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 am new to building pottery, and new to Etsy. Would love a buddy for Holiday Boot Camp that has been through it before (or something similar.)

[Former_Member]

I am looking for a boot camp buddy. I have had my Etsy shop since 2008 but have not seriously been working at selling until now. Most of my work is traditional but I would really like to branch out into new areas like art quilts, ACEOS and fabric postcards.

[PaintpouriumArtwork]

Hi everyone! I'm interested in finding a buddy. I'm a crocheter living in Illinois and new to Etsy.
I'd like to find someone who also does fiber arts and doesn't mind putting up with a newbie like me. :D

[Former_Member]

I would really like a buddy to keep me going and help with creative ideas for photographing my scarves and bags. I live in North Carolina near Mooresville, so someone close by or just on line would be great. This is my first year with Etsy. (actually I have only had my shop up and running for less than a month.) Thanks for any help someone could give me.

[creationsbylr]

I would be interested in a buddy who would be interested in working together to promote Judaic jewelry. Or a buddy who would be interested in working together to promote resin pendant jewelry

[HappilyStitched]

still searching for a buddy

[Former_Member]

I want a buddy too! I am a SAHM with a 3 year old boy, a 2 year old girl and a surprise due at the end of October! My shop is less than a year old and I would love a partner with a little more experience than me who is willing to be brutally honest and a motivator....I can promise you the same in return. ;) I am in central Florida and hot, but really want to get in the mood for the holiday season! Somebody pick me! (Please?)

[Former_Member]

First sale on Etsy!!! I am excited! Hope to find a boot camp buddy, too!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/vintageroseOR?ref=pr_shop

[NatureLook]

I am looking for a buddy who sells complementary products to jewelry, so we could promote each other. For example: women clothing, dresses, handbags....
Just convo me :-)

[Former_Member]

I would like to have a bootcamp buddy. This is my first holiday season on Etsy and I'm really looking forward to it. I make different kinds of jewelry and greeting cards. I'm a single mom with a full time job, but I still put a lot of time and effort into my Etsy shop and it's very important to me. I like to help other people out when they need it. I'll do my best to help in any way I can. :) Message me if you want to be my buddy.

[recycledideas]

Here to be a boot camp buddy and to find one too!

About me - I recently quit my day job thanks to my shop's etsy success. Before that I worked as a newspaper editor and professor of psychology. I'm a work-at-home mama with a 2-yr-old.

I'm a hard worker, experienced with etsy, and social networking.

I would love to partner up with a fellow toddler mom!

[Former_Member]

I would like a buddy, however there is now 47 pages of posts! Wow! Kind of overwhelming! I am a knitter and live in Charlotte NC.

Now have Mr. Rogers in my head, "Won't you be, Won't you be, Won't you be my.......neighbor(buddy)? HA!

I re-started my shop with a brand new name! It used to be Vnbc's Knitted Things, now Knit Pik!

[Former_Member]

Yay! Just hooked up with my new buddy! SewUpscale and I are a team!

@vintageroseOR - congratulations! Hope you have many more sales!

[Former_Member]

I would love a buddy who is in the WLV Team and is experienced in Etsy and facebook.

I am really looking forward to participating in the Boot Camp.

Kitty.

[Former_Member]

I'm new to Esty, so I don't really understand how the bootcamp buddy works, but it seems helpful. I'm really young, still in highschool, and mainly need help figuring out how to sell my artwork through etsy, with an extremely low budget. I really love printmaking, watercolor painting, and photography (but only with film).

[PiggyWigglebottom]

Hello! I need a buddy! I would like to find somebody who is a dog lover and would give me good, objective advise on my shop and my upcoming holiday merchandise.
Thanks!
Amy

[Former_Member]

I'm an Indianapolis at-home mother, who experiments in upcycling and recycling items into living gardens.

I would like to experiment more in incorporating polymer baked clay pieces into terrariums and gardens. So a buddy with experience with clay types and upcycling would be wonderful!

Oh and anyone who also uses felt!

[Former_Member]

hi! im looking for a buddy that has some complimentary products to my jewelry.... maybe someone who sells women's clothing or accessories so that we can cross promote each other :). ive been on etsy for a few years and so have a little experience but am by no means, an expert! i recently quit my "day job" and so am pouring all of my energies into my Etsy business these days :)

[Former_Member]

I need a Boot camp buddy, please! This is my first bootcamp, but I have been on etsy for over a year with this shop and a previous shop. I would like to find someone that works with felt, but it's not a requirement. Also, maybe someone that has a little more experience that I do. I am a mom, but have a full time job during the day. I sell felt and felt creations on my etsy site. Send me a convo if you think we would be a good fit.

[RedPantyDesigns]

I would love to find a buddy....we don't have to live close, but you must like to LIVE! I'm trying to build my shop up, mainly the Red Panty Line of clothing for Real sized women. They are all one of a kind from recycled clothing. I'm willing to partner with any type of seller.

I work in a museum, so I realize my own shop needs a major overhaul! I'll work on better photos, better logos, banners, descriptions, whatever I can do with no budget and minimal technical savvy. I'm willing to give friendly critiques, lots of advice that you're free to ignore, and would welcome more of the same. I'll probably need poked at now and then, and will try to be a good sport about it.

You can check out my shop and my blog at http://redpantycrafts.blogspot.com to see if we might be compatible.

[jBunae]

I would love to go through the boot camp with a great buddy. I have been on Etsy a couple years but just really started working it a couple months ago - I already have 22 sales so I feel good about that. I've increased my visibility to where I've doubled my views this week - happy about that too. I'm learning a lot about social media and it's starting to pay off in that sense. I have tweaked my tags and descriptions to where I'm on the first or second page in all my items. I think I'm pretty Etsy savvy I just need more time under my belt to get more sales.

I don't know what to expect from the boot camp or the holiday season - will I be too busy and overwhelmed or will I have way too much inventory that I will have to discount it all after Christmas??? I will be a good buddy to someone out there I know. I love to think up new ideas - that's my problem - I never stop thinking about this Etsy world I'm in. I create paper goods; cards, tags, etc, upcycled vintage children's books, and I also make crystal jewelry elements. I am into all kinds of other hobbies and crafts that I don't put on Etsy. Whether it's knitting or crocheting or painting or embroidery I have something to offer. If you think I would be a good buddy for you please convo me. I'm waiting to hear from SOMEONE!

[Former_Member]

Anybody wanna buddy up? Would like to work someone who's a jack-or-jane-off-all-trades...I'm really into everything so I'd like to team up someone with varied interests. Also youngish and newish like myself, so we can grow together :]

[Former_Member]

I would love a buddy too! I am very new to Etsy and would love any help that I could get to make successful profits using Etsy. Thanks!

[PrettiesAndPapers]

I need a buddy! This is my first year for boot camp & I am relatively new to posting my products and would really like someone to bounce ideas off of. I create stationary, invitations, recycled furniture & paintings.

[Former_Member]

I would love a boot camp buddy as well. Anyone interested? Emailing me if your interested.