SUNFLOWER by Max
Bailey
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This
ginger tabby
kitten was named Sunflower, perhaps because of her bright little face
and her sunny disposition, or perhaps just because there was a
sunflower farm nearby. The name seemed to suit her.
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When Sunflower was told the giant
and impressive flowers had the same name as her own, she marched off to
visit them. She thought she might pick one to bring home, but most of
the flowers were far bigger than her head, and way too heavy to carry.
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| Seeing her problem, the sunflower farmer found the littlest sunflower,
and presented it to her. |
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“Thank you kindly” Sunflower said
to him. “I am very pleased and honored that all these wonderful flowers
were named after me.”
With a big smile, Sunflower headed for home, and with a big
smile, the farmer watched her go.
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Sunflower is an original
one-of-a-kind work of art, and is meant for display only. No molds are
ever used in my work. She and her sunflower are hand-sculpted from
paperclay, and are entirely hand painted with acrylic paints.
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bright yellow dress is patterned with little blue flowers, and the soft
blue jumper she wears over it has scalloped sleeves and a scalloped
hem. It ties in a big bow at the back. Her striped orange tail emerges
from the white petticoats that show beneath her dress. Sunflower’s
whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread. |
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Sunflower
is signed and dated and sealed with matte
varnish for
protection and preservation. She rests firmly on a turned wooden base
that is stained and sealed in golden oak.
Sunflower is an itty bitty kitty. She stands only 4 and 5/8 inches
tall. She comes with a hang tag, a certificate of authenticity, and a
copy of her story.
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Many
hours go
into the making of
each of my dolls. I strongly believe in fine craftsmanship and
artistry,
and I pay great attention to small details. Each doll is a
unique work of
art, and I am able to produce them in only a very limited number. I do
my best to
create little dolls with big personalities because that is what I love
to do.
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| Sunflower is available for $150.00, with free Priority Mail, insured, shipping within the United States. Priority Mail International, insured, is available for $20 to Europe and Australia, and for $10 to Canada and Mexico. Please
inquire to ruffings@ruffings.com Sunflower's kitten friends are Katie the Tabby Kitten (left) and Violet the Siamese Kitten (center). |
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