To be offended by this present from DP's mother?

[ShouldIBeOffended]

Before I start, yes I know this is not a serious problem in relation to coronavirus. I have been self isolating due to family having symptoms for the last 2 weeks and I really want to talk about something other than coronavirus so sorry if you think this is a first world problem.

I have been with DP 3 years. I do art and sell my work online. DP's mother has hated me since we got together. She thinks I'm not good enough for him because I've been married before and am divorced.

But anyway, it was my birthday the other day, and his mother sent me a £1.50 kids watercolour set from Hobbycraft. Literally said £1.50 on the front. And it was definitely for me as it said so on the card. Obviously I know she didn't have to get me a present but I feel like this is a definite snub. DP says she means well. AIBU to be slightly offended and wish she hadn't sent anything at all?

Has she never liked you or is it a recent thing ;)

sorry OP but that’s very funny, as far as passive aggressive MIL gifts go that’s up there

Give it back for Christmas with the price tag.

Give it back to her for Christmas. Say you used the one she gave you and had so much fun, you thought she would like it too. 🤣

it is so awful you have to laugh

Yes, definitely regift it back to her and thanks for the non-CV thread - much appreciated!

Yes I think it's fairly clear that she hates you. They say it's the thought that counts and she's put a lot of thought into what gift will deliver the biggest burn. It's so petty it's kind of funny (sorry).

Do you like to or wish to paint? Is she skint?

Oh OP, that's not 1.50 that's fucking priceless. Tbf she's just given us all a good laugh.

Oh my word!! Persuade yourself to find it funny! Thank her effusively

Paint it, put it in an el cheapo frame (ideally dented) and voila! A thoughtful gift for her birthday or Christmas.

Paint her something to stick on her fridge.
Make it as garish as possible.
Smile and remember that the whole of MN knows she's a bitch.

YANBU, what a bitch. I would leave all cards/gifts for her (birthday, Christmas etc) to DP. She doesn’t deserve consideration in terms of presents.

Yes I do actually do watercolour- guess that's why she chose the set but obviously I already have my own sets and probably wouldn't use a kids one anyway. Think I will give to my 4yo niece as maybe she could get some use out of it!

It depends really. Do yiy like painting? Is she thinking you want something to keep you occupied during lockdown? I wouldn't mind giving it a go!
Also is money tight for her? On the surface it doesn't seem a great gift but she might have better intentions than seems at first

Paint her a picture with it then give it to her for Christmas.

At least she made an effort to get something you might be interested in. It's not that bad!!

Paint it, put it in an el cheapo frame (ideally dented) and voila! A thoughtful gift for her birthday or Christmas.

This! Genius!

You are being a thoughtful DIL and using what she gave you.

PS - get a magnetic frame so it can be displayed on the fridge so she will think of you every time she is in the kitchen.

Paint her a picture with it then give it to her for Christmas

Yes, this! Paint her portrait

YANBU score is showing 108%. I may not be a maths genius, but something seems wrong...

Yes paint her portrait love it

Why don’t people read the op and are asking if OP wants to paint. The post says she is an artist who sells her work.

could you keep the £1.50 price sticker to attach to the present you buy her for her birthday/Christmas/next mothering Sunday.

I reckon yeh should give it back for Christmas

Then watch it be returned.

It will be the most passive aggressive present ever.

Would there ever be a case that someone who sells their art doesn't use professional stuff?

If so-very thoughtful of her & "thrifty" to boot