4 Reasons Why A Custom Paint-By-Numbers is the Perfect Gift For Moms

Motherhood is one of the greatest joys, but it’s also an extremely big commitment. You and your mom friends might not have time to make frequent visits to the gym or spend hours practicing a new hobby away from home—but that’s not to say you can’t have any hobbies, period.

If you love to get creative but need a hobby that you can fit in between school runs and bedtime routines, paint by numbers is the perfect activity to dip in and out of. Here, we’re outlining four reasons why a custom paint-by-numbers is the perfect gift for any hobby-starved mom.

1. It’s The Ideal Way to Relax

There’s something undeniably relaxing about sitting down to do a bit of paint-by-numbers in the evening. Finding the numbers and painting the correct sections doesn’t take up too much brain space, so you can pour yourself a glass of wine and put the TV, music, or a good podcast on in the background.

If you’ve had a stressful day and need a way to unwind before bed that doesn’t involve scrolling on your phone, paint-by-numbers is the answer.

2. You Can Bring Your Favorite Memories to Life

A huge benefit of custom canvas-by-numbers orders is that you can choose exactly what photograph to turn into a painting. So if you or the mom in your life has a favorite memory, like that recent family vacation to Disney World or the kids’ first day at school, you’ll love gradually bringing it to life with your painting.

Just make sure you choose a colorful image that’s exciting to paint. You’ll get bored if your painting is mostly blacks, greys, and whites!

3. The Value For Money Is Excellent

Most quality paint-by-numbers kits cost between $25 and $60, depending on the number of paints included and the size of the canvas. But when you consider just how long it takes to finish even a smaller image (we’re talking at least 20 hours), the value for money is certainly there.

A single purchase can lead to weeks or even months of evening entertainment, giving you or your recipient something to look forward to every day.

4. It Doubles As Decor When It’s Finished

As long as you have a steady hand and are willing to be patient with your canvas-by-numbers painting, you can produce something to the same standard as professional art. That means, aside from the hours of entertainment you’ve already enjoyed, you also get the gift of a painting that’s ready to be framed and hung pride of place in the living room.

Some paint-by-numbers sets even give you the option to buy them with frames included, so you simply pop the finished painting into the frame once you’re done, with no sizing dilemmas.

Takeaway

If you’ve never gone a custom paint-by-numbers before, this is your sign to try it. And with these sets creating the opportunity to develop a fun but low-commitment hobby, they truly are the perfect gift for busy moms.