Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom's birthday, a meaningful and personal gift idea could be a calligraphy set or a hand-lettering kit. These gifts would not only acknowledge her passion for calligraphy and hand-lettering but also encourage her to indulge in her creative pursuits. Here are a few options to consider:

1. High-Quality Calligraphy Set: Invest in a high-quality calligraphy set that includes various sizes and types of nibs, ink cartridges or bottles, and a comfortable pen holder. This set will provide her with the necessary tools to explore different calligraphy styles and techniques.

2. Hand-Lettering Workbook: Consider gifting her a hand-lettering workbook filled with step-by-step instructions, practice sheets, and examples of inspiring typography. This will keep her engaged and inspired on her journey to perfect her hand-lettering skills.

3. Customized Calligraphy Kit: If you want to add a personal touch to the gift, you can create a customized calligraphy kit. This can include a selection of her favorite ink colors, unique nibs, and a personalized pen holder engraved with her name or a meaningful quote.

4. Calligraphy Workshop or Class: Another thoughtful gift could be enrolling her in a local calligraphy workshop or online class. This way, she can learn new tricks, interact with other enthusiasts, and sharpen her skills under the guidance of a professional calligrapher.

5. Handmade Calligraphy Art Piece: For a truly special and sentimental gift, commission a personalized calligraphy art piece. You can choose a meaningful quote, a poem, or even a letter written specifically for her and have it beautifully hand-lettered and framed.

6. Calligraphy Subscription Box: A subscription box tailored to calligraphy enthusiasts would be a fantastic present. These monthly boxes typically include new and exciting calligraphy tools, such as different inks, nibs, paper, and practice sheets. It allows your mom to continually explore and experiment with various materials.

7. Decorative Calligraphy Supplies Organizer: Help her keep her calligraphy tools organized with a stylish and functional calligraphy supplies organizer. Look for one with separate compartments and slots to hold pens, nibs, ink bottles, and other accessories.

Remember to personalize the gift by considering your mom's specific preferences. If you know her favorite colors, style, or any particular calligraphy techniques she enjoys, try to incorporate those elements into the gift. This will show her that you've put thought into selecting something that aligns with her interests and passions.

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”