Sweat Shop Infiltration

Today the Lady Commander of Copics and I decided to go on a little recon mission in preparation for freeing the enslaved elves that my house gnomes had told me about. We were determined not to rush into the mission ill-prepared as it would surely spell disaster. We made our way North over the snow covered plains to the workshop where the elves were forced to build the toys. I donned my +80 boots of stealth to increase my sneak stats, allowing us to approach the building undetected. We peered through a dirty window into the factory below. A large overweight fellow in red pants and a stained tank top strolled through the aisles sucking on a fat cigar and absently flicking a leather whip clutched in his thick hand. If an elf took even a moment to catch his breath the whip cracked, echoing loudly throughout the shop. We spotted one elf carrying numerous presents stacked on top of each other. Angela and I held our breath as we watched the elf struggle with the load, hoping it wouldn’t topple to the ground, thus enraging the heavy set chap.

I started by stamping the Kraftin’ Kimmie “Balancing Elf” image on watercolour paper and colouring him with Distress Markers. I then inked the edges with Shabby Shutters Distress Ink, earning me +173 distress exp points. I used some patterned paper that was already cut up from my stash and a scrap of cream ribbon. Instead of stamping a traditional sentiment I used one of the Melissa Frances Christmas flashcards from the package that I had bought strictly because it was on sale to complete the front.

The inside sentiment was stamped from the My Pink Stamper “Biggie Christmas Sentiments” set. I added some presents using the Echo Park “Holly Jolly Christmas” set.

I used the same presents to decorate the front of the envelope.

This balancing act will be entered into the following challenges:
Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps Challenge #156: Feelin’ Festive
Stamping For Pleasure: Rudolph Day
Hooked On Craft Challenge #27: Christmas
Pause Dream Enjoy Challenge #47: Anything Goes
Paper Playtime Challenge #89: Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamps: Dawny’s Sketch

Eventually, the little fellow’s elven arms gave out and the presents all tumbled to the ground. I heard something shatter as one of the boxes struck the floor. The fat man rounded on the elf, his eyes blazing. The Lady Commander and I covered our eyes as we heard the whip crack followed by a cry. Enough was enough...it was time to free these elves!

~ Guild Master Crystal ~

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