CONGRATS TO THE WINNER OF THIS GIVEAWAY: Elf Renee

Star Jewelry on Etsy is giving away these Berry Sweet earrings!!

How cute would these beauties look dangling from your ears?

Beautiful berry-licious colors… Sterling silver bali-style earwires suspend purple velvet swarovski bicones, and light rose swarovski hearts, hand wrapped in sterling silver wire by Star Jewelry. 

Earrings are 1.25 inches in length.

A little bit more about Star Jewelry :

I’ve found that I always needed a creative outlet to offset the exacting nature of my computer career. As my childen were growing, I’ve engaged in crochet, sewing, quilting, needlepoint, and cross-stitch. Then one holiday season, I picked up a kit to make a badge holder necklace for a gift for a friend. Once I finished it, I knew I could make a better, prettier necklace than the materials this kit provided, and a new career was born.

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 28th. 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.

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.

Earn one entry for each of the following :

• Leave a comment here… maybe share how you felt when you got the first sale in your Etsy shop, or tell us about your favorite item you’ve spotted during a Sneak Attack.
• “Like” the Handmade Movement on facebook.
• Follow the Handmade Movement on twitter.
• Write a post on your own blog about the Second Annual Sneakerversary Giveaway, with a link to this blog post.
• Share this blog post as a link on your facebook.

Ways to earn even more entries:

• Tweet about the Second Annual Sneakerversary Giveaway on twitter, making sure to include “@Sneak_Attacks” and a link to this blog post.  You can earn one entry per week for additional tweets between August 26 and 3:00 p.m. Eastern time (we are GMT-5:00) on Thursday, September 23.
• Purchase an item from the Handmade Movement’s shop on Etsy (sales in the shop help offset the cost of this website’s upkeep), then post a link to your transaction here.  Multiple purchases will earn you multiple entries.
• Purchase an item in a Sneak Attack between August 26 and September 16, then post a link to your transaction here (if, for example, you make purchases in the August 26 and September 13 Sneak Attacks, posting your two transaction links here would earn you two entries).

Each thing that you choose to do to enter this giveaway must be posted as a separate comment here.  Please be sure to leave your contact information (like your email address or Etsy shop link) so you can be notified if you are the lucky winner.

Last year was a great party (you can read about the one-year Sneakerversary celebration here); please feel free to join us in our Sneakerversary thread, and click here for details about the goodies included in the giveaway!   Thanks for a wonderfully Sneaky two years!

– Annette

Here are the Second Annual Sneakerversary Giveaway prizes! Click here to find out all the ways you can enter for chances to win everything you see here!

Here’s a list of things in this photo, roughly left to right and from top to bottom:

Crochet baby blanket handmade by LarueFashions

Falling Leaves Suncatcher handmade by CatchAStarCreations

Set of five fine art nature photography cards handmade by BuddsPhoto

Cap handmade by ElephunksTrunk

Silver and Black Necklace handmade by AccordingToShe

Rose Pen Bouquet in Shell Caddy handmade by JustForTheShellOfIt

Framed Zinnias print and set of 10 floral note cards handmade by PaintedMemoriesbyRos

Catch a Rainbow set of 10 mini note cards handmade by HappyHoundCreative

Butterfly Bookmark handmade by UUendyandFriends

Clay Pendant handmade by CarolBroadleyPottery

Cherry Push Pins handmade by LaBeq

Scottie Dog Boo Boo Bag handmade by BooBooZoo

Beaded Bamboo Spoons handmade by BeadSoul

Alice in Wonderland Earrings handmade by AnRocaid

Handmade for You - Thanks for Your Order Cards and Matching Stickers handmade by TheArtOfJoy

Set of Two Felted Wool Coasters handmade by HandmadeBySandi

Gift certificate to VerveInteriors / FromMarz

Yes, all this could be yours if you enter for your chance(s) to win!  We’re having a great time gearing up for the September 23rd Giveaway in our thread on Etsy; feel free to come by and say hi anytime!

Soap popsicles that look good enough to eat, Pink Grapefruit Bath Bombs and Whipped Shea Butter. Oh, but there is more too! Sandy doesn’t cut corners when it comes to creating the perfect cold process soaps. She will tell you, ‘Our soaps are made from scratch using the old-fashioned cold process method of combining various oils, butters, and lye in just the right amounts to create a luxurious soap that we are proud to offer to you. We make all our soap in very small batches so we have precise quality control over the entire process. After curing for 4 – 6 weeks, we hand-cut and individually package each soap. You know you are getting a soap that is finely crafted and one-of-a-kind!’

Now don’t forget, Sandy fills her shop with more than just soaps. You can check that out for yourself but first, take a shot at winning these luscious bars of soap for yourself absolutely free! Sign up for the Handmade Giveaway then you can go see what else you can find in SandyVern on Etsy.

Ginger tells us a little about herself in her Etsy profile, ‘I have always loved creating, crafting, designing and learning new things. I love paper & bright colors! I am a collector of inspirational quotes and like to use them in my artwork. I remember the days when I would search for “good” construction paper. Not any of that nasty, coarse stuff, but the smooth, bright and vivid kind. Perfect for all of that paper cutting I did.’ Well, Ginger has created some bright, cheery and colorful prints and filled her Etsy shop with them for our enjoyment! Take a look at this Collie print, one of my favorites.

