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You don't have to have everything sorted before you send it in. Here's how to organize your kids artwork by kid and year, before you pack or afterward with Artkive's online book builder.

Sorting, deciding, following through: the kids artwork pile hits every ADHD pain point. Here's the one approach that skips all three.

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.

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.

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.

Decluttering gets tricky once emotions are involved. These seven tips help families sort through sentimental items, from kids' artwork to old photos and greeting cards, without the guilt of letting go.

Thinking about mailing your child's artwork to Artkive? Here's what real parents say about the books and the process, plus the tips they'd share before you order.

Too big to box? Too fragile to ship? Your child's oversized posters, 3D sculptures, and glass-framed drawings can still make it into the memory book. Here's how to photograph and upload those tricky pieces to your Artkive account.

Artkive and Scribble both turn kids art into keepsake books, but the experience couldn't be more different. Scribble puts creative control in your hands with a DIY editor, while Artkive's concierge team handles photography, editing, and design for you. We compare pricing, features, and real parent reviews so you can choose the best fit.

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.

If your child's artwork is piling up and a memory book has been on your to-do list for months, you've got two solid options: the Artkive Box and Mixbook. Both turn kids' art into a keepsake book, but one does the work for you and one puts you in the designer's seat. Here's how they compare on price, features, and what real parents actually say.

Thinking about Plum Print for your child's artwork? Before you order, see how it compares to Artkive on design control, pricing, and what you get in the finished book. We break down both services so you can make the right call for your family.

Wondering what happens after you mail your child's artwork away? Here's the whole path, from the art box to the finished memory book, with timing, pricing, and what you control along the way.