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Next Sneak Attack: Thursday, September 9, 2010:
Date: Thursday Sep 9th; 2:00pm EDT
Shop Name: to be announced at above time
Sponsor: StockAnnette
Click here to see the discussion about last Thursday's Sneak Attack
What's all this? Read below to find out!
Sneak Attack Schedule:
Date |
Time (EDT) |
Sponsor |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Th | Sep 9 |
2:00pm |
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| M | Sep 13 |
7:00pm |
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| Th | Sep 16 |
4:00pm |
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| M | Sep 20 |
12:00am |
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| Th | Sep 23 |
6:00pm |
What is a Sneak Attack?
It's a way to support independant artisans who are trying to sell their wares online. Two days a week at an appointed time, an Etsy shop with few or no sales is announced on this site. As many people as possible then buy items from that shop, resulting in a frenzy of surprise business to the unsuspecting shop! To the upper right is the current Sneak Attack schedule. To participate, show up on this site at or soon after the time of the next attack and you'll see the chosen shop name in the box above. Then go to that shop and purchase an item, making sure to include the words "Sneak Attack" in the "message to seller". It's also fun to tune into the current thread on Etsy to talk about it with other "attackers".
The Handmade Movement Blog
June 10th: June 3 Sneak Attack Interview–ElizasCornerCupboard and sezarera
PeaceLoveEtc. sponsored a sneak attack on ElizasCornerCupboard and sezaera on June 3, 2009. Eliza made 3 sales that day, and had this to say about her experience:
Celeste: What was your reaction when you realized you’d been sneak attacked?
Eliza: My son had been using my computer . . . the weather was so nice (sunny in Minnesota – we all eat it up). . . I was totally engaged by some crystal earrings I’ve been doing . . . well, I let my emails slide. When I finally checked emails, I said – “Oh my God, I sold something!” Then I thought, “Got to get these crystal earrings on my site!”
Celeste: Is there anything else you’d like my blog readers to know?
Eliza: My son, “Sam the Man” & I enjoy working with gemstones & crystals. We try to imbue each piece with the healing energy inherent in the gemstones. We’ve also made pieces for people with a specific intention worked into them. Sam enjoys taking the photographs. If you look closely, you will see his favorite animal statuettes, rocks & carvings as backdrops! I like “reclaiming” vintage jewelry by reworking pendants, beads, etc into more contemporary items. I also like “repurposing” used fabrics, such as denim. I had lots of fun making the denim pocket purses out of actual jean pockets & vintage jewelry. Right now, I am making jackets out of used sweaters. A kind of patchwork affect. Thanks so much for your Sneak Attack. What a pleasant surprise!
Sezarera made 4 sales during her attack. This is what she says about the experience:
Celeste: What was your reaction when you realized you’d been sneak attacked?
Sezarera: I woke up and checked my email on my phone, and saw I had heaps of emails from etsy alone, I was quite confused!! As a new shop I’d only had 3 sales, and each one had been exciting in itself, but to have 4 at once was great!
Celeste: Is there anything else you’d like my blog readers to know?
Sezarera: I’m a uni student who has found procrastination tool in making things fun 
a massive thank you to all the sneak attackers, its an amazing idea that keeps selling handmade alive and interesting well done to all!
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Be sure to check out ElizasCornerCupboard and sezarera. Don’t forget to stop by handmademovement.com for more info on sneak attacks.
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