#advent calendar

[diminuel]

Baby's first snow

The prompt for today was "Crocodile showing baby Luffy snow for the first time"!

[owlyjules]

Wintertale Advent Calendar Day 8: A soft-hearted donkey.

Just a nice friend that will let you ride on her back for a little bit on our journey.:)

(And now we have another tile done.:D)

[sibmakesart]

ADVENT CALENDAR 2024 DAY 1 ITS GONNA BE CHRISTMAAAAAASSSSSSS

[mcytadventevent]

@syneester is creating for Day Two:

Prompt: Pillow Fort

Their piece is art, featuring Pearl, Grian, Scar, Impulse, and Mumbo (Boatem)!

Credit Links:

https://www.tumblr.com/syneester

https://bsky.app/profile/syneester.bsky.social

[girlyrafe]

christmas shopping.ᐟ

ʚɞ a december to remember

𖢔 notes: oh em gee I absolutely love love love this and am super proud of it + interact

── .✦ advent .ᐟ

summary: you make a skeptically Rafe go out Christmas shopping with you to buy others presents and he strangely realises how much he’s willing to do what you want at just a smile

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Rafe wasn’t quite sure how he ended up here—standing in the middle of a store, rocking back and forth on his heels like a lost puppy, staring up at the harsh, fluorescent lights above him with an exaggerated sigh. He was sure he was about to die of boredom. But then again, he couldn’t exactly blame you. After all, you had asked him with that smile—that smile, the one that always made him drop whatever he was doing and follow you, no questions asked.

 

Meanwhile, you were practically glowing with excitement, bouncing from one store to the next in your cosy winter gear, clearly in your element. The joy in your eyes was enough to make Rafe feel like he was part of something important, even if it did involve a never-ending parade of stores down the high street. You were on a mission: finding the perfect Christmas gifts for everyone you loved. And you were dragging him along for the ride.

 

At least, Rafe thought, he was picking up a few hints about what to get you. Every time you stopped to admire something—whether it was a pink heart-shaped necklace, a shiny digital camera, a couple of books that already slipped his mind, a coffee machine (as if he wasn’t already perfect at making it for you), or one of those cute Jellycat plush toys—your eyes would light up in that unmistakable way. Maybe, just maybe, he could use this to his advantage. Though, to be honest, he'd probably need to pay more attention if he didn’t want to mess it up.

 

Right now, you were crouched down in Sephora, your hand an explosion of swatches, each one more colourful than the last, as you searched for the perfect shade of lip gloss for one of your best friends’ Christmas gifts. Rafe stood a few steps away, trying his best to look uninterested, but the sight of you so focused—your brows furrowed in that adorable, determined way—was making it hard to pretend he wasn’t entertained.

 

He thought it couldn’t get any more ridiculous… until you stood up and flashed him that cheeky grin.

 

“Hold your hand out,” you said, your tone half-innocent, half-mischievous.

 

He immediately bristled. “Why? Don’t put that sh—”

 

“Please?” You didn’t even need to finish the sentence before he was holding his hand out like a total sucker, already knowing this was a battle he wasn’t going to win.

 

And then—ugh—something slimy tickled his skin as you applied the gloss to the back of his hand, your eyes narrowing as you studied it intently. He silently prayed for it to be over quickly.

 

And then—thank God—you seemed satisfied.

 

“This is the one,” you declared, practically bouncing on your feet as you grabbed his hand and pulled him toward the counter, a triumphant gleam in your eyes. You paid no attention to his protests as you handed the gloss to the cashier, practically squealing with excitement as you watched the purchase happen.

 

Before you could even protest, though, Rafe was already pulling out his American Express, swiping it without a second thought.

 

You shot him an exaggerated pout. “Rafe, you didn’t—”

 

But before you could finish, he smirked at you, clearly pleased with himself, and tapped his card one last time.

 

In return?—well, you had your own currency that was reserved for Rafe, and to him, a million times more valuable than money, so you planted a quick, cheeky kiss on his cheek, the kind that made his stomach flip and his ego soar.

You tug him into yet another store, chattering away with that bright, playful energy of yours. "I need to get something for my college professor," you explain, and Rafe blinks, a little confused. "This is so weird," he mutters, because he remembers when he was in college—he never cared about buying professors gifts. But then again, you're you, and you're sweeter than sugar, so of course, you're doing this.

So here he is, trailing behind you as you drag him from one candle display to the next. You're holding up all sorts of scents, urging him to smell each one, and—honestly—most of them don't even smell that great. Rafe barely even takes a deep breath. He just nods along, trying to keep up with your excitement, until—finally—he sees the one that makes your eyes light up.

"That’s it, isn’t it?" he asks, grinning. You nod eagerly, and before you can say another word, he's already at the counter, paying for it like it's the most natural thing in the world.

"It's perfect," he says with a shrug, but you can tell he's secretly pleased—because if it makes you happy, then it's totally worth it.

The rest of the shopping trip was a blur of you dragging him from one store to the next while he sighed dramatically, pretending to be annoyed. The truth, though, was that his ego was practically inflating every time he’d swipe his card to cover whatever you picked out. Whatever the “nonsense” was—he was more than happy to pay for it, followed by his smug smile.

 

And now, with bags in hand, you two were walking back to the car, your arm snugly looped through his, your head resting contentedly on his shoulder as you both made your way through the crisp evening air. You insisted on carrying at least one bag, and of course, he gave you the lightest one—as if he’d let you carry anything else.

