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Turquoise and orange spotted toads

Turquoise Hug Me Sock Toads, with polka dots, original art toys by Elizabeth RuffingI finished a small group of Hug Me Sock Toad stuffed animal toys today. They all have polka dots.

Soft Yellow and Orange Hug Me Sock Toad, with polka dots, original art toys by Elizabeth RuffingI will be putting my handmade stuffed animal toys and other creatures in our Ruffing’s shop.

Soft Yellow and Orange Hug Me Sock Toads, with polka dots, original art toys by Elizabeth RuffingThis one is examining a beautiful lace-cap hydrangea that was a Mother’s Day gift years ago. It has gotten huge this year.

Turquoise Hug Me Sock Toads, with polka dots, original art toys by Elizabeth RuffingThis is what they look like on the bottom. I sew signed, handmade tags made of coordinating quilting cotton to each one. I turn under the edges of my tags and stitch them on by hand to make them neat.

Hug Me Sock Toads signed on the bottom, original art toys by Elizabeth RuffingPhoebe assisted me with my photo props today, checking out our doll bench and playing with the straw hat I used to cart them outdoors.

Tabby cat playing with my straw hat, photo by Elizabeth RuffingShe likes to participate in her own way. She’s been letting me pet her on the tail more lately. We’re hoping she’ll let us pet the rest of her eventually.

Tabby cat, photo by Elizabeth RuffingBertie, below, is more confident. I think that even shows in her face.

Tabby cat, photo by Elizabeth Ruffing