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Hedda and Hopper, Original One-of-a-kind Calico Cat Art Doll with a White Rabbit by Max Bailey

Hedda Original One-of-a-kind Calico Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey

Hedda and Hopper, Original One-of-a-kind Calico Cat with a White Rabbit Art Doll by Max BaileyHedda is a handmade original, one-of-a-kind calico cat art doll, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Max Bailey. Hopper is her white rabbit.

This is Hedda. She and Hopper the bunny are the best of friends. She’s a calico cat with watchful green eyes. He’s a white bunny with inquisitive blue eyes. They see everything that everybody is doing.

Hedda and Hopper, Original One-of-a-kind Calico Cat with a White Rabbit Art Doll by Max BaileyHedda and Hopper also have big ears. They listen to anything anybody says. There are no secrets these two don’t know.

Hedda and Hopper, Original One-of-a-kind Calico Cat with a White Rabbit Art Doll by Max BaileyIf there is something (or a bit of nothing) you would like to know, they would be happy to tell you about it. They provide this very valuable service for no charge, which is somewhat less than the cost of a newspaper.

Hedda and Hopper, Original One-of-a-kind Calico Cat with a White Rabbit Art Doll by Max BaileyWho was invited to Lulu’s party? What did Samantha name her new kittens? Who bought that pretty dress that was in the shop window…the one with the big bow in front? They know.

Hedda and Hopper, Original One-of-a-kind Calico Cat with a White Rabbit Art Doll by Max Bailey

Hedda and Hopper, Original One-of-a-kind Calico Cat with a White Rabbit Art Doll by Max BaileyHedda is wearing that soft yellow and orange dress, with the big bow and a ruffle that frames her pretty face. Her arms are button jointed with antique looking metal buttons of filigreed gold on black, so she can easily pose.

Hedda and Hopper, Original One-of-a-kind Calico Cat with a White Rabbit Art Doll by Max BaileyHer blouse is cream colored with yellow cuffs, painted on, as are her white bloomers with yellow polka dots, and her two-toned high button shoes. She’s an original one-of-a-kind work of art created from my own design and pattern, and is made from 100% cotton fabric which I sewed, stuffed, and completely hand painted with acrylic paints. I made her dress from 100% cotton fabric, and it too is created from my own design and pattern.

Hedda and Hopper, Original One-of-a-kind Calico Cat with a White Rabbit Art Doll by Max BaileyHedda is 13 inches tall. Her face was sculpted from paperclay smoothed into her fabric head, and her stiffened pearl cotton whiskers were threaded through the paperclay before it dried.

Hedda and Hopper, Original One-of-a-kind Calico Cat with a White Rabbit Art Doll by Max Bailey

Hedda and Hopper, Original One-of-a-kind Calico Cat with a White Rabbit Art Doll by Max BaileyHopper the white bunny is made of wood. I painted his eyes a brilliant blue and coordinated his colors to match those in Hedda’s dress. He’s about 4 ½ inches long and 2 inches wide.

Hedda and Hopper, Original One-of-a-kind Calico Cat with a White Rabbit Art Doll by Max Bailey

Hedda and Hopper, Original One-of-a-kind Calico Cat with a White Rabbit Art Doll by Max BaileyHedda’s curly tail allows her to sit up all by herself on a shelf or a table, or in a cabinet. She can also sit in a chair or stand with a doll stand. (Chair and doll stand not included.)

Hedda and Hopper, Original One-of-a-kind Calico Cat with a White Rabbit Art Doll by Max BaileyShe is signed and dated, and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. Hedda and Hopper are one-of-a-kind original works of art and are meant for display only. They come with a hang tag, a certificate of authenticity, and a copy of her story.

Hedda and Hopper, Original One-of-a-kind Calico Cat with a White Rabbit Art Doll by Max BaileyHedda and Hopper are available for $649.99. Please inquire to [email protected]

Hedda and Hopper, Original One-of-a-kind Calico Cat with a White Rabbit Art Doll by Max Bailey

Ginger and George, Crabby Alice and Ruthie, and Hedda and Hopper, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dolls by Max BaileyHedda and Hopper’s friends are Ginger and George (left) and Crabby Alice and Ruthie (center).

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Rosalie the Red Rose Fairy, Original One-of-a-kind Art Doll by Max Bailey

Rosalie the Red Rose Fairy, Original One-of-a-kind Art Doll by Max Bailey

Rosalie the Red Rose Fairy, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll by Max BaileyRosalie the red rose fairy is a handmade original, one-of-a-kind art doll, handmade and hand painted artist Max Bailey.

According to my grandmother, we had fairies to thank for all things beautiful on the earth. From her imagination (and from mine), here is Rosalie, the Red Rose Fairy.

Rosalie the Red Rose Fairy, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll by Max BaileyIn the spring, Rosalie flutters lightly through gardens like a butterfly, bending gracefully over the delicate buds of the red rose bushes, touching each with her rose-tipped wand to make them open.

Blue-eyed and raven-haired, she is dressed all in teal blue, with a cascade of roses, rosebuds, and leaves that flow down her body to her toes. The golden three-leaf motif at her neckline also encircles her wrists, and her colorful wings bear portraits of her favorite flower.

Rosalie the Red Rose Fairy, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll by Max BaileyIf this year, your red roses have elegant, exquisite, and heavenly blooms that sweetly perfume the air, it is very likely the enchanting Rosalie has paid your garden a visit.

Rosalie the Red Rose Fairy, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll by Max BaileyRosalie is 12 1/4 inches tall, and her wings measure 8 inches across. She is made from 100% cotton fabric which is sewn, stuffed, and completely hand-painted with acrylic paints. I quilted her wings and attached them separately. She holds a wand made from wire, with a rose at the tip that I created from ribbon.

Rosalie the Red Rose Fairy, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll by Max BaileyThere is a small loop in the back of Rosalie’s head, should you wish to hang her up. She can also sit in a chair or on a shelf, or stand with a doll stand. (Chair and doll stand not included.) She is signed and dated, and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation.

Rosalie the Red Rose Fairy, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll by Max BaileyRosalie is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, created from my own design and pattern. She is meant for display only.

Rosalie the Red Rose Fairy, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Doll by Max BaileyUpdate: Rosalie has already been adopted. Thank you!