Milestones
Ellensburg & CWU Graduation Photo Keepsakes Families Actually Keep
July 9, 2026·5 min read
Graduation day in Ellensburg — whether it is Central Washington University, Ellensburg High, Kittitas, Thorp, or a homeschool ceremony in a family living room — is the kind of moment that deserves more than a card and a check.
We help Ellensburg and Kittitas Valley families turn one photograph from the day — cap in the air, hooding, the hug with grandma, the walk across the stage — into a 3.5-inch round photo magnet keepsake for every guest at the graduation party. Locally made in the Yakima Valley by a Christian small business, shipped or picked up in time for the party.
Why it matters to Ellensburg families
Ellensburg is a small enough town that everyone shows up. Grandparents drive over from Yakima and Selah. Cousins come in from Cle Elum, Roslyn, and Wenatchee. A graduation keepsake with the graduate's face, name, and date sends every one of them home with something they will still see on the fridge next Christmas.
How a 3.5-inch photo magnet becomes part of the story
Our custom photo magnets are professionally produced as 3.5-inch round keepsakes. They are big enough to actually see the faces in the picture, but small enough to belong on the refrigerator, the filing cabinet at work, or the side of a metal lamp in grandma's bedroom.
You provide the photograph. We help you make sure the resolution, the crop, and the framing honor the moment. Most people send us a phone photo or a scan of an older print, and we walk them through the rest. The keepsake itself does the work after that — quietly, every day, for years.
Made for Ellensburg and Kittitas Valley
We're a Yakima Valley shop, and Ellensburg and Kittitas Valley are home ground for us. We're an hour south of Ellensburg, so most Kittitas Valley orders ship flat-rate and land well before the party.
How to start
Email tsocustomkeepsakes@gmail.com with a short note about the photograph you want to preserve and the moment behind it. We'll respond with simple next steps — how to send the image, a brief design questionnaire, and information about custom order options.
There is no shopping cart and no checkout. Every keepsake we make begins with a conversation, because every keepsake we make is built around a story.
Your photo. Your story.
Start with one photo and one story — we'll handle the rest.
Email Us About Your Photo →Frequently Asked Questions
What is a custom photo magnet?
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A custom photo magnet is a professionally produced 3.5-inch round magnet made from a photograph you provide. It is a small, durable keepsake designed to live on a refrigerator or any metal surface and quietly preserve a meaningful moment.
How do I submit my photograph?
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Email tsocustomkeepsakes@gmail.com and tell us a little about the moment you want to preserve. We'll send back simple photo upload instructions and a short questionnaire — no upfront commitment.
Do you serve Ellensburg and Kittitas Valley?
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Yes. Ellensburg and Kittitas Valley are part of our home service area. We're an hour south of Ellensburg, so most Kittitas Valley orders ship flat-rate and land well before the party.
Can I use older or scanned photographs?
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Yes. We work regularly with scanned prints, restored images, and phone photos of older photographs. We'll let you know if a particular file needs to be re-scanned or lightly enhanced before it becomes a keepsake.
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