Giving a sock tank on February 23rd has already become a classic. And no matter how many jokes there are about this, socks are necessary things and are never superfluous in the household. And if you show some ingenuity and add a touch of creativity, men will definitely like such a gift. We offer 3 master classes on creating a festive composition.
DIY sock tank as a gift for February 23rd
It is unknown who and when first came up with the idea of giving tanks made from socks to their loved ones on Defender of the Fatherland Day, but now this gift idea is very popular. Of course, socks and crafts made from them are unlikely to be suitable as a gift for your boss or colleagues, but your beloved husband, brother or good friend will certainly appreciate such a practical and unusual surprise. The main thing is to choose high-quality socks of the right size for the craft.
Today, craftswomen have come up with several ways to make a tank from socks with their own hands for February 23rd. The most complex methods allow you to build a fairly large craft, which, in addition to socks, will also include bottles of alcohol, candy or souvenirs. But the simplest way to make a beautiful tank will give every woman the opportunity to surprise her man and prepare him an unusual and pleasant gift for Defender of the Fatherland Day on a limited budget.
How to make a tank from socks: step-by-step instructions
This method of constructing a tank from socks is the simplest and most cost-effective, because in order to make a craft, you only need 3 pairs of socks, a ribbon, a ready-made bow and a pen for writing (you can use either a regular ballpoint pen or a souvenir fountain pen).
First you need to cut the labels from all pairs of socks, and then lay out 4 socks one at a time and roll them up, as shown in the photo. Thus, from 2 pairs of socks you will get the wheels and base of the tank.
Now you need to take the third pair, separate it, and put the first 2 pairs of socks rolled into tight rolls on one of the socks. And from the second sock, a tank turret is formed from the third pair (as in the photo).
The rolls need to be tightly wrapped with the sock on which they were laid out, and to prevent the structure from falling apart, the toe of the sock can be tucked inside its own elastic band.
A tower from the second sock of the third pair is installed on top of the finished structure, and a bow is placed on it. If desired, both the tower and the bow can be secured with pins. Next, the sock tank is tied with tape, and a barrel, an ordinary writing pen, is inserted into its turret. If desired, the ballpoint pen can be replaced with a more expensive and sophisticated fountain pen, and then the sock tank will act as an original addition to the main gift - a status writing pen.
We continue to arrange a bouquet for a newborn
Now let's decorate the stems of our flowers. Take the kebab sticks and wrap them with green ribbon. We carefully secure the edges with tape. We insert one stick into each bud. Take wrapping paper and cut out two rectangles from it.
We fold the resulting parts diagonally with a shift. How to make a bouquet of socks with your own hands? We collect the finished flowers together and decorate them with prepared wrapping paper. We secure the entire composition with tape. We decorate the bouquet with ribbons and organza. We place the prepared decorations and toys inside.
Photo of tanks made from socks for men, made by hand
Since making a sock tank for a man with your own hands is very simple, it is not surprising that many women and girls liked this idea. Our compatriots give such a pleasant, cool and inexpensive gift to friends, relatives, and male colleagues with whom they have established friendly relations. Also, some women complement the craft with decorative elements - stars, ribbons and flags cut out of paper.
And to make the craft more beautiful, socks of several colors are chosen for the gift - for example, gray or white for the wheels, and black for the tracks and for the tower. But a tank made from striped and patterned socks will also look beautiful and original.
Examples of sock tanks that women gave to their men
Men who in past years received such an unusual and original gift as a sock tank took a photo of it so that they could later show off such a pleasant present to their virtual friends. Therefore, there are enough photos of sock tanks posted online that you can use as a guide when making a present for February 23rd for your husband or friend. And we posted photos of the most beautiful and successful, in our opinion, crafts here.
About the holiday
The holiday has been celebrated since 1922. The original name of the holiday was Red Army and Navy Day, then Soviet Army and Navy Day.” After the collapse of the USSR, this day is simply called February 23. The holiday is celebrated in Russia, Belarus, Tajikistan, Armenia, South Ossetia, Kyrgyzstan, Transnistria, Abkhazia, Latvia, Estonia. In most countries this day is a working day.
In the following tutorials you will learn how to make three different tanks.
DIY sock tank with a bottle - step-by-step instructions with photos
A sock tank for February 23 can be supplemented with a bottle of beer or any other drink that a man likes. This bottle will serve as the barrel of the tank, so when making a craft it is important to take care to give it the proper appearance by covering it with colored paper or decorating it. Making a tank from socks with a bottle with your own hands is not so difficult if you follow the step-by-step instructions with photos that we have prepared for all our visitors.
