Testimonials

  • Another beautiful creation from Maura, The attention to detail on all of Maura's work is just fantastic. It shipped super fast, even though I ordered it late and came beautifully packaged as always.
    - Sarah
  • Picture certainly doesn't do the justice here! It's even more beautiful in real! Love it, got it for a gift but will probably hold on to it☺️
    - Kasia Eska-Grajek
  • Beautiful work. Seller was more than happy to adjust design to my requests and gave me several options to choose from. Shipped really fast and was a much loved personalised gift.
    - Frenchatron
  • I love these earrings! I've worn them loads, and they are very light and comfy 😍😍😍😍
    - Teresa
  • This arrived in what seems like record time, and it was beautifully packaged with such care. The hoop will be a wonderful addition to my home. Thank you so much!
    - jencat12
  • Beautiful earrings, love em! Great communication with the seller, thanks Maura! and super fast shipping which is especially impressive during the holiday season. Highly recommended! :)
    - Wren Field
  • I ordered a custom hoop from Maura for a new home. Maura was great to deal with and answered all my questions without delay. It was packaged lovely and arrived super quick!
    - Elizabeth Ryan
  • I ordered the sunflower brooch as a gift for my mother & its even better in the flesh! The little frame is very quirky and it was packaged so well too. Thank you!
    - Catherine P.
  • I ordered the rainbow hoop for my niece, it arrived very quickly and packaged beautifully. Thanks Maura :)
    - Therese
  • I absolutely LOVE love love my order that arrived today! The packaging was just so beautiful! Such gorgeous work, thanks so much! & loving my new earrings too ! Thanks for such a lovely service.
    - Katrina Carroll
  • I received the hoop & am so delighted with it, its even better than I imagined. Thank you so much, you are so talented !
    - Rachel Owens
  • Hi Maura, thanks for the embroidery. It was a gift & she loved it.
    - Louise McAteer
  • Thank you so much for the beautiful hoops, they are gorgeous and one is winging its way to Australia !
    - Rachel Owens

Well hello !

Welcome to The Messy Brunette, a creative crafty place, with a creative crafty brunette!

Hey hey hey! Welcome to my little piece of the internet. Maker of fun embroidery hoop art & quirky jewellery.  You'll also find a creative crafty lifestyle blog, all run by me, Maura, the original messy brunette.  If you like upcycling, crochet, embroidery, well head over to the blog.  In the shop, there's lots to choose from, from colourful earrings & necklaces to nursery/home decor to personalised baby gifts, quirky phrases & rude ones too .... oops ! some cute jewellery that you won't get in Penney's hun.  Nice gifts for new babies, Mothers Day & anniversaries, Valentine's Day and more! or just treat yourself, sure go on !

Handmade Gifts - Customer Favourites

Limited Edition Ice Cream Brooches
Limited Edition Ice Cream Brooches
€18,00
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Teacher Gift - Cut Laser Acrylic Apple Stud Earrings
Teacher Gift - Cut Laser Acrylic Apple Stud Earrings
€12,00
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Apple Stud Earrings-Teacher Appreciation Gift
Apple Stud Earrings-Teacher Appreciation Gift
€12,00
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Laser Cut Wooden Triangle Hoop Earrings
Laser Cut Wooden Triangle Hoop Earrings
€20,00
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My Collections

Handmade gifts in Ireland
Handmade Gifts
Laser Cut Wood Jewellery. Hand painted Jewellery
Laser Cut Wood Jewellery
Embroidery Hoop and hoop art collection
Embroidery Hoop Art
collection of gifts for her in Ireland
Gifts For Her
Embroidery Jewellery collection including embroidered earrings, brooches & necklaces
Embroidery Jewellery
personalised children and baby gifts in Ireland
Children & Baby Gifts
personalised funny and rude gifts
Rude Gifts
Love Heart Laser Cut Stud Earrings, hand painted in different colours. Perfect for Valentines

New ! Heart Stud Earrings

Made with eco friendly bamboo and available in different colours.

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#theMessyBrunetteCrafts

I love seeing my makes in the wild ! please do share on your social media & tag me with the hashtag ...

Personalised Rainbow Hoop Art

The perfect gift for the small people in your life!

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Coffee Table Revamp with Hair Pin Legs ….. ooooh sexy !

I shared this little table make over on my Instagram stories and was blown away with all the attention it got, so I thought I would go ahead and share here…. sure why not ! It was part of a 3 piece set, you know the ones that all fit into each other.  I got … Continue reading Coffee Table Revamp with Hair Pin Legs ….. ooooh sexy !

Craft Room Tour

I did a major over haul, over the Christmas break, (soooo long ago at this stage) of my craft room or should I start calling it ‘The Studio’ now? I took a few pics, as we all like a good nose around others’ work spaces.  Here’s a few before pictures.  It had gotten very cluttered … Continue reading Craft Room Tour

Just A Card Campaign

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A great campaign with heart, please know when  you buy from me its from a small business with heart !