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Sweetie, miniature bi-color Ragdoll mix, cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max Bailey

Sweetie, miniature bi-color Ragdoll mix, cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileySweetie is a handmade miniature original, one-of-a-kind cat art doll, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Max Bailey, and this is what she has to say:

Sweetie, miniature bi-color Ragdoll mix, cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyWhen I was very little, they named me Sweetie. That’s not my fault.

Sweetie, miniature bi-color Ragdoll mix, cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyThey bought me this pink dress, with a ruffle around the neck. I don’t like pink. Barbie wears pink.

Sweetie, miniature bi-color Ragdoll mix, cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyThis chair with all the flowers on it is not my style, but at least it’s soft.

Sweetie, miniature bi-color Ragdoll mix, cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyI’d like my food served in a cut glass goblet, with jewels. I saw it on TV. The jewels are my idea.

Sweetie, miniature bi-color Ragdoll mix, cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyBy the way, I don’t mind a few pets, but I don’t like to be patted on the head. I find it condescending.

Sweetie, miniature bi-color Ragdoll mix, cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyI suppose they mean well, even though they’re misguided. I have to go now. They’re calling me for dinner.

Sweetie, miniature bi-color Ragdoll mix, cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyDrop by again sometime when I’m not so busy.

Sweetie, miniature bi-color Ragdoll mix, cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileySweetie is a one-of-a-kind work of art, and is meant for display only. She was sculpted from paperclay in multiple stages, to allow for drying and detailing.

Sweetie, miniature bi-color Ragdoll mix, cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileySweetie was painted under a magnifying light, with tiny brushes, one hair at a time. She is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Sweetie, miniature bi-color Ragdoll mix, cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileySweetie is 1:12 scale. (One inch equals one foot.) She is 1 and 1/2 inches tall, not including her ears.

Update: Sweetie has been adopted. Thank you!

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A little stuffed slug toy shop update, and some gardens

Stuffed toy Hug Me Slugs, red, watermelon pink, bright yellow, and banana yellow by Elizabeth RuffingI have four new Hug Me Slugs over in my toy shop at the moment. They are red, watermelon pink, bright yellow, and banana yellow fleece, in my 9-inch size. I will continue to add more. Even though it is July, I know the Christmas season will be upon me before I know it, and I hope to have more toys ready this time around.

I have also been trying to make a dent in the yard work I have to do here, more tree planting and cleaning up of gardens that have become overrun with blackberries and weeds and, in some cases, flowers that multiplied profusely.

Raleigh City Garden, Vimeo screenshotI met a horticulture student, who showed me around Raleigh City Farm, pictured above and in the two photos below. I didn’t have a camera and so I took these from the Internet.

Raleigh City Garden, Twitter screenshotHe has been out planting tomatoes in all the heat we have been having, and the people at Raleigh City Farm have been keeping it doing well in spite of this weather too.

Raleigh City GardenThe plants all looked healthy. I felt I should be able to do something more myself. So, I worked on cleaning out one of my garden beds, and cutting out some saplings that had sprouted up.

Oliver Bunny, looking serious by Elizabeth RuffingI don’t have vegetables like they do, which is too bad, because Oliver Bunny would enjoy some of the ones they had there, I am sure. They sell their produce to local restaurants.

Gardeners' World BBC, screenshot, pale blue irisesI was also introduced to BBC’s show, Gardeners’ World, which is on YouTube. They have my favorite kinds of gardens, the old English cottage style gardens. The photo above, and the two below are screenshots from the show.

Gardeners' World BBC, screenshot, soft pink foxglovesI think they look like watercolor paintings. Very beautiful and inspiring. I used to have our yard, where I grew up, planted with such pretty flowers, in big beds and borders, under trees and flowering bushes. I miss it.

Gardeners' World BBC, screenshot, pale lavender blue irisesI brought some of my plants with me when we moved. I want to clear out those beds before everything gets choked out. My irises have been getting smaller each year, because the blackberries have joined them and are doing much too well.

