Five Star Gift Ideas

For your granddaughter who loves bookbinding and handmade book creation, a thoughtful and personalized gift can truly inspire her passion for this craft. Here are a few ideas that could make her birthday extra special:

1. Bookbinding Kit: A comprehensive bookbinding kit can be a perfect gift to fuel her love for creating handmade books. Look for a kit that includes essential tools like bone folders, awls, needles, thread, and a variety of decorative papers. This will enable her to experiment with different binding techniques and unleash her creativity.

2. Personalized Bookbinding Journal: A personalized journal with her name engraved on the cover can be a lovely surprise. Opt for a high-quality blank journal that is designed specifically for bookbinding. It will give her the freedom to experiment with different binding styles, sketching ideas, and documenting her progress.

3. Specialty Bookbinding Materials: Consider gifting her some specialty materials to enhance her bookbinding projects. This could include unique handmade papers, decorative book cloth, colored threads, and ribbons. These materials will add a touch of uniqueness and creativity to her handmade books.

4. Bookbinding Workshops or Courses: Enroll her in bookbinding workshops or courses in your local community or even online. These workshops can provide her with guidance, techniques, and expert advice from experienced bookbinders, helping her refine her skills and further explore her interest in bookbinding.

5. Inspiring Bookbinding Books: Explore a range of bookbinding books written by renowned bookbinders or artists. Choose books that provide step-by-step instructions, beautiful photographs, and inspiring projects. These resources will both educate and motivate her to experiment with new techniques and designs.

6. Handmade Bookbinding Tools or Supplies Organizer: Consider gifting her a handmade or personalized bookbinding tools organizer. This could be a wooden box or a fabric roll-up case with multiple compartments to keep her tools organized and easily accessible. It will not only help her stay organized but also add a touch of charm to her bookbinding space.

7. Collaborative Project: Plan a collaborative bookbinding project, where you two can work together to create a special book. Choose a theme or a story that is close to her heart, and work on binding the book together, allowing her to learn from you and share a memorable experience.

Remember, the most important thing is to encourage and support her passion for bookbinding. By giving her a gift that aligns with her interests, you will demonstrate your thoughtfulness and show her that you value her creativity and talent.

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”