MandorlaDesigns

The Complete Package

2009-06-13T06:55:00.000-07:00

I decided that the jumpsuit would not be complete without the matching headband and socks. I sewed buttons on the socks and headband to match the color scheme of the butterfly design. In addition, I made a burp cloth that matched the outfit. I think this outfit is ready to go. Now that the complete outfit is ready to wear, maybe she will come.

A little birdie told me...

2009-06-06T17:52:00.000-07:00

Yes, this design is completely contemporary with button embellishment. Supaa Kawaii !

Fly Butterfly

2009-06-06T17:32:00.000-07:00

So, apparently nesting has sparked my creative and organizational abilities. I love nesting for this reason. I've made this super cute baby outfit out of new and vintage fabric finds. It's very artistically interesting because the gold fabric is probably the oldest. I've taken this fabric from curtains that I found at a yard sale in the museum district in Houston. The next layer is a find that was probably manufactured in the late 60s early 70s. I found this bright and colorful fabric at a Catholic Church thrift sale in Aiken , SC. The outer most gray and white layer encompass a contemporary design. This fabric was purchased from a local store. I love to preserve "old" while embracing the "new.
Old + New = Brilliant!!!

Day Trip

2009-05-13T14:54:00.000-07:00

At it again

2009-03-10T20:13:00.000-07:00

Yes, I'm at it again. I can't seem to stay away from making super cute handbags.

Outward push ... Inward Expression

2008-07-24T07:05:00.000-07:00

What is Mandorla Designs?
It's a way for me to create and to speak with actions. I'm a talker, and sometimes it's difficult to shut my mouth. Artistic expression is a way for me to get things out without opening my mouth to say a word. I love it.

Someone recently reminded me that an individual's world view is often reflected in artistic expression. I agree with this and began to think about the purpose of Mandorla Designs. Maybe the purpose is actually bigger than previously thought. I don't push an agenda, I just let my hands do the talking. Since I've started Mandorla Designs, I have learned so much about the world around me, PEOPLE, and PURPOSE. That is to say, I look forward to what tomorrow holds because I'm growing in knowledge and understanding of my outward environment by the simple action of creating. Creation bears understanding and wisdom. I never thought that the purpose of Mandorla Designs would encompass such things. Very interesting. Very Very Interesting.

Houston Craft Mafia

2008-06-30T10:54:00.000-07:00

I am officially a member of the Houston Craft Mafia.
If you or any of your friends need a reason to craft give me an e-mail. We do craft socials and parties.

e-mail : tracibocock@mandorladesigns.com

If you have a sassy craft and want to join us you are welcome to do that too!

Check us out : http://www.houstoncraftmafia.com/

Index of /MTVPhotos

2008-06-23T15:44:00.000-07:00

Index of /MTVPhotos

MTV Gift Lounge

2008-06-23T15:35:00.000-07:00

I'd like to give a shout out to The Sampler.
The sampler gives up-and-coming artists opportunities to gain much needed exposure. Recently, I sent some pillows and bags to MTV's gift lounge via The Sampler. I even spotted a couple of items in pictures from the event.
Look in the bag and you'll see one of my Mary Pillows. Whoop!

http://homeofthesampler.com/MTVPhotos/Sheffield_Tamie_868.jpg

Heavy Trash Day

2008-06-23T15:31:00.001-07:00

I love heavy trash day because it is the time of month that lovely treasures become abandoned by owners. Yes, it's true I have a weakness for junk. Apparently, junk that gets left on the side of the road.

This months findings include:

a store fixture that works great for displaying handbags
a vintage mirror
and a large mostly blank tablet which I use for sketching designs and cutting patterns

What's on that truck ....

2008-04-04T08:52:00.000-07:00

It seems to be the time of year that folks are doing cleaning and getting rid of JUNK. Well, if anyone is getting rid of stuff that they deem worthless and junky, shouldn't I be able to get it and use it. Maybe I could even make something something totally legit!!!

Lately truckloads of stuff are being moved out from the house down the street and the dudes won't let me take any of it. I ran down the street, with Edward on my hip, to ask the dudes what they were doing with the "junk" they had pilled up in a mound. They said that they were going to take it to Goodwill. I asked if I could take some of it off of their hands, but they wouldn't give me any of it. How frustrating. I needed some of that stuff. I guess somebody may need it more!

Mandorla Designs

2008-03-29T19:06:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

I'm sure that everyone knows that I have recently moved from Gainesville to Houston. It's nice to be back home but, I sure do miss my Gainesville friends. I haven't abandoned my sewing endeavors and in fact things are picking up as I have started focusing in on business marketing and development.

Stay tuned ... for more on MD. If you are interested in looking at current inventory, check out www.mandorladesigns.com