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Michelle is a compulsive home maker and DIYer. She designs and makes adorable handmade gifts, accessories, homewares, dolls and lots more from her charming cottage in the West of Ireland. When she’s not making she loves sharing her creative and business skills through workshops, both at the cottage and online. Read More…

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Day of rest 🌸
Happy Sunday from the cottage 🌸

Good Morning from the cottage 🌸 Happy a Saturd

Good Morning from the cottage 🌸

Happy a Saturday and hello sunshine. I was expecting rain showers but I’m happy you decided to stay. Hoping I’ll get things finished, or at least yo the next stage today ▶️ swipe to see the second photo. What I thought was going to be relatively easy has, of course, turned out to be a little tricky. So many measurements and numbers, not my strongest point. But it’s getting there and the vision is coming together. That’s all you need really, vision. Oh and dogged determination, that helps too 😉
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Ps Wow, I was half thinking about deleting that video last night but it seems to have given you all a giggle. I have to say I kept laughing myself while doing it. That’s what it’s all about right now, finding the things to smile and laugh about. Right?
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The word Impossible spells I’m Possible. Don’

The word Impossible spells I’m Possible.
Don’t let anyone tell you can’t do something or let you feel you cant’t because when you really want something you’ll be amazed at the willpower you have within you.
Happy Friday you lovely lot.
Hoping to finish this on Saturday and reveal all 🤞 Have a super day x
This flower bed has turned into a while other project 😂😂😂 🔨🔨

Barefoot in the garden 🌸🌱🌸 As happy as a

Barefoot in the garden 🌸🌱🌸
As happy as a bumblebee 🐝 🐝 🐝
Feeling good after an afternoon planting up one of the flower beds (need more soil for the second one). As usual with me I’ve deviated from the original plan and I’m going more cottage garden with cut garden combined and I’m even planning some veg in amongst them too 🥕
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I love that the weather is warmer and I can go barefoot. In my next house, if there is one, I’ll have underfloor heating so I can walk barefoot all year round. It’s very good for you too.
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Have you heard about grounding?

I’m no expert but I definitely feel the benefits. Do a little google search and see for yourself. So many benefits to posture and even our immune systems.
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Ok time to wash these feet, get some dinner and get ready for The Great British Sewing Bee 🧵 🐝

Have a lovely evening x

. Grounding is currently an under-researched topic and there are very few scientific studies on the benefits. However, the most recent scientific research has explored grounding for inflammation, cardiovascular disease, muscle damage, chronic pain, and mood.

#barefootgardening #cottagegarden #michellemadethis #cottagelife #countrycottage #cottagestylegarden #cutflowergarden #mygardenthismonth #sowingtheseedsoflove #myhomethismonth #irishcountryliving #irishcountrygarden

Ooooh I can’t wait for peony season 🌸🌸🌸

Ooooh I can’t wait for peony season 🌸🌸🌸🌸
Until then I’ll be faking it ‘til I make it.
Hope you are all having a lovely week. I’m juggling a few projects and work at the minute with several more in my head! There’s just not enough hours in my days to do all that I want to do. Good complaint though. How about you? What projects are you working on? Thanks for all the love on my last post. Needless to say I just painted one side, what’s the bets they will be like that for months as I’ve already moved onto the next projects. Anyhoos that’s all from me. It’s Home and Away time now.

Ps if you’re looking for some good content to watch it listen to check out the following IGTVs which I’m loving @_lisa_dawson_ @diarmuidgavin @rachelashwell @willowcrossleycreates
And if you’re looking for food content my top fav at the mo is @halfbakedharvest
Love to get some recommendations from you for food, gardens and cottage style interiors of course . Okay I’m really going this time xx

Happy Monday from the cottage 🌸 Hope it’s bee

Happy Monday from the cottage 🌸 Hope it’s been a good one so far. Lots of mixed feelings with kids back at school, people going back to work and here in Ireland we can finally travel outside our 5km but keep within our County. Funny though, I’m still at home 😊 To be honest I just want to get out of the county and get to the sea. That and go to a salvage yard, or a charity shop 😊 It’s the little things that are always the big things isn’t it. The closest I got recently was having a rummage in my friends’ mum’s shed where I got these beauties. I don’t think either of them realise how much joy they have given me 😂 I’ve been searching done deal and market place for weeks for Louvre doors. The intention is to join them with hinges and make a screen which hides the contents of Boris the Beast. But I’m already feeling the restrictions of such a commitment so I might just leave them as they are. I’ve yet to dip my toes in online auctions. Have you? Let me know if any you think are worth checking out xx
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Back to the doors , I gave them a dry brush distressed look which I’m loving. I scrubbed them down on that one hot sunny day we had. Let them dry in the sun and then treated them with wood worm killer as I found a few flight holes. After that I just dry brushed them with water based satin wood paint. So simple and a lovely vintage effect. Well I think so.
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No other news from here. Hoping to get my plants in the beds tomorrow 🤞🤞🤞
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Happy Thursday. A 4 day week used to be the best

Happy Thursday. A 4 day week used to be the best thing ever but now it’s just meh! I had to look up what day it was!!
So many projects on the go but nothing in any way insta shareable just yet. I’m waiting for a top soil delivery today 🤞🤞🤞 after weeks of trying to get some, I’m making lots of collars for orders, thank you so much 😘 I’m also .... dare I say this out loud .... thinking of repainting the bathroom floor tiles and the entry way. There I’ve said it. I have to now. The potato print tiles have not survived the winter very well. I’ve already started scraping off some of the paint. I’m now wishing I just left it and gave it a rough sand. Anyone else like to tackle at least 5 DIY jobs at once? Life would be oh so boring otherwise.

