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You ordered the box. It arrived. Now what? The Artkive Packing Page is a free, step-by-step guide that takes you from box on the shelf to memory book on the way.

You've got the Artkive Box. The pile of kids' arts and crafts is ready to go. But before you seal it up, a few simple steps make all the difference. Here are the packing tips our team shares at every Packing Party — your checklist for getting it right the first time.

Every March, Youth Art Month reminds us that kids' creativity deserves more than a bin in the closet. This year, four moms took that to heart — and turned years of children's arts and crafts projects into coffee table books their families actually use. Here's what the process was really like, in their own words.

Packing an Artkive Box for more than one child doesn't have to be overwhelming. This step-by-step guide walks parents through gathering kids' arts and crafts, separating artwork by child, organizing by age or grade, securing and labeling each stack, and filling out order forms — so every piece ends up in the right memory book. Plus: a packing checklist and a Spotify playlist to keep you motivated.

Every March, Youth Art Month gives families a reason to slow down, celebrate what kids create, and remember why art matters in childhood. Here's everything you need to know — plus a look at how Artkive is celebrating all month long.

Artkive is celebrating 14 years of preserving what matters most—your family’s memories. In this Q&A, founders (and cousins) Jedd Gold and Jeff Lipp reflect on what helped them keep going - through thick and thin. They also share why every box is treated like a priceless treasure—and what they’re hopeful for next with Artkive, Cardkive, and Photokive.

Every Artkive Box now includes a private, museum-style virtual gallery that puts your kids art on display the moment your book goes to print. Take a tour and see how it works — and how to share it with the family members who'll love it most.

Discover why parents love Artkive! Real Artkive reviews reveal how moms and dads turned cluttered kids’ drawings into cherished keepsake books. Learn their tips, see the quality results, and find out how this artwork archive service helps preserve childhood memories guilt-free.

See why parents rave about Artkive. Preserve kids’ artwork in beautiful keepsake books. Read these glowing Artkive reviews to see why our customers are raving fans!

Too large or fragile for the Artkive Box? Learn how to photograph and upload those kids' art projects so they can be included in your child's Artkive book.

Learn how to safely pack and ship your old family photos and photo albums to Photokive for digitizing. Step-by-step packing tips, labeling advice, materials to use (no packing peanuts!), insurance suggestions, and a handy printable checklist ensure your irreplaceable memories are protected in transit. Preserve your past with confidence using this stress-free shipping guide.

A side-by-side comparison of Artkive's white-glove artwork book service and Shutterfly's DIY photo book. What each costs, what each requires from you, and how to choose the right kids artwork book for your family.

Both Artkive and Doodle Nest turn your child's artwork into beautiful kids art books — but which one is right for your family? We break down the differences in price, customization, turnaround time, and digital access so you can choose with confidence, wherever you live.

Artkive and Plum Print both turn children's artwork into beautiful memory books, but they differ in pricing, customization, and process. We break down features, real parent reviews, and product options so you can choose the best fit for your family.

Your child has created hundreds of drawings, paintings, and crafts. You love every one of them, but the piles are growing. Artkive turns all of that kids art into a professionally designed memory book your family will revisit for years. Here's how the process works and why parents keep coming back.