Five Star Gift Ideas

For your grandma who enjoys making homemade candles, there are several thoughtful gifts that could enhance her hobby and show her how much you appreciate her passion. Here are a few ideas to consider:

1. Candle-making kit: High-quality ingredients and equipment can make a significant difference in the outcome of homemade candles. A complete candle-making kit with different waxes, fragrances, wicks, dyes, and molds would be an excellent choice. Look for a kit that includes detailed instructions, as this will make it easier for her to experiment and create new candle designs.

2. Personalized candle labels: Gift your grandma customized labels for her homemade candles. These can be personalized with her name, favorite quotes, or even family photos. This will not only make her candles professionally appealing but will also add a touch of sentimental value to her creations.

3. Specialty candle-making book: Help your grandma expand her knowledge and techniques with a book focused on advanced candle-making. Look for a book that explores different types of candles, unique designs, and advanced techniques to enhance her skills and creativity.

4. Subscription to a candle-making magazine: Consider gifting your grandma a subscription to a candle-making magazine. This way, she will receive new ideas, tips, and inspiration regularly, keeping her engaged and motivated to continue creating beautiful candles.

5. Essential oil set: If your grandma enjoys experimenting with different fragrances in her candles, consider getting her a set of essential oils. Look for high-quality oils in various scents like lavender, vanilla, or citrus, enabling her to create a wide variety of aromatic candles.

6. Decorative candle holders: Help your grandma showcase her handmade candles in style with decorative candle holders. Look for unique and eye-catching designs that match her personal taste and home decor. Whether it's vintage-inspired holders or modern and elegant ones, these will not only serve as a functional gift but also add a touch of beauty to her candle display.

7. Candle-making class or workshop: If your grandma is interested in expanding her candle-making skills or trying something new, consider gifting her a ticket to a local candle-making class or workshop. This will provide her with the opportunity to learn from experts, discover new techniques, and connect with fellow candle enthusiasts.

Remember, above all, what your grandma will appreciate the most is your thoughtfulness and the recognition of her passion for candle making. So, include a heartfelt note expressing your gratitude and admiration for her creativity to make the gift extra special.

Or you can get her a star map with an important date you share.

Jamie Lynn Murphy says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I can’t wait to frame it and hang it up after Christmas 😉💞 and I can’t wait to get others to go along side it. So incredibly happy!”