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Captain Catnip, ginger tabby cat miniature art figurine, one-of-a-kind orange kitten by artist Anne Ruffing

Captain Catnip is a one-of-a-kind ginger tabby cat art figurine. He is a handmade, collectible, original work of art. He is hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Anne Ruffing.

Captain Catnip never gives out his first name. After all, he is a cat burglar. He wears a dramatic purple mask and a striking purple cape, so he is well-disguised except, perhaps, for his telltale orange hair.

An orange cat figurine wears a purple mask and cape with gold trim, a green shirt, and tan pants. Pearls and a pocket watch hang out of his pants pocket. Full front view.

A pocket watch, a string of pearls, and some blue beads tumble out of one of his bulging pockets. But his favorite thing to steal is catnip.

We know his first name is Kirby, but no one else does. So, let’s keep it between us. Captain Kirby Catnip has nothing to say.

An orange cat figurine wears a purple mask and cape with gold trim, a green shirt, and tan pants. Pearls and a pocket watch hang out of his pants pocket. Left 3/4 view.

He is a one-of-a-kind work of art, and is meant for display only .He was sculpted from paperclay in multiple stages, to allow for drying and detailing.

Captain Catnip was painted under a magnifying light, with tiny brushes, one hair at a time.

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

Captain Catnip is 3 and 1/8 inches tall.

An orange cat figurine wears a purple mask and cape with gold trim, a green shirt, and tan pants. Pearls and a pocket watch hang out of his pants pocket. View of him sitting in a hand.

Captain Catnip the ginger tabby cat bandit miniature kitten figurine is available for purchase. Please click here to visit the page where you can purchase him. Proceeds help us care for our kitties. Thank you!

An orange cat figurine wears a purple mask and cape with gold trim, a green shirt, and tan pants. Pearls and a pocket watch hang out of his pants pocket. View of him held by a hand.
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Flora the bi-color Ragdoll cat miniature art figurine, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Anne Ruffing

A bi-color ragdoll kitten figurine wearing a cream-colored dress trimmed in mauve and soft orange, holds a flower with orange petals with a yellow center, and wears a crown of orange, pink, and lavender flowers

Flora is a one-of-a-kind bi-color Ragdoll cat art figurine. She is a handmade, collectible, original work of art. She is hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Anne Ruffing.

A bi-color ragdoll kitten figurine wearing a cream-colored dress trimmed in mauve and soft orange, holds a flower with orange petals with a yellow center, and wears a crown of orange, pink, and lavender flowers

Flora couldn’t possibly go by any other name. She adores the flowers that she grows in her garden. She sniffs them, wears them, and gives bouquets of them to all of her friends .

A bi-color ragdoll kitten figurine wearing a cream-colored dress trimmed in mauve and soft orange, holds a flower with orange petals with a yellow center, and wears a crown of orange, pink, and lavender flowers, 3/4 view

Flora’s wreath of pastel posies looks just right in her hair. She carries a single flower, and wears a simple dress that shows her favorite flower colors.

A bi-color ragdoll kitten figurine wearing a cream-colored dress trimmed in mauve and soft orange, holds a flower with orange petals with a yellow center, and wears a crown of orange, pink, and lavender flowers, 3/4 view

Flora is a bi-color Ragdoll with twinkling blue eyes and a little kitty grin which is highly contagious.

A bi-color ragdoll kitten figurine wearing a cream-colored dress trimmed in mauve and soft orange, holds a flower with orange petals with a yellow center, and wears a crown of orange, pink, and lavender flowers, side view

She 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.

A bi-color ragdoll kitten figurine wearing a cream-colored dress trimmed in mauve and soft orange, back view with tail showing

Flora was painted under a magnifying light, with tiny brushes, one hair at a time. She is signed and sealed with satin varnish for protection and preservation, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

A bi-color ragdoll kitten figurine wearing a cream-colored dress trimmed in mauve and soft orange, holds a flower with orange petals with a yellow center, and wears a crown of orange, pink, and lavender flowers, side view

Flora is 2 and 3/4 inches tall and can sit in the palm of your hand.

A bi-color ragdoll kitten figurine wearing a cream-colored dress trimmed in mauve and soft orange, holds a flower with orange petals with a yellow center, and wears a crown of orange, pink, and lavender flowers, in the palm of a hand

Flora the bi-color Ragdoll kitten miniature figurine is available for purchase. Please click here for details. Proceeds help us care for our kitties.

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Sugar, American Shorthair silver tabby cat art doll figurine, handmade original, one-of-a-kind by artist Anne Ruffing

An American Shorthair silver tabby cat figurine with a ruffled mauve collar with pale turquoise trim and a pale cream colored dress sits with a pink frosted cupcake.

