One of my largest personal challenges of the year comes every June: Father's Day shopping.
I think it's a situation many of us find ourselves in: What in the world do I buy for Dad? I mean, how many ties or golf shirts does a guy need?
Stacy and I were talking this morning about classic Father's Day fallback gifts (who hasn't chipped in with their mom or siblings to get Dad a new grill?), and it occured to me that maybe us beaders have another option for Dad. What about jewelry for men?!
Everyone appreciates handmade gifts and the time and thought that goes into them. Plus, a gift like that means you get to spend some time being creative and working on your favorite hobby. Not a bad situation!
BeadStyle has several projects on our website to help get you started. I know my dad wouldn't be the hugest jewelry fan, even if it is strictly "guys' jewelry," but maybe I'll try out this Steven James' cuff links project.
If your dad is more of a fashion risk-taker than mine, check out this cool necklace by Greg Cooper (at right).
I hope my dad likes my new approach to Father's Day gift-giving. If not, he'll just have to settle for yet another season of 24 on DVD...