UPDATE: THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNER IS:
Genelle Voss!
Please e-mail your snail mail address to: contests@vickiehowell.com within the next week to receive your prize. Congratulations!
Excerpt from Craft Corps (Chapter 6):
"VH: Where did your very distinct kitschy, vintage-inspired style come from?
JP: I have had weird taste since I was a kid. When I was in 4th grade, I would wear a derby to school. I had two pairs of pajamas with giant neon numbers on them, because I thought I was Boy George in my color-by-numbers outfits. There was never any jewelry that I wanted to buy, so I just got into making my own. I would always go to flea markets and thrift stores and stuff with my parents. I was always buying weird things as a kid, and making them into something different, and I think that has transferred over into my jewelry. Nothing is safe around me if it sits still long enough--I'll end up looking at it somehow. Right now, I'm sitting here looking at the Fisher-Price apple, thinking it's big, but it could be a necklace.
VH: I've personally had to tell you to step away from a tea saucer--it's too big for a charm!
JP: I'm thinking that if Favor Flav has necklaces that are bigger than that, then why can't I wear that dinky apple?
VH: I'm going to sit you down with Flavor Flav for 30 minutes and not say a word, and you will know exactly why."
How to Win:
POST A COMMENT HERE WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS (BY 8AM ON TOMORROW). Poster's will be chosen via drawing at random.
Rules:
Please be sure to include your real name (not just your screen name) on your post. Winners will be posted on this blog every few days with instructions on getting me your mailing address. Prizes unclaimed will be put up for grabs at the end of the Craft Corps Give-Away-A-Day in May.
Craft Corps: Celebrating the Creative Community One Story at a Time hits shelves May 4th. Be one of the 1st to get a copy by ordering today from BN.com!
Don't forget to share your story on the Craft Corps website and become a Craft Corps fan on Facebook--fans will be eligible for additional prizes!
Craft.Rock.Love,
Vickie
Psst! Come back tomorrow for a giveaway from Fabric Designer, Amy Butler!

Oh my gosh! What a fantastic giveaway! I've been following Ms. Perkin's work forever. Love her sense of humor! -Esti
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ReplyDeleteAmanda Kattner
Would love it! Love the creative jewelry:)
ReplyDeleteearlier today i was lamenting to my 3 dachshunds that i missed seeing "craft lab" on tv. this book would sure help me when i need a crafty fix. thanks to you and jennifer!
ReplyDeletecindylee
snickerdoodle410@yahoo.com
Great blog and site..love the jewelry!! Love everything on naughty secretary!!
ReplyDeleteGenelle Voss
Love, love, love the necklace!
ReplyDeleteJanice Ogata
I love Jennifer's stuff!
ReplyDeleteYay! I love Jennifer Perkins! She's so original!
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ReplyDeleteErin Dolezal
Too much fun!
ReplyDeleteOMG! I am SO in love with Jennifer's jewelry!! I drool on her website practically every day!!
ReplyDeleteErin Dolezal
awesome jewerly to win, thanks for the chance
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glyndi4don@sbcglobal.net
what a awesome book & totally cool jewelry!
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ReplyDeleteHeike Kytlica
Awesome giveaway! I love the stuff she creates!
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ReplyDeleteLiz
doodlesmith@windstream.net
Thanks again Vickie for the chance to win a very cool book! Sue Bates
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ReplyDeleteAshley Phillips
crashlou@gmail.com
Jennifer makes me smile and recall Austin's creativity. I miss that atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteSherrie
I need some more accessories!! Count me in!! And the book trailer was super cool! I am excited to see it!
ReplyDeleteDenise Layman
I love to make jewelry! I would love this.
ReplyDeleteMiriam Giles
I love Jennifer Perkins & these giveaways are so much fun!
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ReplyDeleteDanna
I love Jennifer's whole attitude and style!!
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Oh, would love this!
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fourcade@bigfoot.com
Jennifer Perkins Rocks!
ReplyDeleteBecky S
I always loved her projects on "stylicious"! can't wait to see her book and goodies!
