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Posted on July 25, 2026July 25, 2026 by Elizabeth Ruffing — Leave a comment

Ms Sniff the ginger orange tabby cat art figurine by artists Anne and Elizabeth Ruffing

Ginger-and white-tabby cat figurine front view with a red heart with yellow polka dots

Ginger-and white-tabby cat figurine held by fingertips

Ms. Sniff is a handmade miniature original, one-of-a-kind ginger orange tabby cat art figurine, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artists Anne and Elizabeth Ruffing.

Ginger-and white-tabby cat figurine held in the palm of a hand

Ms. Sniff is a pale orange tabby cat with dark orange stripes and a white bib. She has a red heart with yellow polka dots, and green eyes.

Ginger-and white-tabby cat figurine front view

Ms. Sniff is keenly aware of the smell of everything in her vicinity, from the freshly cut grass to the tasty tuna just placed in her bowl for dinner.

Ginger-and white-tabby cat figurine 3/4 view

Should an unpleasant smell dare to reach her nose, Ms. Sniff will tell you about it; she’ll lodge a loud and serious complaint, and demand that the offensive object be removed immediately.

Ginger-and white-tabby cat figurine back view with a white tipped tail

Ms. Sniff is a handmade miniature original one-of-a-kind art doll figurine, hand painted, and hand sculpted by artists Anne and Elizabeth Ruffing. She was sculpted from paperclay over wood, in multiple stages, to allow for drying and detailing. She was painted under a magnifying light, with tiny brushes, using acrylic paints. She is a work of art meant for display only, and not for play.

Ms. Sniff is signed and sealed with gloss varnish for protection and preservation. She comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Ms. Sniff is 3 inches tall. Please click here to visit Ms. Sniff’s listing and adopt Ms. Sniff

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Posted on July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 by Elizabeth Ruffing — Leave a comment

Herbie the black-and-white tuxedo cat art figurine by artists Anne and Elizabeth Ruffing

Black-and-white-tuxedo kitten with a red heart with blue polka dots

Black-and-white-tuxedo kitten with a red heart with blue polka dots with pink azaleas

Herbie is a handmade miniature original, one-of-a-kind tuxedo cat art doll figurine, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artists Anne and Elizabeth Ruffing.

Herbie the tuxedo cat is very sophisticated, and always dresses in formal attire. If invited to a dance, he is the best-dressed one there.

At dinner, he knows which fork to use, if silverware is on the table. Herbie always says “Please” and “Thank you” to everyone who offers him anything, whether it’s food or a compliment. He is as gracious as a cat can be.

Herbie is a handmade miniature original one-of-a-kind art doll figurine, hand painted, and hand sculpted by artists Anne and Elizabeth Ruffing. He was sculpted from paperclay over wood, in multiple stages, to allow for drying and detailing.

Black-and-white-tuxedo kitten with a white-tipped tail

He was painted under a magnifying light, with tiny brushes, using acrylic paints. He is a work of art meant for display only, and not for play.

Herbie is signed and sealed with gloss varnish for protection and preservation. He comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Herbie is 2 and ¾ inches tall. Please click here to visit Herbie’s listing and adopt Herbie!

Posted on September 26, 2024March 29, 2025 by Anne Ruffing

Mirabelle the Siamese Pixie Kitten cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind by artists Anne and Elizabeth Ruffing

A Siamese cat art doll with bright blue eyes and multicolored wings.

A Siamese cat art doll with bright blue eyes, a lavender-pink tutu, and multicolored wings hovers in front of blue-purple flowers.

Mirabelle is a handmade, original, one-of-a-kind Siamese Pixie Kitten cat art doll, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Anne Ruffing, with sewing done by Elizabeth Ruffing. Mirabelle is available for purchase. Please click here for details.

We’ve been looking for Mirabelle. She may have arrived where the end of the rainbow touched the ground, and it is possible that she is right in your garden.

Mirabelle is a Siamese Pixie Kitten, a winged little creature of folklore whose bright blue eyes twinkle with good will.

