byMarta

Marta Berk of byMarta creates unique and original wearable art. Based in Brooklyn, New York, Marta is a painter & illustrator who creates low brow whimsical characters in oil and graphite. Currently, Marta sells her art as Giclée prints that she prints using archival inks on professional archival paper, as well as wearable art jewelry and hair accessories.

I adore the bright, cheerful designs Marta creates. The hand-crafted Peace Bird locket (pictured) that includes a small key charm is lovely. This image is also available in the form of an adjustable bracelet, as well as bottlecap hair clips.

The mushroom art (pictured) is a perfect example of Marta's whimsical nature which I love! This great illustration is available as a print, as well as magnets, hair bow, and necklace.

To learn more about Marta's work, visit her blog and her Facebook page.

SPECIAL OFFER: Receive a 15% discount on all merchandise with coupon code FF15OFF. Offer expires September 27, 2012.

Funky Five: Halloween

1. Witch Earrings by Sassy to Classy

2. Dracula by The Clay Boss

3. Halloween Bottlecap Necklace Set by J&K Kreations

4. Witch Kitty Cat Ornament Pendant by The Snippets

5. Spider Halloween Card by Caroline Creates

Milkweed and Honey

Milkweed and Honey features the work of a talented husband and wife team, Sara and Tom Toohey. Their shop is stocked with unique accessories, such as recycled bottlecap cuff links. I also like the vintage hand-painted ceramic pendants adorned with kitsch animals & flowers. And the Falling Leaves Necklace, comprised of delicate, shiny leaves, is gorgeous. If you're looking for accessories that are bit bolder, they have that, too. The brightly-colored wooden leaf earrings and Tin Flower earrings fit the bill.

*GIVEAWAY: Enter to win a pair of lightweight, sterling silver Dragonfly earrings. Simply visit Milkweed and Honey & leave a comment on this post noting your favorite design. Giveaway ends at Midnight EST, Saturday, August 22.