Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom's birthday, I have a unique and meaningful gift idea that I'm sure she will love. Since she is passionate about collecting vintage postcards and stamps, why not create a custom-made postcard collection just for her?

Here's how you can make it special and personal:

1. Gather Vintage Postcards: Begin by hunting down a variety of vintage postcards from different eras and locations. You can find them at antique stores, flea markets, or even online. Look for postcards that are in good condition and have interesting designs or historical significance.

2. Choose Unique Stamps: To complement the vintage postcards, find unique and rare stamps that your mom would appreciate. Look for stamps that match the time period of the postcards or highlight significant events in history. You can visit specialized stamp collector shops or browse online stamp marketplaces for a wide selection.

3. Customize a Display Album: Purchase a high-quality display album or scrapbook with clear pages to showcase the postcards and stamps. You can find albums specifically designed for postcard and stamp collectors. Opt for an album that has removable pages, allowing your mom to rearrange the collection as she pleases.

4. Add Personal Touches: To make the gift more personal, consider adding a handwritten note or little anecdotes about the postcards and stamps you have selected. For example, you could include information about the historical background or any interesting facts related to the designs or locations depicted. Sharing personal stories or memories associated with postcards can make it even more special.

5. Organize and Decorate: Organize the postcards in chronological order or by location, creating a cohesive collection. Additionally, you can add decorative elements such as stickers, washi tape, or small illustrations to embellish the pages and make them visually appealing.

6. Explore Postcard Books or Magazines: To expand your mom's collection, you can include a postcard book or subscription to a postcard magazine. This will allow her to discover more vintage postcards, learn about their history, and connect with other collectors in the community.

7. Frame and Display: Finally, consider selecting a few of your mom's favorite postcards and stamps to frame and display in her living area or personal workspace. This way, she can enjoy them daily and share them with visitors.

By creating a custom-made postcard collection, not only are you acknowledging your mom's passion for vintage postcards and stamps, but you are also putting thought and effort into curating a unique and personal gift that she will cherish.

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”