10 Cute and Small Ideas for a Creative Gift for Boyfriend (2018)

Thoughtful gifts require a fair amount of research and planning ahead despite the fact that you may know your boyfriend well enough. Think about his nature, his hobbies, what he likes to do in his pastime to understand what kind of gift would excite him. Another way of brainstorming on his gift would be ask yourself what do you want to achieve with your gift – are you trying to indulge your boyfriend or simply express your love? Or are you trying to tickle his funny bone? Whatever your reasons are, they can be pretty helpful in identifying a unique gift for your beloved.

When you aim for creativity or quirky gifting, you look for a mix of something funny, something useful or something that stands out from the rest! The usefulness of your gift will address his necessary tasks along with bringing a smile or a chuckle out of him each time he looks at it. For instance – if he likes music, getting him a pocket size speaker shaped funny or a quirky quote inspired coffee mug for his regular caffeine shots would be a cool idea for a gift. The best way of choosing a unique present is to string into a shared thought or a trending joke that would bring out a laugh or two for both of you.

The way you present your gift can be as unique as your gift itself. Indulge in a quick game of guessing to make the moment pleasurable for both of you and adding to the charm of gifting and receiving. You’d also come up with a differently packaged gift. Make it visually appealing by wrapping it with little edibles like candies or knick-knacks, funny tokens. You could also include a little love note or a poem that he will cherish. And if you do not get a gift that’s unique or will stand out, just go simple! For as long as you’ve known each other, think about some of your most precious moments together, select a small gift for each of them, adding a ‘remember when’ note and put it all together in a stylish gift box.

Almost everyone these days is a Game of Thrones fan and if your boyfriend is one of them, then a GOT series merchandise would be much appreciated. ‘I drink and I know things’ is from GOT’s season 6 featuring Lannister Sigil and Tyrion's quote, screen printed in black color on a grey t-shirt. The fabric is pure cotton in 180 GSM and coloured in heather grey. It is a standard fit with a round neck and short sleeves. The t-shirt should be hand-washed to ensure its longevity and ironed inside-out between low to medium heat. The t-shirt is available in different sizes at redwolf.in for Rs.499.

Comparatively thinner than a conventional wallet, this aluminum metal wallet is ultra-light and slim making it a delight to carry. Your boyfriend can be rest assured that he won’t look uncool with bulging pockets or worry about being robbed by a pick pocket with sure signs of a wallet on his person! This minimalist wallet can block radio frequency signals (RFID) at 13.56 MHz keeping his essentials like his ID card, credit and debit cards and license safe from scanning devices. It has a clip and elastic webbing made of spring steel which can hold cash, RFID cards and other cards easily. Made of an excellent aviation aluminum quality and 304 stainless steel, the wallet body will last long. Priced at Rs.949, the House of Quirk Slim Wallet includes a screwdriver as well and measures 3.35" x 2.13" x 0.24" in size. Buy it from Amazon.

In terms of fashion, a bandana is a classic and eternal choice for an accessory for men. Simple, yet multi-faceted, it can be worn differently adding to the style quotient of any man. If worn rightly, the bandana can suit its wearer well. A triangular or squared piece of cloth, a bandana is worn around the neck or the head usually for adorning or protective purposes. This navy blue 50 x 50 cm bandana from Zara is in polyester with a contrasting print. It can be worn around the neck and be carried well both for casual or smart casual events. It is priced at Rs.799 on zara.com.

Cufflinks are items from men’s jewelry used to pin the cuffs of dress shirts. They come in a variety of materials like glass, metal, precious metal, leather, stone or a combination of either of these. They are designed usually for use with shirts that have a buttonhole on both sides without buttons though. Most men prefer cufflinks for business or formal social events in addition to the suit and tie ensemble. They can also be worn with a sports jacket, adding a sporty vibe that normal buttons. The superman cufflinks from feroshindia.com are made of superior quality metal and come elegantly boxed. They are 17 x 16 mm (l x w) in dimensions and priced at Rs.599.

