Art: How to Have a Successful Christmas for Chasingbluefish

[dustmouth]

Title: How to Have a Successful Christmas
Author/Artist: dustmouth
Recipient: [Unknown site tag]
Rating: G
Contents or warnings (highlight to view): *Remus Lupin in a dodgy elf costume *
Word count:
Summary: various wizardly ways to celebrate Christmas, including elf hats, dancing turkeys, and particularly amorous tinsel.
Notes: Happy holidays, Chasingbluefish! I hope I managed to capture even a quarter of what you were hoping for. I reckon this lot would come up with some truly stupid spells at this time of year... Thanks also to the mods for running this fest as always, it's one of the best things about December, I reckon!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Comments

[jepierre]

This is so cute!!! I love the elf outfit!!!!
Really cool art!!

[dustmouth]

Thank you so much! :D

[digthewriter]

OMG this is so cute. "Can't say I blame it..." And that smooch - adorable. And then Lily being all mischevious. AND LITTLE HARRY.

OMG this is the best thing ever, my friend. I love it to pieces.

[dustmouth]

Thanks Dig! <3 <3
I gotta stick baby harry in when I get the chance!

[amahami]

Oh my gods! I love this so much!!!! This whole thing is gorgeous and makes me so happy!!!! I love every part of this. <3<3<3

[dustmouth]

ahhhh- thank youuu!

[shaggydogstail]

Oh, this is so much Christmassy fun, it's lovely! I really like it when people have a little bit of fun with magic, and you really did here. The misbehaving tinsel! (I don't blame it for trying to feel Sirius up either.) And Remus did make very dashing elf, what beautifully knobbly knees he has. And then finishing it off with the traditional festive decorated dog, tail wagging like a good 'un. I feel 1000% more Christmassy for seeing this, what an absolute treasure. ♥

[dustmouth]

Right? I think one of the best things about MWPP stories is that all sorts of stupid spells get invented as a way of designing pranks- I'm pleased to hear you think I did that justice! :D
Thanks, you wonderful thing! <3

[human_veil]

This is just wonderful!! It’s so cute and fun, I love the elf outfit and the misbehaving tinsel!

[dustmouth]

Thank you! Horrible elf outfits are always a must, I think!

[mindabbles]

This is absolutely wonderful! I love every panel. I really enjoy the fun you had with magic and the holidays. The misbehaving tinsel, Lily’s prank, the were-elf, and the little dog! What a lovely gift for us all!! :)

[dustmouth]

Hahaaa I'm so happy you liked it! <3
Were-elf! Now that's something!

[secretsolitaire]

This is just delightful! ♥

[dustmouth]

thank you! <3

[sostrata.livejournal.com]

::claps:: Yay!!!

Your latest RS Games fic is already one of my favourite works in the fandom. What I like about both that and this (among many of the other things) is all the glowy happiness, and also the obvious love that shines in our boys' faces when they look at each other. Ohhhh!

Plus I have to give a shout out to Silly!James.

[dustmouth]

Oh thank you so much you lovely thing <3 This is such a wonderful comment, I have to frame it and hang it on my wall- what more could I possibly ask for <3 <3
It is a universal decree that james has to be an idiot at ALL times.

[lesbianremus]

im in love with betinselled padfoot !!!

[dustmouth]

haha betinselled Padfoots for everyone!
Thank you!

[finalsoul]

!!! ahhh gosh what can I say I absolutely love love your work!! your style is so beautifully unique and your lines with the pencil is just amazingly expressive! you really have such a wonderful talent with faical and body gestures and also have great way with comically good humor! ( i espically love the 2nd last panel with sirius and harry on the chair ♡) All of these details with your work seamlessly brings everything to life! Thank you for sharing these <33

[dustmouth]

You are so nice about my work :')
Thank you so much, that means the absolute world to me, especially coming from a fellow artist! Thank you! Thank you! <3 <3!

[abyss_valkyrie]

Haha! Remus is sooo smooth! And little Harry is adorable with Sirius. The magic in this was shown very nicely. Love the domesticity in these pictures too! Such cute cute happy work of art, this makes me super happy!

