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Willow & Ash Designs

Bridging Nature to Handcrafted Designs

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Deck Your Halls with Unique & Personalized Gifts!

Discover beautifully handcrafted holiday ornaments, perfect for adding charm to your Christmas tree or gifting to loved ones. Our collection features personalized designs, trendy sayings, and unique details that make every piece a standout. Whether you're celebrating traditions or creating new memories, these ornaments will bring joy to your holidays and beyond.

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About Willow & Ash Designs

Specializing in scroll saw wood art, my work includes hand-crafted home decor, charcuterie boards, and unique gifts made from locally sourced lumber and hardwoods. I take pride in my work, and believe in bringing the beauty of nature indoors through each piece.

I am passionate about creating unique and high-quality pieces that fit any style and budget.

I invite you to discover our story and explore our collections.

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Discover our latest handcrafted creations and holiday favorites!

Explore the unique designs and festive selections that will make your celebrations even more special. Don't miss out on the perfect additions to your holiday season!

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"I am so in love with my wooden portrait. It’s the perfect piece of unique artwork for my home! Ashley is very talented! She is also great at communicating with you as you wait for your artwork to arrive. She is quick and efficient!"

While the debate continues over what kind of f*ing pie they were having, I’ll just be over here hanging this cheeky little snowflake on the tree. A little festive, a little spicy—perfect for the holidays.

✨ Handmade right here in Kingston, Ontario, with love and a touch of holiday fluffery. These ornaments are ready to make your tree (or gift) extra fun this year—grab yours now on my website or DM for local pickup!

#HolidayOrnaments #HandmadeHoliday #ChristmasDecor #FunnyOrnaments #SmallBusinessLove #KingstonMakers #YGKLocal #ShopKingston #FestiveVibes #CheekyChristmas #ShopLocalOntario #LaserCutDesign #CraftedWithCare #KingstonOntario #YGKLove

Three years, three setups, and a whole lot of learning curves later—here we are! Swipe to see how my holiday market booth has grown (and maybe laugh a little at where it started).

I only ever do one big holiday market a year, and every time it’s a crash course in what people love, what catches their eye, and how not to forget my price tags (…again). It’s the best way to learn what works, what doesn’t, and which items everyone grabs first. Spoiler: It’s never the one I made extras of.

Market setups are kind of like my yearly creative challenge, and while it’s not perfect, it’s mine. Thank you to everyone who stops by, chats, or supports my small biz. You guys are the reason I keep coming back and tweaking things year after year.

So, what do you love most about holiday markets? Festive vibes? Unique finds? Let me know—I’m always listening! ✨

#SmallBizJourney #MarketLife #WillowAndAshDesigns #HolidayMarket2024 #HandcraftedWithLove #WoodArtAndJewelry #ScrollSawArtist #MadeInKingston #LaserCutCreations #SupportLocal

Introducing my most random ADHD-fueled creation yet! This holiday market cabin roof was built with recycled materials, hyperfocus, and way too much coffee. Did I have time to do this? No. Did I absolutely NEED to do it? Also no. But here we are! 🙃 If you're coming to the MacKinnon Brothers Holiday Market, you’ll find me (and my chaotic creations) under this festive masterpiece.
#ReduceReuseObsessivelyCreate is basically my motto at this point.

Please come see this years goodies at the @mackinnonbrewing Holiday Market this weekend from 10am to 5pm November 30th AND December 1st
Thank you @truflatplywood for coming through with what will be my market displays!

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If you’ve got a cat and a Christmas tree, you know exactly how this story goes. 🐱🎄
This Broken Ornaments Counter is here to add some humor to the chaos, letting you track just how much holiday “help” your feline friend provides. With interchangeable numbers and a customizable cat silhouette, this ornament is a playful nod to every pet parent’s reality during the holidays.

🎁 Handmade with love in Kingston, Ontario. Available now—order yours today to bring a little humor to your holiday décor!

You can purchase these on my website or by DM ☃️

#CatLovers #HolidayDecor #ChristmasWithCats #FelineMischief #BrokenOrnamentTracker #PetFriendlyDecor #HandcraftedHolidays #ShopLocalKingston #CanadianMakers #ChristmasWithPets #CatOrnament #FunnyChristmasDecor #ShopSmallThisHoliday #holidaychaos

Funny how the questions change when the tables are turned 👀.
Having a woodworking business doesn’t mean I love my family any less—just that I can multitask like a pro and that my kids have a really cool mom.

