Father's Day handmade gift guide

Still shopping for a gift to give your dad or husband on June 21? Why not buy handmade for Father's Day this year? Real men appreciate the personal attention and craftsmanship that go into making a unique item. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

• Upright freehand pipe (sold out) This one is no longer available, and is it any wonder? What a gorgeous piece of work. I've never smoked once in my life, but I'm tempted to pick it up just looking at this pipe. A good gift whether your man already smokes, or if you want him to start.
• Bloke soap ($5.50) Is your father a dirty old man? Clean him up with the gift of a bar of soap! There are many different manly soaps available, although we love the fact this this one is made with real beer. Mmmmm... soap.
• Recycled Bottle Cap Fishing Lures ($3) For the angler in the family. What could be better than sitting in a boat with your friends, drinking a can of beer, and fishing with one too? Several styles available, so you can pick out his favorite brand.
• Beer Bottle Drinking Glasses ($60) Are you detecting a trend? Actual beer bottles turned into glasses are a gift anyone can use. Not all dads are into beer, so this Etsy seller will turn any bottle with a painted label into a drinking glass. So much cooler than faux-retro pint glasses from Target.
• Dad needs a place to hold his cash? A classic money clip would do the job in style. If he's into leather, you could get a wallet for $20 pretty much anywhere. Or you can buy the '1Life2Live' hand tooled leather wallet ($399) for a gift he'll always remember and treasure.
  

We hope you're inspired to find something truly special for the man in your life. If you need even more ideas, check the Etsy showcase for new Father's Day gift suggestions every day.

Los Vesparados - Art of the Scooter

Los Vesparados Poster
Originally uploaded by Tubes.

We here at Craftstravaganza headquarters support all forms of two-wheeled transportation. Whether bicycle, motorcycle, or in this case scooter, there's an inherent beauty in the design of these machines that is often lacking in larger vehicles.

Celebrate the art of the scooter at Los Vesparados. The show features nearly 30 artists including Adam Turman, Keiko Yagishita, Sean Tubridy, Steve Tenebrini, Scott Shore, Sara Jorde, and Angel Bomb Design. Watch movies and check out everyone's rides in the parking lot. Opening Saturday, June 13, 7 p.m.

Bonus, check out this video of the posters being screen printed: