Secret Santa Idea's and a Thank You

Nov 15, 2017 12:11 PM

DangerRan

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Story time… I want to thank the community for all of your support. We had an idea to make a little extra money making high quality leather goods. We had no idea it would be this popular. You have had great ideas and in turn, we have made some beautiful products together. #stranger_things

It all started with a notebook that I commissioned for a coworker and you guys loved it.
#game_of thrones

You wanted custom wallets, field note covers, keychains etc.

You blew up my store bringing it to a halt at one point from so much traffic.

I had so many orders I had to take them with me on vacation.

Your support helped us pay off our first machine and turn an idea into a viable business.

During this time, I realized I had found my one true love. Soon after, we bought a house.

A few months went by and I popped the question (in leather of course) and she said yes!!!! (I know I did this backwards)

Since I was getting married, I wanted to look good for my wedding. After seeing everyone's success on here, I decided to find my own path to a healthy life. At my heaviest I was 268 and I’m 6ft tall. When we started this journey on August 27th I weighed in at 258.

My fiance and I decided to make some lifestyle changes. I honestly didn’t expect to see results so quickly. Today, a little over 2 and a half months into our getting healthy journey, I have lost 40 lbs and my fiance has lost 30 lbs. The first week or two were rough, but once we made it over that hurdle, we started feeling better than we had in years.

We wanted to expand and make more beautiful things so we bought a new monster of a machine which will let us create more art in wood, acrylic, leather and more. All of this wouldn’t have been possible without Imgur and its community, so again I thank you. Remember, be creative, follow your passions and don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something.

Here’s some RatSnake Tax

Sorry for the Long post

TLDR: OP started a side business bought a house got engaged lost a bunch of weight all thanks to Imgur and its community .

FPEdit: Thank You again those looking to purchase links go to www.dangerran.com don't see what your looking for hit contact us at the bottom of the page. More examples of products you guy help come up with are here https://www.instagram.com/dangerrandesigns/

Those wishing to follow our weight loss journey can go here www.instagram.com/cookingketocouple/ your not alone if you have questions we will be glad to help answer them.

Yours is 2017 story we needed. Thanks for all this good stuff!

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Sounds like you've had a productive year!

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Impressive weight loss? check. Adorable animal "tax"? check. High quality craftsmanship? check. Wedding/successful romance story? check.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Damn OP! That's a lot of awesome lifestyle changes in a short period of time. Good work!

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

For those who are wondering Our site is Dangerran.com if you want to follow our weightloss journey instagram.com/cookingketocouple/

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

HOLY FUCK YOU JUST LIVED ALL MY DREAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where do you sell; Etsy?

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Yeah I have one, you can use Dangerran.com or search Danger Ran Designs on etsy

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Congrats! 13kg in 2 months?! What sorcery is this??

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Keto Diet, Check out our Instagram cookingketocouple and give you some tips So its not a painful transition Learn from my mistakes.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You did this OP - you and your fiancee - not IMGUR - but we will gladly take the credit! Great job on everything!

8 years ago | Likes 84 Dislikes 1

I did this.gif

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Holy cow, dude. You are an inspiration.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Daaaayum son! So much win in so little Post. Congrats on the sex. Congrats on the success. Couldnt Hit someone more deserving then @op !

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

This is like every op story all in one - made cool stuff, bought a house, found love, and lost weight. You go op!

8 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

I have one of the wallets you made. It's super awesome.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Thank you for your support, Which one did you get?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The stark one.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I bought one of your wallets for my friend. He loves it! Thank you for your work!

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Thank you for your support, I'm glad they are enjoying it.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Do you have to pay license fees to produce GoT stuff or not? No idea how that works.

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Technically, yes. However they're probably small enough potatoes that GRR Martin and HBO don't know he exists, so he's probably safe.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Holy Jesus dude, all of that it awesome. I want one of those wallets!! How do I order??

