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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".
The Handmade Movement Blog
April 1st: Organic Bath Botanical Tea Bags
April 1– April 14:
CONGRATS TO: http://www.etsy.com/shop/BooBooZoo – the winner of this giveaway!!
Spirit Cleanslates Creations on Etsy is giving away 6 Organic Bath Botanical Tea Bags!!!
Whisk yourself away with these organic botanical tea bags! You receive six Bath Tea Bags in a 4 x 5 inch tea bag all natural oxygen bleached bags. This will come with a red ribbon tied around it, and a handmade unbleached muslin bag hand sewn, with machine embroidery. Measures 4.5 x 7 inches. The bag is reusable.
Herbal Baths are an enjoyable way to enhance your bathing experience. Botanical and herbs have been seleceted for their aromatic properties as well as beneficial properties. Relax and enjoy, light a candle, prop a bath pillow and close your eyes letting the the aroma fill your senses.
A little bit more about Spirit Cleanslates Creations :
“Having worked as a therapist and volunteer for over 22 years in the health profession I developed an appreciation and understanding of the balance we all need in our daily lives.”
Find out more about from her Etsy profile.
We know you won’t want to miss this generous giveaway from so here is how to enter to win:
- Send an email entitled “I want to win this!” to handmadegiveaway@gmail .com.
- If you have an Etsy shop, include it in the email so you’ll get some free exposure for it if you win!
- The winner will be announced in the Sneak Attack Day Forum Thread on April 14th. You can access the Forum Thread through the Handmade Movement site that day. You will receive an email if you are not present in the Thread and you are the winner!
If you would like to donate something for a future giveaway and get your Etsy shop in the ‘Spotlight’, send an email with the subject “I’d like to donate” to handmadegiveaway@gmail.com.
You will receive instructions on how you can take part in this giveaway and be a part of The Handmade Movement.
March 20th: I’m a Little Teapot Necklace
March 18th– March 31st:
AND THE WINNER IS: http://www.etsy.com/shop/laruefashions
The Tote Trove on Etsy is giving away this adorable Teapot necklace!
Add a little happy to your day with this one-of-a-kind, handmade I’m a Little Teapot Necklace from The Tote Trove!
A little bit more about The Tote Trove :
“Nothing makes me happier than designing an exciting new item that may be just what someone is looking for. I love playing with color, patterns, rhinestones, buttons, ribbons, and other extras to come up with something unique each time.”
Find out more about from her Etsy profile.
We know you won’t want to miss this generous giveaway from so here is how to enter to win:
- Send an email entitled “I want to win this!” to handmadegiveaway@gmail .com.
- If you have an Etsy shop, include it in the email so you’ll get some free exposure for it if you win!
- The winner will be announced in the Sneak Attack Day Forum Thread on March 31st. You can access the Forum Thread through the Handmade Movement site that day. You will receive an email if you are not present in the Thread and you are the winner!
If you would like to donate something for a future giveaway and get your Etsy shop in the ‘Spotlight’, send an email with the subject “I’d like to donate” to handmadegiveaway@gmail.com.
You will receive instructions on how you can take part in this giveaway and be a part of The Handmade Movement.
March 4th: Hand Painted Champagne Glasses
March 4 – March 17th:
THE WINNER OF THIS GIVEAWAY is Lisa Hamilton: BeadSoul on Etsy
CreationsCristaMarie on Etsy is giving away this stunning hand painted champagne glass set!
Two beautifully hand painted champagne flutes in either cobalt blue or grass green. The flutes are embellished with metallic paint and crystals along the base.
They are a perfect gift for a hostess or engagement, or just to have as a special item for yourself.
Here’s what you’ll get:
- 2 Hand painted champagne glasses – either cobalt blue or grass green (you pick the color)
A little bit more about CreationsCristaMarie :
Creations by Crista Marie specializes in creating custom designed favors, placecards, gift baskets, hand painted glassware and more, for all types of occasions! They believe every gift and celebration is special and unique, so they look forward to creating personalized items for all of our clients!
Find out more about from her Etsy profile.
We know you won’t want to miss this generous giveaway from so here is how to enter to win:
- Send an email entitled “I want to win this!” to handmadegiveaway@gmail .com.
- If you have an Etsy shop, include it in the email so you’ll get some free exposure for it if you win!
- The winner will be announced in the Sneak Attack Day Forum Thread on March 17th. You can access the Forum Thread through the Handmade Movement site that day. You will receive an email if you are not present in the Thread and you are the winner!
If you would like to donate something for a future giveaway and get your Etsy shop in the ‘Spotlight’, send an email with the subject “I’d like to donate” to handmadegiveaway@gmail.com.
You will receive instructions on how you can take part in this giveaway and be a part of The Handmade Movement.
February 18th: Earring and Pendant Matching Set
February 18th – March 3rd:
BBGArtistry on Etsy is giving away a gorgeous Matching Earring and Pendant set
This jewelry set is one of the pieces in BBGArtisty’s new Dazzlers Collection called the Psychedelic Chili Pepper. The color and textures WILL dazzle you. 
