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Sneak Attack Happening NOW!!!
3 Shops: carrieannn
AND DBEAUTIFULMIND
AND zoezloft
Sponsor: uuendyandfriends
Click here to see the discussion about today's Sneak Attack!
What's all this? Read below to find out!
Sneak Attack Schedule:
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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".
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September 15th: Giveaway! 8 blank notecards from Doodlebeacards!
Julie and Beatrice have been best friends since they were in school together, and now they have achieved something most of us only dream off–going into business together. That business is doodlebeacards and it combines Beatrice’s creativity and talent for drawing with Julie’s business acumen. Beatrice’s cute, cheerful drawings adorn greeting cards for all occasions which Julie markets on etsy and in other venues. The winner of this week’s giveaway will get a pack of 8 blank note cards with their choice of drawings.
How did you discover Etsy and first get started selling?
I actually heard about Etsy back at the end of 2007. I invested in a website package that included one-on-one coaching sessions and my coach told me about it. I actually had 2 coaches and both of them really pushed me toward Etsy, but I ignored them – trying to devout my time to building a website. I had no idea what my site would do or sell at that time. The story about my partner is further down in this. Bottom line to this question is my partner has a sister that joined Etsy, and she started pushing even more, so I gave in and got started building our shop.
You Moo-ved me Thank you Card from doodlebeacards
Do you have a “day job”?
Day job? The bit about the website in your first question was the result of loosing my day job and doing the “job search” thing. Despite the interviews and resumes, God had another plan for me. My Mom’s health was declining, so finding something to do from home was the best option IF it were possible. Now, between my Mom, our card shop, my other Etsy shop, and our website – I guess this IS my day job. (and my night job) In case you’re wondering, I was able to find a way to support myself in order to do this. God did provide.
So Many Frogs by doodlebeacards
What is your first memory of Sneak Attacks?
I can’t remember HOW I came across the forum for sneak attacks, but in looking back, the first time I ever posted in an Etsy thread, it was a Sneak Attack thread back in March. I had only popped in, and it was at the end of the day. It was so intriguing that I had to return for the next one. I think I have only missed one since then. My first purchase was in April – talk about exciting!!! And now, I’m totally addicted. I have even sponsored a couple of sneak attacks and would encourage everyone to do it.
This little Piggy keeps great notes from doodlebeacards
Doodlebeacards is co-run by two friends. Tell me a bit about what that is like.
This ties back in to the first question Celeste. In my search for a “niche” to this website I had just invested in back in 2007, I had no idea what I was going to do. My best friend was an artist. She had been drawing for many many years and was trying to get someone to market her cards. In my mind, I had thought “why not?”. I need a niche (according to my coaches). I can market her cards. We sat down and discussed the possibilities and agreed “nothing ventured, nothing gained” so we went for it. She is the artist, I am the business woman. You can read more about that in our profile.
I believe she is a gifted artist and I am happy to have joined with her to promote her talent. This past April, we celebrated our first year of being in business together. And one of the fun parts of our business now is the opportunity we have to offer “personalization”. We are also moving beyond greeting cards – Etsy has opened a new world of creativity for us. Look for fun NEW things coming to our shop real soon.
"Let's Fight Heart Disease Together" card from doodlebecards
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To enter for your chance to win 8 blank note cards with your choice of drawings, simply go to doodlebeacards and pick a favorite. Come back here and tell us what your favorite is! If you want a second entry, tweet this give-away @teamsneak and leave a comment letting us know you tweeted. Don’t forget to leave us a way to get in touch with you if you win (email address, etsy shop, etc.). A winner will be chosen randomly on Monday September 21.
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I love the tea for two card:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23344520
Comment by Elephunk — September 15, 2009 @ 1:22 am
My favorite is the Home Sweet Home anniversary card…I got it for my daughter and son in law! I also love the Nativity Christmas cards but they are not officially up yet…shhh!
Comment by JustForTheShellOfIt — September 15, 2009 @ 2:08 am
I tweeted!
Comment by Elephunk — September 15, 2009 @ 2:47 am
My favoite is You Moo-ved Me (TY103) Thank You G
Comment by egater — September 15, 2009 @ 1:54 pm
“Circle of Friends” is just one of my many favorites from doodle’s shop!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24019345
Comment by IRCRAFTY — September 15, 2009 @ 2:37 pm
I tweeted.
Comment by Stockannette — September 15, 2009 @ 5:57 pm
and these have been my favorite http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29326871 since my very first Sneaky Treasury.
Comment by Stockannette — September 15, 2009 @ 5:58 pm
Hi I just love the circle of friends. Last night I participated in my first sneak attack and it was a buzz as a new etsy shop I can appreciate how these shops feel and it was a wonderful feeling to do something positive for someone else.vMe thinks lots of christmas shopping will get done this way.
Cheers Helen
Comment by Helen Strickland — September 15, 2009 @ 11:07 pm
I love the So Many Frogs card the best, I have even bought it for my sister.
However, I have to say that I love the Missing Sneaker cards also.
Comment by laruefashions — September 15, 2009 @ 11:09 pm
This is one of my favorites.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25233390
I also have several of her match book note pads. They are great to carry in your purse or wallet.
I tweeted this on my twitter.
Comment by paintedmemoriesbyros — September 16, 2009 @ 12:37 am
There is no way I can pick a favorite card…I have several..love them all…and would love to win more!
Comment by VintageEmbellishment — September 16, 2009 @ 12:50 am
Just Tweeted!
Comment by laruefashions — September 16, 2009 @ 4:00 am
I think this is my favorite, and it’s not just because my wife is a few feet from me.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29636412
Comment by fromMarz — September 16, 2009 @ 4:38 am
I tweeted and posted on my facebook page.
Comment by fromMarz — September 16, 2009 @ 4:49 am
Fav is You Make Me Smile – Special Friendship Greeting Card (F104)
I love Piggy’s
Comment by Jaime — September 16, 2009 @ 8:41 pm
I really like the Count Your Blessings Encouragement card.
Comment by Danielle — September 16, 2009 @ 9:00 pm
My favorite is, “Sisters by chance, Friends by choice, and thinking of you always.”
bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
Comment by Benita G. — September 16, 2009 @ 11:03 pm
This one’s my favorite:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29636433
A little bit cute and a little bit scary.
Comment by verveinteriors — September 17, 2009 @ 9:36 pm
I tweeted!
Comment by verveinteriors — September 18, 2009 @ 6:55 am
I tweeted!!
Comment by shadesofvictoria — September 21, 2009 @ 1:15 am
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29110424
I really like this card!! My daughter would love it! She’s a cat person.
Comment by shadesofvictoria — September 21, 2009 @ 1:17 am
I am so slow on entering, but maybe that will make me lucky
This one!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23816444
and doodle knows why.
Comment by goodgosh — September 21, 2009 @ 1:33 am
my favorite in your shop is this-
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29637967
I LOVE your mini note cards!
Comment by Jan — September 21, 2009 @ 1:45 am