Hello 🌸 Yes Easter is over but I’m still lovi

Hello 🌸
Yes Easter is over but I’m still loving my spring makes.
These eggs are my most favourite DIY for sure.
They were a pack of 6 naff white plastic eggs from @dealzireland I used a hacksaw to saw off the top, I then painted them with three coats of emulsion and finally added the splattered brown flecks. It took days to do. Those of you who partook in the painting of eggs know the palava of painting a spherical item without getting thumb prints etc on it. I thought I took progress pics, and even videos, to do a reel but I have no idea where they went or if I did even take any. The covid brain fog is a real thing you know. As for the spring blooms. To say I am besotted with these little bursts of sunshine is an understatement. I just adore these teeny tiny daffs. Remember me planting them last autumn? I have no idea what they are called. Do you? Because I’m so buying mire of them 💓
Have a lovely day wherever you are and whatever you are doing xx

How hard can it be to take a picture of cups hangi

How hard can it be to take a picture of cups hanging from a chandelier?
Very hard.
I repeat. Very hard.
How’s your Spring/Summer/Winter day going?
Ummm nothing else to report.
I might join Tinder after all.
Comments? Suggestions? Analysis? Musings? I’m here for them all. I cannot faff with decor any more. Or can I ?
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Have a lovely Easter everyone. I’m taking a bre

Have a lovely Easter everyone.

I’m taking a break for a few days.

Let’s hope the sun stays around 😘

Good Morning 🌸 Back at my sewing machine again

Good Morning 🌸

Back at my sewing machine again. I’ve been a busy bee working on these collars. speaking of bees, did you see the Sewing Bee is back, I think it’s 14th April).
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The collars will be up on my website for sale in the next few days or you can DM me to pre order. Pricing varies according to design. I’ll share more as I’ve made them. Loving the response I’ve had so far. The gingham is definitely a favourite. It’s making me think of picnics and Parisian cafes.
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They are the perfect accessory to liven up your pyjama top for that Zoom meeting you just realised you had when you were about to hit snooze on your phone 😂😂
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Have a lovely day everyone 🌸🌸🌸

What a lovely day ☀️☀️☀️ loving seeing

What a lovely day ☀️☀️☀️ loving seeing everyone’s outdoor spaces come back to life. So far, aside from my walk this morning, I’ve not been outside once!
I’ve been a busy bee inside cutting collars as the orders have come in and the show is on the road. Loving these prints which I’m calling the picnic collection ... gingham and strawberries 🍓 🧺💓
Hoping the sun stays out a little longer as the sewing machine is now unplugged and I’m downing tools to get my first swim in in ages! I’ve missed it so much 💦💦💦
Have a lovely evening everyone ☀️☀️☀️

It’s funny how trends come and go. I remember w

It’s funny how trends come and go. I remember wearing big collars in the 80s, round about the time of the big Fergie bows in your hair. Remember them? Here we are in 2021 and they’re all back in fashion. They kind of snuck in a few years ago, and did collar making workshops, but they quickly disappeared and now here we are again. I have to say I’ve always been a fan of the big collar and it’s been fun revisiting my old collar patterns and sewing some up in the past few weeks. That’s another thing I love about sewing, you can jump into trends but with your own take on them. You know me, it’s got to be gingham, roses of polka dots!! Not to mention broderie anglaise 💓💓💓 Are you into the big collar trend?

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#bigcollar #rufflecollar #ginghamcollar #fashioncollar #diycollar #michellemadethis #handmadefashion #homemadefashion #sewingcollar #onmysewingtable #currentlysewing #sewinglove #memadecollar

No Easter Egg Hunts with the little munchkins this

No Easter Egg Hunts with the little munchkins this year 💔
So I’m putting a little parcel together for them including these bunnies I’ve knitted for them. The pattern is from Julie’s Etsy shop @littlecottonrabbits 🐰🐰🐰
There’s nothing eggciting about this Easter, it’s eggstremley disappointing that we still can’t move outside 5k. Never mind the eggs, I’m starting to crack 🥚🥚🥚🥚
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Wood Slice Chicks 🐣 🐥 . . Even the log bask

Wood Slice Chicks 🐣 🐥
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Even the log basket isn’t safe in my house. When you’re creative EVERYTHING holds inspiration. I loved my little wood slice snowmen at Christmas so I thought I’d try some chick versions 🐣
So easy and quick to do. Just be careful with the saw. If you’re not so keen on the DIY aspect you can buy pre cut wood slices from most craft shops or online. This paint is also fantastic. It’s paints on any surface. I bought mine from @cormicansofficeartschool Not an ad!
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Thank you so much for everyone who had commented on and shared these little DIYs. It’s hugely appreciated. It also helps me to know what you are interested in for future DIYs.
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Don’t forget the Save option too in insta. You can save posts you like to come back to later. I’m also working on creating blog posts for my DIYs so head over to michellemadethis.com and subscribe to my mailing list if you would like to keep up to date 🐥

