The Crafty Michaela

The Crafty Michaela Thoughtful handmade gifts, cards & stationery. Personalised for that extra special touch. Helping you give meaningful presents without the stress.

Shop available at https://thecraftymichaela.etsy.com Custom orders welcome, feel free to DM me

09/06/2026

Father's day is coming round fast, so here is a little look at a few of my cards currently available.

I have cards for darts dads, fishing dads, sports mad dads and gamer dads, I always try and and create cards that feel personal to the person it's for instead of one off the shelf, and if you can't find the right Dad vibe in my shop then bespoke orders are always welcome too, some of my favourite makes come from your ideas and inside jokes!

So for everyone who still has sort Father's day on your to do list, I've got you covered

Teacher gift season has a habit of sneaking up on us, doesn't it?A huge thanks to everyone who played along yesterday an...
08/06/2026

Teacher gift season has a habit of sneaking up on us, doesn't it?

A huge thanks to everyone who played along yesterday and guessed the mystery word correctly, the answer was APPLE.

I chose this one because apples and teachers are just iconic, and it seemed like the perfect excuse to share one of my favourite teacher gift ideas.

These personalised fillable apples can be filled with sweets, chocolates, stationery, gift cards, or any little treats you know they'll love. They're a lovely way to say thank you at the end of the school year, while giving them something they can keep long after the treats have disappeared to use as a desk tidy.

I know how quickly sports days, summer fairs, class assemblies and end of term events suddenly arrive, and before you know it you're trying to think of a thoughtful teacher gift at the last minute. That's why I love gifts like these, personal, practical, and ready to be filled with whatever suits your teacher best.

If you were to get one of these, what would you like yours to be filled with?

Sunday has rolled round quickly, so let’s test your guessing skills again. This week's mystery word has 5 letters and h...
07/06/2026

Sunday has rolled round quickly, so let’s test your guessing skills again.
This week's mystery word has 5 letters and here is your clue:

You might find one in a lunchbox or on a teacher's desk

So what do you think this one could be, pop your guesses in the comments, I'll be back tomorrow to reveal the answer and share why I chose this particular word

Have a lovely rest of your Sunday, do you have any exciting plans, I am hoping for a dry day as the garden could do with a bit of TLC?

06/06/2026

Wrapping up Friday…. On a Saturday

I know this is usually a Friday thing but I blinked and the week was over 😂

The craft table has been a little quieter than usual this week, one thing I’ve learned running a small business is that not every week looks the same. Some weeks are a whirlwind of orders, and some weeks are a little slower, but I’m always grateful for every single sale notification that pops up 💛

Any of these catch your eye this week?

04/06/2026

It is still technically Thursday, so I reckon we have time for a little this or that Thursday.

I've been really enjoying adding a children's birthday card range to be shop and I wanted to share the latest 2 designs I will be listing over the weekend.

Who is getting your vote this week, are you:

Team this with seaside friends
or
Team that with dino friends

Let me know in the comments who your winner is

02/06/2026

It's that time of year again.

Sports Day is coming, parents' evening is in the diary, the summer holiday needs sorting, there's a non uniform day (or three!) to remember. The kids suddenly need forms signing and somehow it's June already!

And sitting quietly at the bottom of that never ending to do list is, the end of school year teacher gift.

That's exactly why I make these personalised Teacher Life Calendars. They're thoughtful, practical, guaranteed to raise a smile and something teachers can actually use all year long. Better still, you can grab a personalised card at the same time and tick the whole job off your list in one go.

Five minutes to order, delivered in plenty of time and one less thing for your brain to keep track of.

Now you can get back to the other 97 things on your to do list.

Drop me a message if you have any questions or head to my Etsy shop to personalise yours.

Well hello there June…..And thank you to all who played along yesterday, the answer was of course strawberry 🍓 Seems lik...
01/06/2026

Well hello there June…..

And thank you to all who played along yesterday, the answer was of course strawberry 🍓

Seems like it’s quite a few of your favourites, June always makes me think of strawberries, probably got something to do with tennis season and strawberries and cream which if you ask me is the best way to have your strawberries.

I’ve had a strawberry themed collection on my mind for a while and I’ve sat down the weekend and starting getting those ideas out of my head and on to the screen. If you are a fan of strawberries, gingham and all things summery then keep your eyes peeled as I’ll be sharing more soon.

Wishing you all a wonderful June filled with sunshine and maybe even a bowl of strawberries and cream.

Your Sunday challenge has arrived! Some of you have been getting these mystery words very quickly lately, so let’s see h...
31/05/2026

Your Sunday challenge has arrived!

Some of you have been getting these mystery words very quickly lately, so let’s see how you do with this week’s one

This week’s mystery word has 10 letters.

Here’s your clue:

“It wears its seeds on the outside.”

Pop your guess in the comments below

I’ll reveal the answer tomorrow.

Have a lovely Sunday, any exciting plans for the rest of your day?

28/05/2026

It’s time for a beak off with this week’s this or that Thursday!

Would love to know which gang are you in,
Team this with the toucans
Or
Team that with the puffins

Toucan play at that game but only one can win 🤣…. Sorry couldn’t help myself

Let me know in the comments who your winner is this week

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