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Welcome, my name is Sylvia Smiser. I am a self taught artist. I enjoy creating one of a kind art dolls and sculpted figures. Vintage Halloween styled artwork and Dia de los Muertos art dolls is what comes naturally to me and what I am most passionate about creating. I am a proud member of the wonderful art groups EHAG (Eclectic Halloween Artists Guild) and PFATT (Primitive Folk Art Talk & Tea). I am a participating artist at Ghoultide Gathering. I am honored to have been published in Art Doll Quarterly, Dolls magazine, Somerset Studio Gallery and Celebrate 365 Magazine. I am also a Physical Therapist and Mama to 15 year old Boy/Girl Twins. My husband is a wonderful man who is very supportive of my art and together with our two doggy fur kids we make one happy, busy family.

Saturday, April 9, 2011

GREAT NEWS FOR ANABOO CREATIONS!!!

Hi everyone! I am super excited to let you all know that I will begin selling on the PFATT Marketplace this month!  It is a HUGE honor to join so many amazingly talented artists!!!  I'd like to share with you my first PFATT marketplace piece.
This piece is very special to me because it is inspired by my nephew Nicholas who I miss very much because he is in California while I am in Illinois.  He has been taking his first steps in the last couple of weeks and I wish I was there to witness it.  So I made this little duckling and titled the piece "FIRST STEPS".  I hope you like it.  He, along with Beatrice Bunny will be available tomorrow on the PFATT MARKETPLACE under Anaboo Creations when the site updates.  Also thought I'd let you know that I will be offering FREE SHIPPING to celebrate my first month on the PFATT Marketplace.
"FIRST STEPS"

BEATRICE BUNNY

Thanks for stopping in for a visit!
Sylvia

Thursday, April 7, 2011

THE EASTERWEEN GIVEAWAY ENDS TOMORROW!!!

Don't Forget! Don't Be Late! Follow the White Rabbit to THE HALLOWEEN QUEENS BLOG .  This is one HUGE giveaway that you won't want to miss! The deadline to sign up is tomorrow and the winner will be announced on the 10th!
This little ghostie ornament is just one of many Halloween ornaments the winner will receive in an Easterween basket!!!

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Halloween Queen's Castle Bootique Update tomorrow at midnight! Here is my piece for this month's update.

Meet Hagatha the Witch

Halloween Ornament

She will be my offering this month on the Halloween Queen's Castle Bootique.  I hope you like her.  The update occurs at midnight on the 31st.  Please stop by and visit us!  So many talented artists in one place it's bound to be a spooktacular time ; )



Monday, March 21, 2011

Ghostly Easterween Giveaway!!!


Hi everyone,
As you may or may not know I belong to some very special artist groups. One of which is the Artistic Halloween Queens (AHQU on EBAY).  We are half way to Halloween and we are gearing up for it by offering a HUGE, GIENORMOUS GIVEAWAY!!! So many have contributed a OOAK Halloween ornament for an Easter basket full of goodies.
This little ghostie is my contribution.
This is a giveaway you do not want to miss! To enter click HERE to go to the AHQU blog and leave a comment. There are other ways to enter but I will let you read all about it when you get there. Good Luck! I hope one of my wonderful blog followers wins it!
Have a Magical Day,
Sylvia : )

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Ms. Beatrice Bunny Eager to help anyway she can.

Hello Everyone,
As I was busy creating Ms. Beatrice Bunny Japan suffered a massive catastrophic event.  It is very difficult to stay focused on creating when so many of our brothers and sisters in Japan are suffering something I cannot even wrap my head around.  The images I have seen are so devastating that clean up and return to any semblance of normalcy feels so daunting.  My heart and prayers go out to everyone in Japan.

As I was listing Beatrice Bunny on EBAY tonight I found that EBAY has a way where you can contribute  part of your sale to Japan's Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund. Both Beatrice and I are so happy that we may be able to contribute in a small way. She is always ready to be of service and I would be so thrilled to be a small part in making things a tiny bit better, hopefully, through my art.
Please come visit Ms. Beatrice Bunny on EBAY .  She would love to meet you : )
  
Have a wonderful day!

