Comments on: Reader Request http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:20:29 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.40 By: Shella http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-419320 Fri, 15 Jan 2016 04:49:30 +0000 http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-419320 Should you not feature a design strategy then chances are you might only want to go together with the item
that you like the most.

]]> By: 1337.Lu http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-391227 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 02:53:55 +0000 http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-391227 Hey i really enjoyed your design and style. Thought one thing was actually really
cool.

]]> By: www.pinterest.com http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-69961 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 09:23:14 +0000 http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-69961 They’re less probably drooling because they confirm your Identity,
and they’re going to cause you to feel just like
amount of money you’re paying is definitely worth entering their establishment.

]]> By: Samantha http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-5105 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:28:59 +0000 http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-5105 Am I too late? :-) I love the duct tape ideas, by the way. I think that would be fun! But another idea that struck me is a sort of mosaic-collage type project. I did this with a ladies' group once and it was a lot of fun, but I think the guys would have enjoyed it too. First, you collect cast-off jewelry pieces, game pieces, puzzle pieces, tiny toys, trinkets, baubles, etc. It doesn't matter what they are or what they look like. Guests could be encouraged to bring whatever they have laying around. Thrift stores are a great source. Scrabble tiles have to be in there somewhere. Then you need wood pieces. We had crosses, but any shape would do. We spread a gooey layer of tile mastic on the wood and then began to squish all the little pieces into the mastic. You want enough on there that everything sticks and is locked down in there. Let them sit for a while and eat and visit. Then, after some setting up time, come back and add some paint if you like. Some people chose to paint the whole thing one glossy color which emphasized the texture while unifying all the different pieces. Others chose to do paint layers and effects. While others chose to only paint parts of it or to leave it unpainted. It was really a fun project and I think it is very guy-friendly. I could see it on trays or picture frames or garden stones or really anything you want!

]]> By: Mandy http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4832 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:23:09 +0000 http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4832 Okay, I had an even better idea!! It found me, but it looks pretty easy & fun for both guys and girls.

A suspension wine bottle holder. The guys get to drill holes and the girls get to decorate the wood. ;)

Here's a link: http://www.diyideas.com/quickprojects/Accents/wine-bottle-stand_ss1.html

]]> By: Mandy http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4831 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:05:24 +0000 http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4831 I have seen a group activity like this before. They guys and girls could work in teams to build the strongest bridge out of toothpicks and mini marshmallows. Then, you pre-measure coins (pennies) in baggies and place the baggies on until the bridge breaks. Whoever's bridge lasts the longest without breaking wins. It's fun, and the suspense is fun while people go around the room watching the bridges break.

]]> By: Alissa http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4806 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:36:34 +0000 http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4806 I would say that men LOVE to eat so it has to center around food! My idea would be pre-bake gingerbread or sugarcookie men and women and everyone can decorate their impression of the birthday girl, their boyfriend/girlfriend…or better yet, do a self portrait! Couldn't you see all the guys putting big muscles on their cookies with fondant. The birthday girl of course chooses the winner and everyone can eat their cookie for dessert!
The cookie supplies should be pretty cheap and you can even make them ahead and stick them in the freezer. Then you can just pick up some icing, fondant, and fun other supplies at the store!

I am excited to see what Lindsey picks but I'm super excited to think that I might possibly get my hands on the ruffle camera strap!

]]> By: Delia http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4787 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:06:17 +0000 http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4787 I would have a T-shirt contest. Put out freezer paper and fabric paint (or even spray paint as I have seen some people do) and let them go nuts. I don't know a guy that doesn't like a cool graphic tee.

I don't know if anyone else has posted this idea. I am sorry…I didn't want to read through 43 comments.

]]> By: Brianne http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4762 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:37:50 +0000 http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4762 You could have a bake-off to see who can make the best birthday cake. The only rule is that you can't use a recipe. If you wanted each team could have a small budget to go to the store for decorations for the cake. We did this with some guy friends a couple of times in high school and it was pretty hilarious what people came up with.

