North Wind Woods

With the cooler weather and the leaves changing colour, it's starting to feel a lot like fall. And I'm feeling super grateful for all the orders we continue to get. Some days we can get orders, which combined, can total 30+ signs in a single day. This can create a bit of a backlog but know that I am working hard to get them completed. I am amazed every day at how much this side business has grown. I am extremely thankful to have the most patient and kind custome...rs. Because our website can only provide minimal updates (we can't update the exact stage your order is in -- cutting, painting etc.), we welcome you to email or message us through our FB page if you have any questions about your order. We love to give sneak peaks when we can Lots of orders are being shipped out this week and I only have a few more before I'm caught up! Thank you for supporting our small business. It really means so much to me #woodensigns #shoplocalthunderbay #nursery #namesign #interiordecor #nurserydecor #shopsmall #handmade #supportlocal #customwoodsigns #northwindwoods

With our Classic Name Signs being so popular this month, I thought I'd do a #TBT to these colourful ones #woodensigns #shoplocalthunderbay #nursery #namesign #interiordecor #nurserydecor #shopsmall #handmade #supportlocal #customwoodsigns #northwindwoods @ Conmee, Ontario

Name cutouts are a hit lately! It's is going to be another busy week!! Don't worry if you don't see your order on this pic. I took the pic earlier this week and more orders have come in since then. Send coffee

I wanted to quickly pop on to say THANK YOU for your continued support of North Wind Woods! It has certainly been busy, between homeschooling a 2nd grader, watching a four yr old, working from home at my full time day job and running this side business. I must say coffee, sunshine and a good laugh keep me going. We’re super grateful to continue to provide to our customers during this trying time. You make us smile knowing you are choosing to shop local and we hope when ...you get your order that it makes you smile too These are just SOME of the orders that we have processed and/or are currently processing. More have been shipped out or delivered and more orders have recently come in. Please be patient with us as we try our best to fill order requests as fast as possible. Rest assured your order will be filled and mailed out/delivered as soon as complete but we may not be able to meet our typical turnaround time. I cannot thank you enough for your continued support! We feel truly blessed that you choose us to make these signs for you. THANK YOU!!!

I know I just posted a shamrock DIY kit for St. Patrick's Day, but I couldn't help posting about this Easter kit! If your kids like Kinder Eggs as much as mine do...if only for the toy .. Then you'll love these DIY Chocolate Easter Egg Bunny Cutout kits. Made from 1/2" mdf, these guys can stand on their own and can hold one Kinder Egg (not included in kit). Kit includes one blank unpainted bunny cutout and the 4 accessories shown.... Approx. 8" tall and approx. 4" wide. $7 each or 3/$15. See pics for project examples. Happy crafting!

I've had some requests for blanks or DIY crafts/projects that you can do at home or even with your kiddos. Is there a greater interest for those types of items? What types of things are you looking for? Share your thoughts with us We love to hear from you! Check out these cuties They are small (8"x8", 3/4" wood) shelf sitters. Kit includes a set of vinyl (sticker) eyes and mouth plus your choice of 2 accessories.... You would supply your own paint, paint brushes and glue to adhere your accessories on. Price would be $10 each kit or 3/$25.

#TBT to this custom sign I made as a Christmas gift for a good friend of mine and my kids favourite school bus driver. Tried to get some good pics by our Christmas tree and kept getting photo bombed by one of our cats. His favorite part of sign making is sanding so that he can be shop vac'd later He's not your average cat #woodsigns #homedecor #interiordecor #shopsmall #handmade #customwoodsigns #northwindwoods

Gold name signs always get me This one is our 1/4" thick option. #woodensigns #shoplocalthunderbay #homedecor #nursery #namesign #interiordecor #nurserydecor #shopsmall #handmade #supportlocal #womaninbusiness #customwoodsigns #northwindwoods

Recently did another sign workshop. Thank you to Tessa who hosted it at her home! Everyone's signs turned out amazing. I've attached a couple pics of my completed pieces and of the ones completed by the ladies. They all did a fabulous job! Since people seem to really enjoy making their own signs, I'm looking into booking some dates close to home at the Kakabeka Hotel for some more interchangeable signs. Stay tuned for sample pics and the dates!