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Don't forget to sign up for the PFATT Spring Giveaway! March 1st-7th


Hello Everyone!
It's time to go sign up for this wonderful Spring giveaway! The PFATTIES have gathered together to offer 5 Beautiful Prizes!
I have contributed this Sweet Paperclay Spring Chick ornament.
 Her name is Little Peep. 
She is only one of 5 prizes. Hurry on over and leave a comment on the PFATT Blog . You will be glad you did!

Monday, February 28, 2011

Exciting BOOtique Update Tonight!!!

Here is my newest Halloween ornament. He is a vintage styled mischievous goblin. 
He will be making his official debut on the Artistic Halloween Queens Castle Bootique selling site. 
Please stop in and check out all of the wonderful Halloween themed art work. The update occurs at midnight.
$38.95 + shipping

Saturday, February 26, 2011

OWOH Treasures!

I can't tell you how much fun I had visiting all the blogs that I was able to get to during the One World One Heart blog event.  I don't think anyone can visit every single blog. There are so many and each blog has so many interesting places to explore and get lost in.
I left a comment on many a blog and met many wonderful people along the way.  As if discovering all these new places all over the world was not enough, I also was fortunate enough to win 3 GREAT blog giveaways.

I won a wonderful, very detailed Holiday recipe book from Mary Ann of Follow Your Bliss Designs.  Thank you so much Mary Ann, my daughter and I have already started to add all of our holiday desert recipes to it.

Then I got notification that I won a wonderful set of vintage Spring fabrics in yellows and Blues and some vintage Birthday invitations from Jessica of Sunny Tuesday. Thank you very much Jessica, after I finish a few works in progress I will be sitting down with these fabrics so that they can let me know what they want to become ; )

Then to my amazement, I won a gorgeous milk maid art doll from Jan of Lucy's Baby.  She was packaged with so much love and care when she arrived to me this morning.  I can't tell you how much this made my day! She has the most hauntingly beautiful eyes and her little baby cow is so adorable.  Thank you so much Jan! You do wonderful art work and I will treasure her always.

Yes indeed, I am a very lucky girl! Lucky and very very grateful!!! Thank you Mary Ann, Jessica, and Jan for your kind and very generous OWOH gifts!

Thursday, February 17, 2011

OWOH WINNER!!!!!!

Thank you everyone for participating in this wonderful event. I had a great time visiting most of the blogs. I did not get a chance to explore everyone's. Thank you to everyone that hosted a blog open house.  Thank you to everyone that visited my blog and took the time to leave a comment! I had a lot of fun. Thank you Lisa for organizing this great event!

Now for the information you were looking for:
According to the random number generator the winner is # 147

Congratulations Lauren from Lauren's Crafty Place !!!!!!!
I will be contacting you shortly by e-mail for your address to send you your snowman ornament prize.

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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

One World One Heart Event and Giveaways! Welcome one and all!

Hello Everyone!
I have been having a great time visiting so many blogs from around the world and getting to know so many new talented artists that I thought I would join in the One World One Heart Event.
I invite you to explore my blog to get to know a bit more about me and my artwork as well as any giveaways that occur through the year.

Here is my door prize for visiting my blog and leaving a comment.  I will be randomly choosing one winner from the comments on Feb. 17th. Don't forget to leave me a way to get a hold of you if you are the winner!
 I make One of a kind Paperclay sculptures.  This is a one of a kind snowperson ornament made out of paperclay with vintage crepe paper fringed collar glittered with brownstone glitter.  The top hat is made of felt with a black velvet trim and satin and glittered brown copper flower and a vintage button clasp.

Thank you very much to Lisa of A Whimsical Bohemian for putting this event together. Please click on A whimsical Bohemian link above to visit Lisa and the rest of the wonderful participants. Have fun and Happy Travels!