of nuts and bolts 
  • The pieces are durable and long-lasting. 
  • This is a ‘real man’s’ gift that would look great in a Man Cave. 
  • This will have you looking at the bits and bobs in your hardware store in a whole new light! 

Handmade gift of the week: DIY Cork Dartboard

This stunning dart board serves two practical purposes: it’s a great way of protecting your walls from stray darts, and a wonderful use of corks from wine bottles…



Why we love it:

  • This piece is simply beautiful. The cork has a lovely natural, warming effect. 
  • Providing you have the right frame and mount it properly, this would be pretty easy to make. 
  • No Man Cave would be complete without one of these!
  • This would make a great gift for a man’s special birthday – 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th or 60th+
  • This makes a great conversation piece and darts is a fun, social game for men to play on a Boy’s Night In.