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October 29th: Sneak Attack Report– Emariecreations and anglily

Stockannette sponsored the October 12, 2009 sneak attack on Emariecreations and anglily. Emariecreations sells a variety of items made from polymer clay and fabric. They got 9 sales from the attack. Anglil’s All That Boutique sells hair clips and headbands. She got 4 sales from the attack.

Celeste: What was your reaction when you first realized you had been sneak attacked?

Emariecreations: Very surprised! I had heard about the sneak attacks, but never thought it would happen to me! I am very grateful for the people who participated in the attack and helped make this shop owner’s day.

Blue Paisley Reversible Headband from Emariecreations

anglily: I was really surprised and excited to see that I was being sneak attacked. It was a pretty crummy day and the next day was my birthday so it was perfect timing. I love the concept of sneak attacks and have been following the The Handmade Movement blog since my attack. I even joined in on an attack myself. What a great way to put something positive out in the universe.

Orange And Chocolate Brown hair flower from anglily

Celeste: Anything else you would like our blog readers to know?

Emariecreations: I specialize in polymer clay creations. I sell a variety of items, including pendants novelty push pins, Christmas ornaments and more! I really enjoy working with polymer clay and it is so exciting to sell my items to people who appreciate my work and handmade items.

sweet gingerbread ornaments from Emariecreations

anglily: I guess I would like everyone to know that I put a little piece of myself in everything that I make. I truly love to create and therefore I am happy to spend extra time on a project to make sure that it is perfect. If you want to see something special or different than what is in my shop just let me know. I have tons of new ideas so come back often for new items. With the holidays coming my accessories make a perfect inexpensive gift.

Purple and Blue Sparkle Hair Flower from anglily

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September 13th: September 3 Sneak Attack Report–chocolatecreators, TheKawaiiSupplyShop, and BELLYBABYSTUDIO

Stockenette and TinkersShop co-sponsored the September 3, 2009 Sneak Attack on chocolatecreators, TheKawaiiSupplyShop and BELLABABYSTUDIO. Chocolatecreators makes custom designed home made chocolates. They got 5 sales from the attack. TheKawaiiSupplyShop sells cute craft supplies from Japan. She got 13 sales from the attack. BELLABABYSTUDIO sells flower hair clips, paintings, and more. She got 17 sales from the attack. They all agreed to be interviewed for this blog.

Celeste: What was your reaction when you first realized you had been sneak attacked?

chocolatecreators:I did not know anything about Sneak Attacks until that night…I was checking my emails late and saw that I had received four sales and I was totally amazed and was thinking how crazy that was to receive a group of orders in one night…That had never happened before..One of the orders mentioned they had purchased during a sneal attack and so I went to research just what that was about…i think it is such a fun thing to do to help get sales for the selected artists that night…I felt elated and so thrilled that my shop had been chosen…I almost felt like I was being inducted into a sorority at college…I love the idea and the whole feeling that it creates for everyone involved with etsy…

I LOVE U Heart from chocolatecreators

KawaiiSupplyShop:I did not know what was going on at first – it took a while to realize what was happening – it was the best thing that has happened to me in a long time. I loved it – it gave me such hope.

Beautiful Japanese Fabric - 3 Geisha Portraits from KawaiiSupplyShop

BELLABABYSTUDIO: I was a little freaked out! i had no idea what was going on! and since this was my first huge multiple sale i panicked a little but it was a “happy panic”! Then i realized how much money i had just made overnight and was full of glee:) Thanks everyone!

Jeweled Ribbon flower hair clip from BELLABABYSTUDIO

Celeste: Is there anything else you would like our blog readers to konw?

chocolatecreators: I am still fairly new to etsy and still trying to figure out all og the many ways to market and promote our businesses. I think etsy is amazing and wish I had all day to spend understanding all the ins and outs…I am happy to be a small part of such a huge enterprise.

I have always been a self employed creative spirit and want to tell others to follow their dreams and let their creative juices take them away. There is no greater feeling than knowing you are putting a smile on someones face each time something you have made is given to someone else. I am all for the small business versus the large chain factories. Start out small and see where it goes. Dont let anyone stop you or dissuade you from following your inner instinct!! Etsy can help take you to that very place!!

Fun party favors...champagne bottles from chocolatecreators

KawaiiSupplyShop: My shop came about because of my love for Japan and my visits there. I brought back a lot of things that last time I was there. And also I have friends there that send me thing to sell. They also make things and I will be selling them also. I love doing craft and also plan on making some items from the things they send me.
I love dealing with people who love making craft items – they are wonderful people and very kind spirited.

Beautiful Japanese Washi Paper-Momiji-Autumn Leaves two pieces from KawaiiSupplyShop

BELLABABYSTUDIO: i would just like people to know that everytning I make is full of love and i thoroughly enjoy creating every piece. I also dont just make one thing, I have a TON of ideas running through my head at any given moment! So, there will always be something different in my shop. I also want everyone to know how totally FUN these sneak attacks are and a great ego/sales boost! Way to go team “sneak attack”! Keep it up!