September is a month of birthdays around here! Not only was yesterday mine and my husband’s birthday… but 3 years ago today I took the designing leap and opened the doors to my very own store www.designbydani.com. We had a huge grand opening chat and I distinctly remember us crashing the small server we thought would be plenty of bandwidth in a mere 10 minutes! LOL! Thanks to my technical support… aka my computer geek husband… we got everything back up and running and since then… WOW what a crazy ride it has been! 2 Server upgrades, a site redesign and many many new releases afterward we are still up and running and I am still living my dream of being able to stay at home and still do the design work I love, and I couldn’t do it without the amazing support of the digi-community! Since joining the team at Sweet Shoppe I have truly found my digi home! I am so proud to be part of the amazing team here!
Last month I released “Birthday Cake: A Second Helping.” It is a complete overhaul of the very first kit I had up in my store for the grand opening. I loved the pairing of chocolate, cream and pastels that worked great for boys and girls then, and I love it even more now in the updated kit! I have seen AMAZING layouts gracing the galleries with this kit, and I wanted to share some Dani’s Girls inspiration with you!
Click the Images to See the Full Size Layouts. I couldn’t post them all, but for more inspiration check out the Dani’s Girls gallery here.
Now I can’t leave without showing you my latest release, “Rag Tag Cowboy!” This kit was so much fun to make and I just love all the rootin’ tootin’ layouts I have been seeing with it lately! Here is the preview and some rockin’ inspiration from some of the Dani’s Girls!
I had to play a little bit with this kit and some sweet pictures my cousin took of her little cowboy!
And here is some Dani’s Girls inspiration (click to see full size):
And just for you I have a little free gift that coordinates perfectly with the Rag Tag Cowboy Layout kit! Click the preview to Download and Enjoy!
Ok- just a couple more things and then I will leave you to enjoy your Wednesday! First, a special early sneak peek of the New Release that is still a work in progress for this coming weekend!
And lastly but certainly not least! Be sure to leave a comment because tomorrow 3 lucky random comments on this post will win a $10. gift card to DesignbyDani! Be sure you are logged in when you comment so I know where to contact you!
Well happy birthday to you and yours and happy anniversary too! Thanks for the great ginghams. I love that kit – it will be mine! Love the peak of the Halloween one too – looks so cute!
Oh! I hope I am one of the lucky random winners!! I love your stuff. That Halloween kit looks amazing. I love the swirly Lollipop. Oh, you should put some candy corn elements in. Just a suggestion, because apparently I have a sweet tooth today.
Happy Birthday and Anniversary, Dani! You definitely have come a long way and deserve all the best! Thank you for being such an inspiration to the digi community!
woot! Happy Digi-versary to you with your designing!!! It has been amazing to see how much things have changed in the last three years!!
Wishing you another exciting year … and MANY MORE!!!
Happy Birthday Dani! I love your designs. They are all so wonderful. It looks like you’ve got a Halloween kit in the works. I can’t wait to see it all on Saturday.
You know I’m a total Dani addicted! I’ve missed being on your team the last 9 months or so, but I still make sure I stock up on all your goodies and I’ll have to have that Halloween kit. Looks awesome just from the preview.
This is my first comment – I’m a Digiaddict – and love all the VARIETY your site provides. I’m trying to create my own papers – for my own fun – but keep coming back because the PROS know how to do it here better than anyone *grin*. Thank YOU!!
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Linz said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
thanks for the gorgeous papers!!
Amy (amystoffel) said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Congratulations Dani!
breakingbrie said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Thanks for the pretty papers! Congrats on 3 years!!! I’m sure there’ll be manymany more!
cynthia1900 said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Well happy birthday to you and yours and happy anniversary too! Thanks for the great ginghams. I love that kit – it will be mine! Love the peak of the Halloween one too – looks so cute!
Leslie (scrapmonkey) said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
I absolutely love the Rag Tag Cowboy kit, so THANK YOU for the add-on papers!! Belated happy birthday wishes from a fellow September baby, too!
Heatherdumas said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Oh! I hope I am one of the lucky random winners!! I love your stuff. That Halloween kit looks amazing. I love the swirly Lollipop. Oh, you should put some candy corn elements in. Just a suggestion, because apparently I have a sweet tooth today.
Dahlia said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
Happy Birthday and Anniversary, Dani! You definitely have come a long way and deserve all the best! Thank you for being such an inspiration to the digi community!
Chels85 said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Happy Birthday and Congrats Dani! Love the sneak peek!
Sarah8914 said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
I love all your goodies! Happy bday girl!
