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How to Create a Christmas Card Display: 12 Ideas for Any Home
Twelve ways to show off your Christmas cards, from ribbon on the wall to a tiered tray on the sideboard. Plus what to do with the stack on January 2, so the handwriting outlasts the holidays.
kahla5
9 hours ago


Meaningful Christmas Gifts That Become Keepsakes
The gifts people keep carry a name, a date or someone's handwriting. Here are meaningful Christmas gift ideas for parents, grandparents, in-laws, teachers and newlyweds, plus a keepsake book made from saved cards.
kahla5
2 days ago


50+ Birthday Card Ideas and Messages (Plus What to Do With the Cards Once the Party's Over)
From moms to coworkers, funny to sentimental, here are 50+ birthday card ideas and messages to borrow, plus what to do with the card once the party's over.
Rodnesha Green
Aug 20


What to Do With Birthday Cards: The Full Guide to Birthday Card Books
A decade of birthday cards means a decade of handwriting from the people who love you. Here's what to do with the collection once the drawer won't close.
Rodnesha Green
Jul 27


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


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: Ideas She'll Actually Keep
She doesn't need more things. She needs a gift that means something. Here are 7 sentimental gifts for the mom who keeps every card and note, whether it's Christmas, a birthday or Mother's Day.
Rodnesha Green
Mar 24


Cardkive vs. Plum Print: Which Makes the Best Card Book?
Got a stack of wedding cards collecting dust? Two popular services — Cardkive and Plum Print — both promise to turn your cards into a beautiful keepsake book. Here's how they compare on price, features, and everything in between.
Rodnesha Green
Feb 27


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


What to Do With Old Christmas Cards: Make 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 Hostess Gift: The Cardkive Memory Book
Wine disappears and flowers wilt, but the cards your host saved can last. Here's a Hanukkah hostess gift that turns a season of notes into a keepsake book, plus what to bring when you're not sure what the party calls for.
Rodnesha Green
Dec 13, 2025
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