Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom's birthday, a special gift idea would be to curate a candle-making kit for her. This way, she can continue indulging in her passion for crafting handmade candles. Here's a thoughtful and personalized gift idea:

1. High-Quality Candle Wax: Look for a premium quality candle wax that is easy to work with and produces long-lasting, clean-burning candles.

2. Essential Oils or Fragrance Oils: Your mom would love experimenting with different scents, so get a variety pack of essential oils or fragrance oils in her favorite fragrances. This will allow her to create unique and aromatic candles.

3. Candle Molds: Consider getting her a set of silicone candle molds. They come in various shapes and sizes, providing her with the freedom to experiment with different candle designs.

4. Wicks and Wick Stickers: Make sure to include natural or cotton wicks along with wick stickers to secure them to the bottom of the candle mold. This will help her create well-balanced candles.

5. Candle Dyes or Pigments: Add some vibrant color options to her candle-making kit. You can choose either candle dye blocks or liquid candle dyes, depending on her preference.

6. Heat-Resistant Containers: If your mom enjoys making container candles, include some heat-resistant glass or tin containers. This will allow her to create beautiful and practical candles.

7. Candle-making Thermometer: A candle-making thermometer is an essential tool for achieving the perfect temperature while melting the wax and adding fragrance oils. Include one in the kit to ensure her candles turn out just right.

8. Candle-making Instructions or Book: If your mom is new to candle-making or loves learning new techniques, including a guidebook or instructions can be helpful and inspiring.

9. Decorative Elements: You can also include decorative elements like dried flowers, herbs, or glitter to add a touch of creativity to her candles. These small additions can enhance the appearance and visual appeal of her creations.

10. Personalized Candle Labels: Consider ordering personalized candle labels with your mom's name or a special message for a personalized touch. This will make her feel proud every time she gives or uses one of her handmade candles.

By curating a candle-making kit tailored to your mom's love for handmade candles, you are not only supporting her passion but also encouraging her to explore her creativity in a meaningful and personalized way.

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”