 

But as you snuggled closer to him, your lips curving up into that sweet smile, Rafe didn’t mind the bags—or the chaos of the day—one bit. In fact, he thought this might just be his favourite part of Christmas shopping.

 

As Rafe carefully piled your shopping bags into the trunk of his sleek SUV, he couldn’t shake the warm, fuzzy feeling spreading through him. There was something about today—the bustle of Christmas shopping, the way you lit up over every little thing, the soft laughter that echoed between the aisles—that made his chest feel a little fuller, like he was exactly where he was supposed to be.

 

Sliding into the driver’s seat, he stole a glance at you in the passenger seat. You looked so effortlessly gorgeous, your head tilted just slightly, eyes sparkling with that mischievous, contented glint. Honestly? It felt like an angel had settled right next to him.

 

You caught his gaze, your lips curling into a grin. “I’ve had the best day,” you said, your voice soft and sincere. “I love you.”

 

Rafe’s heart did a little flip. Without thinking, he leaned across the seat, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips, and pressed his own against yours in a tender kiss. It was one of those quiet moments that felt like it could stretch on forever, where the world outside seemed to pause just for a beat.

 

“Mhm,” he murmured against your lips as he pulled away just slightly, his hand still resting near your cheek. “It’s been better than I thought.”

 

He paused for a beat, his eyes twinkling with something unreadable. He didn’t just mean the shopping, though he’d never admit it out loud. Truthfully, it wasn’t the endless bags or the crowded stores that made his heart swell. It was this—you—right here beside him, the way you made every moment feel special, even the simplest ones. And that? That was worth more than any gift or shiny new lip gloss.

©GIRLYRAFE

[thelien-art]

December; the 8th

Advent Game: Elrond x Celebrían

How many jewelry pieces are they each wearing?

Don´t mind Elrond, he´s trying to match some Sinda and Noldo fashion together, and Celebrían is just letting him have his moment with a quiet laugh :)

Join the Advent and Yule calendar to win a drawing - rules here and all the other drawings here

[pinkiemme]

Advent day 15: Mando and Grogu cozy times!

[dinagastuff]

It is a little bit early but

Merry Christmas! This is my artwork for @paracosm-draw 's Obikin Advent Calendar! (day 14)

[emihotaru]

Advent calendar, day 6!

A shinny pink for a shinny magician Aziraphale!

@le.pigmentarium

[aiweirdness]

dec 24

"Please generate a simple indoor Christmas scene with each element clearly labeled in large capital letters for a child who is learning to read."

[hurtspideyparker]

MY MOM GOT ME A LEGO SPIDER-MAN ADVENT CALENDAR LET'S GO !!!

Day 1: Spider-Man picking up dinner 🍕

[diminuel]

Dads kissing

Today's prompt is from @angryzilla who suggested the dads kissing with the kids having different reactions!

[owlyjules]

Wintertale Advent Calendar Day 9: A winter flower! "I am on my way to spend the cold months with my dear sisters you see..." she tells you after you ask her for directions.

[sibmakesart]

ADVENT CALENDAR 4 ! SOMEONE STOLE THE GIFTSS !!! CATCH THAT PIRATE !

[a-little-bit-pre-raphaelite]

24

The Light of the World, 1853, William Holman Hunt

This years Advent calendar is on the theme of Light

[darkficsyouneveraskedfor]

Advent Calendar 2024 Masterlist

For the December Daze challenge.

Day One: Frank Castle - A Scary Little Christmas

Day Two: Ransom Drysdale - All I Want For Christmas is You

Day Three: Johnny Storm - Good Tidings Your Way Come

Day Four: Andy Barber - Home For Christmas

Day Five: Bucky Barnes - Shiver

Day Six: Jake Jensen - Santa Baby

Day Seven: Arvin Russell - In The Cold

Day Eight: Jonathan Pine - Time for Cheer

Day Nine: Heimdall - Sparkling Bright

Day Ten: Nick Fowler - Decked in Red

Day Eleven: Tony Stark - Sugar Cookie

Day Twelve: Kraven the Hunter - No Sugar, Just Spice

Day Thirteen: Captain Syverson - The Holiday Spirit

Day Fourteen: Pete Brenner - Bad Santa

Day Fifteen: Rafe Cameron - Naughty

Day Sixteen: Steve Kemp - Been an awful good girl

Day Seventeen: Walter Marshall - He Sees You

Day Eighteen: Peter Parker - A Special Surprise

Day Nineteen: Clark Kent - You’ll Be Home For Christmas

Day Twenty: Thor - Yule Be Sorry

Day Twenty-One: August Walker - Baby, I’m Cold

Day Twenty-Two: Steve Rogers - O Chilly Night

Day Twenty-Three: Cole Turner - The Exchange

Day Twenty-Four: God the Bounty Hunter - God, Rest Ye Merry

Day Twenty-Five: Geralt of Rivia - Days of Yore

Day Twenty-Six: Loki - All Ye Faithful

Day Twenty-Seven: Sam Wilson - Let’s Be Jolly

Day Twenty-Eight: Curtis Everett - Checking His List

Day Twenty-Nine: Brock Rumlow - In From The Cold

Day Thirty: Lee Bodecker - A Gift From the Heart

Day Thirty-One: Lloyd Hansen - Mistle-hoe