Ps, i love this trend 😂

#WoodworkingWomen #WomenInTrades #WoodworkerHumor #SmallBusinessOwner #MakersGonnaMake #FemaleEntrepreneur #HandmadeBusiness #WoodworkingLife #MomsWhoBuild

Honestly, hasn’t this year made us all want to just sigh—or scream—“f*ck”?
This Festive 'F*ck' Snowflake Ornament is the perfect addition to your tree if you’re ready to channel that collective energy into something both beautiful and hilariously relatable.
At first glance, it may look like your typical snowflake, but a closer look reveals the true spirit of surviving the holidays (and the year).
Handcrafted, laser-cut, and painted with love (and a little sarcasm), this ornament is perfect for when you’ve had enough of tangled lights, burnt cookies, or family “fun.” 🎄

💡 Made in Kingston, Ontario—because even Santa supports shopping local. 🎁

🔥 Limited stock (because everyone’s had that kind of year). Grab yours before they melt away! 🛒 Shop now on my website!

What’s been your biggest Fck* moment this year? Let’s hear it below! 👇

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I’m Ash—a woodworker, mom, and professional chore procrastinator.
Let’s be honest: the process is messy, the results are sometimes questionable, and I have no idea how I ended up here. But if you’re into sawdust, sarcasm, and occasional wins, stick around. I'm happy you're here.

#Woodworker #MakersMovement #MomsWithTools #WomenInWoodworking #ScrollSawArtist #MakersOfInstagram #SawdustTherapy #MomsWhoBuild #WoodworkingLife

Bold would be me saying this is what i do every day at 11:58pm when my co-workers haven't seen my in a blazer since my interview 😂
No doubt about it though, home office to sawdust gremlin will always be my fav kind of shape-shifting.
I'm back in my @carharttwomen for the coming months and boy did i miss them! (Not sponsored i just genuinely don't like being cold). This is your reminder to get your Walrus Oil and wood glue indoors, makers!

Shop update: working every spare second I have on getting my holiday items up on the website! Goal is this weekend ❤️

#WomenInWoodworking #SmallBusiness #ScrollSawArtist #WalrusOil #HandcraftedGifts #HolidayWoodcrafts #ShopLocal #SupportSmallBusiness #MakersGonnaMake #HolidayGiftGuide #WoodworkingCommunity

Christmas content plans? Check.
Holiday market goals? Check.
But nothing derails a schedule faster than cold and flu season with kids.
The only thing I’m crafting these days is toast and NyQuil. Here’s to bouncing back soon!

#EntrepreneurLife #HolidayMarketPrep #ColdAndFluSeason #ParentLife #SmallBusinessOwner #MakersGonnaMake #RelatableMoments #LifeWithKids #CraftyMom #Mompreneur #MomLife #SickDays #SmallBusinessJourney #MakersMovement #WillowAndAshDesigns

With the holidays soon approaching, please try to shop small. Attend your local holiday markets.
It really does mean everything to a small business. Plus, it always feels better gifting something handcrafted 💛

And remember to check in on your maker friends.
We are barely hanging on after a very chaotic year 😅

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Little re-introduction to a sound bite that's been playing on a loop in my head for an absurd amount of time.

I've embraced the part of me that takes on one too many projects and have learned to run with it (quite literally)

I'm glad you're here. I hope you enjoy sporadic posting and daily oversharing 😂😅

#WoodworkingJourney #ScrollSawArt #HandcraftedWood #WoodArtist #MakersGonnaMake #LaserCutArt #WomenInWoodworking #scrollsawartist #lasercut

Eight claws in and this Raven is definitely standin' on business 🐦‍⬛
Getting this piece ready for sale on the website shortly!
I'm so proud of this one. Mixing the laser and scroll saw is something I plan on doing tons of in the near future.
Thank you for all of the support on this one so far! 💛
It means the world. It's always a little scary making a non-commissioned piece, but they're the source of passion that I need when things get a little monotone.

What's been your recent inspo during this spooky season?
#ScrollSawArt #WoodworkingJourney #HandmadeWithLove #RavenArt #MakersGonnaMake #SmallWins #CraftedByHand #WorkInProgress #HandcraftedDesigns #MakersOfInstagram #WoodworkingCommunity

"Once upon a midnight dreary"... 🖤
This piece, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s 'The Raven,' is one of my favorites to read during this season. I wanted to bring the haunting beauty of the poem to life through my art. Each word of the poem is engraved on the backer, with the raven perched above on standoffs to give it a bit more depth.

