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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.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Bootique update just around the corner!

I don't know how this month was for you but to me it flew by.  April was a very busy month with lot's of family and fun.  Fortunately, I still had some creating time.  Here is a peak at my offering this month on the Halloween Queen's Castle Bootique
"Telling Ghost Stories"
I hope you will stop by the bootique to find out the full story behind this piece.
The bootique updates May 1st. 
Have a wonderful weekend, 
Sylvia 

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Happy Birthday Penny and Thank you!

Today would have been Penny McAllister's 59th Birthday and to celebrate her life and the wonderful, caring, encouraging impact she had on the Pfatties, her family and friends.  Many of her family, friends, and Pfatties all over are launching balloons today to celebrate her life.

Although I did not have the pleasure of meeting Penny.  I myself have benefitted from her wonderful encouraging wisdom through her influence on the lovely ladies of PFATT.  PFATT is a beautiful, supportive, encouraging group of artists know as the PFATTIES.  I hear of Penny quite often and how proud Penny would have been of those PFATTIES who have recently submitted artwork for publication and those that have been published.  I have heard that Penny was so much fun to be around and how much laughter was shared with Penny.  Ultimately, I have learned about the wonderful person Penny was through them and I too wanted to celebrate Penny and say Thank you for the person you were and the influence you passed on so that artists like myself would be welcome and encouraged with open arms.

So I too felt moved to launch some balloons...

THANK YOU PENNY



HAPPY BIRTHDAY PENNY

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