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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.

Parents who've used Artkive don't just share how beautiful the books turned out — they share what they'd do differently. We gathered their honest reviews, pro tips, and lessons learned so you know exactly what to expect before you start.

Parents have a lot to say about Artkive — and most of it comes down to three things: quality they didn't expect, guilt they finally let go of, and kids who couldn't stop smiling when they held their own published book.

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.

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.

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.

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.