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All New SuperLunchNotes for Back to School!
Just in time for back-to-school — a whole buncha new SuperLunchNotes in the Designer Daddy Shop!
After many requests (from you) and much procrastination (from me), I’ve added two new sets of lunch notes to my Etsy shop — one of which you can get for FREE! As with previous note sets, they include a high-res digital download of full-color notes, as well as a couple of sizes of coloring pages for you or the kids to customize.
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ SuperLunchNotes… Now for Sale!
STAR WARS WEEK IS FINALLY HERE!
Star Wars: The Force Awakens will finally debut this Friday in the U.S., and our family is as giddy as a Gungan! And I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to eat lunch! And of course BUY SOME OF MY NEW STAR WARS SUPERLUNCHNOTES….
I polled the awesomest poeple in the galaxy (my readers!) on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, then created brand new notes based on the top requests. All characters appear in The Force Awakens, except Yoda. He’s was my son’s special request and that trumps everything. In addition to the Jedi Master, you also voted to see new characters BB-8, Kylo Ren, Captain Phasma and Rey, as well as everyone’s favorite sidekick, Chewbacca.
So kick it into hyperdrive and head over to my Etsy shop, where you can buy the whole batch of six, or purchase individual pages of each.
Back to School With SuperLunchNotes… Now for Sale!
Ever since I started making superhero notes for my son’s lunch, one of the most common questions I’ve gotten — just behind “When do you find the time?” — is “Where can I buy some?”
The answer to the first question is “There’s always time to doodle superheroes!” The answer to the second is “My new Etsy shop!”
DooDad of the Day: Pig Notecards …and a Giveaway!
Real-life, actually-printed-on-paper, delivered-by-a-human-being correspondence is a rare and wonderful treat, dontchathink? But if you’ve ever had even a hint of an original thought in your head, you dread the idea of darkening the doors of your local convenience store to pick over the post-apocalyptic disarray of syrupy, clichéd, annoyingly musical greeting cards.
So why don’t you take some of these perkily porcine Pig Notecards off my hands?
These blank cards are perfect for party invitations, get wells, birth announcements, thank yous, you’re welcomes and more progressive Bar Mitzvahs. And also meat-themed baby showers. (Seriously, I once sold a set to someone for that very purpose.)
THIS LITTLE PIGGY NOTECARD SET
• 2 each of 5 different styles
• High-quality printing on uncoated, heavy card stock
• Comes with 10 envelopes in 5 matching colors
• Guaranteed to produce a squeal (or make a tummy grumble)
$15.00 + shipping/handling
To pay with Paypal, send your name, mailing address, quantity (number of boxes of 10), and PayPal email address to daddy (at) designerdaddy (dot) com. Or just hit the CONTACT button up there on the right side of this page.
Take a peek at the 5 precociously punny designs… and scroll to the bottom to get in on some free swine swag!
Oh Christmas Tees! Oh Christmas Tees!
A couple of years ago I had a momentary lapse of seasonal sense and embarked on producing a daily blog post/doodle for the first 25 days of December. While I was proud of the final result, it was way too much during a time of year already known for a whole lot of way too much.
However, I’ve re-purposed a couple of my favorites of those doodles into tee shirts that are now available in the Designer Daddy Store! Please buy lots and lots (or one) of them. Great for white elephant gifts, stocking stuffers, baby showers and long winter’s naps. The 3XLs also make nice tree skirts.
Click on each image below to be taken directly to that page in the store.
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TWO TURTLE DOVES: comes in infant onesie, kids’ long-sleeve tees, and short- and long-sleeve adult tees (up to 5XL in some colors); various colors available.
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FA-LA-LA-ABULOUS: comes in short- and long-sleeve adults tees (up to 5XL in some colors); various colors available. Infant onesie and long-sleeve kids’ tee (minus the agenda-pushing “gay apparel” slogan) also available.
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HANUKKAH BONUS! (kind of) I sing with the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, and one of the songs we’re performing in our Holiday show this year is the Spanish-flavored Hanukkah song “Ocho Kandelikas” (Eight Little Candles). But from week one of rehearsal, all I could hear when we sang it was…
OCHO CONDOLEEZZAS: comes in short- and long-sleeve Hanes adult tees, and 2 different styles of American Apparel tees; various colors available.
As you can see, whether your ideal Holiday is precious, fabulous or slightly off-kilter, Designer Daddy has got you covered. ACT NOW! Operators are (not) standing by!
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Feeling Crabby? Get the New Halloweenie Tee!
Feel that chill in the air? Yeah, me neither. It’s freakin’ HOT around these parts. Yet the Halloween candy has been on the store shelves since the final fireworks fizzled on July 4th, so if you’re not in a spooky mood soon, maybe you need an original Designer Daddy HALLOWEENIE TEE!
