#britishrose rambles

[xxbritishrosexx]

I love the feeling, when something you want comes in the mail and makes the whole week better.

Oh, I love these guys to bits! Even if the print got slight damage on the way (seeing Don's teeth) but it's fine, it's nothing serious and I'm gonna frame it anyway. They all got here safely (the package was damaged when I got it and got scared if something was missing but all was there so I'm happy).

These are from @sassatello 's shop, who knows I might shop there again because their merch is so good!!

[xxbritishrosexx]

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ANNOUNCEMENT: TMNT 2003 CREATOR STARTER PACK FOR BLUESKY

I'm making a list of safe for work, TMNT 2003 creators, fanfict authors, artists, if you make safe for work turtle content for the 2003, iteration, leave me a reply, or an ask with your bluesky account and you will be added.

GUIDELINES:

No Not Safe for Work (Sexual content)

No T-Cest

I need your FULL bluesky account not a screenshot, as I need to be able to search on the site to add you manually. :)

(Nothing against y'all, personal squick. By all means, there's a lot of starter packs for you guys too, go find your own community!)

I wanna find my peoples, curate my experience and since twitter is in the shitter, we're going over to bluesky where the cool artists and writers vibe.

FLY ON BY

[xxbritishrosexx]

Late post is late, never had the right time to post about these and gush how beautiful these keychains are! (And of course the stickers but the keychains are the main portion)

There's only half of them as the rest is packed to my sister, but look at that artwork I love it! 😍 this package was worth the wait even tho I didn't have the tracking on it, it's here now!

All this is from @sassatello 's ko-fi! Please check them out as their merch is so good! I did actually buy more from them again ✨

[xxbritishrosexx]

Tmnt new dad headcanons

Before I delve into these headcanons, I want to point out a few things:

1. Turtles will be adult ages in these hcs

2. There was no specific iteration when I was thinking about these so it should fit whatever iteration you like

3. The shipping on these will be vague, so it fits every ship you like, let it be oc x canon or self-insert etc. I don't judge (I might call the boy's SO as either partner or SO depending on the situation and use they/them pronouns on them)

4. This will be my first time talking about my hcs out loud out of the server I'm in (I honestly am grateful for my friend @donatellowithabookinhishand9000 she bounced these hcs with me while chatting and pushed me to post them here, I'm super shy about these 👉👈)

5. Feel free to tell me your hcs! I love to hear other people's hcs, whether it is about this or in general

6. And most importantly, be nice.

Now that those are out of the way, let's begin:

Leonardo

He as the first time dad would be the one with stiff shoulders as soon as he gets to hold the baby, all stressed out not to drop them and staying still like a statue, someone would even try to move him to sit down on a chair but he isn't listening as his eyes are on that bundle of joy and the rest of the world disappears around him so it would only be just the two of them with his little child.

He would look like he isn't breathing but when he stares at his first born, he starts to cry happy tears, that's his son/daughter right there in his arms and won't let them have any pain as long as he breathes air, he would make sure of it. He wouldn't even care if someone saw him crying, that moment is going to one of those moments he would always remember.

And be aware if anyone tries to take the baby away from him, he would give them a death glare till they back up to a safe distance, baring his teeth like almost wanting to bite the person. He would not give the baby to anyone other than his own partner, otherwise he would hold the baby close to his plastron, letting out soft churrs and rumbles to keep the baby calm and focus on them again.

Donatello

When he holds his first born the first time, he treats them with silk gloves, slowly backing up to sit down the most comfiest chair and hold the baby close. He could lean down and nuzzle them and let out soft chirps and churrs like secrets that only his baby and him share together.

He would sit on that chair for hours, nuzzling the baby and cooing like proud dad he is and giving them all his attention. He would let the baby hold one of his fingers while smiling sweetly at them, he is dad now and he will make sure the baby is safe and healthy, no matter what happens.

Just like Leo, he would be protective of his child but won't bite at first, just letting out warning snarl but will snap out of it when his SO is there beside him and his bad mood will disappear and he would focus on them and their own baby.

If Don gave the bundle of joy to his partner, he could stare at them for hours on end, like an interesting science document, he would have the softest look on his face, love struck look on his eyes and take in every single moment like it would be the first time to see them together. He would even take so many pictures for himself to look back. His lab would be full of the pictures, on his table he would keep few framed and everywhere else he could put them just to see them daily, just to remind himself what he is doing the inventions for and why.

