Something Creative by Sophi

08/29/2026

I’ve made A LOT of Grinch inspired things over the last couple of years, so when I came across this design, I knew I wanted to make it a little different. 💚

I had the idea to add a fuzzy beard… which initially started as fuzzy eyebrows. Let’s just say working with this material was NOT my favourite. 😂 But I absolutely LOVE how it turned out!

So tell me...do you love the fuzzy texture, or would you have preferred the natural wood, painted? 👀 I’m definitely team fuzzy beard!

08/28/2026

POV: You open my camera roll. 😂📸

It’s basically signs, cups, signs, more cups… with the occasional picture of my kids or pets thrown in for good measure. 😂 Apparently, this is just who I am now. 🤷‍♀️😂

08/28/2026

⚾️💙 The Jays are back in my Christmas line up 💙⚾️

Bringing my Blue Jays inspired ornament back for another season… because apparently I enjoy emotional damage. 😂 After last year’s amazing season, this one has been a bit rough but I’m still holding out hope for that Wild Card spot!

Who else is still believing?! 👀⚾️

08/27/2026

For all my Halloween decoration lovers… 🖤🎃 this one’s for you...Amuck, amuck, amuck!🧙‍♀️😂

A little Hocus Pocus magic has made its way into the workshop. ✨

08/25/2026

Another Highland cow has finally made her debut! 🍂🐮

This one has been sitting around waiting to be cut and painted for probably FOUR weeks. Between squirrel-ing 😂 and the Christmas cows keeping me busy, I somehow completely forgot she was even there! 🤦‍♀️

But here she is—and she is ADORABLE! 🧡 As of right now, she’s the last Highland cow I have coming… but you never know what’ll happen! 😉

08/25/2026

✨ Did you know? There’s a LOT more that goes into each ornament than just putting it in the laser! 😂

Every single ornament is sanded smooth (because there is nothing worse than a rough ornament and sometimes that includes sanding on top of pizza boxes in the garage🤣🍕!), then blown off with an air compressor to remove all that lovely sawdust. Before it even hits the laser, I mask each wood sheet to help reduce any burning or scorching from engraving and/or cutting.

And then… every ornament is hand-painted. 🎨 I work exclusively with wood for my ornaments, so every colour and detail you see is added by hand.

So when you see me prepping Christmas inventory months before Christmas… now you know why! 😂🎄 There are a LOT of little steps behind the scenes before these make it to a market booth!

08/24/2026

This plaque that left earlier this month for the Loyalist College Pre-Service Fire Program – Class of 2026 Top Student! 🚒🔥

I’ve had the pleasure of creating their Top Student plaque for the last few years, and this time I made a small change to the look. I tried a different technique to darken the lettering so it would pop a little more against the wood, and I LOVE how it turned out! ❤️ This is only the second plaque-style sign I’ve done this way, but it’s definitely how I’ll be doing them moving forward!

I truly appreciate every repeat customer who trusts me to create these special pieces year after year. It means more than you know! 🥰

08/23/2026

Earlier this week I did a bookmark restock for upcoming markets... and a few new designs have officially joined the lineup! 📚✨

Since it's Sunday, it feels like the perfect day to curl up with a good book. So tell me....what's your bookmark style? Do you prefer a traditional bookmark, or are you team jumbo book clip (becauseI make those too!)? 👀📖

08/23/2026

If you didn't know... you can find a selection of my signs at Nana’s Olde Fashioned Fudge & Gifts! And they're open today!

✨ SURPRISE — WE’RE OPEN TODAY! ✨

Happy Sunday! ❤️ We’re opening the doors Sunday, August 23 from 11–4, and we’d love to see you!

🍌 Fresh banana bread is here! And that’s just the beginning. We truly have a little bit of EVERYTHING under one roof:

🪵 Woodworking
🕯️ Candles
🧵 Sewing & crochet
✨ Glass work & stained glass
🪡 Beautiful quilts
👗 Children’s clothing
🔮 Crystals
🪑 Antiques
💍 Jewelry
🍯 Local honey
🍓 Jams & preserves
🌶️ Hot sauce
🍁 Maple syrup
🍫 And of course… FUDGE!

There are so many unique, locally made treasures to discover. Stop by, wander around, grab some fresh banana bread and fudge, and see what our amazing local makers have created. ❤️

Open TODAY 11–4!

🌻 Support local.
❤️ Love local.
🍫 Eat more fudge.

📍 Nana’s Olde Fashioned Fudge & Gifts
Bayview Mall, Belleville
Bay View Mall

08/22/2026

Summer, PLEASE slow down! 😭☀️ I can’t believe we’re looking at back to school in just over 2 weeks for my kiddos! (Hastings Prince Edward friends…you’re already counting down to an even earlier return! 😅)

This 8x10 back-to-school sign left earlier this week, and I love how practical it is! The “First Day” and “Last Day” pieces are magnetic, and the white writing area can be done with chalk and wipes clean with a lightly dampened paper towel. ✏️📚

And if you have insulated water bottles for the kiddos, NOW is the time to get your orders in if you want names added so they don’t mysteriously disappear at school! 😂

Are you ready for back to school…or still pretending summer has another month left? 🙋‍♀️