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Summer break has a way of producing a lot of art — and a lot of it ends up in a pile with nowhere to go. This list of 50 summer crafts for kids covers everything from monthly subscription boxes to one-time kits you can grab this weekend, with options from toddler through teen.

Dad says he doesn't need a gift, and honestly? He's right. The best Father's Day activities are the ones you share together — and this year, we've put together seven ideas the whole family can actually pull off. From a DIY food tour to a backyard Family Olympics, here's how to make the day count.

From a backyard graduation ceremony to the perfect preschool graduation gift, here are four heartfelt ways to celebrate your child's first big milestone.

As your child graduates from elementary school, explore heartfelt ways to navigate the bittersweet emotions of letting go—through reflection, celebration, and preserving the memories that matter most.

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.

Looking for a Mother's Day craft that goes beyond a paper card? Here are twelve hands-on 3D ideas for kids of every age, from sticky-fingered toddlers to teens with a steady hand.

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.

Discover Audrey's colorful world of collage and marker art! From animals to holiday scenes, her vibrant childrens drawings shine in this featured artist profile – all preserved with the Artkive Box.

Discover the amazing charcoal and acrylic art of Artkive's featured artist, Jessica Horvitz! Inside this Artkive Box we find an amazing use of light and shadow, form and movement. We were honored to be this family's choice to preserve her early works of art. Today, we celebrate this artist's journey.

Meet George, a young artist with a bold, stylized take on childrens art. His mix of mosaic, watercolor, and pencil drawings comes to life in this special feature made possible by the Artkive Box.

Pancake art turns an ordinary breakfast into a food artwork activity the whole family can get into. From rainbow art with colored batter to free-form scribble art with squeeze bottles, here's how to make it work — and how to capture the creative moments that come out of it.

Discover canvas artist Adam St. George's whimsical and impressive art in our latest artist feature. See how Artkive helps with preserving artwork as a book.

Art does more than keep kids busy — it builds the skills they'll use for the rest of their lives. A child therapist breaks down 12 reasons art education for kids matters, from cognitive development to emotional regulation and beyond.

Discover 9-year-old Kayleigh’s stunning children’s watercolor art. Artkive chose to feature pieces from her artwork book because of her expressive use of naturalism in her portraits. We hope this talented young artist can inspire others with her fresh refreshing style.

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.

Every parent has wondered what to make of the wild loops and zigzags their toddler proudly hands them. This post reframes scribbling as your child's first creative language — and explains why those early marks matter far more than they look. It covers when scribbling typically starts, what it's actually building (fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, pre-literacy foundations, emotional expression), and practical ways parents can create a home environment that encourages i

This is a featured artist segment where Artkive team members select one customer or Kid Artist to showcase our favorite pieces of their kid art.

She already has the mug and the framed photo. Give Grandma something she's never seen before — a high-quality hardcover book made entirely from her grandkids' original artwork, preserved exactly the way they made it.