Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom who enjoys flower pressing and botanical art, I have a few thoughtful gift ideas that I think she will appreciate:

1. Flower Press Kit: To enhance your mom's flower pressing hobby, consider gifting her a high-quality flower press kit. Look for one that comes with a sturdy wooden press and includes blotting paper and instructions. This will allow her to preserve her favorite flowers and create beautiful pressed flower art.

2. Botanical Art Books: Help inspire your mom's botanical art projects by giving her a collection of botanical art books. Look for books that feature stunning illustrations, techniques, and step-by-step guides. These books can serve as a valuable resource and a source of inspiration for her artistic endeavors.

3. Botanical Art Classes: If your mom is interested in taking her skills to the next level, consider enrolling her in a botanical art class. Look for local art schools or studios that offer courses specifically focused on botanical art. This would not only provide her with an opportunity to learn new techniques but also to meet like-minded individuals who share her passion.

4. Customized Stationery: Personalized stationery featuring botanical illustrations can be a thoughtful and practical gift for your mom. Consider getting her custom-made notepads, notebooks, or greeting cards, adorned with her favorite flowers or botanical designs. This will allow her to express her love for botanical art in her everyday life.

5. Subscription to a Botanical Magazine: Keep your mom updated with the latest trends, techniques, and inspiration in the world of botanical art by subscribing her to a botanical magazine. There are several magazines available that focus specifically on this subject, featuring stunning artwork, articles, and interviews with botanical artists.

6. Outdoor Adventure: Plan a day trip or a weekend getaway to a botanical garden or a flower-filled location. Spend quality time together exploring the beauty of nature and collecting flowers for her pressing projects. This gift combines her love for flower pressing with a memorable experience that you can both treasure.

7. Framed Botanical Art: Consider commissioning a local artist to create a custom botanical art piece for your mom. You can provide the artist with information about your mom's favorite flowers or even share some pressed flowers she has made herself. This personalized and unique gift will be a beautiful addition to her home and a constant reminder of her passion for botanical art.

Remember, the most important thing is to choose a gift that reflects your mom's love for flower pressing and botanical art. Consider her preferences, needs, and interests, and select a gift that will bring her joy and enrich her artistic journey.

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”