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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 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!
July 28th: Meet UU
Get ready for a Birthday Party! Our sponsor today, UU (Wendy) from UUendy and Friends is having a birthday, and everyone is invited to come dressed in their favorite party hat!
During the day, you will see lots of party outfits as more and more sneakers join us for some fun, and Wendy gets ready to introduce us to 3 new Etsy shops!
Everyone has a special reason for joining the sneak team. When I asked Wendy about her reason she said:
I love the idea of doing good things anonymously.
And that seems to be a reason that many of us joined, we don’t do it for recognition, we do it to help other Etsy shops get a great start to their business.
Wendy’s shop is filled with all kinds of fun items! One of her latest endeavors are twisted rope bracelets – I love the color of this one!
Take a look at the other bracelets as well as earrings and so much more that Wendy has in her shop and then come join us at the Sneak Attack thread as we wait for the count down to 8pm Etsy time!
July 25th: Meet Castle
Today’s Sneak Attack is sponsored by Castle of Castle Co. A frequent sponsor, Castle always picks a fun group of Etsy shops as our ‘victims’.
I recently asked Castle what was in the works for the rest of the year. New Scents?
I have a few new scents that I’m making right now, which is a Summer Citrus (lime and orange) and Orange Cucumber. I also have Jasmine Rose, Spiced Cranberry, Autumn Spice (orange, cinnamon & clove) and Blueberry Muffin to make. The toughest part is finding the right colorant, especially since I try to use natural colorants (and have succeeded so far).
If you can’t decide which scent you like or which soap to purchase from Castle’s shop, check out this sample box and you get free shipping too!
Be sure to see all the different scented soaps that Castle makes, and then come join us at our Sneak Attack thread as we get ready for the festivities at 7pm!
July 23rd: Meet MsBitty
What a glorious day! We are having a Sneak Attack on a Saturday, with a brand new sponsor!!
Our sponsor is MsBitty of Ms Bitty Knacks who creates original mixed media art in collages, clay dolls, paper mache, assemblage, and paintings of a whimsical nature.
I recently asked MsBitty how she came up with her shop name.
This is the one question I get the most and I must give 100% credit to THESAURUS. Yes, funny as it may sound. I was looking for a catchy and fun name; so after some word play and lots of Google searches to make sure it was unique; MsBittyKnacks was born from (Maria’s little crafts). Once again got to love thesaurus.
There was so much to choose from in MsBitty’s shop to show you. And I know it’s a little early to be thinking about Halloween, but this scary trick or treater caught my eye!
Be sure to check out all the other neat things that MsBitty creates and then come on over to our Sneak Attack thread as we get ready to surprise some new Etsy shops!
