A Christmas Tale by delbeke
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My source tells me, if you go down Frogswamp Alley and turn left on Acorn Lane you will come to number 18. It is an inconspicuous little shop. You may even walk right past it, it's so nondescript. But something very special goes on there, especially at Christmas time. It is a beehive of activity. There the Tailor Elves work. They are expert tailors and renowned for their excellent craftsmanship. But on November 30 on the dot of midnight all custom clothing ceases. Or so I've been told. :o)
There have been many deliveries in unmarked carts going up and down the Alley, filled with exotic fabrics, buttons, trims, bows and all kinds of shiny things sent from the South by Esmeralda the Gypsy Witch. All to be stored in the Elf warehouse until November 30. Then at the stoke of midnight there is a scurry of activity of comings and goings of the Elf Tailors along a deep trodden path.
There is an air of excitement that floats through the Forest and Village, each day nearing Christmas it heightens. Inside the cozy shop the Elves are busy at work making the prized Harlequin Dolls. They are one of kind dolls that are given only at Christmas. They are supposed to bring good cheer and luck to the household they inhabit for the coming year. The more dolls that are collected the cheerier the household at Christmas. You must put your order in for a doll way before the summer is over. You can image the work that goes into them and they are perfect. After the dolls are lovingly made, they are put under the Christmas Tree to soak up the magic and spirit of Christmas. Hey, don't look at me like that, this is what I am told. Geesh, doubters...anyway, after they have enough spirit and cheer they are gaily wrapped in special paper of multicolor with big bows and carefully labeled, then loaded into the carts for delivery.
The Elves also make the velvet Christmas stockings that are left on every door in the Forest and Village and I am told this not an easy feat, finding the doors where some Fairies live is not always apparent. But, the Elves who are in charge of deliveries always seem to find them. They are filled with those exotic and delicious treats from the South that Esmeralda always sends. Chocolate Dollops with snow sprinkles, Blueberry Whips, hard Raspberry Crunchels that last the whole day, Carmel Mudtussels with cherry topping and those much loved and fattening Pecan Pudgies, delicate Christmas confections made and decorated in the old style of Christmas. All wrapped in splendid foils of red, green, gold and silver and carefully put in a velvet stocking ready for delivery on Christmas Eve.
If you didn't make your order for a Harlequin Christmas Doll, you are out of luck. You will not get one. No excuses, no pleading or money will get you one. But, if on Christmas Eve you think you hear the rattle and squeak of little wheels on the crunchy snow, or it could be just the wind tossing a branch. But then again, it just may be the Elves leaving a velvet stocking filled with wondrous things from the Forest ... or coal and orange peels for those doubters out there...or so it has been said. :o)
To all I wish a Merry Christmas and goodnight. :o)
I made the fabric bolts, thread spools and board
Tony Lynch- Stools and table freebies his site
Daz-Christmas Elves, gifts
John C-Sewing Machine-freebie Renderosity
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Daz-Garland and wreath
JTrout-mouse
Sarsa, Mada, Thorne- harliekins
Cinnamon 369-Fuzzy Wuzzy Shaders (Thank you Marianne)
Sams3d- Telephone-Christmas freebie Renderosity
Comments (51)
Yellowbutterflie
I love it... How beautiful and real... takes me back to my childhood..thank you for doing that for me...xoxo
Tigi63
Oh das sit ein sehr schönes Weihnachtsbild.Toll gemacht mit den vielen Details,klasse
mcv
Wonderful story and superbly detailed, artful, and fun illustration Dawn! May the holdays be super for you and the New Year too!!!
AGentleMuse
Always a delightful read and image to view! thankyou!!! Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!!
Cimaira
this is awesome, I love the detail, especially the little mice on the mantel and in the wreath! wonderful Christmas image! Merry Christmas to you .
Amethst25
Oh yes this sends me back to when I was a child and everything was possible. Thank you for the image stock full of details. This would make a lovely Christmas card. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!!
bakapo
wow, the details in this are wonderful... from the dolls on the table to the mice on the mantle to the sparks in the fireplace... bravo!!!
stevey3d
Beautiful Image! Superb lighting and detail!
lwperkins
It looks so cozy--I have always liked how thread spools look on the rack, and it's delightful to see them here! I bet on Dec 26th they all sit around the fire with their feet up, though! hehe!
brycek
Absolutely magical..beautiful details. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!
Starlift
Great render - very imaginative!
bpclarke
The big click is a must on this fabulously rich in detailed scene. Right down to the little mice at the wreath. Superbly done as was the story. Merry Christmas my dear friend. May it be blessed and full of love and joy. Hugs, Bunny
zaigodou
Wonderful render!! Very Fantastic!!
pops
A wonderful Christmas story that has me smiling from ear to ear. Oh yeah wonderful image too
magnus073
What a wonderful Christmas story and beautiful image to accompany it.
amirapsp
Oh this is precious and taking it with me my dear friend. MERRY Xmas my dear friend...Hugs
pjlawson
Another fantastic story and incredibly detailed image! I love the elf on his tip-toes and the mice at the wreath! Thank you for sharing your stories and images - I always look forward to seeing and reading them. Have a Blessed, Safe & Merry Christmas and New year! I wonder what Esmeralda will be doing for New Year's?
Daramski
Fantastic story, composition and render and have a great Christmas and new year:)
flaviok
Assim me foi dito, por isto dos duendes me trazem esta maravilhosa imagem de alguém com um coração e alma tão preciosos como a tua. Obrigado, pois as meias que os duendes trouxeram repletas com suas obras e sua amizade maravilhosa este ano são presentes maiores que alguém pode receber. Aplausos (5) It was like this me dictates, for this of the dwarfs they bring me this wonderful image of somebody with a heart and soul as precious as yours. Thank you, because the stockings that the dwarfs brought replete with their works and his/her wonderful friendship this year they are present larger than somebody can receive. Applauses (5)
aquablue
Nice story , nice render of santa's fabrik !!!!!!! Merry Christmas !
Denys234
Wonderful story and superb image!!
Star4mation
Superb story and image!! :)
goldie
what a tale! love it ;D and your image is so much fun...really well done :D
romanceworks
A darling Xmas scene and story. Merry Xmas to you and your family. CC
jif3d
I hope everybody is getting Harlequins and not coal and peels ! Fantastic reporting of the going on's at Number 18 ! Very well done & ~Christmas~Cheers~ :o)
MarciaGomes
UMA HISTÓRIA MARAVILHOSA ADOREI SABER COMO OS DUENDES TRABALHAM.ATUA OBRA TEM A MÁGIA DO NATAL.AMEI+++++++5 FFELIZ NATAL PARA VOCE E SUA FAMILIA
ontar1
Fantastic scene, love the story and detail, excellent work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DennisReed
Delightful Tale & illustration Alexis! :) Bravo & Merry Christmas!
npauling
Wonderful details in this super christmas scene and your story is so imaginative. Have a happy holiday season.
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful and imaginative fantasy my friend....!!! Merry Christmas to you.....!!!