Raphael

When he gets to hold his first born baby, the tough guy look melts from his face. He would stay close to his SO, the baby in his arms against his plastron tucked securely and lean to nuzzle his partner. He would rumble from deep from his throat while keeping his family close. If anyone tried to take the baby away he would growl and bare his teeth, the tough guy facade coming back to his face, he could bite and will bite hard.

But when he feels the baby wiggle against him, he would calm down and lean to nuzzle them with loving eyes. He would calm the baby down while wrapping the other arm around his partner, just to keep them there. If someone asks him did he shed a tear in that moment he would deny it but in reality his mask would tell another story as the fabric would be moist from his happy tears.

He would be the one to keep the baby close, wrapped tightly against his plastron so they won't fall (using those baby carrier things what Don would have designed) and just let the baby know that they are safe, whatever happens they would have their dad back them up. He would let his partner rest while taking all the duties he could, he would be the one waking up at nights when the baby cries so his partner could rest, he would stay up for hours just so he knows the kiddo would be satisfied in his care. He doesn't want his partner to exhaust themselves when he can step up and do most of it himself.

He would be the dad who talks to their baby like they're having the most interesting conversation and the kid would respond back at them. And he would sigh if he notices someone recording or taking pictures of the happenings just because he could look silly towards the others but he doesn't really care, he has priorities and then priority is the child. He would not admit it but he loves to talk with his son/daughter like they have the most interesting conversation in the world.

He could be making an excuse of "What? It's good for them! Donnie, back me up!" and his brother has to quickly put his own phone away from recording to quickly go "Well uh... yeah I guess I did say that..." Don would try to be a sneaky one to record his brother while the baby coos like no tomorrow and Raph turns his attention back at them like "sorry Bub, where were ya again before daddy talked to uncle Don?”

He would be the one wrapped around his kid's finger like a servant. Whatever they want they will get it, he would pamper his partner and his baby like they are the most precious things in his world. If possible he would even make sure the baby gets a good amount of basking time with him (if the baby needs it) while rumbling to his baby while they coo back, they would have their own language that they would use while other people surrounded them.

He would let the kid draw/paint on his shell or plastron when the kid is old enough for that, treasuring those scribbles that his kid gave to him like throphies as long as they stay on him. He would even help the kid make a handprint on him with paint right where his heart is or if the kid is being cheeky and paint their dad's face with the paint while giggling, the dad wouldn't mind tho as long as his kid is happy he is happy too. He would be the dad to get his kids handprint when they were a kid tattooed on him or craft himself a necklace where his kid's handprint and foot print would be carved and treasure it.

Michaelangelo

Oh Mikey... When he gets to hold his first born baby the first time he is lovestruck, immediately he will coo at them like the baby would understand him while they babble back. He would hear people around him telling him to be careful with the baby but he knows how to handle something fragile, he is a cat dad already so he knows the tricks! If he wears hoodies he would place the baby in there, holding them close between the fabric and his plastron while sitting on the couch (leaning the way so the baby would be against him while his hands are busy holding something else) while watching movies or reading something out loud (comics) to his kiddo, he would make sure the baby gets cultured at young age.

He would teach his kid the videogames when they are old enough, making sure they start with easiest games first (he would search those kids first teaching videogames just so he and kiddo would play together) and watch kids cartoons with them while laying down on the couch, keeping the kid on his chest and blanket on them. He would let out soft rumbles when he feels his kid is getting sleepy to encourage them to sleep

Mikey would be a full "gamer" nerd dad who makes sure the kid is cultured on that side, having them choose starter Pokemon or anything like that, heck he would even let his kid help him make avatars on his videogames "oh you like that hat? Got it, how about these shoes, no? Okay let's look at some more choices”

He's absolutely the dad who lets his kid dictacte how the game is gonna go if their playing a multi-player. Maybe when their too little to play, he's got the kid a controller with no batteries/plug so they can feel like their 'helping' and he's going "Thanks kiddo! Keep it up!" cheering them on, while handling the rest.

And when his kid would learn first words he would be smug about it, even Don would be jelly about it while the purple turtle had taught his kids longer than his brother but with different style, Mikey even would claim his kid to be the smartest of the kids, making all his brothers groan at the same time to his shenanigans.

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And there ya have it! Some are longer than others but hey I'm always up for new hcs about the boys being dads! And these are just a start, maybe someday I would write more of this kind of stuff? If anyone's interested that is.

[xxbritishrosexx]

TMNT Character Ranking Ask Game: Raphael

Hhh you gave me the hardest one right of the bat-

So what I'm gonna say this is more of my ranking of the red banded turtle, there might be few missing so bear with me, haha.