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Dangerran.com hit contact us if you want a custom wallet

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Just followed you on Instagram! Im keto too. What's your best recipes?

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

We are thinking of creating a cookbook cause I have to tinker with everything to make it right.Ill have Kate start putting the Recipes on IG

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Great post

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

FERRET! Also Congrats!

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I have 2 thinking of making leather armor for them to make them battle Ferrets

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Do it that sounds badass

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Holy shit! A gratitude, success, lovelife and weightloss all in one post! Plus theres a machine thingy +1. Congrats and more power!

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Nice cutting board. Also you look like you lost 100lbs. Keep it up boi!

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

good for you guys. post more stuff, i love seeing your art.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The boomstick is epic!!!!!!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yeah LOL That came out really good.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Where can I buy that HANGRY Things thing??? And awesome job!!

8 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

Ill make a link soon need to calculate the shipping check on dangerran.com and hit contact us at the bottom and Ill send you a link

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Good job on all fronts OP!

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I love this post. Don't apologize for it being long, OP.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Good job OP. Your story motivates me to get healthy (currently in works) and find my passion (still searching)

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

If you need tips feel free to message me

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Hey, my brother and I have that same monster of a laser cutter! How's it working out for you guys? Ours had a few calibration issues...1/2

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

2/2 which we fixed by cutting some acrylic focus tools for each lens. The bed on ours came a bit uneven too, so we made supports.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I had done some modifications on day one, Disabled the safety switch for the door and that Pressure wand thing on the laser.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

We added a water and air cooling system with a big hose, since we mainly use it for acrylic and fumes get nasty. How does the leather fare?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Leather stinks but I am used to it the smell goes away but I agree that Acrylic is nasty.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

40 lbs in 2.5 months, that sounds like Keto diet.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

You are correct!

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Keto is the best!

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Yeah cant see going back, Every time I've cheated I felt like garbage and mind was all foggy.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Definitely. It is a long term lifestyle change, not just a "diet".

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

OP did a lot many things

8 years ago | Likes 426 Dislikes 0

Like so much many.

8 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

By my count he only needs to have a baby and adopt a dog/cat to checked all the boxes

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I got a Dog, adopted a Ferret and got her a friend but don't Jinx me on the Kids.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

But love, was the greatest gift of all.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Yeah... too many things. Save some of the things for the rest of us, guy.

8 years ago | Likes 59 Dislikes 0

He has done all the best things

8 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

You kown it, I know it, everybody knows it. The best things

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

And here I am, still a sack of shit.....

8 years ago | Likes 43 Dislikes 2

But you can be better.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Not true keep working on those knives and maybe I can help you with the sheaths.

8 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 1

Heh. Thanks. The knives are a bored at work project. I'm working on becoming a writer. On my second book right now. Still editing the first.

8 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

I'm looking to make a cookbook and I think I want to partner with someone to help write it.

8 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

I love seeing collaborations come together! If you guys do this, know that there's a stranger in NY that's very excited for you both!

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

So how's that novel you've been working on?

8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Well, I've written one already that I am slowly editing. I'm writing my second one now and it will be done at the end of the month..........

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Will still need editing.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

hi sack of shit. im dad.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Nice.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I feel you man. I like your knives though. The handles are a lot better than mine.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Thanks. They are just scrap wood from pallets at work, and epoxied on.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I've been trying to use nails and a ball-peen hammer. One nail always works right, but I consistently fuck up the second somehow.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

As rivets?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yup

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Argh, I have been debating on getting a Glowforge or not. Seeing all of this awesome stuff is making the "no" really hard on me!!

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

I was originally going to buy a glowforge but went with a Full Spectrum Hobby that was a year ago and paid that machine off before the 1/3

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

glowforge was even released and now purchased their pro series. They also have a laser similar to the Glowforge on their site. 2/3

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I believe its called the Muse if you have questions feel free to message me. 3/3

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

The wait has been part of my "dragging of the feet". Will check this one out for sure!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0