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Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey

Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyCleo the Siamese cat was named after Cleopatra, in whose time cats who looked much like herself were held in high regard.

Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyCleo, with her regal and sophisticated looks, is greatly admired. She holds her head high and walks softly with a graceful air, as though she might be a member of the royal family.

Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyAs beautiful as she is, Cleo is neither proud nor conceited. She is a gentle soul, never demanding, and is considerate and polite to everyone.

Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyCleo is dearly loved.

Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyToday, Cleo is wearing a simple blue dress with ruffles at the shoulders, and an orchid satin rose at the center of the front.

Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyShe has a dark blue blouse with orchid bands on the neckline and sleeves.

Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyThe blue and orchid stripes on her tights match the colors of her blouse.

Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyHer pantaloons are ivory, and brown high-button shoes cover her kitty feet.

Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyCleo is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, created from my own design and pattern. She is made from 100% cotton fabric which has been sewn, stuffed, and completely hand painted with acrylic paints. Her whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread.

Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyCleo’s paws are needle-sculpted, and her arms are button-jointed so that she can pose. Her face was sculpted from paperclay smoothed into her fabric head.

Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyCleo’s curled tail enables her to sit by herself on a shelf or a table, or in a cabinet. She can also sit on a chair, or stand with a doll stand. (Chair and doll stand not included.) Cleo is meant for display only.

Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyCleo is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. She is 8 and 1/2 inches tall.

Cleo, Lillie, and Minnie, Original One-of-a-kind Cat Art Dolls by Max BaileyUpdate: Cleo has been adopted. Thank you!

Cleo’s friends are Lillie the white cat, and Minnie the tabby cat.

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Lillie, Original One-of-a-kind White Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey

Lillie original one-of-a-kind anthropomorphic whte cat art doll by artist Max Bailey, Ruffing's

Lillie, Original One-of-a-kind White Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLillie is a handmade original, one-of-a-kind white cat art doll, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Max Bailey.

It isn’t hard to guess Lillie’s favorite color. She is a beautiful white cat and to her, pink is the most beautiful color there is.

Lillie, Original One-of-a-kind White Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLillie loves pink everything….pink dresses, cotton candy, and even the movie “Pretty in Pink”.

Lillie, Original One-of-a-kind White Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyHer whole house is painted pink. It’s surrounded by a pale-pink picket fence enclosing a garden filled with pink petunias, pink columbine flowers, and pale pink roses.

Lillie, Original One-of-a-kind White Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyIn the morning, Lillie wakes up refreshed. She walks out to her pink mailbox to mail her pink invitations, the addresses carefully written in her delicate scroll.

Lillie, Original One-of-a-kind White Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLillie has decided to invite her friends to attend a party in celebration of spring, and is already planning to serve a cake with pink frosting, along with strawberry ice cream.

Lillie, Original One-of-a-kind White Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLillie is wearing a lovely pink dress with a wide ruffle around the neck. A satin rose is attached to the center of the ruffle. Her pink blouse has collar and cuffs of antique rose that match her tights. Tan high-button shoes cover her little kitty feet.

Lillie, Original One-of-a-kind White Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLillie is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, created from my own design and pattern. She is made from 100% cotton fabric which has been sewn, stuffed, and completely hand painted with acrylic paints. Her whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread.

Lillie, Original One-of-a-kind White Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLillie’s paws are needle-sculpted, and her arms are button-jointed so that she can pose. Her face was sculpted from paperclay smoothed into her fabric head.

Lillie, Original One-of-a-kind White Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLillie’s curled tail enables her to sit by herself on a shelf or a table, or in a cabinet. She can also sit on a chair, or stand with a doll stand. (Chair and doll stand not included.) Lillie is meant for display only.

Lillie, Original One-of-a-kind White Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLillie is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. She is 8 and 1/2 inches tall.

Lillie is available for $299.99. Please inquire to [email protected]

Lillie’s tabby cat friend is Minnie.