Sugar is a handmade, original, one-of-a-kind American Shorthair silver tabby kitten art doll figurine, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Anne Ruffing.

An American Shorthair silver tabby cat figurine with a ruffled mauve collar with pale turquoise trim and a pale cream colored dress sits with a pink frosted cupcake.

Sugar is famous in her neighborhood for her sweet tooth.

Every afternoon, she walks to the local bakery known as Kitty’s Cupcake Corner, where she looks longingly in the window at the variety of cupcakes on display.

An American Shorthair silver tabby cat figurine with a ruffled mauve collar with pale turquoise trim and a pale cream colored dress sits with a pink frosted cupcake.

They are frosted with vanilla, peppermint, orange, and lemon, and are swirled, covered with sprinkles, or just plain. Sugar’s eyes get really big when she sees the strawberry ones.

An American Shorthair silver tabby cat figurine with a ruffled mauve collar with pale turquoise trim and a pale cream colored dress sits with a pink frosted cupcake.

Kathleen Kitty, world renowned baker, notices that her cupcake confections have a loyal fan. When Sugar zones in on the strawberry ones, she notices that too.

An American Shorthair silver tabby cat figurine with a ruffled mauve collar with pale turquoise trim and a pale cream colored dress sits with a pink frosted cupcake.

Kathleen walks outside. “This one’s for you,” she says to Sugar, and hands her a gloriously pink cupcake.

An American Shorthair silver tabby cat figurine with a ruffled mauve collar with pale turquoise trim and a pale cream colored dress sits with a pink frosted cupcake.

Sugar is ecstatic, and so overcome with joy that she can only utter a tiny thank you before hurrying home with her treasure.

An American Shorthair silver tabby cat figurine with a ruffled mauve collar with pale turquoise trim and a pale cream colored dress sits with a pink frosted cupcake.


Sugar wears a pale yellow dress with a mauve ruffle around the neck. A light blue border sets off the ruffle and the hem of her dress. She is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation.

An American Shorthair silver tabby cat figurine with a ruffled mauve collar with pale turquoise trim and a pale cream colored dress sits with a pink frosted cupcake.

Sugar is 3 inches tall. She comes with certificate of authenticity.

An American Shorthair silver tabby cat figurine with a ruffled mauve collar with pale turquoise trim and a pale cream colored dress sits with a pink frosted cupcake.

Sugar is a work of art meant for display only, and not for play.

Sugar is available for purchase. Please click here for more details.

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Himalayan Kitten Art Doll Figurine, Pocket Kitten in Progress

Himalayan kitten art doll figurine the palm of the artist's hand

It’s baby kitty time. My mom is painting the dress on her little Himalayan kitten art doll figurine.

Artist Anne Ruffing painting at her desk with her calico cat sitting nearby
Artist Anne Ruffing painting at her desk with Ruby

Ruby, our calico cat, helped herself to a drink out of her water pitcher, while my mom was painting. The water was clean at the time! Here is a video showing my mom, artist Anne Ruffing, painting her kitten: https://youtube.com/shorts/FIOv8eSGTNA

This tiny Himalayan kitten will sit in the skirt pocket of the Himalayan cat art doll she just finished painting. I need to design and sew a pinafore with a pocket that will be just he right size for the Himalayan kitten.

Himalayan cat art doll in a deep blue painted blouse with a pink flower at the neck, and pink painted bloomers with striped blue socks.
Himalayan cat art doll in progress

My mom sculpted this kitten from paperclay. She and her mama are both original, one-of-kind artist dolls and will be together as a set.

Himalayan kitten art doll figurine in a mauve painted pinafore and yellow blouse
Himalayan kitten art doll figurine

“Meesha and May” the Himalayan cat and kitten art dolls can be found by clicking here.

I have been working on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/elizabethruffing

YouTube main page with a logo saying Ruffing's Artist Dolls and Toys and The Little House of Cats
Ruffing’s Artist Dolls and Toys and The Little House of Cats YouTube channel

In addition to making videos of our art dolls, I want to design and make sewing patterns for doll clothing, and make some sewing instruction videos. I first learned to sew by making doll clothing, and I would like to pass that knowledge on to other people. I eventually made my own clothing through high school and college. I think people may find sewing, especially garment sewing, somewhat intimidating, and I think doll clothes are a great place to start, even if you don’t have a sewing machine. I started sewing by hand, and I still like sewing by hand!

While we have been hard at work, the cats are lounging around on this very nice day. Chester says hello from the porch. steps

Chester, a buffy orange and white cat, lounging on gray wooden steps
Chester lounging on the porch steps