Making a tank from socks with a bottle step by step
To build a tank from socks with a bottle, you will need a 0.33 liter bottle of beer, colored paper in grey, black or green, 5 pairs of socks, 2 elastic bands, staples, a wine cork, glue, scissors, double-sided tape, crochet threads, toothpicks and a beautiful ribbon.
When all the materials are prepared, you can begin making the tank. First you need to lay out all the pairs of socks, as in the photo below, and then roll 6 socks (3 pairs) into tight rolls and connect them together with an elastic band.
Next, you need to make caterpillars from the 4th pair of socks. To do this, “caterpillars” of 6 socks laid out in a row need to be wrapped on one side with one sock, and on the other with another, and connect these socks by inserting the bowls into elastic bands.
The bottle that will be used for the barrel of the tank needs to be covered with gray paper and also wrapped with crochet thread (as in the photo). When the bottle is ready, all that remains is to make a tower from the fifth pair of socks. The elastic of the first sock is put on the bottle, and then the sock is wrapped so that its tip can be partially tucked under the elastic.
Then you need to use the 2nd sock from the fifth pair. It must be wrapped around the bottle, as in the photo, and then secured with staples.
The resulting turret is placed on the tank tracks, and a wine cork is placed under it in front so that the barrel appears slightly raised.
To decorate the resulting tank, you can insert a flag made of a toothpick and colored paper into the tower and tie a bow around the product. You can also cut out the number of the unit in which the man once served from paper, and glue the letters and numbers on the side of the tank.
Strategic sock stock
Socks here play, let’s say right away, a secondary role. The main thing is the design of the suitcase.
You can create the inscription and design yourself if you are fluent in graphic editors. You can use the ideas in our photos. We advise you to print your creation in a printing house or copy center on self-adhesive paper - ordinary glued sheets of “The Snow Maiden” will not look so realistic.
You should order the size of the sheet based on the parameters of the suitcase - a shoebox will perfectly fulfill this role. To prevent the suitcase from opening randomly, secure it with strips of tape and drops of glue.
A tank made of socks and a bottle is an almost universal gift for February 23
Most often, women on Defender of the Fatherland Day, who want to please their loved one with an original gift, make a tank from socks and a 0.33 or 0.5 liter bottle of beer. But in fact, when making a craft, you can use any round bottle, and if you use more than 5 pairs of socks to build the tank, a larger bottle will fit harmoniously into the design.
By the way, socks with a bottle will also be an excellent gift for a boy on Defender of the Fatherland Day. Of course, there is no need to give alcohol to minor future defenders of the Motherland, so for the tower you can use either an empty container or a round glass bottle with lemonade or Pepsi-Cola.
Photo of sock tanks with a bottle
Despite the fact that there is only one way to make a tank from socks with a bottle, it is unlikely that you will be able to find photos of two absolutely identical crafts. And the photos of such tanks posted here confirm this. Therefore, such a gift for a man on February 23 will be not only useful and pleasant, but also unique.
Who can you give “unfading roses” to?
Many have an association with men, but flowers made from socks are a universal gift that can be presented to absolutely everyone. Female models have a much larger choice of shades. Thanks to this, you can assemble a scarlet, pink or multi-colored composition.
A bouquet of flowers made from socks will be a great gift for a child or parents of a baby. From miniature socks in pastel shades you get roses that are slightly different in shape, which look even cuter. The photo also shows options for bouquets of socks for men.
A DIY tank made of socks and beer for February 23rd is an unexpected, useful and pleasant gift
Since most men love beer, the stronger sex will certainly be pleased with a tank made of socks and beer for February 23rd, made by their beloved with their own hands. Such a present will be an excellent gift for your beloved man, because it is at the same time useful, pleasant, and capable of causing surprise. The main thing is to choose high-quality, appropriate-sized socks and good beer for the craft.
But although it’s quite simple to make a tank out of socks and beer with your own hands on February 23, you also need to take care of a suitable gift box. The fact is that you cannot fix different parts of the craft with tape or glue, and in order not to get your socks dirty, there are two options left - either present the gift to the man directly next to the table on which he will place the gift, or in a box. And almost any suitable sized box will be suitable as packaging for the tank, the main thing is to cover it with gift paper or decorate it with decorative elements of a theme suitable for the occasion.
Building a tank from beer and socks: master class
You can see how you can make an original tank with your own hands using socks and a bottle of beer in the video. A very detailed master class on how to make such a craft is shown here, so after watching the video there will be no questions left about exactly how to fold the socks and how to fix the beer so that the tank does not fall apart into its components.
