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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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August 18th: Meet BooBoo
Are you ready for some fun?? Well, we are having a sneak attack today at 5pm Etsy time, sponsored by BooBoo from BooBoo Zoo
If you haven’t met her before, you are in for a treat! Lots of fun clues, and some super new Etsy shops to be introduced to! Like BooBoo, who was a ‘victim’ about a year ago, you will get to see some new ‘victims’ today!
BooBoo loves to sew and her popular BooBoo bags are perfect for anyone who has a headache, tummy ache or muscle ache. And this one, I just found in her shop will be very popular with the teachers, now that school is getting ready to start!
Help your teacher relieve the stress after a long day! Microwave or Freeze this fun pack to help with all of life’s Boo Boos!
Be sure to check out all the terrific things that BooBoo has to offer in her shop. And then come on over and chat with us during our Sneak Attack thread!
August 15th: Meet Bead
Bead from Bead Soul is a frequent sponsor and always comes up with some delightful new Etsy shops for us to meet. And I’m sure that today will be no exception!
I recently asked Bead what new techniques or mediums she was interested in trying for her Etsy shop.
I really would love to try my hand at enameling and to get more confident in soldering/metalwork- taught myself some more metal arts recently and it was a blast!
And this is what she created – ah, I’ll have to look into getting me a pair 
See what else is new in Bead’s shop and then come chat with us at our Sneak Attack thread as we get ready to surprise 2 new Etsy shops at 7pm Etsy time!
August 11th: Meet Castle
One of our frequent sponsors Castle of Castle Co is sponsoring today’s Sneak Attack. And from past experience, Castle comes up with the most delightful and exciting new Etsy shops as our ‘Victims’!
I recently asked Castle – Anything going on in your life that people would be interested in hearing about?
I’m a nerd. I’m known for being very organized and I’ve returned to school a few years ago to take mathematics courses so I can sit for actuary exams, which should occur in 2012. I love 3-ring binders, office supplies and like to window shop at Staples. Oh I love a gal who is organized! Maybe we could get some tips
This soap, that I found in Castle’s shop – Savory Sangria – memories of celebrations – and no hang-over!
Pick your favorite soap from Castle’s shop – and then come chat with us at our Sneak Attack thread. See you there!
August 8th: Meet The Art
Our sponsor today, Amanda from The Art of Pieces is brand new! We love new sponsors cause they always have fresh ideas when searching for their ‘victims’.
If you haven’t seen her art work yet – you are in for a treat! I asked Amanda how she gets her inspiration for her paintings –
i get a lot of my inspiration from music and what it does to me. i’ve always painted with music in the background, and i’ve almost always waited for the inspiration to find its way to me. it’s not something i can push out, it’s something i have to be open to receiving. sometimes i’ll see something that strikes me – usually a colour or a texture, and i’ll want to put it on paper or canvas.
Something as simple as heart can evoke wonderful emotions…
I know you will find something that will touch your heart as well at Amanda’s shop. Then come join us as we chat in our Sneak Attack thread and get ready for the sneak attack that starts at 7pm!
August 1st: Meet MsBitty
Once again, we are having a sneak attack sponsored by one of our newest sponsors – MsBitty of MsBitty Knacks
We had so much fun the last time, our sneak attack today promises to be just as great! And MsBitty is already on the way to providing us with terrific clues!
I asked MsBitty if she had any pets, and she said:
I have 2 pets, both miniature schnauzers. They are father and son; Nio is the dad 10 years-old and the baby Scrapy 7mths old (but bigger than the dad). They are my children in all intent and purpose.
MsBitty has found a NEW love – it’s her mustachio pins – she just adores anything with mustaches! Here’s one of my favorite – basically because it includes a cat…
MsBitty will be introducing us to 3 new Etsy shops. Come on over and chat with us at our Sneak Attack thread as we get ready for the 3pm start!
August 1st: Giveaway: 2 stunning pairs of earrings!!
August 1– August 19:
579 Jewlery on Etsy is giving away 2 stunning pairs of earrings!!
Neutral, beautiful, pretty, simple earrings! Earrings are stunning grey beads with kind of a periwinkle tint set on ornamented head pins finished with silver toned ear wires.
Earrings are about 1 3/4 inches (5cm) in total length.
These beautiful earrings are simply an acrylic and metal bead on a head pin finished with silver-toned fish hooks. Simple, citrus-y, fun! The translucent acrylic beads look like hard candies…although I am afraid that they wouldn’t taste as good!
Approximate length 1 3/4 inches total (4.5cm).
A little bit more about 579 Jewelry:
Best friends Sarah and Laury love making jewelry! From Texas to Florida and now in separate towns, they have continued their friendship and hobby
Find out more about from her Etsy profile.
Want more of 579 Jewelry? Follow them on Twitter @579jewelry
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 August 19th. 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.