Jubilee by Elizabeth Ruffing, Iris and blue flax watercolor with a decorative borderThese are paintings of mine, of flowers I had growing in my yard, irises, blue flax, and foxgloves, some of my favorites. This is “Jubilee” above, and “Iris and Foxgloves” below. I have seen this orange and mauve one bloom by our back door in recent years, but this year I don’t think it did. I see it hiding in there with some other plants. I intend to dig it up and plant it in a new bed. I am sorry I wilt in the heat. Summers are my winters now, the time when I stay inside more. But, I am going to try to go out when I can take the temperature and get more done.

Iris and Foxgloves by Elizabeth Ruffing, watercolor with a decorative border

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Elizabeth, with slugs

12, 9, 8, 7 inch stuffed toy Hug Me Slugs by Elizabeth RuffingHere is a bombardment of me with slugs…and at the bottom, one kitten. My very patient mom took these for me, because I need new photos for my toy shop listings, to show relative sizes in my Hug Me Slugs and other critters.

12, 9, 8, 7 inch stuffed toy Hug Me Slugs by Elizabeth RuffingMom got all bitten up by bugs in the woods, taking these. I hurt my back overdoing yardwork. So, she even helped me put on my shoes! Thank you, Mom!!

12 inch turquoise blue stuffed toy Hug Me Slug by Elizabeth RuffingMy also patient friends have been helping me on Facebook decide which of these work better for my listings. I explained I want the ones where I look friendly and trustworthy and not where I look like I am annoyed and in pain. Thank you, friends!

9 inch grass green stuffed toy Hug Me Slug by Elizabeth RuffingIf anyone reading has a preference, go ahead and let me know. Some are redundant, and some aren’t. I look the same to myself, since I already know how I am feeling!

9 inch grass green stuffed toy Hug Me Slug by Elizabeth RuffingOh, me, me, me, me, me…Got to go make some more toys!

9 inch grass green stuffed toy Hug Me Slug by Elizabeth Ruffing

8 inch orchid stuffed toy Hug Me Slug by Elizabeth Ruffing

8 inch orchid stuffed toy Hug Me Slug by Elizabeth Ruffing

7 inch bright yellow green stuffed toy Hug Me Slug by Elizabeth Ruffing

9 inch yellow stuffed toy Hug Me Kitten by Elizabeth Ruffing

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Becka, miniature bi-color Ragdoll cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max Bailey

Becka, miniature bi-color Ragdoll cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyBecka is a handmade miniature original, one-of-a-kind bi-color Ragdoll cat art doll, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Max Bailey.

Becka is a sweet bi-color Ragdoll kitten with lovely blue eyes.

Becka, miniature bi-color Ragdoll cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyShe likes to sit quietly in her parlor chair where she watches the door, waiting to greet any visitors that might stop by.

Becka, miniature bi-color Ragdoll cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyIf visitors arrive, Becka will observe them for a while to make sure they are pleasant and nice. Then she will greet them warmly and ask if they would like to play kitty games.

Becka, miniature bi-color Ragdoll cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileySometimes they would, and Becka is delighted. Sometimes they don’t know how, and Becka is happy to show them how to run and jump and pounce on make-believe things.

Becka, miniature bi-color Ragdoll cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyBecka’s pretty chair is made of carved wood, with a round back, and it is upholstered in ivory fabric. It is Becka’s personal favorite, and comes with her.

Becka, miniature bi-color Ragdoll cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyBecka wears a simple pale orange dress with a vibrant orange bow at the neckline. It has a white collar and white cuffs trimmed with blue, and four black buttons down the front.

Becka, miniature bi-color Ragdoll cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyBecka is a one-of-a-kind work of art, and is meant for display only. She was sculpted from paperclay in multiple stages, to allow for drying and detailing.

Becka, miniature bi-color Ragdoll cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyBecka was painted under a magnifying light, with tiny brushes, one hair at a time. She is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Becka, miniature bi-color Ragdoll cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyBecka is 1:12 scale. (One inch equals one foot.) She is 1 and 1/2 inches tall, not including her ears.

Becka, miniature bi-color Ragdoll cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyBecka is available for $325.00. Please inquire to [email protected]