We are a family of makers and problem solvers
Welcome to Uniquely Whynot Craft, where creativity meets community.
It all started with a simple request:
"Hey hon, can you 3D print something to hold all my Cricut blades, tools, and pens?"
Jeff did, Shelley posted it on Facebook, and it took off. That one idea grew into Uniquely Whynot, a family business built on kindness, creativity, and community. Our 3D printers have since retired, but that little tool holder is how it all began.
What We Do Today
We're a craft supply shop and studio based in Oshawa, in the heart of Durham Region. We carry the materials we trust ourselves: ORACAL adhesive vinyl from Germany and premium Italian heat transfer vinyl, including PU, glitter, and puff. We run hands-on workshops, private Cricut lessons, and parties, and we love helping makers of every level bring their ideas to life.
We share our space with our sister company, Shoreline Branding, which creates custom apparel, embroidery, signage, and branding for local businesses and organizations. One roof, two creative teams.
Meet the Team
Shelley Whynot, Co-Owner. Shelley has run a painting business, a tutoring company, and worked as a childbirth educator. Now she pours that energy into making and teaching. You'll find her chatting with customers, dreaming up new workshops, and keeping the creative ship sailing.
Jeff Whynot, Co-Owner. Jeff is our resident engineer and tech expert, with over 30 years in software. He's the problem solver behind the scenes and the reason this whole thing started. Ask him about his ribs and Nova Scotia potato salad.
Sarah, Studio and Production Lead. Sarah keeps the shop running, leads many of our workshops, and is our go-to for DTF transfers, sublimation printing, and larger orders. If you've taken a class here, you probably know her.
Mandy, Cricut Instructor. Mandy is the newest member of our team and leads our Cricut beginner classes and private lessons. She shapes every lesson around what you want to learn, so you leave confident and ready to create on your own.
Connor Whynot, Weekend Store Lead and Embroidery. Our son Connor runs the shop on Saturdays, does our embroidery, and helps with installations. He's also studying for a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing at Ontario Tech.
Ava Whynot, Our Extra Set of Hands. Our daughter Ava is studying Paramedicine at U of T Scarborough. Busy as she is, when a big team event rolls in, she's the one we call, and she always shows up for the family.
And of course, Ruby and Rosy, our official greeters.
Come Say Hi
Call or text us at 365-662-3368, or email shopkeeper@uniquelywhynot.ca.
Have a DTF or sublimation printing job? Send your files straight to Sarah at swinkel@uniquelywhynot.ca.
Follow along @uniquelywhynotcraft on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.