Perfect for literature lovers, gothic decor enthusiasts, and those who appreciate detailed scroll saw art. This piece will be listed on my website soon! Keep an eye out if you'd love to make it yours or know someone who would. 💀📜

If you’re like me and get lost in classic poems or have a soft spot for handcrafted wood art, let me know what you think of this one.
Would love to hear your favorite line from the poem, too!

#HandcraftedArt #EdgarAllanPoe #TheRaven #ScrollSawArt #RavenArt #GothicDecor #LiteratureLovers #WoodworkingArt #CustomWoodArt #HalloweenDecor #FallVibes #DarkArt #HomeDecor #AshWoodFrame #BookLovers #HandmadeForYou #PoetryInArt #shopygk

Let’s be real – when has a shop night ever been "quick"?
One minute you're checking in on a project like you havent stared at it for hours already, and the next, you're knee-deep in sawdust with 10 new ideas. Who else gets lost in the zone every time?
If you’re guilty of turning a “quick” project into an all-nighter, tell me your biggest shop rabbit hole moment.
Mine was a hyperfocus on the Lion that had me crawling back inside at 2am 😅

#WoodworkingHumor #MakerLife #ShopNightStruggles #ScrollSawArt #WoodworkingAddict #LaserCuttingLove #HandcraftedDesigns #RelatableMakers #scrollsawartist #shopygk

✨️My Fall Collection is Now Live!✨️

Shop all my new fall pieces online! 🍂🎃
Check out my website through the link in my bio, or catch it in my stories where I’ll be sharing not-so-spooky discounts all month long. 👻

A big thank you to everyone who visits the site—it means the world to this busy mama! 🧡 Your support brings so much joy to my creative journey.

P.S. I’m working on a special scroll saw piece featuring a poet/show that’s been my latest obsession—stay tuned for sneak peeks this week! 👀

Which piece from the collection is your fave? Let me know in the comments!

#FallCollection #HandmadeArt #WoodworkingCommunity #LaserCutArt #MakersGonnaMake #MomsWhoMake #ShopSmall #ShopHandmade #FallVibes #SpookySeason #SupportSmallBusiness #WoodArt #FallDecor #MakersMovement #ScrollSawArt #ArtForSale #MadeinOntario

✨️Designed by the talented artist Alanah Jewell @morning.star.designs ✨️

Today on Orange Shirt Day, we honor the Indigenous children who were taken from their families and sent to residential schools, many of whom never made it home. It's a day for truth and reflection, acknowledging the painful history of the residential school system and the need for reconciliation. As we also recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, it's a moment to reflect on how far we still have to go in the healing process.

Today, I will be sharing the incredible work of Indigenous artists as part of my ongoing commitment to learning and honoring their culture. This is a journey I've been dedicated to, and today, I'm sharing more of it with those I love, including my children. I acknowledge the privilege I have in being able to do this learning and sharing.

I encourage you to take some time today, or whenever you have the space, to learn about the treaties and the land you’re part of.

Today is about learning with intention so we can all move forward with deeper understanding and respect. 🧡

#OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation #IndigenousRights #IndigenousEducation #ResidentialSchoolSurvivors #LearnTheHistory #SupportIndigenousArtists #IndigenousVoices #LandBack #ReconciliationInAction #IndigenousCulture #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation #HonorIndigenousChildren #IndigenousLearning

Who let this David Attenborough wannabe in the garage??

Brought the mountains to the shop 🏔 because I'm both celebrating my new @xtool_ca laser and couldn't think of a better way to use my sample pack from @truflatplywood !!

Using TruFlat made my first laser project so much easier. No warped edges or sanding tantrums (we've all been there). Make sure to check them out!
For all my scroll saw and now laser friends, this one's for you!

Titling this one: "i have to sand primer, and I'm avoiding it."
On that same note...
Anyone else just feel a certain type of way the second their shop gear is on? Something about the "clunk" of a work boot just turns me into a sawdust menace.

Is it just me, or does sanding always feel like a never-ending love-hate relationship? 😅 From the Dremel to the belt sander, they all demand love, but wow… the sawdust! 🌪️

Which tool do YOU have a love-hate relationship with in your workshop? Drop it in the comments, and let’s bond over all the hours we’ve spent sanding! 👇

#WoodworkingLife #MakersGonnaMake #SawdustEverywhere
#WoodworkingCommunity #ScrollSawArt #MakersGonnaMake #WoodArt #HandmadeWithLove #MakersOfInstagram #WoodworkingLife #ScrollSawArtist #SawdustAndGlory #CraftedByHand #Dremel #Festool #Ridgid

Summer Recap and a chance for a re-introduction/highlight reel for anyone new here!