(don't get me wrong I love all Raphs, I just rank them how I view them)

1. 2003 and 2012 Raph

I can't decide which one I like the most, or more like relate to at this point. 03 Raph is the one I grew up with and 12 Raph grew on me while watching the series, I love these boys (and they live rent free in my head a lot)

2. Rise, 2007, 87 Raph

These three goobers sometimes live rent free in my head (but not that often than 03 or 12), I like them in their own ways. They are unique I guess.

3. Bayverse Raph/Turtles take time and space Raph

This guy was so good at the movies/short and somehow.. relatable I guess? I can't remember, it's been a hot minute since I last saw those movies or that short? So much guessing haha.

4. Batman vs tmnt Raph

His whole speech about family sold me. He is maybe looking rough around the edges but he was good character imo plus I liked the movie as well

5. Mutant mayhem Raph

I have nothing against this guy, he just isn't present much in my head or in general I guess. He is still a good character and I like him. I liked the movie too

As said I might be missing some of them and it's because I haven't seen it or just don't remember atm, so sorry about that!

Feel free to ask more, these are quite fun to do actually

[xxbritishrosexx]

Look at this amazing art! I still love the colors on this and everything gvghgh- it's so amazing I can't even-

Take your time, take your time. The universe is waiting for you.

[xxbritishrosexx]

The queen and the good boy have arrived

I swear there is other content coming other than these posts but what can I say, I have no excuses not to give some love to stuff I get from mail since they deserve it.

And these beauties are from @probably-not-a-rutabaga and my goodness I love them! Especially your Leo, I just can't even-

I just need the place for them anymore to keep them safe-

(is this my way to collect keychains/stuff from artists I like/admire? Yes, yes it is, don't question me)

[xxbritishrosexx]

*sigh* this loss of motivation is draining me so- give me prompts/characters to draw to get myself back again to draw these turtles, it can be from 2007, 2003, 2012 or Rise (maybe bayverse, 1987 tmnt or batman vs tmnt depends tho)

It can even be ships- I just need something to kick my lazy butt and do something productive

[xxbritishrosexx]

The prince has arrived

What a great way to start the long weekend is to have mail from across the ocean.

(And I thought customs would keep him hostage longer since Etsy hadn't updated itself so this was a pleasant surprise- not that I complain tho he is even better irl-)

Thank you so much @beannary , the prince arrived safe and sound

[xxbritishrosexx]

Welp this was.. something haha :'3

I don't have anyone to tag specifically :'> but you can do it if you want to join in!

@i-am-a-living-god @leoizkool @kittylovertrue

@siennabanana @spookie-puppy

[xxbritishrosexx]

Guess what came in the mail safe and sound!

This package brought a smile to my face as I got notification about it yesterday and man I love these boys! Can't wait to have the ita bag for these boys so I can take them with me to places.

This time these are from @sassatello so thank you!

(funny thing is that my dog pressed her nose on that sticker right where Don is.. guess she likes Don as well who knew)

[xxbritishrosexx]

For few days now I've had this need to draw fanart for someone's Tmnt au but there's so many of them. So I don't know where to start-

What I mean is, feel free to suggest tmnt au's to me to draw (or doodle who knows) as long as I have some reference pic to see what they might look like to do justice to them-

[xxbritishrosexx]

Me: it's spooky month so let's think of something for that.

My mind: uuh.. about December.. how about you make that prompt list again?

Me: No.

My mind: oh come on! It's good idea!

Me: still no

[xxbritishrosexx]

Eh had too much fun and made both, myself (at least close enough) and my oc Yuki as a human :3

Feel free to do this one! It was fun one :>

Y'k what? *decided to make a picrew chain*

Create ur sona into this picrew (or ur oc)

@sonicfan1837 @monsterartt @that-angry-frog @thebritishdragon @princessjadyn15 @princessterios @prometheus2007 @mushroom-girl89 @legodragonkid @mylittlemonkiearts

(No pressure btw)

[xxbritishrosexx]

Just came back from Comic con Finland and got myself some.. themed merch. You know those stickers were lucky found as I did find some 03 themed stuff (one 12!Raph tho I love him) with some cool funkos and stuff.

Who knows what I find tomorrow as I'm going the whole weekend with my sweetheart. (He found that Don funko and my gosh I love it as he knows my type)

[xxbritishrosexx]

You can choose what I work on next.