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

Melody, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMelody is a beautiful Siamese cat whose sapphire blue eyes, sweet expression, and loving nature make her dear to everyone who knows her.

Melody, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMelody can almost always be found sitting in high places, where she can see everyone and everything around her, and where, most importantly, she can be seen.

Melody, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyWhile Melody is not known for her singing voice, she is always ready for a conversation. She’ll discuss any topic at great length.

Melody, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyToday, Melody is wearing her favorite blue blouse and tights, with her pinwheel patterned skirt. Her fancy gold boots match the buttons on her blouse.

Melody, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMelody 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.

Melody, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyMelody’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. Her 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.) Melody is meant for display only.

Melody is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. She is a petite 7 and 1/2 inches tall.

Update: Melody has been adopted. Thank you!
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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