This summer was one for the books. It was busy, but in the best way. We had no free weekends until school started, and we all loved it.
This was my first summer since becoming a mom, where I feel I truly got to enjoy the moments I've been yearning for. Tons of time with family, staying up late around fires, watching my friends' kids and mine play together, laughing until we cried (or peed), and just enjoying every day without worrying about a deadline or if we did enough that day.

It inspired a whole collection that I'll be announcing NEXT WEEK and gave me such motivation to create with intention again.

If you lived nearby, you likely heard the powertools running all summer. Although I have limited content of it, it was non-stop. I love creating fun content, but I'm also in a very busy season of my life where it's a "film it while you can but also rush because you have 15 minutes before someone or something will need your attention". And that's ok (or so I'm trying to convince myself).

All that rambling being said, I cannot wait to show you what's next on the workbench (and in life), and hope to not forget to share at least a little bit of it 😅🫶

What was the most memorable part of your summer?

#MakersGonnaMake
#WoodworkingCommunity
#MomsWhoMake
#WomenInWoodworking
#ScrollSawArt
#MakersOfInstagram
#SummerRecap2024
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#CreativeMoms

Exciting news! 🎉 I’ve teamed up with Jesse Robertson @jesserobertsonrealestate, the amazing realtor who helped us find our dream home during our 5th military move to Kingston.
Now, we’re collaborating to create custom housewarming gifts for his clients! 🏡💛 It’s an honor to work with someone who truly understands the value of home, especially when moving is part of the military life. Supporting local small businesses and military families is close to both our hearts, and I’m thrilled to bring these special gifts to life. ✨

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#MilitaryFamily
#ScrollSawArt
#HandcraftedWoodGifts
#CustomWoodworking
#WoodArt
#HomeDecor
#HousewarmingGifts
#SupportSmallBusiness
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#GiftIdeas

Had to post some stills of this one ❤️

It was so fun making a nursery sign when I hadn't realized how long it had been since my last!
And when I tell you I SEARCHED high and low for that perfect shade of purply/red until I finally found it at @bombingsci

I'm so happy with how it came out and excited to finally deliver this piece in Ottawa this weekend.

What's something you're your docket you're the most excited to make?

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#WoodworkingArt
#HandmadeArt
#Woodcraft
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#ShopSmall

Was genuinely missing the nursery signs there for a minute and was so happy to get a commission with some moody pink/dark florals!
I'm so happy with how this one came together and how I didn't even drop this sign once I attempted this transition 😅

Shop update: I may have been slower with posting recently, but I've been busier than ever recently! It's just been harder than usual finding the inspo to film and especially put it all together. Can't wait to share more on what's been going on behind the scenes!

#ScrollSawArt
#Handcrafted
#WoodworkingCommunity
#WoodArt
#MakersGonnaMake
#CustomWoodwork
#ArtisanCrafts
#WoodworkingSkills
#DIYDecor
#handmadewithlove
#shopygk

It's been a hot minute since I've posted.
And I'm still trying to convince myself that it is okay 😅
This trip has been so healing. I've been feeling overwhelmed and so incredibly tired for months now.
Between work, woodworking projects, the never-ending (expensive) renovations, and raising 2 toddlers while attempting a semblance of self-regulation, there has not been a moment of peace inside my head that loves to remind me of everything I Haven't gotten done yet 🙃
We're going to be here for a little while longer, but I've already started re-thinking my day-to-day, along with some REALLY fun ideas for my upcoming collection wrap-up (more to follow on that very soon, spent the drive here studying up on Lauren's guide to a successful launch @wild.wood.creative 💛)

All that said, thank you for your patience and the support from my friends in this community!
Will share more from our vacay in stories shortly.

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#supportyourlocalwoodworker
#ScrollSawArt
#MakersGonnaMake
#Handcrafted
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#DIYWoodworking
#WoodworkCrafts
#ArtisanMade
#MakersMovement
#CreativeProcess
#WalrusOil

"The Fox Den"
This is a military unit departure gift commissioned by a friend of mine.
The original request was for a fox with an orchid. Having seen a few foxes coming out from the woods behind me in the first picture, I immediately had a concept in mind of a fox coming out of a dark den surrounded by similar greenery and adding in some orchids.
The orchids were added to memorize one of the soldiers from that unit who was sadly lost recently. He was very particular about his orchid, and it was a fitting flower to represent something that thrives in harsh environments.

