Mixbook 101: How to get started on photo books, cards, and calendars

Welcome to the Mixbook family! Whether you’re creating a custom photo book, card, or calendar, getting started on Mixbook is easy and fun. There are so many designs to choose from for every type of project, and the powerful, intuitive tools in Mixbook Studio™ let you customize them to truly reflect your personal style.

We encourage you to head to Mixbook Studio™ asap and discover just how easy it is to create an awesome design. Before you get started, check out our Mixbook 101 series of video tutorials below. We’ll walk you through all the key steps for photo book, card, and calendar projects, and give you tons of handy tips as well.

Introduction to Mixbook Studio™ & how to create photo books

In this Mixbook 101 video tutorial, we introduce you to Mixbook Studio™ and its comprehensive suite of customization tools. Learn how easy it is to transform your photo collection into a tangible, treasured keepsake. Create your own custom photo book following these key steps (and be sure to watch the video for more details and tips):

1. Choose a Blank Canvas or one of thousands of photo book themes
2. Upload photos to your project from a variety of sources including your desktop or mobile device
3. Try out Auto-Create or drag and drop your photos into the project.
4. Edit your photos with the photo adjustment toolbar
5. Customize layouts
6. Explore alternative themes
7. Change backgrounds
8. Add stickers
9. Add and edit text
10. Share your project with family and friends
11. Preview and purchase your finished photo book

How to create custom stationery and cards

Cards and invitations go hand-in-hand with special occasions, and they’re even more memorable when you create custom stationery with Mixbook. In this video tutorial, we explain all the steps for creating custom cards and stationery, whether it’s birthday or holiday cards, party invitations, wedding stationery, or business products. Learn how to:

1. Choose a design and customize the real foil options
2. Select the best card shape and paper stock
3. Upload photos to personalize your stationery
4. Place and edit photos
5. Add and edit text
6. Change your card’s backgrounds
7. Pick and place stickers
8. Flip the card over to design the back
9. Share or invite friends to collaborate on your card
10. Preview and order, including adding envelopes and choosing the quantity

Creating custom wall calendars

This Mixbook 101 video tutorial explains how to create custom photo calendars—starting on any month of the year. Learn how to customize every design element of your calendar, from photo layouts to date boxes, and even creating and managing events. The video covers the following steps to making a custom calendar:

1. Pick a calendar theme
2. Edit the calendar’s format, size, and starting month
3. Add photos from any source
4. Place and edit your photos, or let Mixbook Studio™ do that for you with Auto-Create
5. Put photos into date boxes
6. Edit existing text, and add and edit new text
7. Change the calendar’s backgrounds
8. Browse, place, and edit stickers
9. Create and manage events on select dates, such as birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries
10. Preview your calendar and adjust the zoom and page view options
11. Share your calendar design with friends and family
12. Order your custom calendar

Ready to get started?

These Mixbook 101 videos show you how to get started on a photo book, card, or calendar project in Mixbook Studio™. But, there’s no better way to learn how to create an amazing custom product than trying it out for yourself.

You can find endless sources of storytelling inspiration on our blog, and get help at any time with our live chat or the Mixbook Help Center. Plus, our team is always ready to help at hello@mixbook.com.