[dustmouth]

I'm so happy you liked the magic! I do try to feature it when I can- who WOULDN'T want to use it gratuitously at all times if they could? Thank you so much, you lovely thing <3

[necessarian]

this is lovely! there's such cheer throughout. the many excellent seasonal fashion choices in this, especially james gasping in that cute flowery hat, are going to keep me in good spirits for a very long time to come.

[dustmouth]

Thank you for such a lovely comment! What more could I possibly hope for! <3

[bastardsirius]

Awwwww this is SO cute I LOVE it!!! <3 <3

[dustmouth]

thank you! :D!!

[chasingbluefish]

OH MY GOD I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!

You are simply amazing. The elf outfit and the singing turkey and the tree and the...Everything.

Thank you so MUCH! Xoxoxoxox

[dustmouth]

I'm so sorry for such a late reply- BUT I'M SO HAPPY YOU LIKED IT!
I hope it was sufficiently Chritmassy decoratey! <3 <3

[nachodiablo]

Padfoot in tinsel is <3

[dustmouth]

Tinsel is possibly the greatest thing about this season, the boy wears it well!

[tpants]

Ahhhh awww so fucking cute and adorable!! I love it all so much. The tinsel that can’t help feeling up Sirius ;)
They are having so much Holiday fun!!!

[dustmouth]

Gratuitous tinsel this time of year is an absolute must, I think!
Thank you so much, I'm happy you liked it :D!

[earlybloomingparentheses]

I love these so much! They're charming and funny and gentle--I especially like the one of them sitting on the couch charming the star to the top of the tree; there's such an easy intimacy to it. Ugh I just want them all to be happy like this all the time (:

[dustmouth]

Thank youuuuuuu <3
Well I mean, there has to be some universe where Remus and Sirius do nothing but lounge on couches and spell stars to the tops of trees, right? Somewhere!

[brighty18]

Oh, but that was fabulous! Not that I would expect anything less out of you... no pressure or anything. LOL. Seriously, though, the humor was delightful and yet it had the perfect amount of holiday sweetness, too.

OMG, that elf costume. And the look on Remus' face?

Peter's Rudolphian prank on James! And I love good!Peter, too

And the dog with the tinsel (hopefully less sexually problematic tinsel) was super cute and could totally stand on it's own as a Christmas card.

I loved every bit of this!

[dustmouth]

Aaaaaah Brighty <3 Thank you so much!
I'm so happy you liked my ridiculous drawings! I think it is absolutely necessary to stuff Remus Lupin in appalling elf costumes whenever given the chance. The boy does nonplussed so very well!
Thank youu <3

[maraudersaffair]

Awwww so cute!

[dustmouth]

thank you!! :D

[museinabsentia]

Oh my god, this is the sweetest thing EVER! I mean, I always love your facial expressions, but the walking table? The ornament earrings? THE TAIL WAG!!! Lily charming James' nose red. This entire thing!!! This was so sweet and domestic and just wonderful!!!

[dustmouth]

Thank you so much, you wonderful thing :D!!
I'm so pleased you like my expressions- I have way too much drawing them all pulling stupid faces... glad it's working for SOMEONE! hahaaa <3

[luminousgloom]

Love this so much, so sweet and funny and magical. Beautiful job!

[dustmouth]

Aaaaah thank you :D
Gotta elbow in that magic when you get the chance, right?

[rj31]

Such beautiful little glimpses into happy christmases! I absolutely love this, thank you for sharing with us <3

[dustmouth]

Thank you! I'm happy you liked it! :D

[mustntgetmy]

AWW, this is so sweet! I have to say though, as wonderful as all the different images are the last one is my absolute favorite. It's too perfect, and really made me smile.

[huldrejenta]

Oooh this is wonderful! So full of fun and holiday feels and that marauderish athmosphere you have such a talent for ♥ I love everything about this!

[articcat621]

I love how you showed the Marauders here <3 This gave me all the feels <3 <3