]]> By: frugalmom http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4754 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:27:57 +0000 http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4754 what about making cardboard furniture? most comfy chair wins?

]]> By: Melanie http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4751 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:17:16 +0000 http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4751 A temporary craft I did once upon a time on a date was icecream carving. It was so fun (and COLD!), and we did turn it into a competition. You just take a carton of icecream, cut the container off, and start carving with your fingers (or knives if your fingers can't take it!). There was ice cream to eat afterwards, from a fresh container ha ha:)

]]> By: cakebake http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4742 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:20:50 +0000 http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4742 I'm thinking birdhouses. We all know how the men love to hammer and nail anything and the women can decorate them afterwards. Also, the couple has a first housewarming gift that both of them made together. How sweet is that?!

]]> By: Chips and Salsa with Beans http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4739 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:37:00 +0000 http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4739 After reading my own comment I thought why wouldn't the girls want to make their own Marshmallow shooters? THEN you could have a boys against the girls shooting contest. Oh yeah, fun times.

]]> By: Chips and Salsa with Beans http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4738 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:30:38 +0000 http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4738 Hmmm…how about the ol' boyscout Marshmallow shooters made out of pvc pipe? The boys can make them and the girls can decorate. Then y'all could have a contest of some sort?

Or maybe decorate a picture frame of some sort (chalkboard paint?) and be sure to take a picture of the couples together for the frame.

Another option is to ditch the craft and have a birthday scavenger hunt. Games are always a blast.

Have fun with whatever you choose!

]]> By: Holly Days Closet http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4734 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:35:06 +0000 http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4734 Ok I looked over everyones and didn't see my idea. My hubby got me started on this when we were dating many moons ago he made me a ring out a dollar bill. This craft is as cheap as you want it to be just how much to you want to spend on paper. It's Origami the art of paper folding you can make anything I have some books but have gooten alot of free patterns on line. We as a family made ninja stars once and then had a war boys vs girls it was a blast. Hope this helps.
Holly
Holly

]]> By: Cas http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4733 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:03:45 +0000 http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4733 Dog tag key chains. I did that at a party one time. All it took was blank dog tags and hammers and metal stamps…we all had a blast and put messages on them…then the couples exchanged them.

]]> By: Jes http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4732 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:57:30 +0000 http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4732 I would do something like (or go to) a paint your own pottery place. (in Utah we have colormemine… I think they are in other states too so you could look online). They have live bands or comedians or whatever… you can book them for parties and believe it or not but I know a lot of guys who have had fun taking girls there for dates and etc. something like that could maybe be fun for the competition side too?

]]> By: Momma Mig http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4731 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:34:48 +0000 http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4731 this is lindsey from georgia! holla! so many great ideas so far!!! so excited to pick one!!

]]> By: LeAnn http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4730 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:09:58 +0000 http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4730 Use a man's best friend – duct tape – to create something fun, like a purse or a wallet. Whoever creates the most original, usable version wins. Men don't feel like they are 'crafting' with duct tape, and we women don't have to tell them differently! Duct tape is super cheap and comes in all sorts of colors now, too! :) Have a great time at the party!

]]> By: tamir http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4729 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:08:39 +0000 http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/02/reader-request.html#comment-4729 Man, I see my shirt idea isn't the first. But I wouldn't do potato. Just doesn't seem as "fancy" to me. Get a whole bunch of different colored shirts for the birthday girl. They will be for the bday girl to keep. Have every couple design something. Have scraps of fabric available, buttons, zippers, paints, all sorts of things to decorate a shirt with. The b-day girl chooses the winner. Winner gets a gift card maybe to macy's or something for like 15 or 20 bucks…man, i want to go to that party just talking about it! oh, and it could be a bring a shirt bday party, or get some at michaels craft on sale?

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