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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.
July 30th: Ginger Oliphant Owner of Going Places 2 Donates to the Giveaway
I would like to introduce you to Ginger Oliphant. Ginger is the proud owner of Going Places 2 on Etsy where she creates and sells art prints from her Inspirational Dog Print Series, as well as felted wool items made from recycled sweaters, plus a few other surprises.
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!
July 1st: Meet LaRue & Handmade
Today, we have 2 sponsors for our Sneak Attack! And today’s attack is Make Someone’s Day! Many of us familiar with sneak attacks are asked to recommend 1 or 2 new shops that will be our ‘victims’. Usually our sponsor or sponsors introduce 2-3 victims total. So for today, there is no telling how many shops will be introduced! And lots of delightful items to purchase, heart and drool over!
Who are our sponsors today? Why Lisa from LaRue Fashions and Sandi from Handmade By Sandi!
Let me tell you a little bit about Lisa…
Busy with an 18 year old son, ready to enter college, a 3 year old daughter, and a successful Etsy shop you would think that Lisa has no time for extra hobbies. Well, about 10 years ago she started doing genealogy and loves it!
Says Lisa, During a visit to the cemetery where my grandfather is buried, I noticed that so many of the markers in there were disintegrating rapidly. With my roots in genealogy, I realized that these relatives would soon be lost to future generations of relatives searching for them. I began transcribing and photographing all of the cemeteries on our county, and posting them to the internet, for relatives to find.
Lisa also started creating chainmaille jewelry a couple of years ago – this is a favorite of mine!
A little bit about Sandi… Sandi and her husband are both retired from the federal government and now run a 40 acre farm, where they grow produce to sell to the local public. They also have chickens and sell eggs. The pace is fairly easy for 6 months out of the year, but starting in May and going through September, they sell sweet corn, which is their major crop. Hubby works the farm and Sandi runs the produce stand. And since she love to talk – that’s an easy job!
A little over a year ago, Sandi discovered felted bowls and now is obsessed with making them! So there are quite a few available in her Etsy shop – with more in the wings. Expanding that felting, she’s now making coasters! These are my favorite – love the spiral look.
Be sure to check out Lisa’s other chainmaille items and Sandi’s felted items. Then come chat with us in the Sneak Attack Thread! Lots of fun – guaranteed!
May 13th: Etsy Shop Owner Donates to Our Giveaway
Etsy shop owners are a group of wonderfully creative and generous people. Their donations make The Handmade Giveaway possible. We thank them.
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!
May 1st: Etsy Shop Owner Donates to our Giveaway
Etsy shop owners are a group of wonderfully creative and generous people. Their donations make The Handmade Giveaway possible. We thank them.
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.
November 22nd: Giveaways now last two weeks
The Handmade Movement will continue to sponsor giveaways from talented artists, but we are now extending the entry period to two weeks for each one. This will give the donating shops a bit more exposure. Click the “weekly giveaway” link on the upper right for information about the current contest. Many thanks to Sheree of shadesofvictoria.etsy.com for all the work she puts into coordinating all the giveways. Please visit her wonderful shop!
