Valentine's Day Part 2: Unisex Gifts to Share with Dudes from Etsy

Handpicked on Etsy

Affordable pleasures that work for either gender are today's theme. Valentine's Day is about friendship, romance, shared love and admiration. What could be more fun than to share a cool handcrafted treasure with your honey? All of today's showcased pieces are surprisingly affordable, so you needn't break the bank to indulge in something unique for your special valentine. Using their chosen materials in clever ways to optimize both budget and artistry, these designers achieve a modern, organic aesthetic in these pieces. Click on the pictures to go directly to these Etsy listings. Prices range from $9.99 to $45.00.

From top left to bottom right, today's featured artisans include: makethisyourown, BlackDaisyDesigns, paintedmetal, TheBishopNine, mofei, sewluytionsbyamo, TheBishopNine, thebeadedlily

Valentine's Day: Gifts for Men from Etsy

Handpicked on Etsy
Valentines Day is coming so today I searched for manly creations offered by Etsy sellers. Tickle his fancy and touch his heart with something extra special, either vintage or handmade from Etsy. No regard for price today, but tomorrow I will showcase an array of original and fabulous dude-worthy creations priced under $50.00 with shipping. Today's selections are priced from $9.99 to $350.00. Click on the pictures to go directly to these Etsy listings.
From left to right, today's featured sellers include: Jonquil, tofunkytown, Lorayn09, hammeronsteel , cooperswoodstudio, EternallyLinked

Etsy Picks for Men: Dads and Dudes

Handpicked on Etsy
Father's Day is June 21st, so I went shopping on Etsy this morning and here are few gift ideas for dads of all ages. Just like department stores and shopping malls, Etsy has less space devoted to the male than the female gender. Yet, what Etsy has is unique and fabulous if you're willing to dig a little. If you're short of spare time to search, my opinionated picks may lead you to some artists creating very appealing stuff for the men in your life. Prices from $6.50 to $72.00. Click on the pictures to go directly to these Etsy stores.
From upper left to bottom right, the artists include: Smoochyangles, redpanda, iWunder, NiceKnots, sandali, thatee, MantaWave, katwise, TheChainmailleLady, intertwineddesigns, savor, Blended, FreakofMetal, twiddletoes