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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.

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 here.

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New Ruffing’s Etsy Shop, and New Art Doll Photo Prints

Opal the Pixie Kitten, Original, One-of-a-kind art doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth Ruffing, version 1, White Turkish Angora Cat with Lavender-pink ChrysanthemumsOpal the Pixie Kitten, Version 1

Update: We now have our items on this website instead. Please check out our Ruffing’s shop!

We have just opened our new collective Ruffing’s Etsy shop, and we’ve just added new photo prints of our original, one-of-a-kind art dolls to that shop. We made our very first sale from our new Etsy shop, and that order went on its way just this morning. Here are the first of the prints. They are made with the same archival cotton art paper and pigment inks as our other prints, and each comes in a protective cello sleeve. They are all made as they are ordered, one at a time, and are each hand signed.

We are in the process of moving the contents of A E Ruffing’s Etsy shop to the new Ruffing’s Etsy shop, along with our original one-of-a-kind art dolls, and we’re moving the prints and fine art from Elizabeth Ruffing’s Etsy shop there too. Elizabeth is going to keep her shop open for her handmade toys, and she will probably rename it something like “Hug Me Slugs and Friends”.

Most of our art dolls are already up, and we’re still adding more prints.

Opal the Pixie Kitten, Original, One-of-a-kind art doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth Ruffing, version 2, White Turkish Angora Cat with Lavender-pink ChrysanthemumsOpal the Pixie Kitten, Version 2

Opal the Pixie Kitten, Original, One-of-a-kind art doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth Ruffing, version 3, White Turkish Angora Cat with Lavender-pink ChrysanthemumsOpal the Pixie Kitten, Version 3

Celeste the Pixie Kitten, Original, One-of-a-kind art doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth Ruffing, version 1, Tabby Cat with Golden-yellow ChrysanthemumsCeleste the Pixie Kitten, Version 1

Celeste the Pixie Kitten, Original, One-of-a-kind art doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth Ruffing, version 2, Tabby Cat, with Golden-yellow ChrysanthemumsCeleste the Pixie Kitten, Version 2

Celeste the Pixie Kitten, Original, One-of-a-kind art doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth Ruffing, version 3, Tabby Cat, with Golden-yellow ChrysanthemumsCeleste the Pixie Kitten, Version 3

Luna the Pixie Kitten, Original, One-of-a-kind art doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth Ruffing, version 1, Siamese Cat with Blue-purple Ageratum FlowersLuna the Pixie Kitten, Version 1

Luna the Pixie Kitten, Original, One-of-a-kind art doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth Ruffing, version 2, Siamese Cat with Blue-purple Ageratum FlowersLuna the Pixie Kitten, Version 2

Luna the Pixie Kitten, Original, One-of-a-kind art doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth Ruffing, version 3, Siamese Cat with Blue-purple Ageratum FlowersLuna the Pixie Kitten, Version 3

Three Little Kittens, Original, One-of-a-kind art dolls by Max Bailey, photo by Elizabeth Ruffing, Ginger Tabby Cat, Blue Persian Cat, and Calico Cat Original, One-of-a-kind Art DollsThree Little Kittens

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New Art Doll Photo Prints

Opal the Pixie Kitten, Original, One-of-a-kind art doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth Ruffing, version 1, White Turkish Angora Cat with Lavender-pink ChrysanthemumsOpal the Pixie Kitten, Version 1

We just added new photo prints of our original, one-of-a-kind art dolls. Here are the first of the prints. They are made with the same archival cotton art paper and pigment inks as our other prints, and each comes in a protective cello sleeve. They are all made as they are ordered, one at a time, and are each hand signed.

Opal the Pixie Kitten, Original, One-of-a-kind art doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth Ruffing, version 2, White Turkish Angora Cat with Lavender-pink ChrysanthemumsOpal the Pixie Kitten, Version 2

Opal the Pixie Kitten, Original, One-of-a-kind art doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth Ruffing, version 3, White Turkish Angora Cat with Lavender-pink ChrysanthemumsOpal the Pixie Kitten, Version 3

Celeste the Pixie Kitten, Original, One-of-a-kind art doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth Ruffing, version 1, Tabby Cat with Golden-yellow ChrysanthemumsCeleste the Pixie Kitten, Version 1

Celeste the Pixie Kitten, Original, One-of-a-kind art doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth Ruffing, version 2, Tabby Cat, with Golden-yellow ChrysanthemumsCeleste the Pixie Kitten, Version 2

Celeste the Pixie Kitten, Original, One-of-a-kind art doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth Ruffing, version 3, Tabby Cat, with Golden-yellow ChrysanthemumsCeleste the Pixie Kitten, Version 3

Luna the Pixie Kitten, Original, One-of-a-kind art doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth Ruffing, version 1, Siamese Cat with Blue-purple Ageratum FlowersLuna the Pixie Kitten, Version 1

Luna the Pixie Kitten, Original, One-of-a-kind art doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth Ruffing, version 2, Siamese Cat with Blue-purple Ageratum FlowersLuna the Pixie Kitten, Version 2

Luna the Pixie Kitten, Original, One-of-a-kind art doll by Max Bailey and Elizabeth Ruffing, version 3, Siamese Cat with Blue-purple Ageratum FlowersLuna the Pixie Kitten, Version 3

Three Little Kittens, Original, One-of-a-kind art dolls by Max Bailey, photo by Elizabeth Ruffing, Ginger Tabby Cat, Blue Persian Cat, and Calico Cat Original, One-of-a-kind Art DollsThree Little Kittens

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Holiday poll

I was wishing out loud today, that I had more of an idea of what people might like to see from us for the holidays. I have a few weeks ahead where I will be busy, but I’m never quite sure where exactly to best direct my attention.

Pixie Kittens, Original One-of-a-kind Cat Fairy Art Dolls by Max Bailey and Elizabeth RuffingPixie Kittens

Of course, most of my attention will go toward projects I am already working on, but I always find myself short on something someone wishes he or she could have when the holidays come near. A friend suggested I try a poll, and so I am leaving one at the end of this post.

Hug Me! Slugs, Original Art Toys by Elizabeth RuffingHug Me! Slugs

If you are considering doing some holiday shopping with us, please take a moment to let me know where your interests may be. I will try to have some of everything, but I never can predict. Of course, if you are here just to read and look at what I’m up to, that is great too. This is just to give me an idea of what I might want to have more of by holiday time.

Hug Me! Sock Kittens, Original Art Toys by Elizabeth RuffingHug Me! Sock Kittens

I am bound to throw in some things not on the list too, if I have the time. Last year I got in a crunch where I was barely leaving the house for a couple of weeks. So, I’d like to try to be a little more prepared, if I can.

Hug Me! Toads, Original Art Toys by Elizabeth RuffingHug Me! Toads

If there is something else you’ve been hoping to see more of, please feel free to leave a comment or drop me an email. I received a very nice email today asking if I’ll be coming out with more paintings, and the answer is yes, I will. I’ve got a bunch in various stages, although I’m not sure when I’ll have them ready to post. I tend to start so many projects that sometimes it takes me a while to circle back around and finish them.

Hug Me! Hippo, Original Art Toys by Elizabeth RuffingHug Me! Hippo

So, here it is…my first poll. Thanks for the input!

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