A compact and quick fix iron that is easy-to-carry would be an ideal travel companion for your boyfriend on his adventurous trips with friends or his business travels. It can be clipped onto collars, cuffs, between buttons or creases to smoothen the wrinkles and can be used as a normal iron as well by opening its wings flat. With its 6 heat settings and international power support for 110 or 220v, this multipurpose iron comes with a deluxe bag making it easier to carry. You can buy it from Amazon for Rs.6,210.

A portable tool that’s perfect for camping, emergency or backpacking kits, this compact and lightweight fire starter can be easily used for lighting fires even at a higher altitude. It is priced at Rs.349. It is unaffected by water and carries dozens of ignitions, the fire starter is made of plastic, carbide steel and magnesium flint and weighs just 0.014gms. You can personalize the tool by engraving your beloved’s name on it for an additional price of Rs.250 in a font of your choice while purchasing it online. The tool is easy to use, with just a scrape on the magnesium bar, the flint needs to be scratched to create a spark and then work on increasing and maintaining the flame. After use, the fire should be extinguished. Buy it from knifeindia.com.

This multi-purpose pen from Uncommon Goods houses some of the most essential tools together in a single pen. Made of silicon and aluminum and 5.75" L x .25" dia in dimension, this 5-in-1 tool pen has a screwdriver, a smartphone stylus, a ruler, a pen with a clip and an inbuilt bubble level rolled in one! A preferred utility keep, this pen is unique, writes well and is of good quality materials making it an excellent partner for the usual tool kit. Before you go ahead and buy a multi-tool it is advisable to review its properties for any open or sharp edges that can cut or scrape in general use, the tools should not be rusty and should have good locking features. You can buy this quirky pen for Rs 1,797 here.

Men usually don’t have a keen interest in jewellery and really don’t think they can carry it well. If your boyfriend likes to dress according to the latest trends and is an avid experimentalist, getting him a trendy bracelet would be a cool gift. If this would be his first exposure to a jewelry item, its best to look for something that isn’t too jazzy or blingy!

Go in for a casual yet smart looking item to begin with, which he can use regularly if not daily and help him get accustomed to the look and feel of a new accessory to his style statement. The leather jute bracelet from Voylla would complement a blue denim ensemble and would be perfect for one of his casual outings. It comes in a multicolor, brown shaded plain finish with 4 bracelets in one with geometric designs and width of 0.5 inches, made of leather and thread materials. It is priced at Rs.299 on voylla.com.

Made from pure canvas cotton, brass fittings and rope, the trooper bag is a limited series edition from Bombay Trooper with a 16” laptop side sleeve, 2 bottle holder with 30 ltrs capacity, front and side pockets and is 18" x 14" x 8" in dimensions. This steampunk backpack can be a great companion during a rough and adventurous journey.

With its side facing laptop sleeve it will prevent things from falling out and its multi-way loop is adjustable to stash bottles both in the inner and outer bag pockets. The bag has a collapsible main pocket that can hold all the daily essentials and hooks & loops making it an appropriate hiking or trekking gear. To top it all, the backpack now has all compartments with a water-resistant layer inside the canvas. Get this ‘must-have’ at Rs.2,499 from bombaytrooper.com.

This nostalgic mechanical timepiece theme, this designer flash drive gives the trendy technology of today’s time a Victorian feel with a pinch of whimsy. This wooden laser engraved flash drive comes packaged in a wooden box, that can be personalised with your boyfriend. The USB drive is 5.5 L X 1.5 W (inches) in dimensions with a box of 10 L X 5 W X 5 H (inches) and the chip made of high quality HP USB. It is priced at USD 8.9 or Rs. 8000 on Etsy.

Creativity gets better when you invest your heart and soul into presenting your beloved with a gift made out of love and care. Not only will be it priceless, but he will cherish it for a lifetime! Make him something that will have him think of you all the time. It is okay to go low on budget as long as the love quotient is always high. Use different means of expressing your feelings – give him a hand written love letter or plan a romantic date for the two of you. There are different ways and different things you can use to make him feel special and unique, not to forget that most DIY gifts are quick and easy to recreate!

So, there are a lot of ideas that can come in handy when you want to make him feel precious at a short notice and quick to execute as well!