Me, Nora Tol
There’s nothing better than creating beautiful things. I love inspiring other creatives with ideas. I get creative with almost anything; words, music, pencils, sewing machines, wood, glass, whatever. So, here are some of my creations. And in most cases, I explain how I made them! Check out my drawings, bags, DIY furniture and more.
Color blocking fashion is the fashion trend, at the moment. Any boring old clothing item gets a true uplift when you add various blocks of color here and there. You can make it in any color combination you want or… Read on
I was totally inspired by an upcycled foldable tray table / coffee table I spotted on Pinterest. However, I’m not a coffee fan (sorry coffee addicts!), so I had to make some adjustments to make the idea my own. Tea… Read on
When your old clothes are too bad to sell on or give away to charity, there are still so many ways to give them a second life. One option is to cut it up and create patchwork. Now, I’m no… Read on
Recently, I blogged about making a test bag. It was a big bag made from recycled fabrics and it was a test run for this bag: My Australian Big Bag. I’m so happy with the result (see below). Australia Theme… Read on
If I were a professional bag designer, I’d say this is a sample bag for a – yet to be created – Australian themed bag. This really is my trial run for a bag to come. I’m not sure about… Read on
Katy Perry had posted this picture on her social media accounts, sometime last year, and I thought it was just striking. I think she used it as her profile picture on some of her social media channels. Anyway, I saved… Read on
I love the industrial look that is trending, currently, in interior design. Many people have introduced this trend into their living room. For a while, I’d been noticing I could recreate the look with some leftover wood from my coffee… Read on
I’m sure some women will recognize the fabric of this cute little flap handbag. The floral prints originally belonged to a pair of H&M pants. There could many women worldwide who have this. Turning A Bad Decision Into A Floral… Read on
Lately, I’m playing around with the mandala patterns. Mandalas are drawn to help meditate and increase focus. They are supposed to be part of the meditation process. That soothing effect is why they are so popular. People either draw or… Read on
It’s becoming pretty accustomed, within my friends and family, to ask for money instead of gifts when we are celebrating our birthdays. So much so, that even the kids have started asking for money when they want to save up… Read on
