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Book Review and Giveaway – Dude Crafts

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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

Comments

  1. 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!

  3. 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!

  5. 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

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

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

  10. 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. 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!

  16. 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!!

  18. 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!

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

  21. 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. 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.

Have you read?

Setting Up a Beginner Craft Space? A Practical Shopping List

A new craft hobby does not require a room that looks like a craft store. In fact, I think beginners have a much nicer time when they start with one project, a few dependable tools and somewhere to put everything away afterwards.

Whether you are setting up a sewing corner for yourself or putting together a creative gift for someone else, buy for the hobby they want to try now. You can add the fancy equipment later, once you know what they enjoy using.

Start with one project and its basic tools

For beginner sewing, that might mean fabric, matching thread, pins or clips, scissors and a simple pattern. The easy lunch tote bag on CraftBits gives a new sewist a practical goal.

For paper crafts, begin with cardstock, adhesive, a ruler and a reliable pair of scissors. For crochet, choose a beginner pattern, the yarn it calls for and a suitable hook. Resist the urge to buy a giant mixed kit if half its contents will sit untouched.

Amazon can be useful when you want to compare starter supplies in one place. With Amazon Prime, eligible items may qualify for Prime delivery. (Free 30 Day Trial) Check each listing and the delivery estimate for your address rather than assuming everything in the cart will arrive together.

Give the supplies a place to live

A lidded box, a small rolling cart or a few clear containers can make a beginner craft space much easier to use. I would organise by project first: keep the pattern, tools and materials for the current make together. There is nothing more discouraging than finally finding an hour to craft and spending half of it hunting for the needle packet.

Before buying storage, look at what you already have. These upcycled storage ideas may solve the problem without another purchase. Once you know what genuinely needs a home, you can choose containers that fit the supplies and the space.

Check the small details before ordering

For every tool or kit, read the size, material, compatibility and included-items list. A cutting mat that is too small for the project or a refill that does not fit the tool is no bargain. Reviews can be useful for spotting practical issues, but I would still check the listing specifications myself.

If you are considering Prime as part of your regular craft shopping, look at the current membership details and decide whether its benefits suit how often you order. A good beginner setup is the one that makes it easy to sit down, start the project and find everything again next time.