#diyeasterdecor #easyeastercrafts #easterdecorating #simpleeasterdecor #michellemadethis #irishcrafter #irishmaker #madeinireland #easterchicks #diyeaster #cadburyseggs #cuteeasterdecorations

Always make that eggstra effort, even if you’re

Always make that eggstra effort, even if you’re eating on your own. In fact more so when you’re eating on your own 🐰🥚🐰 Ive always set the table and decorated it for friends, or just myself. 🐰🥚🐰
Because you’re worth it x
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#tabledecor #tablesetting #tablescapestyling #eastertabledecor #easterdecor #easternapkins #napkinfolding

Good Morning from the cottage 🌸 . Happy Birthd

Good Morning from the cottage 🌸
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Happy Birthday to my most amazing, gorgeous, adorable friend Lucy Lu 🌸
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Happy International Womens Day
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Day 8 of #marchmeetthemaker2021 Work in progress are these egg vessels I’ve been trialling. Super happy with this, a few tweaks for the next batch. Shared more in my stories.
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Feeling very tired as I stayed up to watch the interview with Megan and Harry. It was like that Lady Di interview all over again. I was hanging on to every word. Not listened to any news reports today but I can only imagine the fall out. God help them. They will never really be free. How lucky I am and how crazy it is that so many people crave fame. Imagine not being able to potter in your garden without paparazzi, or go to the shops or for a walk. It would be like a permanent life of lockdown.
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Other exciting news, my hot water bottle leaked whilst I was watching the interview in bed so for the first time in a long time I had to sleep on the edge of the bed to avoid the damp patch. I certainly don’t miss that nonsense 😂🤣
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The countdown is now on until I can get back into bed though.
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Have a lovely day 🌸🌸

Nothing to see here, just another bunny, waiting f

Nothing to see here, just another bunny, waiting for it to be sunny ☀️

🌸 Happy Sunday 🌸

DIY bunny made from wire and twine 🙌 because lockdown is the year we over decorate for every single occasion right?

🌸 Happy Saturday 🌸 . Enjoying a slow morning

🌸 Happy Saturday 🌸
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Enjoying a slow morning at the cottage. Currently printing out oodles of pages of a sewing pattern to make a dress with the fabric I shared on my stories yesterday. It’s a beautiful pink gingham seersucker that I purchased from @threadsofgreenfabrics 🌸 The pattern I also shared in my stories. Did you see it? What do you think?
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Also still working on lots of Easter makes. I love how this cute bunny turned out, even if it did involve a glue gun, which as you all know I’m not a fan of using. I try hard to keep my crafts as sustainable as possible but so far I’ve not found a perfect eco friendly replacement for a glue gun and even though sewing is my preference I’m always asked to do crafts that don’t involve sewing.
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#marchmeetthemaker has been great fun this week as I’ve found so many gorgeous new accounts and like minded creative souls. Love that @joannehawker have us a free weekend though as sometimes I find myself not quite ready for the prompt of the day 😘
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What are you up to? Have a lovely Saturday whatever you are doing 🌸

#diybunny #fabricbunny #diyeasterdecor #easterdecorating #farmhouseeaster #michellemadethis #createdontcontaminate #prettyspringdecor #shabbychiceaster #cottagestylehome #irishcottage

Happy Friday everyone 🌸 Hope it’s been fun fi

Happy Friday everyone 🌸
Hope it’s been fun filled and fabulous so far 🌸
Day 5 of #marchmeetthemaker2021 is Newest Make. Here’s mine. Some DIY clay daffodil candle holders 🌼🌼🌼. It’s funny seeing so much yellow as it’s not normally a colour I use at all but it definitely is a mood lifter. I can see why @joannehawker loves it so much, this hashtag is clearly influencing me. In fact it’s influencing and inspiring me and really feeding my creativity at the minute, hence my absence from insta. I’ve literally been popping in and out and have been very absent from the socialising side so apologies to all the lovely accounts I’m normally chatting with behind the scenes. It’s not you, it’s me 😘
So what’s been your newest make? I currently have three tables full of different projects at different stages!! Honestly that perfect builder/carpenter/architect basically shed builder perfect guy needs to show up soon so I can get my cottage back. It’s more workshop than home at the minute and definitely getting a bit too messy. Anyone else find that during lockdown? Despite the fact we’re all at home it’s so hard to keep it tidy. Come on, don’t leave me looking like a lemon here 🤣🤣
Right. That’s all from me folks. Time to chill out and switch off the technology. 🌼

#michellemadethis #diyclaycraft #claydaffodil #diyspringdecor #diyeasterdecor #easterdecor #springdecor #springflowers🌼🌱 #myhomemadehome #claycrafts #caringtoshareyourfeed #myfloralhome #myseasonalstyling

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