Vader Slippers

In the spirit of the recent release of The Force Awakens (and because my brother wanted them...), I made these Darth Vader slippers using the pattern from http://ummeyusuf.blogspot.com/2008/03/crocheted-moccasin.html. There were some really cool tribal ones here too! http://justbcrafty.com/2014/01/crochet-tribal-moccasin-tutorial.html

Merida

I couldn't find a good, cute Disney princess pattern I liked on the internet, especially for Merida from Brave. So, being the decently experienced amateur overachiever I am, I came up with my own. If you want to try it, I have the pattern for the head and body, but I am working on the hair and dress.

Grumpy Cat

Here's a 1.5' tall Grumpy Cat (or Tardar Sauce) I made for my aunt, because she's into this type of thing.

Classic Dolls

Just a fun little experiment...

I made this doll 'cause I was on a doll hype the other day, but I ran out of my skin colored yarn and so she has a weird tan line. I also used a safety pin as a little bobby pin for her hair. Who knew?

Elsa Topsy-Turvy Doll

I made this Frozen Elsa Transformable doll for my aunt's goddaughter. She is turning three and LOVES Elsa. I scoured the internet for a cute pattern that existed and was out there. The best one I found was actually sold to Disney, so I couldn't access it.

I found the second best one at irkachan.blogspot.com.es. It had a few drawbacks, though, because it was in Spanish, but it worked out in the end.

Elsa Coronation Dress
(Front View)

Elsa Coronation Dress
(Side View)

Both Sides at Once

Elsa Snow Queen Dress
(Front View)

Elsa Snow Queen Dress
(Back View)

I included my own little additions, so it's totally unique!

Paint Pots

Terracotta flower pots in the house or on the porch are a perfect opportunity to share your amazing personality. I took one, painted it and Mod Podged the outside. I love the mix between soft, bold, and earthy colors.

Mini Cupcakes

My mom got a new mini cupcake tray, and so I tried it out today. I made Strawberry Cheesecake (mini!) Cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. I didn't think that there was a ton of batter, but I ended up with 48 cupcakes. 

Painted Rocks

There's nothing like painted rocks. They are cute, simple, and easy for kids to do. I recently had a mutual activity where we made them and so I did a couple more at home.

Mother's Day

Sorry this is a couple months late, but this is what I gave to my mom for Mother's Day. I made the necklace using this amazing website called Sweet T Makes Three. I loved the detailed instructions she gave here: http://www.sweettmakesthree.com/2015/03/nest-necklace-diy/

When You Have Too Many...

MARKERS!

This is seriously what occurs when you are bored and have too many markers. I put them in rainbow order and then messed around with the heights of the markers.

Conversation Ball

I was working on a personal Progress project for Individual Worth, and I made an old, stupid, beat up soccer ball into a decent looking conversation ball. It was done through many perilous hours full of paper, Mod Podge, and strangely nice smelling varnish. (DO NOT SMELL VARNISH, GUYS!)

TARDIS Tissue Box

My mom is so cool. For all you Doctor Who fans out there: Meet the TARDIS tissue box.

Is it bigger on the inside? Look at how many tissues are in there! Yes, yes it is.

My mom made most of this, but when she got blood drawn at the blood drive, I had to take over for a while.

Random Doodles

This was actually for a school project, but whatever. If you've read the book The Chaos of Stars by Kiersten White, you know this scene...

Origami

This is the cutest little owl ever, that is, one that's made out of those little triangle folded paper stuff... SO fun (but time consuming) to make!

                 

Another Couple of Book Posters

Holy cow. This was a very large project. I started this large-scale picture of Lemony Snicket's The Carnivorous Carnival, one of the books in A Series of Unfortunate Events. My mom and brother also worked on some more for the PTA Carnival for my brother's school.

My Second

Mom's first

Mom's second

Mom's third

Mom's fourth
(She did it in one day!)

My little brother's first

                                           

                                             

Crocheting: Amigurumi!

I found the cutest little pony amigurumi instructions online from http://www.allaboutami.com/post/74973453463/ponypattern. I highly recommend this website for all types of amugurumi. It's pretty darn awesome! Here is my pony. She still needs a name, and I am open for suggestions.

Book Posters

     My brothers' school is having a book themed carnival and I got to help make posters for decorations. This is one of my favorites:

  I drew all of the stuff in the back, and the real book cover is on top of it.

Knitting and Crocheting

     Working with yarn is awesome! I love all of the things you can do with a simple colorful string. I recently learned how to crochet, thanks to my friend's advice, and YouTube. ;)

Crocheted Winter Hat
(Cream and Lt. Blue-Green)

Knitted Sashay Yarn Scarf
(Blue)

Knitted Teddy Bear with Dress and Bow
(Lt. Brown, Cream, and Rainbow)

Ceramics

     Last year, I took a ceramics class, and I made a whole ton of stuff. These are some of my favorites:

     

Yellow-green Sunflower Vase

Blue Owl Box

Blue Owl Box
(Top View)

Rainbow Raku Pinch Pot

Frozen Friends

     Ahh, who doesn't like Frozen? These are some pics of Anna and Elsa, both coronation day outfits and the ones they wear for the rest of the movie. They are chibi people done in #2 HB pencil and colored pencils.

         

Frozen Chibi Elsa
(Coronation Day)

Frozen Chibi Anna
(Coronation Day)

Frozen Chibi Elsa
(Ice gown)

Frozen Chibi Anna
(Rescue Mission)

What do I do?

      Hey, all. My name's Liza and I love to draw, sculpt, crochet, and just about anything you can think of relating to art. Here, I'll be posting pictures of my latest artsy creations for you guys to enjoy. Thanks for checking me out!