Remember when you and your friends used to get together and make forts out of sticks and branches? It’s time to do that again, but make something that might be a little more useful. Sometimes it’s a work of art. Other times, it’s a man cave accessory. Come together and make a thing that you guys can share. If there is one thing that most of us can agree upon, it’s the fact that the right DIY projects can become a memorable day’s work and create a thing that you may use for a lifetime.
Finding a project that you can do with the guys isn’t always easy, especially when you’re low on cash or prefer niche experiences. Thankfully, there are some projects that you can rely on to have a great time and also get productive. These below are some epic picks for an afternoon of fun.
Mostly DIY Arts & Craft Projects For You And The Boys
1. Make your own drinking accessories (beer funnel, pong table, etc)
The boys like to drink. But sometimes just sipping a beer isn’t going to cut it. Click here for ideas on how to make a beer funnel for like a 1/5 of the price or here on how to make a pong table. While you’re at it, paint it like the table below to give it your own unique touch. Other ideas: buy beer helmets and make it your own or make your own shotski.
2. Make Your Own Bar
This is one of the lighter options in terms of workload, primarily because you don’t need to do much to create one. Perhaps use this idea and make one from spare wooden pallets. With wooden pallets, it is pretty much already half-way made. Add accents and decorations to it, like a tiki head or two, and make it into a tiki bar like the one below. Finish it up with painting a unique design on it. If you’re not a good painter, use a stencil and spray paint to add your guys’ personal touch to it. It’s also small enough so you can transport it easier between each other’s places when you guys want to use it.
3. Build Computers
This is an idea when you need something to do with your gaming friends but need a bit of a screen break. Even if only one of you do this you’ll all reap the rewards because you’ll be able to game with him! This is the most expensive idea on this list and you’re probably going to have to save up cash for each of you to get all the parts necessary.
If you’re super techy, you can also enroll your friends to do a little hacking for a retrogaming setup. There are several sites that offer up open source gaming system setups.
4. Make Your Own Cornhole Boards
Not much to say about this. Do some research. Find some instructions on how to make cornhole boards. Make some cornholes boards. Paint it with your favorite sports teams or go crazy with your own designs. Buy some bean bags and play cornhole. Bring these cornholes with you the next time you go to the park or the beach. If you don’t want to make them, but want to paint it with your own designs, buy some plain ones and decorate it to your heart’s delight!
5. Make A Tire Rim Fire Pit
This neat project involves two things that guys adore: fire and DIY goodness. If you have a tire rim that’s in need of reuse, then you might be able to turn it into a chic portable fire pit. Of course, the rim has to be in somewhat decent shape to do this.
This project will require you to have a little masonry skill, but it’s very doable. There are a ton of different ways that you can make your tire rim fire pit. This guide here offers up some awesome ideas to work with. And also a couple Pinterest ideas below. Share the warmth of a fire with the boys.
6. Make Your Own Candles
Scented candles are not just for the ladies, and it’s high time guys embrace them for the awesome stress relievers they are. If you’ve ever had aromatherapy, you already know that the right scent can help you feel phenomenal.
Believe it or not, making candles can be a pretty relaxing way to spend a day. If your friend group is open to it, ask them if they want to join you in the act. You can add all sorts of scents to your candles, including more masculine scents like pine, bacon, and patchouli.
7. Design Your Own Leather Belts
Buy some leather belts and stamp them your own personalized designs. High quality leather belts is a must here, but having too much skill doesn’t have to be. Here’s leather stamp kit from Amazon (also use it for other leather things you own). And then find some cool leather design patterns like the ones below. That’s the cool thing about DIY clothes: it’s about YOU.
8. Try Your Hands At Wood Burning
Cowboy cool is in style, and there’s a fairly easy way to get some Western decor into your life. Guys who want to get crafty with their work can do so by getting into the art of wood burning. This is a form of artwork that uses a burning tool to singe wood into designs you enjoy.
This is a fairly low-cost art project that is best for guys who have an artistic inclination. You’ll need to buy this tool but you can really use any spare piece of wood you have around as a canvas. If your crew is more about doing drawings, then this might be a good way to spend a day. If not, then there’s stencils out there you can use. Besides, you get to enjoy your artwork for years to come after.
Kind of DIY Arts & Craft Projects For You And The Boys
9 Forage Your Own Food
If you are the type of person who wants to connect with nature, it might be time to take a trip with your guys. One of the newest hobbies that has started to gain traction on the net is foraging—the act of going through the forest to pick your own food straight from the source.
This can help you get good mushrooms, berries, as well as salad greens. Of course, this is something that you may need to have a class (or a very accurate guidebook) to do. You can also often find a foraging group near you.
You would be surprised at how much you can learn from a single day of foraging. The best part about this hobby is that you get rewarded with an all-natural meal after you’re done for the day.
10. Brew Some Beer (Or Wine)
There are very few activities that give you the chance to truly enjoy something you made with your own hands. Thankfully, making your own beer and wine count here. If you and your crew tend to be big into foodie-related goodness, then this is a smart way to spend a day.
The good news about brewing your own booze is that you don’t have to worry too much about guidance or supplies. There are plenty of kits on Amazon that you can enjoy. We suggest trying Mr. Beer.
