If time's running out and you're still looking for that perfect gift, don't panic! Luckily, there are some really great last-minute holiday gift ideas.
The best part?
Only you will know that you put off your Christmas shopping until the very last minute!
Some of these gift ideas are creative yet easy to do DIY projects and others are available for purchase from online retailers in Canada.
DIY Fort Kit
Whether it's for a kid or an adult who's still a kid at heart, few gifts can compare to the coolness of receiving your own build-a-fort kit. You can follow these instructions or add personalized items yourself, but this is truly an amazing last-minute DIY idea that will definitely not look like a last-minute gift.
DIY Sweater Mittens
If you have some old sweaters you never wear stashed away in your closet, or perhaps your favourite sweater shrunk in the wash, you can transform them into warm pairs of mittens in just minutes!
Cologne Set
Not sure what to buy that special someone in your life? Try a six-pack cologne set that includes several different fragrances, each one rich in herbal ingredients. The kit includes both light, citrusy scents as well as darker, more aromatic scents.
Available from Sephora, the Nécessaire Nomade Exclusive Set can be shipped overnight or in two days to most locations in Canada.
Overview: A New Perspective of Earth
In this modern day and age, paper books have somewhat gone out of fashion. But this amazing coffee table book contains hundreds of beautiful satellite images of Earth that will wow you, surprise you, and leave you humbled. Based on the popular "Daily Overview" Instagram account.
Available from Amazon, Overview: A New Perspective of Earth can be shipped overnight or in two days to most locations in Canada.
DIY Personalized Cutting Board
For the cook in your life who creates delicious, nutritious meals on a regular basis, one of the best ways to thank them for all their hard work is by creating a personalized cutting board.
Using some waxed paper, it's easy to add a custom image to any wood surface, including a cutting board. For an extra fun idea, print out your favourite recipe and transfer it to the cutting board. Yum!
Logitech Harmony Home Controller
It looks pretty much like a standard TV remote, but this innovative device can pair with a smartphone, intelligent items like Nest thermostats and Philips Hue lights, and your home computer. This device lets you control your TV, home theatre set-up, and even game consoles like the PlayStation, Wii, and XBox.
Available from Amazon, the Harmony Home Controller can be shipped overnight or in two days to most locations in Canada.
Road Trip Down Memory Lane
If you've enjoyed a fun road trip with a loved one, why not commemorate it forever with a creative DIY art project? Following these simple instructions, you can cut a paper map and fit it in a frame, using thread to highlight the journey you took.
Haven't taken a road trip yet? Use this gift idea to show your adventuring partner of choice the trip you'd like to take with them.
Panasonic Eneloop Power Pack
What? Batteries for a Christmas present? Sounds boring, right? Not so. The Panasonic Eneloop power pack is a handy, portable kit that can be used anywhere in the world. This fantastic device recharges every kind of battery known to humankind, ensuring you'll never run out of juice no matter where you go.
Available from Amazon, the Panasonic Eneloop Power Pack can be shipped overnight or in two days to most locations in Canada.
Transform a Photograph Into a Work of Art
With a little bit of patience and some basic art supplies, anyone can easily transform a printed photograph into a canvas portrait. Add a nice frame, and you'll have created a truly special gift that will be cherished forever.
Star Wars Ice Ball Maker
If someone close to your heart believes May 4th should be a national holiday, you'll impress them with the gift of a Death Star ice ball mold. Using BPA-free, food-grade silicone, this innovative mold is perfect for making fun holiday ice balls or innovative Star Wars-themed ice cream balls guests will love.
Available from Amazon, the Death Star ice ball maker can be shipped overnight or in two days to most locations in Canada.
DIY Photo Coasters
Another great way to permanently commemorate a cherished moment is by transforming an ordinary photograph into a drink coaster. Whether you use leftover tile from your own home or pick them up at your favourite DIY store, this DIY gift idea is simple to do.
Make several, and give them to all your friends and family this Christmas.
Atlas Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders
From one of the world's most popular websites, this Atlas Obscura hardcover book contains photos and information about 700 of the strangest and most interesting places on the planet.
Available from Amazon, Atlas Obscura can be shipped overnight or in two days to most locations in Canada.
Whether it's breaking out your credit card to find that perfect, timeless gift online or spending some time practising your DIY skills, anyone can find a great Christmas gifts in no time. Even if you're down to the wire, you can always come up with amazing gift ideas the special people in your life will hold dear, last-minute or not.
