Five Star Gift Ideas

It sounds like your mom has a wonderful creative side and enjoys working with her hands. For a birthday gift that speaks to her passions, consider these curated ideas that blend her love for DIY, antique restoration, and knitting:

1. **Antique Furniture Restoration Kit**: Put together a personalized kit with high-quality wood oils, waxes, and polishes. Include different grades of sandpaper, brushes, and soft cloths. If you want to elevate the gift, add a gift card to a local antique shop or a subscription to a magazine like “Antique Trader” to fuel her inspiration.

2. **Online Course or Workshop**: Book her a spot in an online course or virtual workshop focused on her interests. Whether it’s a specialized course in French polishing or a class on advanced knitting techniques, this will give her a chance to hone her skills and meet people passionate about the same crafts.

3. **Knitting Kit with Luxury Yarn**: Create a custom knitting kit with a selection of luxury yarns in colors she loves. Add high-quality bamboo or rosewood knitting needles and a knitting pattern book with projects that match her skill level. This gift will allow her to dive into new projects with a touch of elegance.

4. **Vintage Tool Box**: Locate a unique, possibly antique, toolbox and fill it with tools that cater to her hobbies. This might include a set of fine paintbrushes, quality scissors, or specialty tools she might not have for furniture restoration. A tool box serves both as a storage solution and an extension of her interest in antiques.

5. **Personalized Apron or Tool Belt**: Since she spends so much time engaged in hands-on projects, a personalized apron or tool belt can be both practical and special. Customize it with her name or an inspiring quote related to her passion for crafting.

6. **Subscription Box**: Sign her up for a craft-themed subscription box that delivers new and intriguing projects each month. For a knitter, something like KnitCrate might be perfect, whereas for DIY enthusiasts, a mixed craft box could offer exciting challenges.

7. **Artisan Workshop Tour**: If she loves being inspired and is interested in observing others at work, arrange a visit to a local artisan workshop or historic home that offers behind-the-scenes tours. She would enjoy seeing intricate restoration processes or meeting craftsmen.

Add a heartfelt birthday card with a personal message about how much you admire her creativity and craft skills. No matter what gift you choose, it's the thought and recognition of her passions that will truly make her birthday special.

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”