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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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Regina and Ragsy bi-color Ragdoll cat art figurine with her own ragdoll, one-of-a-kind by artist Anne Ruffing

A Ragdoll cat in a light turquoise pinafore holds a blonde ragdoll with ponytails and a mauve dress.

Regina is a handmade, original, one-of-a-kind bicolor Ragdoll kitten art doll figurine. She is hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Anne Ruffing. Regina and Ragsy are available for purchase. Please click here for details.

A Ragdoll cat in a light turquoise pinafore holds a blonde ragdoll with ponytails and a mauve dress.

Regina is crazy about dolls, especially the ones that look like little girls.

A Ragdoll cat in a light turquoise pinafore holds a blonde ragdoll with ponytails and a mauve dress.

The little girl Regina lives with gave her one of her smallest rag dolls, and Regina has come to adore her. Regina named her Ragsy. She loves to hug Ragsy’s soft body, and admires her pretty two-toned pink dress. It’s kind of like the two-toned dress she herself is wearing.

A Ragdoll cat in a light turquoise pinafore holds a blonde ragdoll with ponytails and a mauve dress.

Regina fixes Ragsy’s yellow yarn hair in ponytails on the sides of her head. She pretends the ponytails are Ragsy’s ears. Surely Ragsy can hear and understand everything she says.

A Ragdoll cat in a light turquoise pinafore holds a blonde ragdoll with ponytails and a mauve dress.

Ragsy’s tiny smile makes Regina feel so happy that she curls her toes under with joy.

A Ragdoll cat in a light turquoise pinafore holds a blonde ragdoll with ponytails and a mauve dress.

Regina is sculpted from paperclay and painted with acrylic paints. Her dress is a soft shade of green, and over it she wears a light turquoise pinafore trimmed in a darker green. Her doll Ragsy has a lovely mauve dress and black Mary Jane shoes.

A Ragdoll cat in a light turquoise pinafore holds a blonde ragdoll with ponytails and a mauve dress.

“Regina and Ragsy” is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation.

A Ragdoll cat in a light turquoise pinafore, back view with her tail showing

Regina is 3 and 1/4 inches tall and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
She is a work of art meant for display only, and not for play.

Regina and Ragsy are 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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Videos of my mom at work on her American Shorthair figurine and a new kitty resident!

My mom finished her American Shorthair silver tabby cat art doll figurine, Sugar, and I took a bunch of short videos of her working in paperclay. I always miss a lot of the steps because I am off doing my own projects or feeding and cleaning up after our real-life kitties. I will post parts 1-6 below, if you would like a sneak peek into her creative process. Sugar the American Shorthair silver tabby cat art figurine can be found by clicking here.

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Part 6

We also have a new kitty resident! Harrison showed up a couple of months ago. I knew someone was outside who was new because the cats were making a ruckus. I could see his eyes in the dark when I went out with my flashlight. One night I was out at 3am, trying to stop our cat Chester, who had refused to come in the house that evening, from chasing him. After that, Chester had to come in early!

Eventually, Harrison started to pop out of the brush at dinner time, and he got used to me. One day, he followed me into the cat yard, which is enclosed with a cat fence to keep everyone safe.

Santana, our neighbors’ cat who lives with us, was disappointed because he had made friends with Harrison and wanted him to join in his activities.

Thanks to friends who donated toward his care, Harrison got neutered and vaccinated and microchipped. I am taking him in for boosters still. He is having a very nice time playing with toys in “La Maisonnette des Chats” – The Little House of Cats, our name for our kitty house.

He goes out in the cat yard when it pleases him but it has been hot outside. He enjoys the air conditioning.

Here is a 10 minute tour of the cat yard in the evening, for you to enjoy.

I hope everyone is staying cool. If anyone would like to donate toward the kitties’ care we have ways you can help here: https://ruffings.com/the-little-house-of-cats Sales from this site also go toward taking care of the cats! Thanks so much!