Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom, who has a passion for bookbinding and book arts, there are a few thoughtful and meaningful gift ideas that would surely make her birthday special.

1. Bookbinding Workshop: Consider gifting her a bookbinding workshop or class where she can learn new techniques, interact with like-minded people, and further enhance her skills. This gift would show your support for her interests and allow her to indulge in her passion for bookbinding.

2. Handmade Bookbinding Tools: Delight her with a set of high-quality, handmade bookbinding tools. Look for beautifully crafted bone folders, awls, bookbinding needles, or even personalized brass tools. These tools would not only assist her in her bookbinding projects but also serve as a constant reminder of your thoughtfulness.

3. Bookbinding Kit: Surprise your mom with a bookbinding kit that includes all the necessary materials, such as bookbinding glue, bookbinding thread, bookbinding papers, and bookcloth. This kit would enable her to explore new bookbinding projects at her convenience, providing endless opportunities for creative expression.

4. Rare or Antique Book: Find a rare or antique book related to bookbinding or book arts that would pique her interest. A beautiful first edition of a book by her favorite author or a book filled with intricate illustrations would be a treasured addition to her book collection. Ensure that the book aligns with her tastes and preferences.

5. Personalized Bookplates: Consider getting custom bookplates designed for her with her name or initials. Bookplates are adhesive labels that are traditionally placed on the inside cover of a book to indicate ownership. Your mom could affix these personalized bookplates to books she has bound or books in her collection, adding a personal touch to her creations.

6. Bookbinding Inspiration: Give her a book or two on the history of bookbinding or books that showcase stunning and innovative bookbinding techniques. This would provide her with inspiration and ideas for her own projects. Some recommended titles include "Bookbinding: A Comprehensive Guide to Folding, Sewing & Binding" by Franz Zeier and "The Complete Book of Bookbinding" by Josep Cambras.

7. Bookbinding Subscription Box: Explore subscription boxes that cater to bookbinding enthusiasts. These boxes often contain curated supplies, tools, and instructional materials, delivered monthly or quarterly. This gift would keep her engaged with her passion and introduce her to new techniques and materials.

Remember, the most important aspect of choosing a gift for your mom is to show your love, support, and acknowledgment of her interests. Choose a gift that speaks to her passion for bookbinding and book arts, and she will appreciate the thought behind it.

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”