Each year, we sit down to capture a snapshot of our children’s growth, and it began the year my daughter had her first day of school. I wanted to make it extra special. I interviewed her with questions like: “What will you miss about home?” “What do you want to be when you grow up?” and “What are you looking forward to about school?”

I didn’t have a pennant flag or board to document this, so I decided to create a custom keepsake card instead. It’s a simple and meaningful way to remember this stage of life, and it’s perfect for birthdays, milestones, or just because.

It’s now become how we create a keepsake and a birthday thank you to share with friends and family.

If you’d like to create your own memory, send me a photo of your child with some background space, and I’ll add the personalized message you’d like to preserve this moment in time. It’s a special tradition we cherish each year to remember every little phase along the way.

Get ready to make some memories with our custom keepsake cards!

• You'll receive one digital copy to print a 5x7 and one ready to share online.

• Where to print? Hit up your local print shop, FedEx, Office Depot, or go for high-quality cardstock—or even photo paper if you want it extra fancy.

• Don’t feel like dealing with the hassle of printing? No worries! Let GWJ handle it for you—order high-quality prints directly from GWJ here.

• I’ll only tweak your photo if I need to lighten or darken it to get the lettering just right (no big edits, promise).

• Simply fill out a quick form with what you want on the card, and in 1-2 business days, you’ll get a proof to approve or make any edits.

• Want a little extra flair? Add a backer to your card with more photos or a personalized note of gratitude!

• Got questions? Shoot me an email at hello@shopgivewithjoy.com.