All in Holiday

Creative and Clever Holiday Card Photo Ideas

It's almost time to send out holiday cards - and if you're like many people, you've already booked a mini-session with your favorite photographer for traditional photos. If you're feeling a bit creative, though, you don't have to stick to traditional family-style portraits. There are plenty of great ways you can showcase your family (whether there are two of you or 22 of you) when you think outside the wrapped gift box.

Mixbook Holiday Gift Guide for Kids

On certain occasions that is a very tough question. Because sometimes another toy just doesn't cut it. Well, worry no more because Mixbook is here to grant your wish! And rest assured, this list of gifts will age a lot better and bring more nostalgic value than any toy in existence.

2019 Holiday Designer Photo Card Collection

Each year, Mixbook creates the most beautifully designed holiday photo cards. In collaboration with some amazing design partners, we’re excited to showcase our 2019/20 Holiday Designer Collection. You’ll be sure to find exclusive designs, that will make a big impression this season. 

Easy DIY Succulent Pumpkins

When brainstorming over this year's fall decor and holidays, it is always a fun challenge to do something new to surprise your family and friends. You can try new recipes, cold/rainy day games for the kids, or bring a fun gift to a gathering. We’ve got a craft that makes the perfect decor idea to change your usual pumpkin display, makes a unique gift, and can be a plate topper for this year's Thanksgiving festivities: succulent pumpkins!

How to Make DIY Christmas Ornaments

Along with Christmas photo books and photo cards, make your holiday season truly special by creating DIY Christmas ornaments your family can cherish for years. You don't have to stick to traditional painted glass bulbs, either (although you should add a few to your collection because they're a great way to capture kids' art abilities and showcase your own). Check out this list of DIY Christmas ornaments you can put together in your own home.

DIY Christmas Gifts Everyone Will Love

Unique Christmas gifts are hard to come by - but can spread extra holiday cheer by creating your own gifts that everyone will love. Some are more expensive than others are, and some take more time to create...but overall, the DIY Christmas gifts you'll find in this guide are easy to make and well worth the effort. In addition to these gifts, consider making a photo book or photo card to a loved one.

Fall Photo Shoot Tips

Contrast to popular belief, not all things need to be, or should be, photographed in the bright sun. An overcast fall day is a success because it gives you an opportunity to shoot all day long! The light is often soft and even. Better yet, autumn colors are saturated colors and contrast nicely with a gray day.

How to Throw a New Year's Eve Party

For many, New Year’s Eve is a time of new beginnings- and one way to make sure it's off to a good start is to plan your own evening of fun. Whether you’re planning a theme or just having some friends over to gab, get your cards sent out and your ducks in a row now because the ball will be dropping before you know it! Here are some ideas for a party this New Year’s Eve.

Holiday Party Inspiration

Why is throwing a holiday party so much fun? It is the Yuletide cheer? The toasty, roasty cocktails? The ability to wear sequins and a horrible reindeer sweater in one crazy look and get away with it? Whatever the secret ingredient, Mixbook totally gets the excitement in the air come holiday time and is ready to help you get your holiday party invitations in order!