Entrepreneur Reveal: Meet Shubhangi, the Maker Behind Custom Cute Gifts
Have you ever wanted to give someone a small gift that feels like it was made just for them?
That’s what caught my attention about Shubhangi Creations. Shubhangi creates beautiful fridge magnets, custom keychains, custom art paintings and many more based on what her customers want.
Meet Shubhangi
Shubhangi is the maker behind Shubhangi Creations, a Pune-based handmade business where creativity takes many forms. Her collection includes customised fridge magnets, air-dry clay keychains, resin magnets and keychains, custom art paintings, bracelets, bag charms, miniature clay pieces, photo badges, and personalised art magnets.
What I particularly loved about her work is the flexibility to customise pieces based on your ideas, including different sizes and shapes. For my order, I chose a 5-inch fridge magnet, which gave enough space for the artwork to capture the details of the original photograph beautifully.
Whether it’s a special photograph, a particular design, or an idea that you want to turn into something handmade, she works around the requirements.
That makes her creations perfect for so many occasions such as birthdays, weddings, housewarmings, festivals, or simply those little “I saw this and thought of you” moments.
Instead of asking, “Which gift should I buy?”, you can start with a more personal question:
“What would make this gift special for the person I’m giving it to?”
And that’s where the fun begins.
The Fridge Magnet I Ordered
For my order, I decided to turn a special photograph of my two daughters into a fridge magnet that I could keep as a little memory at home.
What Shubhangi did was even more special than simply putting the photograph onto a magnet. She recreated the photograph as a hand-drawn painting and then turned that artwork into a fridge magnet.
The original photo showed the two girls standing together by the water, looking out at the scenery. Shubhangi captured that same feeling in her artwork, keeping the girls from the back while recreating the beach, waves and warm sunset around them.
What really caught my attention was the amount of detail in the painting. The movement of the waves, the colours of the water, the sunset and even the little details in the girls' clothes which made me feel like a cute painting rather than a regular photo magnet.
And I think that's what makes this piece so special. She didn't just turn the photograph into a magnet; she turned a memory into a piece of art.
It is the kind of gift that feels personal because it starts with your photograph and ends with something completely handmade and unique to you.
And thats the beauty of such cute small gifts; when it is personalised, it can carry a memory, a person, a place or even a little inside joke.
Why I Think Handmade Custom Fridge Magnets Make Great Gifts
We often think that a good gift needs to be big, expensive or elaborate.
But some of the nicest gifts are actually the ones that make someone say:
"This was made for me!"
A customised handmade fridge magnet fits perfectly into that category.
It's small enough to be an easy gift, but there is plenty of room to make it personal.
Here are a few ideas I would consider.
1. Resin Fridge Magnets
Resin is one of the most versatile materials for making fridge magnets. It can be poured into different shapes, coloured, decorated with glitter or dried flowers, or even used to preserve photographs and tiny keepsakes.
Some resin magnets can even incorporate photos, dried flowers, names or special dates, making them particularly suitable for personalised gifts.
Gift them for: Birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, baby showers, return gifts or simply as a small personalised present.
2. Air-Dry Clay Fridge Magnets
If you love tiny, cute things, air-dry clay magnets are hard to resist.
Because clay can be shaped by hand, makers can create almost anything like little fruits, flowers, animals, food, characters, houses or miniature versions of everyday objects.
The handmade nature of clay also means that small differences in shape, texture and painting can make every piece feel slightly different.
Gift them for: Housewarmings, birthdays, children's gifts, return gifts or for someone who loves cute home décor.
3. Custom Painting Fridge Magnets
This is where a fridge magnet can become a tiny piece of artwork.
Instead of printing a photograph directly onto a magnet, an artist can recreate the photograph as a painting or illustration and then turn that artwork into a magnet. Imagine giving someone a magnet featuring a hand-painted version of their childhood photograph, wedding picture, favourite travel memory or even their pet.
Gift them for: Anniversaries, weddings, milestone birthdays, family gifts and meaningful keepsakes.
4. Custom Photo Fridge Magnets
What if your favourite photograph didn't have to stay hidden in your phone?
A custom photo fridge magnet turns a photograph into something you can actually display. It could be a family photograph, a picture from a holiday, a pet photo or a special moment with someone you love.
You can also create a set of magnets from several photographs and turn your fridge into a little memory wall.
Gift them for: Birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, Father's Day, family occasions and friendship gifts.
5. Festival & Cultural Fridge Magnets
Festivals are a great opportunity to choose magnets that celebrate traditions and culture.
For example:
Onam: Pookalam, Kathakali, traditional Kerala motifs or a miniature Sadya
Christmas: Christmas trees, stockings, stars or Santa
Diwali: Diyas, lamps, rangoli-inspired designs
Eid: Crescent moons, lanterns or festive greetings
Pongal: Kolam, pots or traditional harvest motifs
Clay magnets, hand-painted magnets and other handmade designs can make these even more special.
Turning Simple Gifts into Meaningful Keepsakes
What I like about Shubhangi's work is that she takes something as simple as a fridge magnet and makes it personal.
There are plenty of places where you can find ready-made magnets, and customised magnets are also widely available as gifts and souvenirs. But the appeal of ordering from a maker is that you can start with your own idea and have it turned into something tangible.
That’s what makes Shubhangi Creations worth checking out if you’re looking for a small yet personalised gift. Because sometimes, you don’t need to give someone something big or expensive. It’s the little details, the personal touches, and the thought behind the gift that show someone just how much you care.
Want to See More of Shubhangi’s Creations?
If you loved the idea of turning your favourite photographs and memories into handmade keepsakes, take a look at @shubhangicreations_ on Instagram and explore more of Shubhangi’s customised work.
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