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MacKenzie and Murphy, miniature bi-color Ragdoll cat art dolls, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kittens by artist Max Bailey

MacKenzie and Murphy, miniature Ragdoll cat art dolls, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kittens by artist Max BaileyMacKenzie and Murphy are handmade miniature original, one-of-a-kind cat art dolls, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Max Bailey.

MacKenzie and Murphy, miniature Ragdoll cat art dolls, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kittens by artist Max BaileyMackenzie and Murphy are bi-color Ragdoll kittens.

MacKenzie and Murphy, miniature Ragdoll cat art dolls, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kittens by artist Max BaileyThey put on their pajamas and get ready for bed every night. Then take their places on the love seat and wait for their mama to read them a story.

MacKenzie and Murphy, miniature Ragdoll cat art dolls, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kittens by artist Max BaileyTonight it is to be “Puss ‘n Boots”, one of their favorites.

MacKenzie and Murphy, miniature Ragdoll cat art dolls, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kittens by artist Max BaileyMacKenzie ad Murphy will imagine the great adventures they will go on with this clever cat, traveling over hill and dale, meeting a giant, and gaining great riches.

MacKenzie and Murphy, miniature Ragdoll cat art dolls, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kittens by artist Max BaileyThey will trade their riches for hundreds of wonderful books so their mama can read them a new story every night.

MacKenzie and Murphy, miniature Ragdoll cat art dolls, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kittens by artist Max BaileyMurphy has put a pair of tall boots on his wish list, and MacKenzie has put a broad-brimmed hat with a big plume on hers.

MacKenzie and Murphy, miniature Ragdoll cat art dolls, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kittens by artist Max BaileyMacKenzie and Murphy are sitting on their mama’s flowered love seat, waiting anxiously for her to arrive. It has a pattern of pink and rose flowers and green leaves, and two comfy pillows.

MacKenzie and Murphy, miniature Ragdoll cat art dolls, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kittens by artist Max BaileyMacKenzie’s nightgown is dusty rose, with a dark pink top that has pale rose polka dots.

MacKenzie and Murphy, miniature Ragdoll cat art dolls, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kittens by artist Max BaileyMurphy wears his favorite green pajamas with pants that are striped in three shades of green.

MacKenzie and Murphy, miniature Ragdoll cat art dolls, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kittens by artist Max BaileyMacKenzie and Murphy are one-of-a-kind works of art, and are meant for display only. They were sculpted from paperclay in multiple stages, to allow for drying and detailing.

MacKenzie and Murphy, miniature Ragdoll cat art dolls, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kittens by artist Max BaileyMacKenzie and Murphy were painted under a magnifying light, with tiny brushes, one hair at a time.

MacKenzie and Murphy, miniature Ragdoll cat art dolls, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kittens by artist Max BaileyThey are signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation, and come with a certificate of authenticity.

MacKenzie and Murphy, miniature Ragdoll cat art dolls, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kittens by artist Max BaileyMacKenzie and Murphy are 1:12 scale. (One inch equals one foot.) Murphy is 1 and 5/8 inches tall, and MacKenzie is 1 and 1/2 inches tall.

MacKenzie and Murphy, miniature Ragdoll cat art dolls, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kittens by artist Max BaileyMackenzie and Murphy have been adopted. Thank you!

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

Brittany, miniature tabby cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyBrittany is a handmade miniature original, one-of-a-kind cat art doll, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Max Bailey.

Brittany, miniature tabby cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyEveryone’s sure Brittany is the perfect young lady.

Brittany, miniature tabby cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyShe is a tabby kitten with pretty green eyes who sits politely and quietly when company comes, and never interrupts a conversation.

Brittany, miniature tabby cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyWhen company leaves, however, Brittany reverts to form. She becomes her playful, boisterous, and very talkative self. Seldom can she sit still for more than a moment.

Brittany, miniature tabby cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyToday, Brittany is wearing her neatly pressed golden-beige dress. It has a white collar and white cuffs edged in green, with a lovely pink rose right in the front.

Brittany, miniature tabby cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyBrittany’s wooden chair has a tan fabric seat with a brown flower pattern. Her chair belongs to her, and comes with her.

Brittany, miniature tabby cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyBrittany 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.

Brittany, miniature tabby cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyBrittany was painted under a magnifying light, with tiny brushes, one hair at a time.

Brittany, miniature tabby cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyShe is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Brittany, miniature tabby cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyBrittany is 1:12 scale. (One inch equals one foot.) She is 1 and 1/2 inches tall.

Brittany, miniature tabby cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyUpdate: Brittany has been adopted. Thank you!

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

Alva, miniature tabby Persian cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyAlva is a handmade miniature original, one-of-a-kind cat art doll, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Max Bailey.

Alva, miniature tabby Persian cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyAlva is a tabby Persian kitten who dreams of traveling the world.

