From a Columbus kitchen-counter idea inspired by Instagram, Heart Printed has grown into a family-owned business making custom photo magnets that turn everyday memories into small refrigerator galleries. Founded by Alesia, a Belarus-born mother of two, the company has made more than 800,000 magnets and shipped over 70,000 orders since 2014. Its magnets are manufactured and shipped in the USA from Columbus, Ohio, alongside templates and education for people who want to make magnets themselves.
Yotta DIYYotta DIY makes personalized acrylic photo keepsakes, turning customers’ images into ornaments, magnets, display stands and other small gifts. Its products are made to order in the USA, with custom designs including cartoon-style portraits and double-sided, die-cut displays. The Springdale, Ohio business also offers fast proofing and production for photo-based pieces.CINCINNATI, OH
reStickityBorn from a mother-and-daughter team’s need for a more practical way to keep meaningful images close, reStickity makes reusable peel-and-stick photo prints that can be moved without damaging walls or other surfaces. Emma and Jodi’s personal solution has grown into a woman-owned, Made-in-USA business serving more than 5,800 customers, with prints designed for everything from refrigerators to gallery walls.
SDS DesignBorn from a Penn State paw-print car magnet in 1991, family-owned SDS Design manufactures American-made auto magnets, decals, stickers and related graphics in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. The company remains known for creating collegiate die-cut car magnets, serving hundreds of licensed colleges while also producing custom work for resort brands and other clients. Design and production are handled in-house at its Lehigh Valley location.WHITEHALL, PA
Inspired BuffaloFounded by graphic designer Marinette Kozlow in 2010, Inspired Buffalo is a family-run Black Rock design and print shop creating custom apparel, Buffalo-themed art, and personalized gifts. The business grew from freelance design and Buffalo greeting cards into a family operation after Marinette’s husband Tim joined her and her mother’s former corner-store space became their shop. Inspired Buffalo is especially distinctive for turning customers’ handwriting, photographs, and recipes into keepsake towels and pillows.BUFFALO, NY