Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom's birthday, a thoughtful and personal gift idea could be to create a DIY candle making kit tailored specifically to her interests in candle making and soy wax crafting. This gift will not only bring her joy but also show how much you value her hobbies and passions.

Here are some ideas to include in the DIY candle making kit:

1. Soy wax: Choose high-quality soy wax specifically made for candle making. You can include a variety of scented and unscented options, allowing her to create different fragrances.

2. Candle wicks: Include a selection of various sizes and types of candle wicks, such as cotton or hemp, for different candle sizes and effects.

3. Fragrance oils: Add a collection of fragrance oils that she can mix and match to create unique scents. Consider her preferences, whether she enjoys floral, fruity, or woody scents.

4. Dye chips or liquid dyes: Allow her to add a touch of color to her candles by including an assortment of dye chips or liquid dyes in different shades.

5. Containers: Provide a variety of glass jars, ceramic containers, or tins that she can use to pour the melted wax. Ensure that the containers are heat-resistant and suitable for candle-making purposes.

6. Tools and equipment: Include essential tools such as a thermometer, mixing spoons, a heat-resistant pitcher, and a melting pot to make the candle-making process easier for her.

7. Instruction booklet: Create a personalized instruction booklet or print out detailed online tutorials that guide her through the candle-making process, including step-by-step instructions and safety precautions.

8. Accessories: Consider adding decorative elements like dried flowers, glitter, or ribbons that she can use to embellish her candles.

9. Curing and storage supplies: Provide information on the importance of curing candles and include materials like labels and storage bags or boxes for her finished candles.

10. Inspiration: As a thoughtful touch, include a small notebook or a jar with inspirational quotes or prompts to spark her creativity and encourage her to create a wide range of candles.

To complement the gift, you can also arrange a candle-making workshop or class that she can attend to learn new techniques, exchange ideas, and meet other candle enthusiasts. It offers her the opportunity to expand her skills and potentially turn her hobby into a small business or a source of relaxation and self-expression.

Remember to present the DIY candle making kit in a beautiful and personalized way – perhaps by arranging everything neatly in a decorative box or basket, and adding a heartfelt note expressing your love and appreciation for her and her artistic endeavors. This gift will not only provide her with hours of enjoyment but also demonstrate your thoughtfulness and support for her 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”