Alva, miniature tabby Persian cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyShe hasn’t quite decided how to go about it, but thinks she might go through the alphabet, beginning with countries that start with ‘A’.

Alva, miniature tabby Persian cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyAlva needs a big trunk if she is going to Antarctica and on to Algeria. There must be room for snowsuits and bathing suits, and everything in between. It will be a fashion challenge.

Alva, miniature tabby Persian cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyAlva wears a green dress with pink ruffles down the front and little white buttons. Her wooden trunk has brass fittings and hinges, making it easy to open for quick changes.

Alva, miniature tabby Persian cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyAlva 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.

Alva, miniature tabby Persian cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyAlva was painted under a magnifying light, with tiny brushes, one hair at a time.

Alva, miniature tabby Persian cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyShe is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Alva, miniature tabby Persian cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyAlva is 1:12 scale. (One inch equals one foot.) She is 1 and 7/8 inches tall.

Alva, miniature tabby Persian cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max BaileyUpdate: Alva has been adopted. Thank you!

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Seven, eight, nine…stuffed animal slugs

My title has my brain playing Feist’s 1,2,3,4 now, even though the song is missing both a seven and an eight. The connection makes sense in my head.

There is also a Sesame Street version that only goes up to four.

Speaking of counting, for some time, I’ve been donating portions of my toy sales to help animals. I was curious to see what it amounted to. I added it up, and I’ve reached $597.60 so far. Some has gone to The House Rabbit Society, Alley Cats and Angels, Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats, The Whiskars’ Syndicate, Protective Animal Welfare Society (P.A.W.S.) in Kansas, Care For Bear, and our friend Cheryl’s feral cat fund to care for community cats here in our area of NC. It doesn’t seem like a lot each time, and so it was nice to see that it adds up.

Fleece Hug Me Slugs, plush stuffed animal art toys by Elizabeth Ruffing, 7, 8, 9 inchesI’m adding back a size in my Hug Me Slug plush toys, for anyone who likes to make slug families, with little, middle, and big kids. Those are the 7, 8, and 9 inch Hug Me Slugs above. I have 12 inch ones too, or I usually do. I am making more. I’ve had people get those as parent slugs to the smaller ones. You can find my stuffed animal slugs over in my Etsy toy shop. Some of these have been adopted already, but I still have some available there at the moment.

Yellow Fleece Hug Me Slugs, plush stuffed animal art toys by Elizabeth Ruffing, 7 inchThese two 7 inch yellow Hug Me Slugs went out as gifts. They were named after their Girl Scout counterparts. One was called “Candy Corn” and needed a candy corn heart. I painted the heart with fabric dye. Since she was for a big kid, it was okay. Babies put my slugs in their mouths, and so I wouldn’t do that for a baby, to be safe.

Fuchsia Red Fleece Hug Me Slugs, plush stuffed animal art toys by Elizabeth RuffingI had these up as Valentine’s Day slugs, but they happen to still be around for now, waiting to be adopted. They are 9 inches tall.

Fleece Hug Me Slugs,plush stuffed animal art toys by Elizabeth Ruffing, purple, light blue, pear greenThese three above are the 7 inch size, and you can see I am adjusting the sizes of my patterns. Oddly, the purple and the light blue are the new size, from the same version of my pattern. The light blue guy got a little chubby instead of tall. That happens. He’s already gone out as a new baby gift. Apologies for the redundancy in my photos between my blog and Facebook page. I’m behind with my blogging, as usual.

I just got through sewing 50!! of the new 7 inch slug bodies. Next up, they get stuffed, and then detailed. I’m trying so hard to get restocked, but it takes so long. I machine sew the first seam, and then it is all hand sewing from there. That seems crazy sometimes, but I prefer the way it looks. I’ve never been happy with machine-sewn details. I think the hand sewing gives them more character, makes them seem friendlier, and is more personal.

Fleece Hug Me Slugs, plush stuffed animal art toys by Elizabeth RuffingIt gets overwhelming at times, trying to get toys finished in any number. We’ve also been running to doctors’ appointments and more eye surgeries here, and doing rounds of eye drops, which I kept having to get up early to do for my dad. We’ll be starting more for my mom. We have appointments and another surgery this week.

Elizabeth Ruffing napping with catsAs you can see, I curled up in the middle of the kitty pile the other day. The weather has been cold and miserable, but I know, nothing compared to up north. I am relieved when the sun comes out. The drear is getting me down. I feel so sad sometimes. Today was at least warmer, but it went back to gray later.

Orange kitty cat in a wooden houseSantana, our neighbor-cat, finally accepted my invitation to nap in Mr Bear’s house. It has been unused for a year almost. Mr Bear would have wanted his friends to have it. I told Santana this, and he seemed to understand. I put a catnip pouch in there for him, and recycled a few more for the porch.