Last Minute Holiday Card Ideas

Doesn't it seem like once Halloween goes by the holidays are already here? With no time to spare, try these last-minute holiday card ideas to send out your season's greetings effortlessly.

Forget the stress! These tips for quick holiday card creation make it easy and convenient to let your friends and loved ones know you're thinking of them.

Here are some last-minute ideas for quick and easy custom photo holiday cards with Mixbook.com!

Holiday Cards without Professional Photos

Say it all with a selfie! Let your personality shine in a last-minute holiday photo card where you capture yourself and your family in a real-life moment.

Some of life's best moments and memories start with a selfie or end with one. Go casual and take a selfie for your holiday photo card without professional photos.

Simple Card Design Choices

Stick to holiday card templates with one or two photo slots, like this Holiday Gifts by Martha Stewart design. This narrows down the decision process and keeps the process simple for a quick and easy last-minute holiday photo.

All the photo card templates at Mixbook.com are customizable, so you don't need to feel pressured to use two photos if you like that template choice. Simply add the photo you want to use and remove the other photo slot - pick one and be done!

Celebrate Your Pet

When you need an adorable photo for your holiday cards stat, put your pet in the spotlight. Pet holiday cards like this cute Furry and Bright pet photo card are some of the cutest around - it's hard to find a bad photo of a beloved dog, cat, or other pet.

Snap a quick photo of your favorite furry friend to grace the front of a last-minute holiday photo card. Pet Christmas cards and holiday greetings are sure to spread lots of smiles and good cheer!

Recycle Photos

When you celebrate a major life event, make that year's excitement the focus of your photo holiday card. Reuse photos from your wedding if you've gotten married that year. Choose a classy card style like this Festive Merry Script holiday card. You might also wish to celebrate your newest addition to the family if you've recently had a baby!

Sometimes a casual photo you've already taken makes the perfect shot for a last-minute holiday greeting card. Whether it's a family vacation photo, a gorgeous snapshot from a hike, or one of life's everyday moments, you can almost always find a good photo to use in your camera roll.

Forego the Photo - Use a Template

If you're really short on time, you can still get a holiday greeting card out in time. Simply browse through the holiday greeting card templates without photos for a super quick solution, like this winter fun holiday card or this sweet turtle doves greeting card.

Include your own text with a personal greeting and anything else you'd like to share. After writing your message, simply order the number of cards you need and then send them out once they arrive!

Remember, at the end of the day, it truly is the thought that counts. Your friends and family will be happy to receive your holiday greetings, no matter what form they take!

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