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Book Review and Giveaway – Dude Crafts

October 26, 2018 by Shellie Wilson


Dude Crafts by Mike Warren

DUDE CRAFTS: The Man’s Guide to Practical Projects, Backyard Ballistics, and Glorious Gags is a craft book like no other, featuring 50+ slightly twisted, mostly useful, and always interesting, projects.

 

My 8-year-old boy grabbed this review book as soon as it arrived. He read this book for bed time reading for 3 nights in a row. He loved it! The pranks were especially appealing to him. I am not watching where I sit and living in fear. (DIY chair horn Prank)

 

This book is a great DIY book for anyone Dude or Dudette who wants to DIY something a little different, There are no floral crowns or plushie toys in this book and that is why it is such a fun and unique book. Whilst this book is aimed at the older DUDE I do think this book is perfect for teenage boys who still want to create but need something a little less floral. I find around the age of 12 the boys art projects and craft projects stop coming home and I think that creativity is something that you don’t just grow out of when you become a man.

How about a flask made out of a baby doll and a front-harness baby carrier (perfect for trick or treating)? Ever want to outfit a co-worker’s office chair with an air horn? Re-purpose an electric saw into a cocktail blender? Or make a unique tool holder using PVC pipe and scrap wood? Ranging from the smart and useful, to the comical and possibly dangerous, all the projects are unique, fun, and easy to make.

We are giving 4 lucky Craftgossip.com readers the chance to get their hands on this book. For your chance to win signup to our newsletter and comment telling us who you are winning this book for and why they would like it.

Giveaway open to US addresses only

Giveaway closes 30th November 2018

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Comments

  1. Michele T says

    October 27, 2018 at 7:34 am

    I’d love this book for me! I love quirky and neat ideas for DIY projects. The book looks great! So adorable that your son chose the book for his bedtime read!

  2. Mary Mac says

    October 27, 2018 at 7:48 am

    I think my grand son would love this book.

  3. Donna says

    October 27, 2018 at 8:18 am

    I would give this to my husband. He’s a handy guy and we have a little grandson now that I am sure he will bring into the creative too; things he does. This sounds like such fun!

  4. Regina says

    October 27, 2018 at 9:51 am

    This is a good family book. We like to say the family that crafts together, laughs together.

  5. Maria Calzada says

    October 27, 2018 at 10:08 am

    I’d love this book for my son who is 11 years old. He loves creating and dismantling things. He’s been saying he wants to be am inventor since he was 7 years old

  6. Fireside Quilter says

    October 27, 2018 at 10:44 am

    I consider myself the handyman of the house… this book looks fantastic!

  7. MARTHAIA says

    October 27, 2018 at 12:30 pm

    This would be for all as it would go on the living room table …every one could use..Thanks

  8. Cindy S says

    October 27, 2018 at 1:15 pm

    I think my husband would like this book. He’s into mechanics, and it would be something fun and new.

  9. jokittens says

    October 27, 2018 at 1:56 pm

    This book would be perfect for my son. He’s handy but there’s always so much more to learn.

  10. Noreen says

    October 27, 2018 at 6:34 pm

    I have 3 grandsons that would love to try the ideas in this book! And what a great way to get them started creating. Thanks for the chance to win it!

  11. Ellen Davis says

    October 27, 2018 at 6:45 pm

    My son-in-law (plumber and home handyman) would get a real kick out of this book. He can’t keep still so is always looking for things to keep him busy – and out of trouble! Hahaha. My daughter is running out of ideas for him!

  12. Christi says

    October 28, 2018 at 12:02 am

    My son could use this book. Would make a fun Christmas present.

  13. montanacindy says

    October 28, 2018 at 6:13 am

    Our grandson would love this book!
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  14. Ellen says

    October 28, 2018 at 8:39 am

    I would gift this book to me. I love the idea of the twists and gags. Sounds like so much fun.

  15. Duane says

    October 28, 2018 at 3:51 pm

    I would like this book for my grandsons.

  16. Donna H says

    October 28, 2018 at 5:21 pm

    My husband and I love working on craft projects together. Our projects tend to be things I want to make, so it would be fun to have some “dude” projects to work on together. Thanks for another great giveaway!!

  17. Renee Grandinetti says

    October 28, 2018 at 9:40 pm

    I think my husband and I would both like making some of the projects in this book.

  18. Jackie Posnansky says

    October 29, 2018 at 3:23 am

    This book would be a PERFECT Birthday gift for my brother! His Birthday is December 8th, He loves to do woodworking and craft projects! He recently retired, has a lot of time on his hands, and this book would be the perfect gift for him! I always have a hard time buying a gift for him. 😉 I’d LOVE to win this book for him!

  19. Jami F. says

    October 29, 2018 at 8:35 am

    Maybe this would get my husband out of the recliner.

  20. Jami F says

    October 29, 2018 at 9:07 am

    My husband likes to tinker around the house. Maybe this would get him more ideas and out of the recliner.

  21. Michelle Mathey says

    October 29, 2018 at 1:17 pm

    I would love to win this book for my two sons and husband – sounds like a lot of fun. I am a newsletter subscriber and have been for years – thanks for the chance to win!!

  22. barb eggink says

    October 30, 2018 at 8:39 am

    I would love this book for myself as I am a 76 yr old grandmother who has just bought tools and is learning how to use them.

  23. cassews says

    October 30, 2018 at 8:48 pm

    Ohmygoodness… I know of a certain boy who would love that ! Thanks for the chance to win !!

  24. Catherine MALLIARD says

    November 1, 2018 at 6:16 pm

    I think my father could share this with his buddies and maybe me!

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