Did you ever fall in love with that special pendant or set of earrings but decided not to buy it because you could not find other jewelry to coordinate it with? Now you don’t have to worry because this set contains both!
The colorful chili pepper pendant measures 2.5” x .75” and, as you can see, the pierced earrings are small and dainty posts. This set will look stunning with your outfits. With all the color it should go with just about everything!
All pieces are handmade and fired in a kiln for 24 hours to slowly cool down the glass (anneal) to ensure that it is strong and durable.
Here’s what you’ll get:
- Pendant with matching earrings
A little bit more about BBGArtistry :
“I have a real passion for color and texture. I draw my inspiration from so many places: people I know, The Holy K Trinity (Kandinsky, Klimt and Kahlo),Nature,animals and good old fashioned life life experiences.”
Find out more about from her easy profile.
We know you won’t want to miss this generous giveaway from so here is how to enter to win:
- Send an email entitled “I want to win this!” to handmadegiveaway@gmail .com.
- If you have an Etsy shop, include it in the email so you’ll get some free exposure for it if you win!
- The winner will be announced in the Sneak Attack Day Forum Thread on March 3rd. You can access the Forum Thread through the Handmade Movement site that day. You will receive an email if you are not present in the Thread and you are the winner!
If you would like to donate something for a future giveaway and get your Etsy shop in the ‘Spotlight’, send an email with the subject “I’d like to donate” to handmadegiveaway@gmail.com.
You will receive instructions on how you can take part in this giveaway and be a part of The Handmade Movement.
September 30th: Become a Sponsor
Usually, I talk about who our sponsor is for the Sneak Attack! And to let you in on a little secret, it’s Me! Or really my alter ego. I usually sponsor a sneak attack as Handmade By Sandi. But today, I’ll be sponsoring as Sandi’s Stash. My shop where I try to clear out my stash cabinet, and sell my fabric, pattern books and more!
Right now, I want to talk about becoming a sponsor. When I first started writing about our sponsors, I mentioned Being a sponsor is not about self promotion. It’s about providing a way for a new Etsy shop to have their items noticed, hearted, and perhaps find their way into some one’s home.
And that is still true.
Do you remember your first sale on Etsy? How excited you were when you got that email that said you had a sale, and how warm and fuzzy you felt, that someone saw something in your shop that they just had to have.
Etsy is a large community that spans the globe and new shops are appearing daily. Of course buyers span the globe as well. And it’s a nice feeling to know that you have helped a brand new shop get seen by a lot of those buyers. We want those new shops to have that warm and fuzzy feeling too!
If you have ever chatted with us on one of our Sneak Attack threads, you know how much fun we have. And our sponsors have a lot of fun as well, deciding which of the many new shops they see, that they would like to help.
The first few times I sponsored a sneak attack, I made sure that I had a co-sponsor. We have a number of sneaky friends who have been sponsors lots of times, and all you have to do is ask – one of us will be glad to work along side you to help that Etsy shop get a good start!
What do you need to know about sponsoring a Sneak Attack?
The first requirement is, a sponsor needs to have been active (posting, not buying) in the Sneak Attack threads for several weeks before they are given a date to sponsor an attack, that gives them time to figure out how it is done and for the Sneakers to get to know them
After this, if the person still wants to sponsor an attack, they are sent an instruction sheet on how to pick shops, and what the requirements are for a shop to be eligible for an attack.
They will be sent all the instructions on what has to be done to have a successful attack.
If you feel like you would like to sponsor an attack, please convo http://www.etsy.com/shop/laruefashions, and she will be more than happy to help.
In the meantime, come chat with us in our Sneak Attack thread for today. And our attack happens at 4pm Etsy time!
September 25th: Something New for Baby or You from Smart sAss Baby on Etsy
Bridget Bauer is going to make some lucky winner’s day on October 7th. Bridget is the proud owner of Smart sAss Baby on Etsy, where she designs ‘Attitude Tee’s for Kids with Attitude’. If you are that lucky winner you get your choice of Tee from Bridget’s Etsy shop. Pick out one for you in an adult size or one for your little one in a kid’s size.
Have a little fun or advertise your Etsy Shop on your Tee when you do a craft show!
Don’t want a Tee? There are other unique and fun designs to entice you.
Bridget began playing around with creating Attitude T’s when she had her son. ‘Boy’s clothes are just not as much fun as girls and I wanted a way to make his wardrobe a little more reflective of his personality and so Smart sAss Baby was born.’ Says Bridget in her Etsy Profile. Now we all can benefit from Bridget’s designs.
I know you want to run right off and check out Smart sAss Baby but you will want to register for the Handmade Giveaway before you go. Then browse through all of Bridget’s wonderfully unique designs and pick out your favorite. That special Tee could be yours if you win the drawing on October 7th. The winner will be announced at 6:00pm in the Sneak Attack Forum Thread but you will receive an email if you have won. Now off to register and Good Luck!
