This Mother’s Day, let’s honor the worlds that moms create, photo by photo. Give Mom, Grandma, Aunty, or whoever is “mom” to you, the story of their life on a photo blanket. In this unique and heartfelt gesture, you create a visual narrative of her legacy.
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Start with a vision in mind
What do you want the blanket to convey? What emotion do you want Mom to feel as she holds it? Develop a vision for your blanket before diving into the personalized details, and let it guide every decision you make. If you’re making a sherpa blanket for Grandma, choose the photographs that remind her of who she is — the anchor that connects you all.
Lay it all out
Once you’ve chosen your photos, it’s helpful to think about how you want to piece them together. Here are a couple of examples to give you an idea of how you might categorize your photos for different types of moms.
For Mom
- Photos of the kids
- Wedding portraits
- Childhood pictures
- Photos with her mom
- Family holidays
- Pets
She’s your forever friend, your greatest inspiration. For all that she is and more, preserve Mom’s personal history with a photo blanket. Capture her school days, the day she said ‘I do’, and her greatest joy (that’s you). Do so in chronological order for a visually striking reminder of what she loves most.
For Moms-to-be
- Ultrasound scans
- Baby bump photos
- Baby shower
- Gender reveal party
- Building the nursery
Pregnancy: a time of profound change, joy and anticipation. This unique and fleeting time in her life deserves to be treasured. With a photo blanket you can create a Mother’s Day gift that reflects her unique story beautifully, from those first ultrasounds to growing baby bumps.
Top tip: Use our text box option to remind the mom-to-be how great she’s going to be when her bundle of joy finally arrives!
For New Moms
- The first smile
- The first roll over
- The first steps
- Photos from each month
- Mom-and-me time
- Photos with family
The first days, weeks, and months of her baby’s life are so precious — and quick to pass by. Bring all those cherished moments together, right from the start, on a collage photo blanket.
Top tip: Order multiple copies as a Mother’s Day gift for doting grandmas and aunties!
For Grandma
- Gardening with the kids
- Sunny family holidays
- Weddings
- Baby photos
- Scans of the kids’ drawings
For the woman who’s the root of your family, map out her growing branches on a family tree blanket. From old photos of her wedding day to her grandchildren’s first steps and weekends spent with the tiny tots, preserve what matters most.
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For Wife
- Getting Ready
- First looks
- Ceremony
- Bride & Groom portraits
- First dance
- Family photos
- Exit
She’s your partner in crime, the queen of the family and the woman who has forever transformed your life. Honor the day your souls united by creating a wedding photo blanket. This incredible, defining chapter in her life deserves to be celebrated in all its glory.
Top tip: Add quotes from your vows to each other, or even the first dance song lyrics.
Add the final touches
For an extra personal touch, add text alongside the photos; ‘My wonderful Mom’, ‘Greatest Granny’, ‘Mr & Mrs’ or just simply ‘Happy Mother’s Day’. Remember, you can create one blanket, order extra copies, and gift to many!
