Rana's Nerd Corner

Handmade Hair and Clothing Accessories

2012-05-03T08:24:00.001-07:00

Handmade Hair and Clothing Accessories, a set on Flickr.

I created these fashion accessories using various trims and embellishments like, fabric flowers, trims, jewels, feathers and different clips,pins and elastic bands. This was a fun and simple way to use the supplies I already have in a new way. You too can make accessories like these for a friend or Mom for mothers day or maybe just to liven up your own wardrobe. These accessories can be purchased at www.curvieb.bigcartel.com.

Re-Purposed Photo Frame

2012-04-23T14:05:00.000-07:00

Another successfull organizing solution! Take an old photo frame and remove the glass and the backing, wrap some mesh around it and finish with hanging it up with your favorite ribbon! I have clipped on several hair and clothing accessories that I have created. This can also double as home decore, if you add some photos and memorabilia you will have a charming and artistic collage. The bigger the frame, the more you can add to your collage.

Re-Purposed Hanging Mail Rack

2012-04-23T13:54:00.003-07:00

This is a perfect way to store various fashion accessories. Easily hangs on an over-the-door wreath hanger. This is one of my favorite organizing projects this Spring.

Small, Simple and Sweet Easter cards

2012-04-07T19:39:00.001-07:00

We had an amazing Easter Celebration and it was a Blessing to share the joy with friends and family.

I made these Small, Simple, and Sweet Easter Cards to hand out to everyone hope they inspire you to bring happiness to others on any occation.

Vintage Misc. Mixed Media Album

2012-04-02T11:14:00.001-07:00

Vintage Misc. Mixed Media Album, a set on Flickr.

I love the Bo Bunny Collection Et Cetera, it is so universal, I can add any type of photo to this album. This book is jam-packed with countless opportunities for photos and journaling, I am still adding to it. This is an everyday album that I can add new or old events to, along with all my thoughts and inspiration in life. There were definitely no restrictions in this project for me, because it is not limited to a specific theme or event. I will probably make more similar to it just for fun!

Just a little something to say...

2012-03-29T21:28:00.001-07:00

With a few leftovers from a previous project, I created this Shabby Chic Card...leave no scrap unturned!

....Thank you.

2012-03-29T21:27:00.001-07:00

Who says WE can't have an Easter basket too?!

2012-03-29T00:10:00.001-07:00

Chic Easter Basket

Be sure to check out the Slide Show Tutorial to see how I created this Mixed Media Project. Just CLICK HERE.

I included several decorating options to choose from, but you are certainly not limited to them. There are endless possibilities to embellish this ensemble it just depends on your style. This was so easy and quick you will love the textures and materials I used to create this and I think you will have just as much fun with this idea as I did. It's not too late to make one for yourself, your sister, mother or bff. There are so many basket fillers for these such as: candles, perfume, lotions, gift cards, jewlery, cards, craft supplies, or embellies. Just get creative and spread the love! (BTW; you can also create a masculine themed basket for the gents in your life as well!)

Spring is here! Time to get organized..yay!

2012-03-26T20:29:00.001-07:00

Here is one of my organizing tricks: a re-purposed planter crate. Who would have thought huh? I found this treasure at a local thrift store and I originally bought it to organize my buttons. Now I have added flowers, jewels, butterflies, metal trinkets, and anything else that I could easily fit into these compartments.
This is one of my favorite organizing trays, I can just set it on my craft table and easily dig through my color coordinated embellishments. This tray is 14x14" and each compartment is about 4.5" wide so I can grab a fist-full without making a huge mess!(granted I do have child-like hands lol) If you can find or build a wooden tray like this, you can paint it to your desired color and you will love it too! 8)

Charming Charms

2012-03-25T16:38:00.001-07:00

I just added some new vintage charms to this album and it definitely completes the vintage look I was going for when I designed this book. I attached a pretty cameo and locket to the dangling key chain. I also added a little chandelier crystal to dangle on one of the lower vines to add a little more glimmer(as if there wasn't enough bling..lol). Just wanted to share these little details with you hope you like it as much as I do.

Another Shabby Chic Mini Album

2012-03-23T15:14:00.001-07:00

Shabby Chic Mini Album, a set on Flickr.

Chubby Shabby Chic Mixed Media Album

2012-03-23T15:12:00.001-07:00

Chubby Shabby Album, a set on Flickr.

2012-03-22T23:58:00.000-07:00

I finished the shabby chic mixed media album I was working on a the Expo and it was so fun I just kept going and going until I was left with this amazing book. However, it was just super chubby.

I guess that I wasn't keeping track of the overall size of the project. I was just in the zone and when I realized that I could no longer tie the ribbon closure the way I wanted to I chose to take advantage of this creative opportunity. I decided to remove some of the extra pages that I added to this album to create another album!

Now, not only do I have a lovely shabby chic album I have another one to gift ,or raffle off in my class, or maybe even sell, Yay!! and BTW, my first album closes perfectly now. 8)

Please feel free to ask questions you may have or leave comments and I will gladly reply asap. ;)

Lovely and Amazing... The Cake Pop that is...lol

2012-03-19T23:38:00.000-07:00

The rain storm certainly had it's way with me... good thing it was a pajama party! ...at least I was comfy!

Close up on the Cake Pop please!

2012-03-19T23:32:00.004-07:00

Check out the white chocolate sand dollar in the brown sugar beach sand~ this was as tasty as it was creative and it was chololate too! Yummy!

Look who stopped by my table...it's Donna Salazar!

2012-03-19T23:27:00.003-07:00

A celebrity artist and a sweetheart too! She had the whole crop party sing Happy Birthday to her mom on the phone! So sweet! It was so nice talking to you Donna! 8)

Me in my Lucky Shirt

2012-03-19T23:20:00.000-07:00

Lucky Lady

2012-03-19T23:13:00.000-07:00

Lucky Left side

A couple of Shamrocks

2012-03-19T23:10:00.000-07:00

Happy St. Patricks day!

Claimed the best table in the house! Yes!

2012-03-19T22:11:00.001-07:00

Katie enjoying the healthy snacks provided by yours truly.8) ( thanks Weight Watchers!)

2012-03-19T22:09:00.001-07:00

Flying fish!

2012-03-19T22:08:00.001-07:00

Smile Nemo!.. at the beach backdrop

2012-03-19T22:07:00.001-07:00

Katie at pampered crop party

2012-03-19T22:03:00.001-07:00

It was a full house each night at the crop party...regardless of the weather.

2012-03-19T21:59:00.001-07:00