Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom who enjoys collecting postcards, there are several thoughtful and personalized gift ideas you could consider to make her birthday extra special. Here are a few options:

1. Custom-Made Postcard Album: Compile a unique postcard album for her with personalized touches. You can purchase a high-quality album and add a title or her name on the cover. Arrange the postcards neatly, grouping them by theme or location. To make it even more meaningful, you could include handwritten notes or captions for each postcard, sharing memories or anecdotes related to them.

2. Vintage Postcard Set: Seek out a set of vintage postcards from her favorite era or destination. Research local antique shops, online marketplaces, or even visit vintage fairs to find a collection that will resonate with her passion for postcards. Vintage postcards carry a sense of nostalgia and could evoke fond memories or spark her curiosity about a bygone era.

3. Postcard Display Frame: Help your mom showcase her favorite postcards with a postcard display frame. Look for a frame with compartments designed explicitly for postcards, ensuring they are protected while on display. This gift will not only preserve her collection but also allow her to proudly exhibit her favorite pieces in her home or office.

4. Customized Postcard Map: Create a personalized world map featuring her postcards' locations. There are online services that allow you to upload a map and customize it with pins or markers highlighting where each postcard came from. This unique and visually appealing gift would be a great way for her to see her collection in an artistic and meaningful way.

5. Postcard Subscription Box: Sign her up for a postcard subscription box service. These boxes often contain a curated selection of postcards from different locations or themes that are delivered to her doorstep monthly or as per the subscription plan you choose. It's a gift that keeps on giving and allows her to continuously expand her collection.

6. Postcard Crafting Kit: If your mom enjoys being creative, consider putting together a postcard crafting kit. Include various crafting materials such as decorative paper, stamps, stickers, washi tape, and pens. Combine it with a handmade coupon offering to spend quality time together crafting personalized postcards. This gift not only nourishes her hobby but also provides an opportunity for both of you to bond and create cherished memories.

Remember to add a heartfelt note or personalized birthday card expressing how much you appreciate her passion for postcard collecting. By giving her a thoughtful gift aligned with her interest, you are sure to make her birthday extra special and show how well you know and support her hobbies.

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”