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Princess the bi-color Ragdoll cat miniature art figurine, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Anne Ruffing

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

Princess is a dreamer, and an enthusiastic believer in fairy tales.

When she was very tiny, she scrambled up the leg of a high-backed Victorian chair and claimed it as her throne.

It has been her favorite chair ever since.

Someday, she firmly believes, she will become queen, and she will rule her kingdom from her favorite chair.

A bi-color Ragdoll kitten, Princess is ivory in color, with patches of smoky beige. Her eyes are sterling blue.

Princess wears a lovely blue dress that sets off the color of her eyes. It has an antique rose flower in the front. Her collar and lower sleeves are winter blue.

Princess 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.

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

Princess is 1:12 dollhouse scale. (One inch equals one foot.) She is 1 and 1/2 inches tall. Her chair is 5 inches tall and is included with her. It is a hard molded dollhouse chair with painted details.

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

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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.

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

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.

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

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

Her name means “of wondrous beauty.”

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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Himalayan Cat Art Doll Figurine and Pocket Kitten, finishing touches

A Himalayan cat art doll in a blue floral pinafore sits with a Himalayan kitten in her pocket.

My mom and I have been creating away. Mom has been hopping between one art doll project and the next, as her clay and paints dry. We are happy to announce her Himalayan original one-of-a-kind cat art doll is now fully clothed! And her kitten has a nice pocket into which she is comfortably nestled.

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

I’ve been taking short videos of us working for some fun behind-the-scenes peeks. Here I am measuring her for her new pinafore while our calico kitty, Ruby, plays with my supplies, and my mom is at her work table sculpting a new little cat doll: https://youtube.com/shorts/DtTYYsp1YmY

Ruby is so helpful! She looks like she knows what she is doing. Just ask her.

A calico cat with big gold eyes stands in front of a watercolor painting of a Carolina wren and peach colored peonies by artist A E Ruffing.

I had to make all the little pattern pieces, and I have to admit my brain had to do some twists and turns while trying to work that out. Those shoulder ruffles gave me quite a time as well. I sewed so much of this pinafore by hand, with a needle and thread: https://youtube.com/shorts/qJtzrVy6sPw

Then I had to make that pocket the right size for the kitten and sew that on by hand as well. Finally, everything came together and I breathed a sigh of relief! https://youtube.com/shorts/9aQF3Fx2Roc

We wrote a story and a detailed description of the kitties and my mom gave them names. I need to take some photos and add my bit about the pinafore. Then I will get her official post together with her description and she will be up for adoption! Whew. Stay tuned!

A Himalayan cat art doll in a blue floral pinafore sits with a Himalayan kitten in her pocket.

Hope you all have been staying cool in the heat wave we have been having. It is good weather for staying inside and sewing and sculpting and painting.

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Monster art doll figurine, original one-of-a-kind miniature, Durwin by artist Elizabeth Ruffing

Hug Me Monster art doll figurine, tan and blue striped, Durwin handmade by artist Elizabeth Ruffing
Hug Me Monster art doll figurine, tan and blue striped, Durwin handmade by artist Elizabeth Ruffing

Durwin is a handmade miniature original, one-of-a-kind striped monster art doll figurine, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Elizabeth Ruffing.

Hug Me Monster art doll figurine, tan and blue striped, Durwin handmade by artist Elizabeth Ruffing

Durwin has one blue eye and a pleasant little smile that never leaves his face. Although he’s a real monster, he wouldn’t want to frighten anybody in his neighborhood. He has dozens of friends who leave him special monster treats that they order from monstertreats.com especially for him.

Hug Me Monster art doll figurine, tan and blue striped, Durwin handmade by artist Elizabeth Ruffing

Durwin is striped in blue, pale turquoise, white, and cinnamon, and has a red heart. His golden horns are always visible, even in dim light, as he waits quietly in the backyard for his treats.

Hug Me Monster art doll figurine, tan and blue striped, Durwin handmade by artist Elizabeth Ruffing

Durwin is a handmade miniature original one-of-a-kind 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. Durwin is signed and sealed with gloss varnish for protection and preservation.

Hug Me Monster art doll figurine, tan and blue striped, Durwin handmade by artist Elizabeth Ruffing

He is a work of art meant for display only, and not for play. I am including a certificate of authenticity with him.

Hug Me Monster art doll figurine, tan and blue striped, Durwin handmade by artist Elizabeth Ruffing

Durwin is 3 and 1/8 inches tall.

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

Hug Me Monster art doll figurine, tan and blue striped, Durwin handmade by artist Elizabeth Ruffing

Durwin’s grape colored polka-dotted friend is Lindy (already adopted).

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