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Home » Category "My Creations"

Category: My Creations

Nora with the flyers for the album

Me, Nora Tol

Make Beautiful Creations!

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.

Upcycle project: Color Block Sweater

  By Nora September 15, 2022 September 14, 2022 Sewing Projects

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

Tagged   recycle, sewing inspiration, upcycling clothes
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Upcycle project: Foldable Tray Table For Tea Lovers

  By Nora June 4, 2021 June 1, 2022 DIY and Home Decor
upcycled tray table

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

Tagged   diy, furniture, upcycling

Sewing Project: Red Patchwork Pillow

  By Nora April 23, 2020 April 23, 2020 DIY and Home Decor
Red Patchwork Pillow

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

Tagged   recycle

Australia Themed Big Bag

  By Nora March 1, 2019 May 2, 2022 Sewing Projects
Australia bag

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

Tagged   bags, sewing inspiration

Upcycled Knitwear Big Bag

  By Nora February 15, 2019 May 2, 2022 Sewing Projects
Hand bag

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

Tagged   bags, recycle

Instadrawing: Katy Perry portrait

  By Nora January 18, 2019 January 17, 2019 Drawings
Katy Perry Instadrawing

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

Tagged   drawings, katy perry, portraits

DIY creation: My side table with industrial look

  By Nora December 1, 2018 December 29, 2018 DIY and Home Decor
Side Table

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

Tagged   diy, furniture, how to, side table

Floral Flap Handbag

  By Nora November 28, 2018 November 28, 2018 Sewing Projects

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

Tagged   arts and craft, bags

Mandala inspired drawing: Happy Cat

  By Nora August 14, 2018 August 14, 2018 Drawings
Mandala cat

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

Tagged   drawings, mandala

Fun creation: Nintendo Switch money gift card

  By Nora July 1, 2018 December 29, 2018 DIY and Home Decor, My Creations

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

Tagged   arts and craft, gift cards, gift ideas, how to
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    • Upcycle project: Color Block Sweater
    • Upcycle project: Foldable Tray Table For Tea Lovers
    • Sewing Project: Red Patchwork Pillow
    • Australia Themed Big Bag
    • Upcycled Knitwear Big Bag
    • Instadrawing: Katy Perry portrait
    • DIY creation: My side table with industrial look
    • Floral Flap Handbag

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  • Recently posted to the site

    • Upcycle project: Color Block Sweater September 15, 2022
    • Hold On (Kayleigh featuring Nora Tol) June 1, 2022
    • Upcycle project: Foldable Tray Table For Tea Lovers June 4, 2021
    • You Take Me Higher June 4, 2021
    • Easy Please Me April 23, 2021
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