About

Well hello and welcome to the creative crafty world of The Messy Brunette, that's me Maura, lover of all things messy and creative.

I am a Tipperary based designer/maker of hand painted colourful wooden jewellery.

I started out with embroidery and making up jewellery along with hand embroidery kits & designing patterns.  That slowly evolved into jewellery, 'how did that happen I hear you say'?! well embroidery is like painting with thread, only with paints I am faster and everyone needs at least one nice pair of earrings in their drawer ..... right?!

Inspired by the colours and shapes around me, I try and use these in my work.  My jewellery is laser cut from FSC certified European plywood & each piece is then hand painted & assembled by me, from start to finish.  I try and use eco friendly materials where possible, from the resin to the glitter to my packaging, to play my part in keeping the environment in good order.