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Alley Cat Angel, handmade stuffed animal sock cat

Alley Cat Angel Hug Me Sock Kitten by Elizabeth Ruffing, blue with red heartHappy Easter, everyone! As I promised yesterday, I am posting a special Alley Cat Angel sock kitten today. All the proceeds from the sale of this kitty will go to a local cat and kitten rescue group, Alley Cats and Angels of NC, less the shipping amount. Update: This Alley Cat Angel has been adopted! Thank you! I will be posting my new handmade stuffed animal toys in our Ruffing’s shop.

Alley Cat Angel Hug Me Sock Kitten by Elizabeth Ruffing, blue with red heartMy Alley Cat Angel is approximately 16 inches tall from the top of her pointy ears to the bottom of her paws, and approximately 11 inches tall when seated. She is a lovely light blue, with a red fleece heart. All her details are sewn on by hand with embroidery floss.

Alley Cat Angel Hug Me Sock Kitten by Elizabeth Ruffing, blue with red heartShe has a very sweet expression, fitting an angel.

Alley Cat Angel Hug Me Sock Kitten by Elizabeth Ruffing, blue with red heartHer puffy white wings are made from socks too! They are also attached by hand.

Alley Cat Angel Hug Me Sock Kitten by Elizabeth Ruffing, blue with red heartBeing a kitty, of course she likes to climb trees, but unlike regular kitties, she can fly back down when she wants to.

Alley Cat Angel Hug Me Sock Kitten by Elizabeth Ruffing, blue with red heart, in a treeShe comes with a hang tag that can be personalized as you wish. I can add a name for her or “For + a recipient’s name” if she is a gift. Her hang tag comes tied to her with a ribbon. I am happy to include a gift card for anyone wishing to send her as a gift to a separate address.

Alley Cat Angel Hug Me Sock Kitten Hang Tag by Elizabeth RuffingI plan to make more Alley Cat Angel sock kittens. If you are on Facebook, please “like” our Ruffing’s Facebook page. The proceeds from this first angel will be entirely for the rescue, and a portion of the proceeds for the next couple of Alley Cat Angels will go to animal charities as well. They (and you, if you adopt one) will be helping animals in need.

Josephine kittenAs you know, if you’ve been reading my blog, our little Josephine was rescued by and came from a cat rescue, and she is a very good girl indeed! Please consider adopting a pet, and please spay and neuter your pets.

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Minnie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey

Minnie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyWhen she was born, her mother gave her the name Minerva, but only her mother ever called her that. Everyone else called her Minnie.

Minnie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey Minnie grew up to be a lovely tabby. Her fur is a mix of tabby colors…silver gray, buff, ivory, gold, and black.

Minnie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMinnie extends a warm welcome to everyone who comes calling. In the afternoon, she sits on her porch and waits for the children to walk home from school.

Minnie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyThey wave to her as they pass by, and she lifts her paw to greet them. Sometimes they stop by to visit with her, which makes Minnie very happy. She purrs loudly.

Minnie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyToday, Minnie is wearing a tan blouse patterned with blue flowers with red centers. It has a blue collar and blue cuffs.

Minnie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyHer tights have matching tan and blue stripes. The high-button shoes she wears have red buttons down the sides.

Minnie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMinnie’s tan skirt has delicate white lace around the hemline.

Minnie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyHer blue apron is decorated with a line of red ribbon. Her skirt and apron were designed and created by artist Elizabeth Ruffing.

Minnie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMinnie is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, created from my own design and pattern. She is made from 100% cotton fabric which has been sewn, stuffed, and completely hand painted with acrylic paints. Her whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread.

Minnie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey Minnie’s paws are needle sculpted, and her arms are button-jointed so that she can pose. Her face was sculpted from paperclay smoothed into her fabric head. Her curled tail enables her to sit by herself on a shelf or a table, or in a cabinet. She can also sit on a chair, or stand with a doll stand. (Chair and doll stand not included.) Minnie is meant for display only.

Minnie, Original One-of-a-kind Tabby Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMinnie is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. She is 8 and 1/2 inches tall.

Update: Minnie has been adopted. Thank you!