Welcome to the Shack! ✦
Best Friends. Big Dreams. Even Bigger Smiles.
Hey there, and welcome to Shack In The Back Designs — the brainchild of best friends Jacob Campbell and Ashley White, launched in 2023 right here in Newcastle, Ontario!
Our main gig? Simple: “Crafting Smiles Since 2023!” Seriously, we get a huge kick out of making cool stuff and seeing the grins it brings to faces, whether you’re 8 or 88!
We love mixing cozy craftsmanship with cool tech to bring you truly unique items. Come take a peek at what we love to do, and hopefully we’ll craft a smile for you too!
The dream team ✨
🧶 Ashley — The Yarn Whisperer 🐄🐔🐋
Our resident yarn whisperer and head of “stuffed creature care”! Ashley dives into piles of the softest yarns, picking out the perfect colours to crochet adorable amigurumi critters practically bursting with personality. Think huggable farm buddies, quirky sea creatures, and maybe even a mythical pal or two — all handmade with love and ready for cuddles!
🐉 Jacob — The Factory Captain ⚡🖨️
The tech wizard and captain of our “factory”! Jacob fires up the 3D printers to create awesome gizmos and gadgets — from epic dragons to armies of adorable miniature animals and fidgets, all made with eco-friendly PLA. He also commands the laser engraver, zapping cool designs onto signs, cutting boards, tumblers, and personalized mini sports jerseys!
A fantastic mix of cozy and cutting-edge!
Handmade crochet critters bursting with personality — huggable farm buddies, quirky sea creatures, and mythical pals, all made with love.
Epic dragons, miniature animals, and fidgets, made with eco-friendly PLA on our 3D printers.
Cool designs zapped onto campsite signs, cutting boards, tumblers, wind spinners, and personalized mini sports jerseys. We make these pieces for markets and custom projects too.
Come say hi!
We absolutely love hitting the road for shows and markets, so if you spot the Shack In The Back setup in your town, come on over and say hi! We genuinely enjoy meeting the folks who dig our creations. Whether you’re hunting for a unique gift, a quirky desk buddy, some personalized flair, or just a little something to make you smile, we hope you find it here.
See our upcoming events