Five Star Gift Ideas

For your granddaughter who has a passion for bookbinding, there are several thoughtful and meaningful gift ideas that can enhance her craft and show your support for her hobby. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Bookbinding Starter Kit: Consider putting together a complete bookbinding starter kit that includes essential tools such as bone folders, awls, bookbinding needles, thread, and bookbinding glue. This will provide her with all the necessary materials to practice and develop her skills further.

2. Bookbinding Classes or Workshops: Research local bookbinding classes or workshops that your granddaughter can attend. Enrolling her in these sessions will provide her with the opportunity to learn from professionals, gain new insights, and interact with fellow bookbinding enthusiasts.

3. High-quality Materials: Invest in high-quality bookbinding materials such as leather, handmade papers, or decorative bookbinding cloth. These premium supplies will allow your granddaughter to create unique and sophisticated books, elevating her craft to new levels.

4. Bookbinding Books: Seek out instructional books or reference guides on bookbinding. There are many titles available that cover various techniques, designs, and historical aspects of bookbinding. Choose books that align with her interests and skill level to inspire and educate her throughout her creative journey.

5. Custom Bookbinding Tools: Consider commissioning or purchasing custom-made bookbinding tools, such as personalized bone folders or handcrafted brass bookbinding needles. This way, your granddaughter will have unique and specialized tools engraved with her name or initials, which will make her feel even more connected and motivated in her craft.

6. Bookbinding Software or Design Tools: If your granddaughter is inclined towards digital bookbinding or wants to experiment with creating her own designs, consider gifting her bookbinding software or design tools. These tools will enable her to explore virtual bookbinding techniques, experiment with layouts, and create digital templates.

7. Subscription to Bookbinding Magazines or Journals: Consider gifting your granddaughter a subscription to a bookbinding magazine or journal. This will keep her updated on the latest trends, techniques, and discoveries in the bookbinding community, while also providing her with inspiration for new projects.

8. Personalized Handmade Notebook: Commission or create a personalized handmade notebook for her. Incorporate her favorite colors, themes, or even her name in the design. This way, she can use it as a journal or a sketchbook, showcasing her craftsmanship and creativity to others.

Remember, the key to a meaningful gift is to acknowledge and support her passion for bookbinding. By choosing any of these gift ideas, you are providing her with the resources and encouragement to nurture her love for this unique craft.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”