Her name means “of wondrous beauty.”

Her magical colorful wings resemble those of a butterfly and they can transfer her to anywhere she would like to be.

Mirabelle is fascinated by shiny things. She often borrows them, but never means to keep them.

Don’t be dismayed if you are missing a ring or maybe a necklace. When she recalls where she put them, she will bring them back to you.

A Siamese cat art doll with bright blue eyes, a lavender-pink tutu, and multicolored wings sits on a soft rainbow colored background.

Remember that Pixie Kittens bring untold blessings to those who believe in them, and who believe in their kindness.

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

She is made from 100% cotton fabric which has been sewn, stuffed, and completely hand painted with acrylic paints.

She is 8 and 1/2 inches tall. Seated, she is 5 and 1/2 inches tall.

Mirabelle’s arms and legs are button-jointed with antique-looking metal buttons of filigreed silver color.

Her face was sculpted from paperclay smoothed in thin layers into her fabric head.

Her front paws are needle sculpted, and her whiskers are made from stiffened thread.

Mirabelle’s curled tail enables her to sit by herself on a shelf or a table, or in a cabinet. She is meant for display only. She should be considered fragile and be handled with care.

Delicate flowers on the front of a lavender-pink ballet outfit worn by a Siamese cat art doll.

Mirabelle’s delightful pink tutu was created from layers of tulle, with a hand-sewn waistband that snaps at the back and is decorated with a soft blue satin rose.

Multicolored wings on a A Siamese cat art doll .

Her mystical wings are made from cotton fabric, and are completely hand-quilted.

Mirabelle’s bodysuit is painted in soft pink, with a band of flowers and leaves at the neckline, and on the cuffs.

Blue ballet slippers worn by a Siamese car art doll in a lavender-pink tutu

Her ballet shoes are painted blue, with little white daisies.

Mirabelle is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. She comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Mirabelle is available for purchase. Please click here for details.

Posted on March 20, 2022May 18, 2025 by Elizabeth Ruffing

Jefferson, tan bunny rabbit miniature figurine by artist Elizabeth Ruffing, original, one-of-a-kind handmade art doll

A tan bunny figurine with blue polka dots, a blue collar, and a red tie with yellow polka dots, on a pedestal in front of coral-red flowers.

Jefferson is an original, one-of-kind tan bunny rabbit miniature art doll figurine, handmade, hand sculpted in paperclay, and hand painted by artist Elizabeth Ruffing.

A tan bunny figurine with blue polka dots, a blue collar, and a red tie with yellow polka dots. — “Jefferson” Hug Me Bunny Figurine by Elizabeth Ruffing

Jefferson looks wide awake with his golden-brown eyes that have soft yellow rings toward their centers. He is tan with blue polka dots, and wears a red tie with tiny gold polka dots under his blue shirt collar.

Jefferson’s personal mission is to find the famous “bunny trail” from the Easter song…the one that Peter Cottontail comes “hoppin’ down.” He researched giant volumes in the library and combed the Internet for information.

Thinking he found a lead, Jefferson took a picnic lunch to his neighbor’s yard, so he could spend the entire day looking along a path that goes into the woods behind his house, but there was no sign of that “Bunny Trail.”

A tan bunny figurine with blue polka dots, a blue collar, and a red tie with yellow polka dots, in the palm of a hand. — “Jefferson” Hug Me Bunny Figurine by Elizabeth Ruffing

Weary of searching, Jefferson sat on a log, unpacked his brown paper bag, and ate his carrots and lettuce. Then he sighed, yawned, and vowed to set out on his quest again tomorrow.

Jefferson is a handmade miniature original one-of-a-kind rabbit art doll figurine. I hand sculpted him from paperclay over wood, in multiple stages, to allow for drying and detailing. I painted him by hand, under a magnifying light, with tiny brushes, using acrylic paints. Jefferson is signed and sealed with gloss varnish for protection and preservation.