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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

This is a story about love repeating ....


Once Upon a Time ...
a beautiful turquoise bow wanted to see the world ...

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so "First" was born.

Though eager to begin her journey, "First" simply didn't feel complete on her own.....


and decided she needed a tiny baby brother

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Who was named "Second."

"Second" turned out to be much bolder and more dramatic than his delicate older sister "First," in spite his small size.

It was thought his boldness might have developed as a result of being re-created second from "First!"

Desperate and excited to test this theory again, "First" and "Second" pleaded for another sibling... 


and to everyone's delight, a new even spunkier girl named "Third" joined the family!


Overcome with joy for their new sister, the siblings celebrated!


Now you might think our happy family would end the story here, but such is not the case.  

"First" and "Second" knew right away that their flirtatious sister "Third" had bigger things in her future.  So the two convinced the new baby girl to strike out on her own and discover just how far she could stretch her boundaries.

(available soon 48"x48")

And the story of "Fourth" begins!

To Be Continued ...

14 comments:

  1. Bluebells and LavenderFebruary 8, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    I enjoyed the storyline as well as your beautiful bold brushwork. Thanks for sharing. Sharon

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  2. KarlaFebruary 8, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    So fun. Love the close-up views. Lovely brushwork.

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  3. Karen AppletonFebruary 8, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    Thank you so much Sharon and Karla!! They just insisted I share their story Sharon, and I reallllly enjoyed pushing the color and brushwork in these Karla, thank you for noticing!

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  4. CmichaudartFebruary 8, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    A fun blog to read and study...great photos and a well developed subject, fun to see the idea pushed and pushed. Inspired!

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  5. Karen AppletonFebruary 8, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    Thank you so much Cindy! Just when I think I've pushed my last push, some crazy thing will pull me back to push again! :) thanks for visiting!

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  6. kayce hughesFebruary 9, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    I have 7 children so I would say you have just begun!

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  7. Karen AppletonFebruary 9, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    Oh my! :) I don't know if I have that in me! :) I'm thinking five is going to be my limit, but 7 has always been my lucky number! Kayce, I don't know how you do it!!!

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  8. Kate LewisFebruary 11, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    karen, i love, love, love them! I say go for 7!!!!!!

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  9. Mary Sheehan WinnFebruary 11, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    boy, you sure know how to keep us on the hook, Karen. Always love your beautiful packages.
    Great color in these, especially the 'mushroom color background on 'first'.

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  10. JenniferFebruary 13, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    I love it!!! I also want to see the black sheep of the family... And the crazy uncle no one talks about. :)

    How's Henry?

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  11. Karen AppletonFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Hi Kate! Thank you but 7!!!?? #$%& :) That's a lot of turquoise!

    Hey Mary, thank you!! The background color I love too!

    Jennifer!!! As always, LOVE your BRAIN!!! YES! I can see it now!! Dang that crazy uncle :) But I was thinking about twins!

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  12. Lisa PorterFebruary 26, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    You have me on the edge of my seat....I will wait and see.
    A darling story Karen.
    Love the new look here!
    xo Lisa

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  13. Jody ReganMarch 4, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Terrific idea! As with many good stories, I was tempted to jump ahead, but restrained myself and enjoyed each of the paintings as you laid them out.

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  14. Janet FMarch 9, 2024 at 8:12 PM

    I have owned First and Second for 11 years. I'm so happy to have stumbled across this blog.

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