We handle every Bumble Box with great care. Artwork is carefully photographed and stored throughout the process, and all pieces are safely returned with your finished book unless you request otherwise. If you would prefer not to send us the physical artwork and would like to take your own photos, please contact us so that we can guide you. Please note that we will do our best to edit your photos, but the best will still be to send them to our studio for editing.
Our packages allow for a minimum of 30 items, up to 200 pieces of artwork, with one item per page in your book. For example, a 60-page book allows for 60 pieces of artwork.
You can send almost anything — paintings, drawings, cards, notes, scrapbooks, cut-outs, collages and even 3D items. Bright, bold and colourful artwork works best.
If you send more artwork than your package allows, we will select the pieces that work best for the book layout. You are welcome to upgrade your package at a later stage- we will confirm this with you once the artwork is photographed. If any artwork is abstract, please mark the correct orientation on the back so we display it properly.
We recommend avoiding items that are very delicate, and please try not to fold or roll artwork where possible as flat pieces photograph best.
Yes — the choice is yours.
We can return the original artwork with your finished book, or we can recycle it for you if you’d prefer to clear the clutter. Simply let us know on the brief sheet included in your empty box or by emailing us.
You have two months from receiving your empty Bumble Box to request collection. If you are unsure, please check the date written on your box.
If you need more time, please contact us to avoid a penalty charge or non-fulfillment of your book.
Yes. If you would like a special message at the beginning of the book or a chapter, simply write it clearly on the brief sheet provided in your Bumble Box. We can either include the original handwritten message or we can type it out for you.
We are based in Centurion, but we provide our service across South Africa with courier collection and delivery included.
Larger artwork can still be included.
If necessary, you may lightly fold larger pieces when placing them in the box, avoiding hard creases. Flat items photograph best, so rolling should be avoided where possible.
Artwork too large to courier can be photographed by you and sent to us digitally. Please contact us so that we can guide you through the photography process- the better the photo, the better it will be edited by us.
Pricing depends on the number of pages (pieces of artwork) you would like included in your book.
All packages include courier, photography, editing, book design, and printing. You can view our pricing options on the shop page.
It’s simple:
Once payment is received, we send a Bumble Box to your address.
Fill the box with your child’s artwork.
Let us know when it’s ready and we arrange collection.
We photograph, edit and design your Bumble Box art book.
Once edited, we send you a preview via email to check us for errors. Please note, only errors will be fixed (e.g. spelling or art directionality)- updates to the layout that were not pre-discussed will incur additional editing fees.
Your finished book is delivered back to you along with the original artwork (unless otherwise requested).
The entire process typically takes 4–8 weeks from the time we receive your artwork.
If you need your book sooner, please contact us ASAP to discuss expedited options.
Yes. We typically photograph and include the artwork in the order it comes out of the box.
If you’d like the artwork arranged chronologically, please number the back of each piece clearly (1–200).
We may move a few pieces slightly to help create a better visual flow in the book.
You are welcome to separate the artwork into different chapters (e.g. different years or children). Please make sure the division is clearly labeled- packets work well for this.
Yes, you can include artwork from multiple children in one box.
Please separate the artwork clearly so we know which pieces belong together.
We recommend one item per page to showcase each piece properly.
If multiple items are placed on a page, the total number of pages in the book will be reduced accordingly.
Yes! 3D items such as pottery and craft creations are welcome.
Please wrap any fragile items using the paper provided to prevent damage during transport.
Yes! Our standard books are 20x20cm in size. We can quote you to print on a 30x30cm book.
While not a standard offering, we will be happy to quote you on a digital copy of your book.
Copies are available at a reduced rate and are quoted on current printing prices. We try to keep your artwork on file for a few years after editing, so you are welcome to contact us at any point to print a copy of your Bumble Box Art Book.