Happening today - Christmas Tea for Rescue Come and check it out - there will be delicious baking, silent auctions, penny auction, bake table, and ten different rescue and animal wellbeing organizations with items for sale on their tables. North Wind Woods has donated several unique wooden cat ornaments in support of Save a Stray - Terry Hostland... Check them out and all his other items today at West Arthur Community Centre and support the many rescue cats (and dogs). https://facebook.com/events/491120868309852/?ti=cl

TONIGHT!! @Marlis C.Bommes-Dudzinski puts on such a wonderful night of local vendors. Meet your friends for a drink and start your Christmas shopping while supporting local ladies

I tried something new last Friday night... DIY Sign Workshop! Here are just a few of the 13 ladies who attended. Check out the signs they each made. They all turned out AMAZING!! A huge thank you for all the ladies that came out. Your support means so much to me. And thank you to the Kakabeka Hotel who graciously allowed me to host the event there. ... I'm thinking that there might have to be more of these workshops in the new year What do you think? Do you like attending paint/sign nights? Any suggestions of what you'd want to see in the future? #woodensigns #homedecor #shoplocalthunderbay #interiordecor #shopsmall #handmade #supportlocal #womaninbusiness #signworkshop #ladiesnight #northwindwoods @ Kakabeka Hotel

Seasonal truck sign with 5 interchangeable designs Yes please I couldn't decide on the colour of the truck. I love the traditional red one. But with having two littles we're kind of obsessed with #littlebluetruck in our house ... I also quite like teal so I may have to make another ... Beep beep beep #shoplocalthunderbay #woodsigns #homedecor #interiordecor #shopsmall #handmade #3dart #supportlocal #womaninbusiness #northwindwoods @ Kakabeka Falls, Ontario

Mark your calendars! @Marlis C.Bommes-Dudzinski puts on such a wonderful night of local vendors. Meet your friends for a drink and start your Christmas shopping while supporting local ladies

I hope everyone had a great long weekend. For those of you not in Canada, yesterday was our Canadian Thanksgiving. Super grateful for having family close by and a reason to not have to cook 2 out of the 3 nights this past weekend For those who know me well... You get this #ihatecooking I've been busy finishing up orders and coming up with some holiday pieces . ... December is always a busy month for us and we might have travel plans too! Once I have some dates finalized, I'll be posting the last date to order for the upcoming holiday season Have a great week everyone! #shoplocalthunderbay #homedecor #interiordecor #shopsmall #falldecor #supportlocal #woodensigns #womaninbusiness #northwindwoods

If you are in the area come check out our stuff today from 10-2 at Conmee Community Centre

I couldn't be more happy with the way this name round turned out. The little details and colours perfectly compliment each other. 18" round stained with linen white that I also whitewashed to give it more coverage over the wood. @ Kakabeka Falls, Ontario

I'm so happy to announce that we are finally making clocks! I know some of you have asked for them and they are finally here!! Here are some of the designs we have available. Of course there had to be a compass one. We will also be offering a Roman numerals only clock. I just don't have a pic yet. To start these will be available as local pick up only until we work out the shipping logistics. Visit our website for more info.... #shoplocalthunderbay #homedecor #farmhousedecor #rustichomedecor #farmhouseclock #interiordecor #shopsmall #handmade #industrialfarmhouse #clockmaker #supportlocal #womaninbusiness #clock #northwindwoods @ Kakabeka Falls, Ontario

This is some serious gallery wall envy Another customer share of one of our established signs. Thanks for sharing Nicole! #shoplocalthunderbay #personalizedgifts #homedecor #interiordecor #shopsmall #handmade #supportlocal #womaninbusiness #northwindwoods

With school back in full swing and the cooler weather changing the colours of the leaves, I find myself breaking out all the fall decor. This small sign is a nice addition to welcome this vibrant season.

Thank you @yvonneniks for sharing pictures of the name signs we made for her daughter's beautifully displayed on their walls. If you have pictures of signs that we made for you and you'd like to share, please send them to us. We love seeing how everyone decorates their space. #woodensigns #shoplocalthunderbay #homedecor #nursery #namesign #interiordecor #nurserydecor #shopsmall #handmade ... #supportlocal #womaninbusiness #customwoodsigns #northwindwoods See more

My sister wanted me to make her a large bear with a mountain cutout to accent her country home. So of course I had to design one on a smaller scale first. Loving all the intricate details of this sign Sign is approximately 13.5" x 22.5". Thinking that when time permits I might need to try to recreate this mountainscape on another animal I have added these to the shop. Link in profile.... #shoplocalthunderbay #rusticdecor #homedecor #blackbear #interiordecor #shopsmall #handmade #rusticsigns #woodensigns #woodart #supportlocal #womaninbusiness #northwindwoods @ Kakabeka Falls, Ontario

It's always fun to play with different finishes. Really liking how this faux metal farmhouse sign turned out #shoplocalthunderbay #farmhousedecor #homedecor #interiordecor #shopsmall #handmade #supportlocal #womaninbusiness #northwindwoods @ Kakabeka Falls, Ontario