All your old faves are still lurking in the store…
CANDYCORN SKULL OF DOOM! TARANTULA POP! BEEWEAR THE ZOMBEE!
And introducing a new design to the bunch this Halloween…
CRABBY APPLE!
All designs are available for both kids and adults up to 3XL. And if you don’t see a style or size you want (long-sleeve, hoodie, onesie, etc.) let me know and I can special order one for you at no extra cost.
Click the big STORE button on the right hand side of the blog, or you can click HERE too. Happy Halloween!
***Send in a photo of you or your kids in a Halloweenie Tee and I’ll post it right here on the blog!***
My Two Daddies (Can Beat Up Your One) – The Single!
This post has been a long time in the making, but I’m super stoked to finally introduce “My Two Daddies (Can Beat Up Your One)” — the single, the finished product, the labor of love. And oh yeah, the fundraiser…
Y’see, I had such a blast writing, performing and recording this — yet I know it’s not going Platinum or winning any Grammies (CMA award, maybe?). It’s pretty much a vanity project wrapped in a love letter to my son (with a smidge of me working through my insecurities as a father). But I figured while I’m sharing it with the universe, I’d try to raise some money for a good cause. And I’ve found no better cause that supports other families with Two Daddies (or Two Mommies) than Family Equality Council.
But before I prattle on too much about my own benevolence… THE SONG!
I originally wrote the lyrics as part of a copywriting workshop. I was attending a design conference in the Texas hill country, and our assignment was to write a country song using our own life as the subject. JJ was about 18 months old at the time, and already I was pondering worrying what trials he might face as the adopted son of two gay men. I pictured our little fella getting picked on by some mustachioed, homophobic toddler (I know, my imagination runneth over) and in response, JJ puffs out his chest, chubby fists on his be-daipered hips, the theme from The Good, the Bad and the Ugly playing in the background…
…and thus was born “My Two Daddies” — the mock battle cry of a picked-on kid who’s unequivocally proud of who he is, where he comes from, and that he’s dang lucky to have “the two best daddies that you’ve ever seen.”
Click to hear a snippet
NOW ABOUT THAT FUNDRAISING BIT…
All the profits from song sales will go to Family Equality Council, so please mosey over to iTunes or Amazon and pony up your 99 cents. Our family (and others like ours) sure appreciates your contribution!
And if you’re feeling a might more generous, please consider making a donation directly to my fundraising page at Family Equality Council, where I’ll be tracking donations made from song sales as well as what’s contributed on the fundraising page. Since the month of June includes both Father’s Day and LGBT Pride celebrations (for many cities/states), my goal is to raise $500 by the end of the month. But I’d be pleased as punch to raise and/or extend that… READ FULL ARTICLE >>
Happy Halloweenie!
This photo was sent to me by awesome moms Holly and Carrie of their boys Zeke and David, sporting their Halloweenie tee shirts in front of a pumpkin patch. Way to get into the spirit, and thanks for being such great fans!
And oh yeah, you can get these shirts (plus a bushel more styles) at the Designer Daddy Store. Have a Happy, Happenin’ Halloween everyone!
What’s the Buzz? A New Halloweenie Tee!
I had originally intended* to do a whole new line of Halloweenie’s tee shirts for the DD Store, but once again reality bit a big, bloody chunk out of my grand scheme. However, I did manage to squeeze out one little doozie of a doodle just in time for the horrific holiday…**
Beware the ZomBee!
The Undead Insect! The Eater of Brainzzz! BEElzebub!
Below are a couple of different shirt styles, some come with “ZomBee” and some without, each in several colors. There are short and long sleeve tees for kids and adults, and even onesies! Please buy many, many of these — tell your friends, create some buzz — all proceeds go to the JJ College Fund!
And of course, all your old favorites are still available, too! So flit on over to the store and stock your hive with unBeelievably awesome… Sorry, I got out of hand with the bee puns. Just please buy my shirts. Thank you.
*It’s amazing how many of my posts these days start, “I had originally intended to…” or a variation on the theme.
**Also excellent attire while viewing The Walking Dead, currently on AMC.
What’s in store for Designer Daddy?
A store, that’s what!
Pop on over to the brand spanking-new Designer Daddy Store where you can buy tee shirts featuring original Designer Daddy designs — just in time for hay-riding, trick-or-treating, and other autumnal shenanigans. I’ve got tees for grown-ups and kiddos sporting three of my Halloweenie Doodles.
I’ll be adding a couple more designs in the next few weeks, so be sure and let me know if you have a particular one you want to see.
JJ modeling the latest in original Designer Daddy duds.
Oh, and send me a pic of you or your progeny sporting one of the shirts and I’ll post it here on Halloween!
