DoubleC Report post Posted March 13, 2015 I'm starting a kickstarter program to help go to Sheridan this year when my first option fell through. And and all help is appreciated so if you can toss in a couple bucks, thank you. Cheryl https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1572920904/attending-sheridan-may-2015-for-leatherwork Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted March 13, 2015 It isn't showing the pic in the top...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGGUNDOCTOR Report post Posted March 14, 2015 Don't know if Kick starter was the best choice. Indigogo, or gofundme may have been better choices. Good luck with the campaign. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted March 14, 2015 Man, where have I been? Had no idea all these sites even existed. It's like "will work for food", only we all agree that there won't be any food. Or work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGGUNDOCTOR Report post Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) Most people offer an incentive to contribute, for DoubleC she is offering custom keychains. Depending on the campaign it may be a product discount, the product once it is manufactured, etc. The different sites have different rules regarding the campaigns. If I remember right with Kickstarter, if the campaign fails to reach the goal even by a dollar, all of the money is returned to the people who contributed. With Indigogo you can keep what was donated , even if the overall campaign falls short. My friend ran a campaign on Kickstarter that raised $27,000 in the first days it was up for a new product. DoubleC,even though it is up and running, you still need to promote this heavily. Constant posts to social media sites like Facebook, Twitter,etc. You cannot let up if you want this to succeed. Too many enter their info, then just sit back and wait for the results. They end up not reaching their goals. Edited March 14, 2015 by BIGGUNDOCTOR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGGUNDOCTOR Report post Posted March 14, 2015 I do not see the links to your Etsy site, or anything else on you Kickstarter page. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatherwytch Report post Posted March 14, 2015 Kickstarter is the better one for artistic things. Indiegogo is for all sorts of things but very hard to get anywhere. depending on what it is of course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) Thanks Big Gun. I put them on the website and don't know why they aren't showing up here. I put Etsy, my gallery here and my FB business page anyway i'm adding them here and will try to figure out how to do it at the site again. https://www.etsy.com/shop/DoubleCCowgirl http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?app=gallery&user=27490 https://www.facebook.com/DoubleCCustom And especially thanks for the advice Edited March 15, 2015 by DoubleC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGGUNDOCTOR Report post Posted March 15, 2015 The website comes up as a 404 not found. Etsy link is fine. Facebook link is fine. Getting these on the Kickstarter page is a priority to generate more interest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted March 15, 2015 That's odd because that website is my gallery on here, LOL. Maybe I have to focus on one picture to hyperlink the gallery. Thanks Biggundoctor. Cheryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted March 15, 2015 I wrote yesterday about my kickstarter project to get to Sheridan. I want to take some classes to learn new things that will help my business. I had plans to go that fell through and I was left holding a bag of nothing. I only want this to get there and eat, not for frills while I'm there. I would take classes closer if there were any but VT is kinda a lonely state to be if you're a leatherworker. If you can toss in a few bucks, I'd really appreciate it. Al Bane as you know has upped the ante. I'm making key chains for anyone who donates anything. However if you donate $20.00 Al will make you a cuff, 50 and he'll make you a belt, 400 and he'll make you vest and 1000 he will make you a brand new leather jacket. Thanking my backers in advance. Cheryl https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1572920904/attending-sheridan-may-2015-for-leatherwork Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chriscraft Report post Posted March 15, 2015 Wonderful idea on a way to get some leatherwork training. I've been reading about these crowd funding programs and they sound ideal. You should also look into gofundme as this is more of a donation based fund raiser. Your story behind the trip that fell through should also be included. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted March 15, 2015 Big gun I figured out what was wrong with the website. It's an old link, I've taken my site down since then. I'm going to remove it from my signature right now!!! Thanks again for the help. Cheryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted March 15, 2015 Thanks ChrisCraft, I will look into the other funding options and also add the story about the funds I've been saving for this. Cheryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted March 18, 2015 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1572920904/attending-sheridan-may-2015-for-leatherwork I'm putting this link here for Marc because the other thread became filled with degenerates and I'm trying to keep this as focused as possible. Don't forget for anyone donating 5 bucks or more I'll be making you a keychain with your state initials on it, or you initials on it, or a 'horse eye' And Al Bane, lovely man that he is, has offered to make anyone donating 20 a cuff, 50 a belt, 400 a vest, and 1000 a new jacket of your choice. So jump in and have some fun for 5 bucks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cardinal leather Report post Posted March 19, 2015 bump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted March 19, 2015 Thank you Card. Cheryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) This is the new [picture that was suppose to post but don't know what happened. I am getting closer to my goal with the help of you very special people. Please don't foget that besides me making you all a much better key chain than shown in the top Al Bane for Leather is making cuffs, belts, vests and jackets for me for products that you get. These are just a few more of the projects I learned to make on my own but the classes would help so much. This is my business, my way of life. I've had this business 4 years and I have made some things I'm very proud of but I am at the point where I need some guidance. My community money will pay for all the classes I can squeeze in on the workshop schedule, but I have to get there to take them. . Thanks, Cheryl Https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1572920904/attending-Sheridan-May-2015-For-Leatherwork Edited March 20, 2015 by DoubleC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denise Report post Posted March 20, 2015 Cheryl, I have combined all your separate threads on this one subject into one post, as we usually do with duplicate posts on this forum. I have left it in the Leatherwork Conversation forum as that is where it has garnered the most interest. If you wish me to move it into another forum, please let me know. Additional posts regarding this topic can be added to this thread. All the best in getting to Sheridan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted March 20, 2015 Thank you so much Denise. This will make it so much easier. I think the people trying to argue have decided to leave me alone. And thanks about Sheridan. Cheryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cardinal leather Report post Posted March 21, 2015 Cheryl, looks like you have a number of supporters for the kickstarter. You are not asking for a lot of money as you have saved over half of it already. With 22 days to go it looks like you should make it. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted March 21, 2015 Thank you so much card. I am hoping I won't short out at the end but that amount is plenty to get me there and back and allow me to eat. I'm amazed at how generous people can be Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) I have been leatherworking in Rutland for 3 years now. Actually 4 but I don't really count the first year I was learning. Now I have an Etsy shop and work the Farmer's Market every summer. My life has changed so much in 3 years I can't imagine where I'll end up if I actually get to take these workshops at Sheridan. If you have a free moment peruse these workshops being offered this year. http://www.leathercraftersjournal.com/sheridan2015workshops.htmlI see this as a crossroads in my business where I can increase quality control and spend less time per project. Thank all of you who have backed me so far. And don't forget Al Bane for leather's wonderful offers for donations, if you donate 20 he'll make you a cuff, 50 a belt, 400 a vest and 1000 a jacket of your choice!!!! Thanks, Cheryl Edited March 21, 2015 by DoubleC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) I wanted to share a link to Al Banes gorgeous clothes and other things he does.......http://www.albaneforleather.net/ Edited: Try this one http://www.albane4leather.com Edited March 22, 2015 by northmount Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cardinal leather Report post Posted March 23, 2015 Bump https://www.kickstar...for-leatherwork Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
