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So much to do, so little time to blog…

Last weekend, my cousin, Steve, his wife, Erin, and their kids, Benjamin and Sophia, were in town for Erin’s brother’s wedding. I got to visit with them, which was great fun.

Their new cousin, Eliana, Ben, and Sophia are so amazingly energetic. You can’t help but enjoy yourself around them.

I even got ambushed…

I was too large to be carried however.

Sophia tied my legs together when I said I was going to be on my way. After securing me, she decided to let me go.

I also made it to the web design group I hadn’t been to for about two years. The nice WordPress theme developer, who was giving the presentation, gave me lots of tips for our web site migration. I was very happy because he was able to answer some questions I’d been trying to find the answers to for two weeks.

Right now, I think I am mostly trying to get up my nerve to make the change. I know that the navigation will not work just right until I’ve got the whole site moved over, and I’m nervous about that. Plus, I keep debating over whether or not I want to put the blogs on the home pages of our sites, or on their own sub-page. At some point, I will just jump in.

In the meantime, the Ruffing’s blog is not active, although it is still up. So, here is our latest offering, “Matilda the Tuxedo Kitten”, an original, one-of-a-kind art doll figurine by Max Bailey. You can read more about Matilda by clicking here to go to her web page.

We are also debating over computers right now. We need a new one, and we’re trying to decide which Mac to get and when. We also need to learn to use a Mac, which adds a little extra excitement. We need a desktop to edit photos, but I’d also like a laptop, to make myself more mobile. I know you can hook the laptop to a monitor, but I’d like the option to take trips or work elsewhere for some variety. The desktop we are looking at is kind of intimidating. It seems like a TV set to me. So, another plunge to take.

Oh, and “Beatrice and Beulah” the lop rabbit folk art dolls by Max Bailey and myself, are up for adoption on eBay this week. The auction ends tomorrow night. You can check out Beatrice and Beulah’s eBay page by clicking here. Once again, I’m putting announcements on our Ruffing’s Facebook page. Please join us there.

I’m also finishing up a small pile of Hug Me! Slugs and a Hug Me! Toad or three. I’ll be putting them up in my Etsy shop as soon as I can.

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Matilda the Tuxedo Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

Matilda the Tuxedo Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyMatilda is a tuxedo kitten who charms everyone she meets. Her bright amber eyes are alert and honest, and she is always exquisitely polite.

Matilda the Tuxedo Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyToday Matilda has been invited to an afternoon garden party, and is properly dressed for the occasion in a pale green dress. Over the dress she wears a darker green polka dot pinafore that ties in a big bow at the back.

Matilda the Tuxedo Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyTo keep the sun from freckling her little pink nose, Matilda plans to wear her best summer straw hat. It is decorated with pink and white flowers on a dark green band. Her white petticoats swirl about below her hemline. She will be a much admired guest.

Matilda the Tuxedo Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max Bailey Matilda is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, and she is made for display only. No molds are ever used in my work. She and her straw hat are hand sculpted from paperclay, and entirely hand painted with acrylic paints. Her whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread.

Matilda the Tuxedo Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyMatilda is signed and dated, and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. She rests firmly on a turned wooden base that is stained and sealed in golden oak.

Matilda is an itty bitty kitty. She stands only 4 ½ inches tall.

Matilda the Tuxedo Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll Figurine by Max BaileyUpdate: Matilda has already been adopted. Thank you!

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Tabitha, tabby cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max Bailey

Tabitha original one-of-a-kind tabby-and-white cat anthropomorphic art doll by artist Max Bailey

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max BaileyTabitha is a tabby and white kitten with bright yellow eyes and a sweet disposition.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey Her favorite toy is a soft green ball, made especially for her. She always knows where it is, whether it has rolled under the bed, or behind the door, or under the stove.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey It is filled with catnip. She delights in sneaking up on it, pouncing on it, and rolling around with it for hours.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey Today she is wearing her best pink dress with little mauve flowers that encircle the skirt, and a matching mauve bow at the neckline. A big mauve sash ties in another bow at the back. Tabitha’s ivory petticoats show beneath the hemline of her dress. They match her big ivory collar. At the back you can see her striped kitty tail.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey “Don’t muss up your pretty dress,” her mother cautions her.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey And so Tabitha stands very still, holding her catnip ball, and wondering what in the world to do with herself until she can change back into her play clothes.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey Tabitha is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, and she is meant for display only. No molds are ever used in my work. She and her ball are hand sculpted from paperclay, and entirely hand painted using acrylic paints. Her whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey Tabitha is signed and dated, and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. She rests firmly on a turned wooden base that is stained and sealed in golden oak.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey Tabitha is an itty bitty kitty. She stands only 4 and 1/2 inches tall. She comes with a hang tag, a certificate of authenticity, and a copy of her story.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max BaileyUpdate: Tabitha has been adopted. Thank you!