For Procrastinating Cat-Moms...
Knitter's To Do List ($8)
Pretty much every to-do list that I make is titled "Things to Do Before I Can Knit," so, this pre-printed
to-do list stationary would save me a ton of time - time I could spend knitting.
True Story: at the time I wrote this post, there was only one of these babies left in stock... and I bought it. I'm still including it in my gift guide in case the shop owner re-lists it. I hope she does because I will need a replacement in 50 days. ☺
For Generous Moms (is there any other kind?)...
Personalized Made With Love Buttons ($16)
I recently bought these
engraved made with love buttons to put a final touch on the gift wrap when I give people handmade gifts. I'll write another post soon to show mine off, I just haven't gotten a great picture yet. At $16 + $5.50 shipping for 50 buttons, they are a great deal and will probably last the rest of my gift-giving lifetime.
It may feel a little weird to give your mom a gift that basically says "hey, use this next time you give
me a gift," but I doubt she'll interpret it that way. They are too cute and any knitter would adore them!
I also have a
runner-up in this category, which I almost purchased but didn't because it is already half-way through 2018. These are one-inch discs with a hole at the top and the general idea is that it would have had my initials and the year I made the item, so the tag would become like a little keepsake/collectible for the recipient, especially if they receive many handknit gifts throughout the years - I could even see some of my family members using it as a Christmas ornament. I like this idea because handknit socks definitely come with an expiration date and the recipients get sad when theirs wear out, but at least this way they'd have a little reminder of the love that went into the gift.
Also, I had a conversation with the shop owner when I was considering buying these, and he was very amenable to the idea of customizing the design - you don't have to use one of the stock templates pictured in the listing.