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!

Maker of fun embroidery hoop art & quirky handmade jewellery.  In the shop, there's lots to choose from, from colourful earrings & brooches 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 !

There's also some crafty blog posts to read.  Thanks for dropping into my corner of the web, Maura

Handmade Gifts - Customer Favourites

Wood Geometric Hoop Earrings
Wood Geometric Hoop Earrings
€25,00
Green Laser Cut Wood Earrings
Green Laser Cut Wood Earrings
€25,00
Geometric Hoop Earrings in Blue
Geometric Hoop Earrings in Blue
€25,00
Handmade Geometric Hoop Earrings in Black & Red
Handmade Geometric Hoop Earrings in Black & Red
€25,00
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My Collections

image of Handmade gifts in Ireland
Handmade Gifts
Laser Cut Wood Jewellery. Hand painted Jewellery
Eco Friendly Wood Jewellery
colourful laser cut jewellery
Colourful Acrylic Jewellery
Picture of embroidered hoop art collection
Embroidery Hoop Art - Ready To Ship
collection of handmade gifts for her in Ireland
Handmade Gifts For Her
Embroidery Jewellery collection including embroidered earrings, brooches & necklaces
Modern Embroidery Jewellery
personalised funny and rude gifts
Funny & Rude Gifts

New! Paper Doll Earrings

Made with sustainable bamboo & hand screened genuine Japanese papers

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Personalised Rainbow Baby Hoop Art

The perfect gift for the small people in your life!

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