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. We’ve been looking for Mirabelle. She may have arrived where ...
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.
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.
Mirabelle is a Siamese Pixie Kitten, a winged little creature of folklore whose bright blue eyes twinkle with good will.
Her name means “of wondrous beauty.”
Her magical colorful wings resemble those of a butterfly and they can transfer her to anywhere she would like to be.
Mirabelle is fascinated by shiny things. She often borrows them, but never means to keep them.
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.
Remember that Pixie Kittens bring untold blessings to those who believe in them, and who believe in their kindness.
Mirabelle is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, created from our own design and pattern.
She is made from 100% cotton fabric which has been sewn, stuffed, and completely hand painted with acrylic paints.
She is 8 and 1/2 inches tall. Seated, she is 5 and 1/2 inches tall.
Mirabelle’s arms and legs are button-jointed with antique-looking metal buttons of filigreed silver color.
Her face was sculpted from paperclay smoothed in thin layers into her fabric head.
Her front paws are needle sculpted, and her whiskers are made from stiffened thread.
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.
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.
Her mystical wings are made from cotton fabric, and are completely hand-quilted.
Mirabelle’s bodysuit is painted in soft pink, with a band of flowers and leaves at the neckline, and on the cuffs.
Her ballet shoes are painted blue, with little white daisies.
Mirabelle is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. She comes with a certificate of authenticity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kathleen walks outside. “This one’s for you,” she says to Sugar, and hands her a gloriously pink cupcake.
Sugar is ecstatic, and so overcome with joy that she can only utter a tiny thank you before hurrying home with her treasure.
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.
Sugar is 3 inches tall. She comes with certificate of authenticity.
Sugar is a work of art meant for display only, and not for play.
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.
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.
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!
Meesha and May are handmade, original, one-of-a-kind Himalayan cat and kitten art dolls, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Anne Ruffing, with sewing done by Elizabeth Ruffing.
Meesha is a charming mama Himalayan cat, whose favorite time of the year is May, the very name she gave to her sweet little kitten.
During that time of the year, Meesha likes to take May out for walks to look at the daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips all coming to life.
May gets very excited about these excursions. She bounces around, swatting at the flower buds and chasing bugs.
Then, quite suddenly, she will need a nap. That is why Meesha sewed a big pocket into her pinafore, so May could slip inside and fall asleep on the way back home.
Meesha and May both see the world through beautifully vibrant blue eyes.
May is often carefully tucked into the pocket of Meesha’s flowered pinafore, where, through the wise teachings of her mom, she learns about this world that has newly become her own.
Meesha’s pinafore was designed by Elizabeth Ruffing, who hand drew all the tiny pattern pieces and did most of the stitching by hand, with a needle and thread. It is made from a pretty blue floral cotton.
Her pocket was also carefully stitched by hand after fitting it to May, to make sure she could be comfortably nestled inside when she wants to take a nap or be carried by Meesha.
Under her pinafore, Meesha wears a rich blue blouse with a hand-painted rose-colored flower that sets off her crisp white collar. The scalloped trim on her collar matches the trim on her cuffs.
Meesha’s pinafore has a deeply scooped neck to show off the flower at Meesha’s neckline.
Her pantaloons are painted a delicate pink, and from them emerge two pretty kitty legs wearing painted tights that are striped in two shades of blue.
Meesha wears light golden-brown painted shoes, which are high-buttoned, and, of course, extremely fashionable.
Meesha is 8 and 1/2 inches tall.
May, in her rosy-red painted pinafore and yellow blouse, is only 1 and 3/4 inches tall. She was entirely sculpted from paperclay, which is the sculpting clay used to create Meesha’s thoughtful face.
The rest of Meesha’s head, body, arms, and legs are made from 100% cotton fabric, which is sewn, stuffed, and then painted with acrylic paints. Her arms are button-jointed, and her paws are needle-sculpted.
Meesha and May are signed by Anne Ruffing. They were sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation.
Meesha’s body and pinafore were created from our own designs and patterns. Meesha’s beautiful face and May’s little self were hand sculpted in paperclay without the use of any molds, and then lovingly painted by hand.
Meesha can sit upright all by herself, with the help of her tail, which supports her nicely. She can also sit in a doll chair or stand with a small doll stand. (Chair and doll stand not included.) May can sit in Meesha’s pocket, or lie in her lap or in a little doll house sized cradle (doll house furniture not included).
Meesha and May are works of art meant for display only, and not for play.