I cut and hand-sanded each piece using my scroll saw, mainly #5 pegas blades by @bearwoods_supplycompany . Shaped with @kutzall bits using my @dremel .
It was then painted using @bombingsci spray paints.

The frame is really where my skills were tested. Made from maple, I routed the inside and added rabbet and metered joinery to complete this piece. It was then finished with a nice coat of Tung Oil by @walrusoil

I really do love this piece, was truly honored to make it, and find that I'm finally coming into my own as a scroll saw artist and woodworker.

What are your thoughts on this one? If this fox could speak, what would he say? 😉🦊

#ScrollSawArt
#HandmadeArt
#Woodworking
#CustomWoodwork
#ArtisanMade
#WoodArt
#Handcrafted
#FoxArt
#MapleFrame
#WoodworkDesign

You know one of those pieces that you make and think, "Yeah, this is one for the books."
This one joins the lion.

Made as a departure gift for a military unit for a friend, as soon as I was given the words "the fox den," I knew exactly what I wanted the design to look like. I will dive deep into the details of this one in the coming days, but I couldn't wait to finally give this one his spotlight!

I've been a little absent lately, but I'm really feeling refreshed and ready to make some fun content again.

Side note: Happy Summer! 🌞

#ScrollSawArt
#HandmadeArt
#Woodworking
#CustomWoodwork
#ArtisanMade
#WoodArt
#Handcrafted
#FoxArt
#MapleFrame
#WoodworkDesign

I love that part in between projects.
That sweet relief of finishing a project and the anticipation of how we can fine-tune the next one.

I've been "interviventing" for a liiiittle too long, haha, but I do not regret a sweet second of it. It lets just the right amount of creativity flow back for the next one.

Not to say I haven't been busy.
I've designed a whole new series of pieces.
Two new commissions have come in and are ready for scrolling.
I built a mud kitchen with the kids and reorganized our home and garage.

It's going to be a busy but very fulfilling summer ☀️
What does your intervivent look like?

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#makersmovement
#makersgonnamake
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Welcome to the sawdust-covered show that is my life.
Happy to have ya ✨️

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#WoodshopLife
#FunnyReels
#ScrollSawArtist
#MakersGonnaMake
#HandmadeHumor
#DIYReels
#WoodworkingCommunity
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Watch me transform this old relic into a sleek, functional sanding station. No more awkward chair scrunching—now I sand in style with my 4" dust collector fitting perfectly in those drawers. Say goodbye to old paint and hello to a smooth finish with @walrusoil tung oil and a touch of black @saman_stain for that elegant touch. Plus, a quick mod on the dust collector for easy hookups.

Who knew a bathroom vanity could have a second life in the workshop? 😄✨

#DIYProject #Woodworking #Upcycled #WorkshopUpgrade #SandingStation #DIYFurniture #WoodworkingCommunity #ToolTransformation #Craftsmanship #MakerLife

Firstly, a massive THANK YOU to all those who donated to this cause, who purchased raffle tickets, who shared this piece. To anyone who has supported @makersforstjude 💛 We raised $1,171.17 in only a month and I swear i did a happy dance for every donation!

(I won't lie, this video was originally a lot longer. But as it so turns out, I had a 90 seconds limit. So I'll save my spiel for the caption)

This piece was my biggest challenge to-date. Both physically, but also mentally. I debated many times if this was even something I should dare to tackle. Lauren at @wild.wood.creative was a big reason in me even getting started. Thank you so much, your encouragement helped me finally want to push my limits again!

In the name of full disclosure, more than once I thought to myself "maybe I'll just keep this one". And although part of me is sad that it is soon leaving my home, I'm so happy it got to be a piece for such an important cause, and I know it'll be well taken cared of in its forever home 🏡
i mean... I can always make my own... right? 🫠

Congrats to Robert I. on winning this piece!! I will be reaching out to you shortly to sort out the deets.
(In order to protect full names and those who value privacy, I tried to blur/hide as much as I could)

And of course, let's give a giant round of applause to Mike at @woodworkervscancer for organizing the @makersforstjude fundraiser, working so hard to raise awareness and funds for this very, very important cause. 🎗💛

#MakersForStJude
#ScrollSawArt
#ScrollSawArtist
#WoodworkingCommunity
#CharityFundraiser
#HandmadeArt
#ArtForACause
#WoodworkingLove
#CreativeMakers
#DIYArt
#GivingBack

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