5 Last-Minute Gift Ideas You Can Make Today

If you tend to procrastinate from time to time, you're not alone. We've all put off gift shopping before — but what do you do when time is running out, and you need a thoughtful holiday present in a pinch?

Whether it's the baby book you and your partner didn’t get around to, a thoughtful art book for your little one to celebrate their creativity, or a travel book for your bestie with whom you had a once-in-a-lifetime adventure this year, Mixbook has you covered. Our quick and personalized gift ideas, featuring some of our best-loved designer themes, will be the most memorable gift this holiday season.

This gift guide shares five simple ideas to help you celebrate some of life's most significant moments, even if you put shopping off until the last minute.

5 Unique Last-Minute Gift Ideas

1. Documenting Tiny Adventures With a Baby Book

A baby photo book captures all of a baby's big milestones, from the first smile to the first step. With personalized photos and captions, they make wonderful gifts for your spouse or even grandparents who want to celebrate the cutest new addition to the family.

A baby photo book can be created and gifted anytime, even beyond the newborn stage. Mixbook offers various themes that allow customization to include special moments from birth and beyond.

Our Pick: Baby Neutral Photo Book by Martha Stewart

2. Cherishing Kids' Artwork With an Art Book

An art book is a great way to celebrate a child's creativity and boost their confidence. Mixbook offers the perfect solution to preserving every masterpiece, from toddler-esque scribbles to elementary masterpieces.

An art book is ideal for parents, grandparents, or even the celebrated artist, which is why we love this pick for the holidays.

Our Pick: Kids Art Book by Crayola (check out its matching calendar here)

3. Celebrating All the Furry BFFs With a Pet Book

A pet photo book is the perfect gift for pet owners. We know phones become filled with all the photos of our furry best friends, so why not bring those cute photos to life in a photo book? Mixbook makes personalizing a pet photo book easy with various themes and customization options. Plus, Mixbook just launched an entire collection of themes with PetSmart!

You can quickly assemble a pet photo book for all the pet owners in your life, from celebrating a new pet that was welcomed home to documenting their furry little adventures throughout this year. Consider a Pet Photo Book a slam dunk gift for your pet-obsessed friends and loved ones in your life.

Our Pick: Explore the PetSmart for Mixbook Collection

4. Honoring Milestones With an Anniversary Photo Book

A personalized anniversary photo book celebrates a couple's journey together. With Mixbook, you can create a photo book of your engagement or mark a specific anniversary, from your first year to your golden anniversary. Relive every moment of your love story with a gift that is all heart.

Even if the date has passed, it’s never too late to give a sweet and touching tribute to your relationship for you and your spouse to enjoy. The sentimental value of an anniversary photo book makes it a perfect last-minute gesture of love.

Our Pick: Anniversary Photo Book by Hallmark

5. Reminiscing About Family Vacations

This year was officially the year of travel, and vacation-themed photo books are a quick last-minute gift option. Although each trip feels like a lifetime ago, take your favorite photos from your phone and turn them into a book that keeps those adventures alive.

Mixbook offers vacation themes for various trips, including honeymoons, summer vacations, and around-the-globe adventures. A vacation photo book is more than a souvenir, allowing travelers to relive their favorite trips anytime.

Our Pick: International Travel by Martha Stewart 

Last-Minute Gifting Made Easy With Mixbook

When it comes to last-minute gifts, Mixbook's user-friendly platform can save the day. Here are a few key features that simplify the design process for personalized gifts:

• Our user-friendly interface is welcoming and approachable for users of all levels. Learning how to make a photo book is simple, so you can complete your personalized gift in record time, perfect for those last-minute surprises.
• You can select, upload, and organize your photos quickly and easily. Our platform will let you know if a selected image isn't high-quality enough for printing.
• Our designer themes do the heavy lifting with pre-designed templates and layouts. There is no need to stress about designing from scratch; your photo book will always look professionally stunning.
• Customize your book at every step. Choose the book size, shape, paper type, and cover style that suits your vision. Adjust the number of photos on a page, experiment with backgrounds, add text, and include stickers. Personalize every detail, from layouts to embellishments.

Celebrate in a Flash

There is no design experience required to navigate Mixbook's user-friendly platform. It's perfect for last-minute shopping and is designed to create gifts quickly and easily.

With over 600 designer themes and extensive customization options, you can create heartfelt and memorable gifts even when pressed for time.

Discover our range of themes and create your personalized gift now. It's never too late to celebrate!