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Posted on May 22, 2007February 2, 2019 by Elizabeth Ruffing

More progress on my fairy original art dolls

I’ve made some more progress on my flower baby fairies, and my Spring fairy, who may turn into a Summer fairy as time goes by. I made her a skirt today, and tried Wonder-Under for the first time to fuse fabric layers together before I cut out individual petal shapes for the skirt.

I’m going to paint the “petals” of the skirt so they will compliment the pastel green of the fabric petals around her head. I also permanently attached her wings so her stand can be inserted in the opening between her wings and her body. This way I no longer have to tape her to a stand, which will allow me to paint her. She needs a little more paperclay as well.

The painting on the babies is already under way. I will add a lighter layer of color over their onesies to give more detail. I will have to plan butterfly wings for all three. I’ve already hand quilted the wings on each one.

I have also been experimenting with mini plaques. I have mounted reproductions of my original watercolor paintings on hand painted 6 by 6 by 3/4 inch solid poplar wood. I wanted little companion pieces of art to offer with my fairy dolls and I wanted to make them so none would need a frame. These will have hangers on the back. I think all the pastel colors will look lovely together.

Making these up reminded me that I have unfinished paintings that would look great in this format. I am fishing out my reference drawings and hoping to get those projects organized. It amazes me where I find things! I often have no idea what is in those piles on my desks and tables! Lots of good ideas just waiting for me to find the time.

Posted on May 9, 2007 by Elizabeth Ruffing

Bluebell and Bridget, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat and Kitten Folk Art Dolls by Max Bailey

I am happy to introduce Bluebell, a lovely Siamese mom. Wherever she goes, she carries her kitten tucked safely into the pocket of her dress.

Wise and watchful, her eyes are a brilliant sapphire blue. She is intelligent, inquisitive, and ready at any time to have a conversation.

Bluebell is as proper and respectable as a new mom could be, with her starched white collar, prim pearl buttons, and fashionable two-tone, top-stitched high-button shoes. From her bright white bloomers emerge kitty legs in striped blue and burnt orange tights that match the sleeves of her dress.

Bluebell’s dress has a bluebell flower on the chest pocket, and a fringed pocket on the skirt that matches the fringe at her hemline. She is 13 inches tall.

Lovable Bridget, though only 3 inches tall, is highly detailed right down to her tiny whiskers. Under her mom’s keen supervision, she’s just learning to explore the world that is hers.

I absolutely love Siamese cats, and in making these two, wanted to show the stunning contrasts of a light-colored body, dark points, and extraordinary blue eyes.

To give her that Siamese profile, I modeled the front of Bluebell’s face from paper clay, smoothed into the fabric.

Her whiskers are made from stiffened pearl cotton which I threaded through the paper clay before it dried. Her arms are button-jointed for easy posing, and her paws are needle-sculpted.

Both Bluebell and Bridget are made from 100% cotton fabric which is sewn, stuffed, and completely hand-painted with acrylic paints. They are original one-of-a-kind works of art, created from my own designs and patterns.

They are signed and dated, and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. They are meant for display only.

Bluebell can sit upright all by herself. Her tail supports her very nicely.

She can also sit in a chair, or stand with a doll stand. (Chair and doll stand not included.)

Update: Bluebell and Bridget have already been adopted. Thank you!

Bluebell and Bridget’s tabby cat friend is Daphne. Update: Daphne has been adopted as well. Thanks again!

Posted on May 7, 2007 by Elizabeth Ruffing

Sneak Peek at Max Bailey’s New Siamese Cat Original Art Doll

Siamese kitty on the way! This is “Bluebell” in progress, and, contrary to what you see here, she is already painted, dressed, ready and waiting for her official photo shoot. And…she has her own Siamese kitten!

I love Siamese cats and I just couldn’t wait to show her to you, even in her beginning stage. I am so excited about getting her photographed!

Posted on May 7, 2007January 30, 2019 by Elizabeth Ruffing

Sigrid the Star Baby, One-of-a-kind, Original Hand-painted Art Doll by Elizabeth Ruffing

Sigrid the Star Baby Original Art Doll by Elizabeth Ruffing

“Sigrid the Star Baby” is making her debut! Sigrid is a newly born star.

Sigrid is just learning about life in the universe.

Everything is new to her.

She looks from one planet to the next, observing moons, and galaxies, comets, and, of course, other stars.

But what Sigrid wants to find, more than anything, is someone to love her.

If you look very closely, you will see one little tear on Sigrid’s cheek.

Sigrid is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, created from my own design and pattern.

She is signed and dated.

Sigrid is entirely handmade. Her body is made of 100% cotton, and painted with acrylic paint. Her bottom is weighted so she can sit nicely while she looks around, and she is also jointed at her shoulders and hips, in case she gets tired and needs to lie down to take a nap.

Sigrid is approximately 8 1/2 inches tall when seated, and approximately 11 inches long when lying down.

Sigrid also comes with a hang tag. It is signed as well.The picture on his hang tag is “Moon and Star”, an original watercolor painting by me, Elizabeth Ruffing. It goes very nicely with Sigrid’s celestial turquoise blue onesie and her lovely gold stars.

Update: Sigrid the Star Baby has been adopted. Thank you!