Ginger’s love for dogs shines through in her creations just as her love for all things artistic is evident in her career choice. Employed as a graphic designer and a web designer she continuously nurtures her artistic side and it shows! I found this cute Apple Blossom Brooch as I browsed through Going Places 2.

I encourage you to take a few moments and stop by Ginger’s Etsy shop and pick out your favorite prints and see what all she has to offer. I am certain you will find several items that appeal to you. You will want to sign up for the Handmade Giveaway before you leave. With a little luck you could be our next winner and be able to enjoy Ginger’s Inspirational Dog Series in your own home! If you are the lucky winner you will receive an email on August 13th. Be one of the first to know by being in the Sneak Attack Forum thread that night.

Until then, don’t forget that you can join a fantastic group of fun loving Sneakers and help surprise an unsuspecting new Etsy shop owner any Monday and Thursday evening. No official invitation needed and no team to join. Stop into the Etsy forum thread and say ‘hi’ or just lurk about and see how crazy it can get!

I went snooping in Chris’ shop and found that her talents extend far beyond the making of  the wonderfully woodsy Owl Trio that Chris donated to the Handmade Giveaway. Check out this Friendly Ghost just in time for Halloween.

Chris is not new to the artistic world of designing and creating  handmade items. She notes in her Etsy Bio, ‘I have been selling my handmade creations for a long time. I have been drawing all of my life and sewing and quilting for 17 years. I love to create and see my ideas and sketches come to life! ‘

Whatever the season you will find something unique to warm your home or give as a gift when you visit The Wooded Lake. I found these cute little Christmas Mice that are the perfect size to decorate a wreath or toss in a bowl and just look cute!

Now that you know a bit more about Chris and can see some of the amazing things she has made, I know you are anxious to visit her shop. But wait! Before you go, don’t forget that you have the opportunity to WIN the Trio of Primitive Rustic Owl Sitters just by registering to win the Handmade Giveaway. They will arrive in your home absolutely FREE. You won’t even have to pay shipping. So get signed up and watch your email on July 29th or better yet,  join us in the Etsy forum thread before the Sneak Attack when the winner is announced. You could be the next winner of the Handmade Giveaway!

Michael shares a little bit about himself in his shop bio. “I am an artist and illustrator who has been drawing and creating all my life. I have created illustrations for book covers, magazines, CD covers, posters, web sites, and more.” There is much more you can learn about Michael by visiting his Etsy shops and reading his Bio.

Have a look at a piece of Fine art you will find for sale in PhippsArt .

Now Michael is making his “wearable art” available to all of us absolutely free by donating to The Handmade Giveaway. This is your chance to own an original creation from an artist recognized by the Society of Illustrators and Communication Arts and in the Society’s New York gallery. All you have to do is sign up for the giveaway!

Don’t wait another minute! What you do in the next few minutes could decide if your name is drawn in the next Handmade Giveaway. Click the link in the upper right hand corner of the page and get registered to win. Then, jump on over to PhippsArt and pick out your favorite TShirt and check out all the original artwork in Michael’s shop. Don’t stop until you have visited ScatterbrainTies ~ you won’t want to miss a thing!

Sheree has been in charge of coordinating our giveaways for a while now– make sure to enter the current one! (Click the “Weekly Giveaway” link on the upper right of this site.)

Spotlight on: Lisa Hamilton owner of the Etsy Shop Beadsoul.

Lisa’s Etsy shop is a place where quality materials, inspiration, and soul combine.  “A piece of jewelry should be fun, artful and reflect your personality; this is what I strive to capture!” says Lisa in her shop policies.

“It is a focus of mine to use high-quality materials, such as authentic gemstones, genuine Swarovski crystals, and gold filled or sterling wire. This ensures a piece that can last a lifetime!”

Lisa also offers custom designs.  “If you see any item that captures your eye that is not the right size or color, convo me; I would be happy to work with you to create a special piece that will bring you smiles!”

You can find out more about Lisa when you visit her Etsy shop Beadsoul, just read her Bio and Shop Policies. Wait, you don’t want to miss out on a chance at winning Lisa’s beautiful earrings so be sure to register before you go. The winner will be announce in the Sneak Attack forum on May 27th. You will receive an email if you are the lucky winner!

Spotlight on: Kelly owner of The Refinery Boutique on Etsy .com.

Kelly shares a little bit about herself in her Etsy shop profile: I am 24 years old, and have a degree in studio art and a vision to create an edgy, wholesome, chic jewelry line for people who appreciate the same. I have always been frustrated with the lack of the the type of jewelry that I envision wearing and finding pieces that work cohesively with my everyday life.
I have therefore set out to create strong, long-lasting pieces that make both strong and simple statements. I want to share my aesthetic of carefully crafted, feminine meets rustic, sophisticated meets organic jewelry and durable, attractive home decor and gifts.

My long term goal is to own my very own brick-and-mortar boutique in Massachusetts and I hope to use this Etsy shop as my launch point to share my little creations.

Read more about Kelly in her shop profile. Visit The Refinery Boutique to see more of Kelly’s work. Don’t leave without registering to win the necklace Kelly donated to The Handmade Giveaway for out current prize. You can register HERE or at the top righthand corner of this page.