Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom who has a passion for shoe designing, there are a few unique and meaningful gift ideas that you can consider:

1. Shoe Designing Course or Workshop: Consider enrolling her in a shoe designing course or workshop. It could be an online course or a local workshop where she can learn new techniques, expand her skills, and explore her creativity in shoe designing. This gift will not only show your support for her hobby but also give her an opportunity to further develop her talent.

2. Shoe Designing Tools and Supplies: Look for high-quality shoe designing tools and supplies that will enable her to experiment with different designs. This could include sketchbooks, design templates, drafting tools, shoe lasts, or even a professional sewing machine specifically for shoe production. Giving her these resources will help her take her shoe designing to the next level.

3. Artistic Inspiration: Consider gifting her books or magazines focused on shoe designs and history, such as "The Shoe Book" by Nancy MacDonell, or "100 Contemporary Fashion Designers" by Terry Jones. These will provide her with inspiration, new design ideas, and insights into the world of shoe designing.

4. Custom-Made Shoe Design Kit: Put together a custom-made shoe design kit for her. Include various fabric swatches, shoe embellishments like crystals, flowers, or beads, different types of shoe soles, and accessories like shoe laces, buttons, or buckles. This personalized gift will allow her to create unique designs and experiment with colors and textures.

5. Custom Shoe Design Service: Treat your mom to a custom shoe design experience where she can work with a professional shoe designer to bring her dream shoe design to life. Research local shoemakers or design studios that offer this service, and purchase a gift certificate for her. This will give her the opportunity to have a one-of-a-kind pair of shoes made just for her.

6. Shoe Designing Software: Invest in shoe designing software for her. Many programs, like ShoeMaster, allow designers to create virtual 3D designs, make adjustments, and explore different materials and textures. This will give your mom the chance to design shoes digitally before bringing them to life.

7. Shoe Designing Retreat or Tour: Surprise your mom with a shoe designing retreat or a tour to a location known for its shoe industry. For example, a trip to Italy, known for its high-quality craftsmanship and rich history in shoemaking, would be a memorable and inspiring experience for any shoe enthusiast.

Remember, the key to finding the perfect gift is to consider your mom's passions and hobbies. By choosing a gift that supports her interest in shoe designing, you are not only acknowledging her talent but also giving her the tools and resources to continue pursuing her passion.

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”