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Blue, turquoise, blue

Baby blue, turquoise, and light blue Fleece Hug Me Slugs by Elizabeth RuffingJust a quick update today. I have three new Hug Me Slugs, in baby blue, turquoise, and light blue. Those are my attempts at naming their colors. The two light blue slugs are slightly different in color, as I have so many colors. I’m never quite sure what to call them. I pick up whatever colors I think are pretty. I will be posting my new handmade stuffed animal toys in our Ruffing’s shop

Light Blue Fleece Hug Me Slugs by Elizabeth RuffingI am still trying to include the blooming flowers in the yard as I photograph my slugs, but today, I wanted to include my kitty assistant too.

Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyWe also just posted Cleo, Max Bailey’s latest Siamese cat original, one-of-a-kind art doll. I was finishing up editing her photos just this afternoon. We will be posting our new original one-of-a-kind anthropomorphic cat art dolls in our Ruffing’s shop as well.

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Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey

Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyCleo the Siamese cat was named after Cleopatra, in whose time cats who looked much like herself were held in high regard.

Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyCleo, with her regal and sophisticated looks, is greatly admired. She holds her head high and walks softly with a graceful air, as though she might be a member of the royal family.

Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyAs beautiful as she is, Cleo is neither proud nor conceited. She is a gentle soul, never demanding, and is considerate and polite to everyone.

Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyCleo is dearly loved.

Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyToday, Cleo is wearing a simple blue dress with ruffles at the shoulders, and an orchid satin rose at the center of the front.

Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyShe has a dark blue blouse with orchid bands on the neckline and sleeves.

Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyThe blue and orchid stripes on her tights match the colors of her blouse.

Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyHer pantaloons are ivory, and brown high-button shoes cover her kitty feet.

Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyCleo is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, created from my own design and pattern. She is made from 100% cotton fabric which has been sewn, stuffed, and completely hand painted with acrylic paints. Her whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread.

Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyCleo’s paws are needle-sculpted, and her arms are button-jointed so that she can pose. Her face was sculpted from paperclay smoothed into her fabric head.

Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyCleo’s curled tail enables her to sit by herself on a shelf or a table, or in a cabinet. She can also sit on a chair, or stand with a doll stand. (Chair and doll stand not included.) Cleo is meant for display only.

Cleo, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyCleo is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. She is 8 and 1/2 inches tall.

Cleo, Lillie, and Minnie, Original One-of-a-kind Cat Art Dolls by Max BaileyUpdate: Cleo has been adopted. Thank you!

Cleo’s friends are Lillie the white cat, and Minnie the tabby cat.

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Lillie, Original One-of-a-kind White Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey

Lillie original one-of-a-kind anthropomorphic whte cat art doll by artist Max Bailey, Ruffing's

Lillie, Original One-of-a-kind White Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLillie is a handmade original, one-of-a-kind white cat art doll, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Max Bailey.

It isn’t hard to guess Lillie’s favorite color. She is a beautiful white cat and to her, pink is the most beautiful color there is.

Lillie, Original One-of-a-kind White Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLillie loves pink everything….pink dresses, cotton candy, and even the movie “Pretty in Pink”.

Lillie, Original One-of-a-kind White Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyHer whole house is painted pink. It’s surrounded by a pale-pink picket fence enclosing a garden filled with pink petunias, pink columbine flowers, and pale pink roses.

Lillie, Original One-of-a-kind White Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyIn the morning, Lillie wakes up refreshed. She walks out to her pink mailbox to mail her pink invitations, the addresses carefully written in her delicate scroll.

Lillie, Original One-of-a-kind White Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLillie has decided to invite her friends to attend a party in celebration of spring, and is already planning to serve a cake with pink frosting, along with strawberry ice cream.

Lillie, Original One-of-a-kind White Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLillie is wearing a lovely pink dress with a wide ruffle around the neck. A satin rose is attached to the center of the ruffle. Her pink blouse has collar and cuffs of antique rose that match her tights. Tan high-button shoes cover her little kitty feet.

Lillie, Original One-of-a-kind White Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLillie is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, created from my own design and pattern. She is made from 100% cotton fabric which has been sewn, stuffed, and completely hand painted with acrylic paints. Her whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread.

Lillie, Original One-of-a-kind White Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLillie’s paws are needle-sculpted, and her arms are button-jointed so that she can pose. Her face was sculpted from paperclay smoothed into her fabric head.

Lillie, Original One-of-a-kind White Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLillie’s curled tail enables her to sit by herself on a shelf or a table, or in a cabinet. She can also sit on a chair, or stand with a doll stand. (Chair and doll stand not included.) Lillie is meant for display only.

Lillie, Original One-of-a-kind White Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyLillie is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. She is 8 and 1/2 inches tall.

Lillie has been adopted. Thank you!

Lillie’s tabby cat friend is Minnie.

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Alley Cat Angel, handmade stuffed animal sock cat

Alley Cat Angel Hug Me Sock Kitten by Elizabeth Ruffing, blue with red heartHappy Easter, everyone! As I promised yesterday, I am posting a special Alley Cat Angel sock kitten today. All the proceeds from the sale of this kitty will go to a local cat and kitten rescue group, Alley Cats and Angels of NC, less the shipping amount. Update: This Alley Cat Angel has been adopted! Thank you! I will be posting my new handmade stuffed animal toys in our Ruffing’s shop.

Alley Cat Angel Hug Me Sock Kitten by Elizabeth Ruffing, blue with red heartMy Alley Cat Angel is approximately 16 inches tall from the top of her pointy ears to the bottom of her paws, and approximately 11 inches tall when seated. She is a lovely light blue, with a red fleece heart. All her details are sewn on by hand with embroidery floss.

Alley Cat Angel Hug Me Sock Kitten by Elizabeth Ruffing, blue with red heartShe has a very sweet expression, fitting an angel.

Alley Cat Angel Hug Me Sock Kitten by Elizabeth Ruffing, blue with red heartHer puffy white wings are made from socks too! They are also attached by hand.

Alley Cat Angel Hug Me Sock Kitten by Elizabeth Ruffing, blue with red heartBeing a kitty, of course she likes to climb trees, but unlike regular kitties, she can fly back down when she wants to.

Alley Cat Angel Hug Me Sock Kitten by Elizabeth Ruffing, blue with red heart, in a treeShe comes with a hang tag that can be personalized as you wish. I can add a name for her or “For + a recipient’s name” if she is a gift. Her hang tag comes tied to her with a ribbon. I am happy to include a gift card for anyone wishing to send her as a gift to a separate address.

Alley Cat Angel Hug Me Sock Kitten Hang Tag by Elizabeth RuffingI plan to make more Alley Cat Angel sock kittens. If you are on Facebook, please “like” our Ruffing’s Facebook page. The proceeds from this first angel will be entirely for the rescue, and a portion of the proceeds for the next couple of Alley Cat Angels will go to animal charities as well. They (and you, if you adopt one) will be helping animals in need.

Josephine kittenAs you know, if you’ve been reading my blog, our little Josephine was rescued by and came from a cat rescue, and she is a very good girl indeed! Please consider adopting a pet, and please spay and neuter your pets.