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Your child's artwork captures something a photo can't — the texture, the deliberate colors, the pride behind the piece. These 7 ideas for displaying kids art give each drawing a home it deserves, beyond the fridge.

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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a powerful chance to teach kids kindness through hands-on service. From creating care packages and hosting a neighborhood cleanup to volunteering at a food bank (or creating a “Just Serve” day at home), these family-friendly ideas make it easy to honor Dr. King’s legacy. Plus, discover simple ways to preserve the memories—journals, photos, video diaries, and keepsake displays that inspire giving all year.

Most family recipe cards end up tucked in a recipe card box and slowly forgotten. This guide shows you how to digitize, store, and turn your original recipes into a keepsake recipe book worth passing down for generations.

Nine last minute gifts for mom. Some you can finish tonight, and two turn into keepsake books.

What if this year's gift for grandma and grandpa was something they'd reach for every day? Here are six gifts for grandparents made from your kids' art, and how to choose the right one for each of them.

Winter break works better with a box that has the supplies and the steps in it. Here are 12 Christmas craft kits for kids, sorted by age from toddlers to teens, plus an easy way to keep the finished projects.

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.

Seven Dia de los Muertos crafts that give kids a real, respectful way into the holiday's meaning, not a costume-aisle version of it. Each project ties to an actual tradition, from ofrendas to papel picado.

The best gifts for creative kids hand them a way to make the next thing. Here are 10 ideas for ages 5 to 17, sorted by age, plus one gift that gives all that making a permanent home.

Halloween crafting doesn't have to mean a blizzard of glitter and glue. These 10 Halloween crafts for kids run from five-minute handprint ghosts to a full paper-mâché pumpkin, so there's something for every age and attention span. Grab the kids and get a little messy.

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.

Got kids' artwork piling up at home? Discover 7 reasons to transform those drawings into a keepsake kids' art book – declutter and celebrate your child's creativity.

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.

Cut clutter this back-to-school season. Learn how to organize school papers, store kids’ artwork, and declutter your home with simple, family-friendly routines.

Your great-grandmother says she doesn't want anything for her birthday. Here are nine personal ideas for great grandma gifts, a few for great-grandpas, and tips for choosing something she'll keep close.

Discover 100 of the best new children’s books to read in 2025, perfect for summer reading! This age-grouped list includes fun books to read for elementary school kids and beyond—featuring adventure, humor, fantasy, STEM, and more.

Looking for fun patriotic crafts this 4th of July? Discover 10 easy red, white, and blue craft ideas for kids – and learn how to preserve these cherished creations forever with Artkive.