The Early Years Book is a guided memory book designed to document a child’s life from ages one through five. It features prompted pages, a linen cover with foil stamping, and a 4-ring binder that allows pages to be rearranged or expanded. Each book also includes adhesive squares and a code for complimentary Everyday Photo Prints to help you easily add photos alongside written memories.
What is included in this article?
- What are the differences between the Early Years Book and the Story of You | Baby Book?
- What are the dimensions of the book?
- What colors does the book come in?
- What’s included with the book?
- How do I redeem my complimentary prints and cards?
- What prints fit best inside?
- What material is the cover made of?
- Can I change the text on the cover?
- Can I remove or add pages?
- Are additional pages available for purchase?
- What is the page max for the book?
- What are the prompts inside like?
- What type of pen and adhesive do you recommend?
- Returns & Exchanges
- Is the Artifact Uprising logo on the book?
What are the differences between the Early Years Book and the Story of You | Baby Book?
The Story of You | Baby Book is designed to capture a child’s first year of life—from birth through their first birthday.
The Early Years Book continues the story, covering ages one through five with prompts and space for photos and memories from those formative early years.
What is the dimension of the book?
11.5 × 10.25 inches
What colors does the book come in?
The Early Years Book is available in the following linen cover colors with foil stamping:
Midnight Blue with Copper Foil
Smoke with Gold Foil
Olive with Gold Foil
Blush with Copper Foil
Lavender with Silver Foil
Mist Blue with Copper Foil
Honeycomb with Silver Foil
What’s included with the book?
Each book comes with:
A code for 10 complimentary Everyday Photo Prints (3.25 x 3.25" or 3.25 x 4.25")
Adhesive squares to secure your prints
Instructions on how to register your book and redeem your free prints
How do I redeem my complimentary prints and cards?
Inside your book, you’ll find an insert with a unique code and instructions.
- Head to https://www.artifactuprising.com/get-started to enter your registration information.
- After your information is entered, we will send your code for 10 complimentary prints and 10 complimentary birth announcements.
- Design your 10 Everyday Photo Prints (3.25 x 3.25" or 3.25 x 4.25")
- Enter the code at checkout to receive them free
Having trouble receiving the code? Reach out to us and we'll help out!
What prints fit best inside?
This book is designed to pair perfectly with our Everyday Photo Prints. We recommend the 3.25x3.25", 3.25x4.25", or 4x4" sizes.
What material is the cover made of?
A high quality Linen fabric.
Can I change the text on the cover?
Each baby book currently comes pre-stamped with the title, “Here Begins The Story Of You Early Years”. We do not offer custom foil-stamping on the books.
Can I remove or add pages?
Yes, absolutely! The book is bound with a 4-ring binder – so removing or rearranging pages is simple.
Are additional pages available for purchase?
Yes! You can order the Story of You Add-On pages here.
What is the page max for the book?
The binder can hold up to 61 sheets total, including:
50 sheets included with the book
11 additional sheets from the add-on pack
Adding photos (typically 50–70 prints) will add some thickness, but the binder is designed to accommodate this.
What are the prompts inside like?
The Story of You is "family-neutral," fitting for a variety of family structures (e.g., single parents, adopted children) and genders (e.g., same-sex parents, boy or girl child). Bound with a 4-ring binder, you can also remove or rearrange any pages that don't fit your family's story.
Want a peek inside? Preview sample pages here.
What type of pen and adhesive do you recommend?
If you need adhesive, you can find double-sided adhesive online or at your local craft store.
- As for which pen will work best in the book, your favorite ball-point pen will do the trick. If you prefer a marker, a quick-dry pen that uses archival-safe ink is recommended. Some smudging is possible with all pens, so please allow each page to dry thoroughly. The two markers we recommend are:
Returns & Exchanges
Yes, if gifting, the recipient can return or exchange by contacting our Customer Experience team.
Is the Artifact Uprising logo on the book?
The Artifact Uprising logo appears:
On the last page of the book
On the exterior storage box
On the product’s shipping packaging