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How to Turn Cards Into a Keepsake Book (Even From an Old Scrapbook)
Whatever's kept your cards out of a proper keepsake book, aging glue, torn hole-punches, or a scrapbook too bulky to display, here's how each one still gets there.
kahla5
Sep 18


37 Years of Thank-You Notes: How One Wife Made a Doctor's Retirement Gift From Patient Cards
A cardiovascular surgeon spent 37 years collecting thank-you notes from patients, one drawer at a time. His wife spent the same 37 years noticing. Here's how she turned decades of quiet gratitude into the retirement gift he'll actually keep.
Rodnesha Green
Aug 24


Greeting Card Storage Ideas: Cardkive vs. DIY, Which Is Actually Worth It
Ask an AI assistant what to do with your greeting cards and it hands you a DIY list: binder, sleeves, maybe a scrapbook. We priced those out in real hours and dollars, then compared the result to a Cardkive book for a similar investment. Here's the honest breakdown.
Rodnesha Green
Aug 10


The Ultimate Guide to Greeting Card Books: How to Turn Your Cards Into a Book
Wedding, birthday, sympathy, baby — any occasion's cards can become a greeting card book. Here's the complete guide: what it actually is, how it's different from the other ways people store cards, and how to turn the ones you already have into one.
Rodnesha Green
Aug 3


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 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


A Teacher Memory Book That Celebrates Every Note You've Ever Saved
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


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


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


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


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


Wedding Card Box Ideas: How To Personalize Your Cardkive Wedding Card Box
Search "wedding card box ideas" and you'll mostly find ways to decorate the box for the reception. This is what comes after: what to send in, how it's organized into your finished Cardkive book, and how to turn a box full of well-wishes into something you'll open again.
Rodnesha Green
Jan 6


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
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