Thank you, thank you!!

I have been appallingly lax about posting, spending my time and words on FaceBook! I’ve promised, repeatedly, to mend my ways, but without success.

Something new and unexpected has happened, though, that suggests I will have a better record now — I have resigned my day-job, leaving much more time for creativity and self-expression!

I hope you will join me in Celebrating my new-found freedom, and encouraging me to post more than once a year! Thanks!

New site is now under construction!

Yes! As astonishing as it seems, funkybodydecor.com is about to rise from its ashes! Currently “Coming Soon”, the new site will, I hope, be everything the old one was not: user friendly, quick, and FUN!!

Here in sunny SoCal for the next seven months, I am using my Solar Powers for Good, working into the evenings to bring you the funnest eco-conscious jewelry site evar! Look for way coolio funky kool jools comin’ at you soon!!

Funky Valentine’s Putti -- bearing Beer

This Valentine’s necklace & earrings set of putti (or cherubs) bearing beer is made from beer bottlecaps, vintage chains, luscious orange heishi, and vintage rhinestones from an Indian dancing set.

This was Way Fun to make, and I will be adding other Beer-Love Jewelry soon!

Also coming, Wine-Love Jewelry!

Oh how embarrassing...

My wonderful art-friend Lori Zimmermann has lovingly directed folks who saw pix of the amazing Funky bracelet I made for her to this blog.

But, um...I have sadly neglected this poor blog for an entire Year!

Many apologies to all who arrive expecting to see new stuff! And, Lori, thanks for the kick in the butt! I will put up new stuff TODAY.

Cheers
Nona

One World One Heart Giveaway

One World One Heart Giveaway is all about making connections!

Between now and 11 Feb 2009, leave a comment on this post for a chance to win! The prize is a handmade, one-of-a-kind, unconventional, funky charm bracelet titled “Red Black One Love”.




This piece of art is composed of a variety of ordinary objects: a watchface, bulldog clip, pencils, dominoes, glass beads, lampwork beads, letter beads spelling out LOVE, an eyes milagro, a glass vial filled with tiny beads, a stamped UTEE house shape.

My unique bracelets have graced the wrists of many awesome folks, including Molly Gordon, of The Accidental Entrepreneur fame.

You are also invited to visit my shop, Funky Body Décor for more funky jewellery!

At the end of the day on 11 Feb a random number generator will choose the winner. Good luck, and enjoy your trip through the OWOH blogs!

We are Number Five! :-D

Is this cool, or what?

Just got the word from Google that Funky Body Décor Blog is #5 in the Top Blogs under Unconventional at NetworkedBlogs.com !

Hex Nut Expansion Bracelet

Sunshine slants through the slats in the old tool shed

as you turn over the bits and bobs in a weathered box.

Deep in the corner, a glint catches your eye.

Amazed, you draw forth a bracelet.

Now iridescent hex nuts circle your wrist,

each centered on a luminous bead and a looped silver spiral.

As your weekend unfolds you plug in to the playful side

of everyday objects. Six-sided fun, here we come.