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What to Do With Sympathy Cards (Without Losing the Memories)
After a loss, the cards arrive from people you expected and people who surprised you. Every envelope carries something real. But figuring out what to do with sympathy cards is harder than it sounds — and there's no rule that says you have to figure it out right away.
Rodnesha Green
May 25


What to Do With Graduation Cards Before They End Up in a Box
Every year, graduation cards end up in a shoebox by August and slowly get forgotten. Here's how to actually preserve them — and enjoy them later.
Rodnesha Green
May 15


Cardkive UK Is Here: Turn Your Greeting Cards Into a Memory Book
Cardkive is officially in the UK. Turn your wedding card box, birthday card book, and every keepsake you've saved into one hardcover memory book, sized for UK greeting cards and priced in pounds.
Rodnesha Green
May 12


A Teacher Memory Book That Celebrates Every Note You've Ever SavedMore Than Words: A Memory Book for Teachers Who Treasure Every Note
Turn years of student cards and notes into a teacher memory book you'll actually revisit. Cardkive photographs, designs, and binds the keepsake for you.
Rodnesha Green
May 5


10 Unique Wedding Cards with Classic, Elegant Style
Looking for a wedding greeting card that stands out? Explore 10 unique wedding cards from indie designers – from charming watercolor illustrations to luxurious letterpress and quilled designs. These beautiful wedding cards are perfect for pairing with your wedding gift, plus a tip on preserving cards in a keepsake wedding card book.
Rodnesha Green
May 1


How to Add a Cardkive Memory Book to Any Baby Registry List (Step-by-Step)
Baby cards arrive in waves from pregnancy to the first weeks home. Here's how to add Cardkive, the keepsake every parent revisits, to any baby registry list.
Rodnesha Green
Apr 14


What to Do After “I Do” With Your Wedding Cards
Don’t allow your wedding cards to collect dust. Discover elegant, clutter-free ways to preserve your wedding cards after the big day – including a pro service that turns your cards into a beautiful memory book.
Rodnesha Green
Apr 2


Pun Intended!: Funny Greeting Cards For Every Occasion
Funny greeting cards are often the ones you can't bring yourself to throw away. Here are seven shops making cards worth keeping — and the best way to preserve every single one.
Rodnesha Green
Mar 31


7 Sentimental Gifts for Mom: Mother's Day Ideas She'll Actually Keep
She doesn't need more things — she needs a gift that means something. Here are 7 sentimental Mother's Day gifts for the mom who treasures everything.
Rodnesha Green
Mar 24


The Best Way to Save Baby Shower Cards (And Add It to Your Baby Registry List)
The cards arrive from the moment you share your news — and they don't stop until long after baby does. From gender reveals to newborn greetings, these are the first written words your child will ever receive. Here's why Cardkive is the best way to make sure they last.
Rodnesha Green
Mar 13


Twice As Nice: Cardkive Wins The Knot Registry Awards 2026
Cardkive has won The Knot Registry Awards two years running. Our Wedding Cards Book is officially a wedding registry must-have, and here's why couples keep adding it to their list.
Rodnesha Green
Mar 4


How to Add Cardkive to Your Wedding Registry on Any Platform
From The Knot to Zola, here's the easiest way to add Cardkive, a 2025 Registry Award winner, to every major wedding registry platform.
Rodnesha Green
Feb 12


13 Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Gifts That Create Memories
Skip the predictable flowers and chocolates this year. These 13 thoughtful Valentine’s Day gifts and experiences are all about creating lasting memories—whether it’s a cozy self-care night, a first-date do-over, or learning a new skill together. And if you’ve saved years of love notes and Valentine’s Day cards, Cardkive is a keepsake-worthy way to turn them into a beautifully bound memory book.
Rodnesha Green
Feb 10


How to Preserve Sympathy Cards in a Memory Book
Sympathy cards hold some of the most meaningful words we ever receive, yet they’re often tucked away and forgotten during grief. A keepsake card book offers a gentle way to preserve those messages of love and support. Learn why preserving sympathy cards matters, and how a Cardkive memory book can turn comforting words into a lasting source of healing.
Rodnesha Green
Feb 4


Love Notes During Your Engagement: How to Start a New Tradition
Getting engaged is magical—but the planning whirlwind can make it easy to miss the small, meaningful moments. A simple love-notes tradition helps you slow down, stay connected, and create keepsakes you’ll actually want to revisit.
Rodnesha Green
Jan 29


10 Wedding Registry Ideas You’ll Still Appreciate in 10 Years
These 10 wedding registry ideas are the ones couples actually use years later. From quality sheets to a Cardkive wedding card book, build a registry that lasts.
Rodnesha Green
Jan 22


Why I Wish I Had Cardkive To Save Mom's Sympathy Cards
After my mom passed away, the sympathy cards and letters we received became some of the most meaningful tributes to her life—but we didn’t have a clear way to preserve them. This post shares why those messages matter, why they’re so easy to lose in the fog of grief, and how the Cardkive Memorial Box turns sympathy cards into a lasting keepsake you can revisit when you’re ready.
Rodnesha Green
Jan 16


What to Do With Old Holiday Cards (Turn Them into a Keepsake Book)
Not sure what to do with old Christmas cards after the holidays? Turn your favorites into a chic coffee table memory book with Cardkive—so you can keep the handwriting, photos, and heartfelt notes without the clutter. Follow these simple steps to sort, send, customize, and display a keepsake you’ll actually want out year-round.
Rodnesha Green
Dec 31, 2025


A Meaningful Hanukkah Host Gift: The Cardkive Memory Book
Searching for Hanukkah gifts that feel personal? Cardkive is a meaningful host gift - a memory book that preserves Hanukkah cards and holiday memories.
Rodnesha Green
Dec 13, 2025


Top 10 Funny Wedding Cards with a Quirky Twist
Make the newlyweds laugh with these 10 unique wedding cards! Our top picks range from hilarious one-liners to quirky art cards (like a sandwich-shaped card that donates a sandwich!). Discover funny wedding cards that are as heartfelt as they are humorous – plus, a tip on turning wedding cards into a keepsake book.
Rodnesha Green
Oct 1, 2025
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