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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
August 26th: Our Handmade Movement Shop & LaRue Fashions
Today’s Sneak Attack is sponsored by LaRue from LaRue Fashions and the Handmade Movement Shop!
LaRue is our coordinator for the Sneak Attacks, approves the ‘victims’, and maintains the Sponsors list for upcoming Sneak Attacks! Lots of work and she does a super job!
According to LaRue: When I was MUCH younger, my grandmother taught me how to crochet. I put it away for years. It is something that I can work on in the living room with my daughter
And boy does LaRue do a terrific job with her crochet too! Like this scarf…
Our Handmade Movement Shop is a collaborative effort! The items that are donated come from other Etsy shop owners who support our efforts in paying it forward by ‘attacking’ new Etsy shops. The proceeds from sales will go toward promoting and organizing Sneak Attacks and maintaining this blog!
There are a number of delightful items to choose from, including this Suncatcher…
Purchase something from our shop and help support the Sneak Attacks!!
Our attack will be happening at 6pm today – Etsy Time – there will be 4 ‘victims’ so you are bound to find something you will love! Hope to see you there. In the meantime, come chat with us in the Sneak Attack Thread.
July 29th: Meet Engel
All of our Sneaker friends love to sponsor a sneak attack – it’s so much fun. It also gives us a warm feeling knowing that we are helping other Etsy shops get a good start!
Our sponsor today is Linda, better known as Engel from Engelfelt. Linda has been a sponsor lots of times!
Until this summer, Linda was a full-time high school language teacher, and had been for 3 decades. She also ran an exchange program at her high school and took students to Europe every other summer.
Now retired, Linda is helping to interview for her replacement! According to Linda prior to retiring: Raising a family and working full-time is definitely not easy, but you just do it, and have very little time for yourself
Now Linda will have all the time she needs or wants to work on her crafts! Like this adorable child’s hat that she has crocheted!
Well, Linda, I have to tell you, when I retired, I thought the same thing – plenty of time to get everything done – yeah! NOT.
How can you work full time, and get all the things done you need to, yet when you retire – there’s never enough time? If someone can figure that out for us – please let us know!
Be sure to check out Linda’s shop for more delightful crafts! Then come chat with us in the Sneak Attack Thread! We are a fun bunch!
July 22nd: Meet Shell
Judy, better known as Shell, is sponsoring our Sneak Attack today at 4pm Etsy time.
The name of her shop is Just For The Shell Of It and when you visit her shop, you will see shells everywhere.
When asked why that name, Judy said Have always loved the ocean, the beach, and shells! Been collecting shells for 40 years. Decided to try making some craft items with them and incorporate some into wedding accessories.
Looking at her treasure boxes in her shop, you will notice she has used shells all over the boxes – on the top, sides or as feet! They make wonderful gifts!
Be sure to visit Judy’s shop and then come on over and chat with us today in our Sneak Attack thread!
July 15th: Meet Ros
Today’s Sneak Attack is being sponsored by Ros of Painted Memories By Ros at 5pm Etsy Time!
A ‘victim’ of a Sneak Attack in November of 2008, Ros has actively taken part in paying it forward as a sponsor and participant. You can always find her encouraging owners of new Etsy shops as well as veteran ones! I would have said old ones – but some people aren’t that old 
With a background in art and design – you can see how Ros has taken her love of art to create gift cards featuring many of her watercolors, charcoal and pen and ink drawings. I browsed through her shop getting ready to write this feature and fell in love with this “I’m a little teapot” card!
Be sure to visit Ros’s shop and pick out your favorite! And then come on over and chat with us today in our Sneak Attack thread!
July 8th: Meet Wooded & KT
We have 2 sponsors for our Sneak Attack that takes place at 4pm Etsy time today.
One of our sponsors you have met before – KT, and Wooded, a brand new ‘Sneaker’ and sponsor.
Let me tell you about our new ‘Sneaker’. Chris, from The Wooded Lake was one of our ‘victims’ the beginning of June! Since then, Chris has taken part in surprising new ‘victims’ and having lots of fun. Now she has decided to be a sponsor and I know she will be a great one!
And I love that Chris’s whole family takes part in her endeavors. With 2 sons, and the ability to work out of her home, Chris says: The boys will just come up with ideas for me. They’ll say, “Mom, you know what would be cool? What if you could make….?” It almost always leads to something new. It might not be what they were picturing, but I know they like contributing ideas.
I went to Chris’s Etsy shop to pick one of her fabulous items – and found that her birthday is the 22nd of this month. Many of her items are listed as 22% off! Like these…
Our second sponsor for today is Katie, from Kt Originals who has been a vegetarian for almost 6 years. According to Katie I feel like it would be wrong for me to make things out of animal hide but not be willing to eat animals or wear leather myself. So, you will notice when you visit Katie’s shop, that all of her products are animal friendly. You won’t find any leather, suede or any kind of animal hide there!
Katie is also having a sale this month – celebrating her 1 year Etsyversary! She’s offering great deals on her totebags, like this one!
Be sure to visit our sponsors’ shops and say hello! And then come over and chat with us in our Sneak Attack thread. You are sure to have some fun and make some wonderful friends!
July 5th: Meet WMS
Today’s sponsor of our Sneak Attack is Heather, from Wine Makers Sister. Heather is indeed the sister of her family’s winemaker – thus the name of her shop.
I asked Heather what exactly is involved with running the winery, and she responded – I do pretty much everything else outside the wine cellar. I supervise staff, do the marketing and PR, run events, deal with all our wholesale sales… basically I’m the face of the winery.
And what does Heather do to relax? She knits and spins yarn! And makes and sells the most delightful items in her very successful Etsy shop! Geared towards the knitter, Heather makes note cards, handcarved stamps, stitch markers and so much more. This is one of her handcarved stamps that any knitter would love to use!
Be sure to check out all of Heather’s unique items, and then come over and chat with us today at our Sneak Attack Thread. You will have lots of fun!
