Official “I need a boot camp buddy” Thread

[#1]

Boot camp launches on Thursday! Would you like a partner to bounce ideas off of, give you a hand when you need it, and keep you on track through this year’s Holiday Boot Camp? Connect with on of your Etsy companions, reach out to a member of one of your Etsy Teams, or connect with each other in this forum thread. Let other members of the team know what kind of buddy you would most like to partner with. Are they also a jewelry artists? Or maybe you’re looking for someone who also works with upcycled materials? Or maybe you want to find someone nearby?

Wondering what the Etsy Success Holiday Boot Camp is? More info here:
http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2011/etsy-success-holiday-boot-camp/

[Former_Member]

I would love a buddy to help me with my first Christmas season.

Right now I sell customized organizational books. Everything from Journals, planners, and anything else you can think of.

[Former_Member]

Any pattern makers out there That want a buddy?
I employed 4 days a week and spend 2 hours a day on the freeway,
I will be available evenings and weekends.
My goal is 10 sales a day and make the top seller list.
Major problem ... shy marketing.
peganders.etsy.com
http://peganders.blogspot.com/

[Former_Member]

I need a buddy who will help me "get moving" as this is my first boot camp. I sew, quilt, bead, paper crafts. Thanks.

[Former_Member]

I'm looking for a buddy...lol. I have very recently opened my shop and so far have no sales. I'm excited for the holidays and really hoping to find a buddy to help with promotion! I'm a feltmaker, primarily needlefelting but I'm open to buddying up with anyone!

[GrowingUpWild]

I would love to have a boot camp buddy. I haven't been through a holiday season before so I am not quite sure what to expect. I would love to be partnered with someone who sells either eco-friendly or baby items- or both! I sell organic and original baby clothes and shoes.

[Former_Member]

Hello fellow crafty nutters!! I work crazy hard and had good modivation and sell lots... But sadly just not on line. I would love a buddy to play with and kiss my B hind... To help meget ready for Christmas. Also I love love to help someone get the boom boom GO!! Get really in their shop too! Also I am in OZ land the home of the kangroo!

Oh yes I make a living off my work and do it full time.
Hugs from me to you crazy craft nuts. I really would love a buddy!

Hugs you lovly crazy makers!!

[BridgeWoodLane]

We would love a buddy! We are two SAHM trying to make some extra cash so our hubby's don't work themselves to death. We have only been open for two weeks now. We are mainly home decor and children's items.

Looking forward to meeting a buddy!

[BeansBeads09]

I'm new to the holiday boot camp and would love a buddy! I make beaded jewelry and still a bit of a newby! I"m very exicited to be part of the boot camp!

[AmeliaKieras]

Hello! I'm also looking for a boot camp buddy. I make fine art prints, pop up cards, and hand bound picture books. It would be great to get a buddy who works in a related media ( paper crafts, illustration, photography), or just someone who's really excited about getting things going this holiday season!
I'm an inexperienced etsy seller, but have done well at local craft fairs and am trying to learn how to transfer that success to etsy.
Thanks!

[Former_Member]

Hey Hey,

I am in need of a holiday buddy! I am new to etsy, I've only been selling for a month but so far I love it. I would really like a buddy that would give me honest feedback about my store. I make mostly waxed linen jewlery but I also make feather hair extensions and other odds and ends.

Maybe someone else from central arkansas so we could discuss things over coffee?

[Former_Member]

I am looking for a buddy!
Someone who keeps me motivated and who I can support as well.

[Felinus]

I would love to have a boot camp buddy!
I would prefer someone similar to my style, but creating something that I'm not.
( I do women's clothing and accessories)
And bonus if he/she is located in the New York area!!

[RampionRampageGifts]

I am looking for a buddy. I mostly make jewelry but I have a few ornaments in the works and there's probably going to be cards down the line.

I'm someone who has the store to help pay for my crafting habits, mostly, so if you're a full-timer I might not be the right buddy for you.

I haven't been close to breaking even, though, so I *definitely* need to ramp things up for the holiday season and would like to buddy with someone who has similar goals, regardless of what their trade is. :)

[GypsyGeneralStore]

HOORAH FOR BOOT CAMP BUDDIES!

I love this! Last year, when I was new to Etsy - I 'found' my BCB through a purchase I made from her shop. We became BCB last year and will be buddies again this year - she has become a "fast and furious" friend... we cheer each other on, challenge each other to list items, and in general - we support one another. I've never met her, but someday I sure hope to! She's awesome!

If you're looking for a buddy - you might want to invite someone you've ordered from, or someone who has ordered from you... it's a fun way to grow a friendship!

Wanderlust Wishes,

Joni/GGS

[Former_Member]

Hi there~~

I have tried conv.ing a few of the ads on here! I am also Looking for a buddy or 2! I have not done boot camp before and super excited! I have doing esty full time since about July or so!

Looking for someone who is really interested in going thur all the step together!!

~Comfy

[Former_Member]

I would LOVE to have a buddy!

I really want to go all out this year and improve my sales...anyone with me? It'd be nice to find a fellow illustrator. Anyone out there a painter?

Could you convo me if you're interested?

Here's my shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheArtofMichelle?ref=si_shop

[Former_Member]

Hi!

We're looking for a buddy! There's 3 of us (mom and 2 daughters) and we all work full-time and our Etsy shop is our moonlighting gig. We're hoping to one day be successful enough with our Etsy shop to quit our day jobs. So a buddy who is in that same situation or a buddy who was in that situation would be awesome!

~Nikki :)

[Former_Member]

I would love to have a boot camp buddy! It doesn't matter what they make, I think there is much to learn from everyone.:)

[OhEdith]

Buddy? HMMMMM! Between launching my shop, working 2 jobs, and playing (this means creating and crafting, getting the accounting all together for my new business, regular chores, this is hunting season(may need to go get some food :) Oh yea some sleep here and there.) I may need to have a buddy who already has a buddy, buddy. So buddy, I could be a part time buddy! Or a co-buddy! LOL

[Former_Member]

I would love a buddy! I make unique earring organizers

[Former_Member]

I am a leather crafter, fairly new to etsy and would love to buddy up with an experience etsy member.Craft or location does not matter.This is my first boot camp.

[Former_Member]

Looking for a boot camp buddy! I make handmade gifts, dolls etc and am very new to Etsy- would love to buddy up with anyone who would like to share ideas on increasing business, marketing ideas etc. I am in the Chandler, AZ area but my buddy doesn't need to be local!

[Former_Member]

Since my life's partner, Francine Marleau, passed away from cancer last year, I've been trying to sell her prints woth no luck. It's not because I expect to make a million bucks but because Francine was a great artist whose works were shown in Spain, France and Japan. They deserve to be on walls, not in my closet gathering dust. I need a buddy to advise me how to promote and sell them. I should add that some of them are abstract. The name of my shop is Fran Scene. Can anyone please help me? Thank you for your time.

[Former_Member]

Love a BCB! This is my 2nd holiday season but first time I'm really doing the Boot Camp thing. Since I left Human Resources my Etsy store is my full time job. Anybody out there doing childrens items or original art that is a grandma like me? Convo me.

Cathy

[Former_Member]

I have found a boot camp buddy with Linden at PoetryofObjects!!! Look forward to it!!!
Ivy