My mom's b-day is coming up...

 i want to make a kick a$$ present. Any ideas? she really like couponing, books, and family. But i dont want any picture frames or anything?

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[yokozuna]

A lot of people (not me, but to each their own) like scrapbooking. Make a collage of family stuff, and really it's like almost combing all three things you said into one big idea.

[poofrabbit]

You could make an altered book with the alterations having to do with your family. I have not looked there might be an instructibal on altered books, but i you google it I know you will find one.

[patriots8888]

it's ok my mom's birthday was on the 3rd and i decided on a hole punched book with a before and after of all my family, a family collage, and a family crossword

[poofrabbit]

Very cool! Do look up altered books, could be a good mothers day gift. :)

[patriots8888]

oh yeah ii just looked it up! they are awesome! but i dont think im crafty enough :P

[poofrabbit]

Nah they just look hard, I might be able to get one made for a beginner and post an instructibal. :)

[patriots8888]

i'll look forward 2 seeing that

[Prfesser]

Look through her bookshelves.  Does she have a favorite author?  If so, perhaps a signed copy of a book by that author.  You may have to contact the publisher, but some (lower-popularity) authors may arrange to sign a copy of their book if you buy it new from the bookstore or publisher.

I know you said 'no picture frames' but my parents loved the arrangement I got them for their anniversary, a few years back.  It was a simple frame with matting for about a dozen photos.  I inserted several school pix of myself, college photo, one of my wife and I when we got married, a tiny copy of my diploma, etc.

Hope this helps!