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What to Do With Your Graduation Cards (Before They Disappear Into 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
1 day ago


More 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 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


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


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 5


Love Notes for Your Engagement: How to Start a Tradition You'll Treasure
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


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 17


Uniquely Yours: Personalizing Your Cardkive Wedding Card Box
A Cardkive wedding card box can hold more than cards—it can preserve the full story of your wedding season. From save-the-dates and vows to menus and meaningful paper keepsakes, here’s how to organize your items, choose photos, use the book-builder tool, and pick a cover image that feels uniquely you.
Rodnesha Green
Jan 7


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


Holiday Cards 101: How to Prepare for Your Family Photoshoot
In this edition of Holiday Cards 101, we tackle the family photoshoot! Follow this guide to make your Christmas card photos stress‑free, fun-filled, and memorable. Learn the best time of day to schedule, what to bring, how to manage kids, and a step‑by‑step run‑down for the big day itself!
Rodnesha Green
Oct 22, 2025


Holiday Cards 101: Poses, Outfits & Packing List for Family Photos
Planning a photoshoot for your holiday cards? Get family photo ideas, posing tips, outfit guidance, and a packing list. Make unique holiday cards—then preserve them with Cardkive.photos? Get family photo ideas, posing tips, outfit guidance, and a packing list. Make unique holiday cards, then preserve them with Cardkive.
Rodnesha Green
Oct 15, 2025


Turn Your Wedding Cards Into the Perfect Paper Anniversary Gift
Turn your wedding cards into a keepsake book with Cardkive. The perfect paper anniversary gift for couples who saved every card, note, and well-wish.
Rodnesha Green
Sep 7, 2025
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