Sarah
*Kelly* said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Congrats Dani!! Here’s to many more fantastic years of birthdays,
anniversaries, and designing!! Thanks for the gift!!! ~K
Kristianne said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Congrats on celebrating your 3 year anny! I love the birthday cake revamp and can’t wait to see your Halloween kit!
kim ( dover6473) said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Wow thanks for the awesome papers!! Lovin that early sneak peak 🙂
Sonja ~ tuneskids said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
woot! Happy Digi-versary to you with your designing!!! It has been amazing to see how much things have changed in the last three years!!
Wishing you another exciting year … and MANY MORE!!!
Nettie B said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
happy happy birthdays – thanks for all the goodies!
AddictedScrapper said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Thanks so much for the papers and eye candy!! That sneak peek looks awesome!!
Nikki (nikkiepperson) said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary Dani! What a great few years it sounds like you’ve had! 🙂 🙂 Thanks for sharing today! 🙂
Tracie (psalm149) said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Thanks for the papers Dani! Congrats on 3 years!
Allison L. said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Beautiful papers! Thank you so much! 🙂
Tiffany said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
I just love the birthday kit and the cowboy kit. And I can’t wait to see the Halloween kit. And thank you so much for the freebie!!!
Christy (crystalbird) said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Thanks Dani! Such a cute kit!
Brandy Hunt said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Oh those layouts are amazing and thank you for the freebie Dani!
chastml said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Happy Birthday! Thanks for the papers. That kit is so cute!
Dia said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Happy Birthday Dani and Mr. Dani!
Thanks for the papers and can’t wait for the Halloween kit. It better be Halloween with pumpkins in it right? LOL
Sherelle Christensen said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY…Dani is one of my all time favorite designers…she rocks!
theresa said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Happy Birthday! I love all your kits and you are one of my most favorite designers of all time!!
Shannon said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Happy Birthday and Anniversary! Sept is a big birthday month around here too, me, my oldest son, my little brother, and my hubby’s youngest sister!
Crissie said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
I just love these papers! Thanks so much. And I just gotta say how much I love both those kits in your post.
kayla (keepscrappin) said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Happy Birthday Dani! I love your designs. They are all so wonderful. It looks like you’ve got a Halloween kit in the works. I can’t wait to see it all on Saturday.
keepscrappin’
Karen said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Oh, I hope I get picked!
Happy Birthday, Dani! I just LOVE your style!
Vanessa (nesser1981) said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
You know I’m a total Dani addicted! I’ve missed being on your team the last 9 months or so, but I still make sure I stock up on all your goodies and I’ll have to have that Halloween kit. Looks awesome just from the preview.
Donna said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Happy Birthday, talented lady! I’m trying to come up with an excuse to buy the super-cute Rag Tag Cowboy kit. I’ll have to look for some cowboy pics.
Debra said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Thank you! Love your work and I’m so excited to see the new Halloween kit coming!
Jennifer Barrette said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
I can’t wait to see that Halloween kit!!
Jennifer said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Thanks for the papers!!! Congrats on 3 years at SSD!
HeatherStokes said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
WOW – What a super special birthday – I hope you had a great day!
These kits are GORGEOUS! Off to Kaboodle them. lol
Paula said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Congrats on three wonderful years as a designer!! I remember when you were at TDS!! You’ve come a long way baby! =))
Tawn said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
This is my first comment – I’m a Digiaddict – and love all the VARIETY your site provides. I’m trying to create my own papers – for my own fun – but keep coming back because the PROS know how to do it here better than anyone *grin*. Thank YOU!!
Leah said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Dani, I just LOVE your stuff!!! Keep up the fabulous designs. Have another wonderful year!
neeceebee said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Congrats! Your kits are just amazing!!!!
miss j aka mixedclawzz said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
Congrats on 3 your 3 years! Hope you have many, many more. Thanks bunches for the papers.
michelle said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
I love the birthday cake kit!! Those candles are so awesome!
Happy Birthday to you!
brooke22 said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Happy Birthday for yesterday, happy anniversary and thankyou so much for the freebie!
Your an amazing artist, I just love your designs.
Becca (BeccaBoo) said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
Happy Birthday again!! Love all your fabulous goodies!! Congrats on your 3 years of designing!! Love the new sneak peek!!
Lynne said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Happy Birthday!!! Thanks for sharing these fun papers.
robin forman said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Happy Birthday, Dani! Thanks for the freebie- I have to crack out my cowboy pictures and then I am soooo getting that new kit of yours!
Ebie said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
oh i love the gingham – thanks!
Laurie (LibbysMommy) said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Happy Birthday Dani!!! I can’t wait to see the new kit for this weekend!! It will surely be added to my already overflowing Dani folder!! 🙂
Kresta said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Happy Birthday and designing anniversary! Your designs are awesome!!!
Emmy said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
thanks for the beautiful papers Dani – love your new cowboy kit! Happy birthday! 😀
Emily said...
on September 24th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Oooo… I love the sneak peek of the upcoming Halloween kit. I can’t wait. Its my favorite holiday!