ReplyDeleteWould love, love this. Could so use the necklace and book. Deb Forbes
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ReplyDelete~Stephanie Lauffer
Sounds like a great giveaway! Consider me entered!! Maureen (valleyvixen@mail.com)
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What a cool prize! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteJodi Brown
wannabbob(at)hotmail(dot)com
She does such cool stuff!
ReplyDelete[Miranda Ettinger]
Oh how I would love to win these books! Fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteLeah Cairns
I really love making jewelry and looking at other crafters! A necklace I don't have to make is even better.
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ReplyDeleteAnne Sampson
looks great...please enter me...
ReplyDeleteRosemary Woodruff
so fun! great giveaway! Lisa Filion
ReplyDeleteI love her jewelry. Would be a great book to have. Thanks for the great give-aways!
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Awesome!
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ReplyDeletehaha! She sounds like such a fun person to be around!
ReplyDelete-Carol
I learned about Jennifer Perkins from Craft lab. She's got a very funky style, and I'd love to try her stuff!
ReplyDeleteBrandy Klotzle
Wow! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDelete~Tessa
Love that Texas necklace. I'm a Montexan now.
ReplyDelete-- Ruby Sundquist
Homemade Jewelry - perfect! Hope I win.
ReplyDeleteSarah Hardy
I've been wanting to pick up this book. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeletedanielle harris
Been wanting to get this forever! ~ Jill Elliott
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Sweet Giveaway! Bree Gordon
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ReplyDeleteWould love to review both books for Buzzine (http://www.buzzine.com). Always looking for artsy craftsy stuff to read!
ooh, pretty, so creative!
ReplyDeleteoooh, Pretty jewelry! So creative!
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ReplyDeleteOh Wow what a great giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful book.
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE something from Jennifer Perkins! TY so much for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteSandy Lewis
Cool - I bought this book for a friend but would love to have my own copy!!
ReplyDeleteJust today I was telling some friends that I want to move back to the Promised Land. Where is that, you ask? Texas, of course! If I can't live there, I could at least wear it around my neck.... and then make more awesome jewelry with that cool book. Thanks for the chance to enter!
ReplyDelete-Mandi Barham
OMG I must win this one! I am a Texas transplant in L.A. and would love to show my pride with that swanky necklace.
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Wow! I love the necklace and Miss Perkins' style!
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Nice job! Great Book! Sign me Up
ReplyDeleteTina Miklas
I heart this book! Go Vicki!
ReplyDeleteTina Miklas
Chicago
Thank you - I would love to win this book.
ReplyDeleteJackie Watson
it's a great book !!
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ReplyDeleteNorma Turvey
Pick me! I'd love to win this!
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ReplyDelete-Grace Hernandez
What a fun necklace and book!
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This is awesome!
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ReplyDeleteI would love to have this. Thanks
ReplyDeleteSo glad I'm not the only one who looks at odd things and thinks "jewelery". My Brother In-Law has started hiding his tackle box when he knows I'm coming over. It would be awesome to add this book to my arsenal. Oh the inspiration...
ReplyDeleteCindy H
So glad I'm not the only one who looks at unusual things and thinks "jewelery". My Brother In-Law has even started hiding his tackle box when he knows I'm coming over. This book would be a welcome and wonderful addition to my arsenal of crafty inspiration. Thanks for the opportunity.
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ReplyDeleteSo glad I'm not the only one who looks at unusual things and thinks "jewelery". My Brother In-Law has even started hiding his tackle box when he knows I'm coming over. This book would be a welcome and wonderful addition to my arsenal of crafty inspiration. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteCindy H
What a fantastic giveaway! Ilove it and I love Jennifer Perkins!
ReplyDeleteBarbara Moore
lmoore(at)flippinweb(dot)com
Another awesome giveaway!! Wowsers!
ReplyDeleteSo glad I'm not the only one who looks at unusual things and thinks "jewelery". My Brother In-Law has even started hiding his tackle box when he knows I'm coming over. This book would be a welcome and wonderful addition to my arsenal of crafty inspiration. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteCindy H
Always luv her sense of humor! So fun and unique!! Tanya/Turtle
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ReplyDeleteDianne Askew
I love making jewelry. This looks like a fabulous book!
ReplyDeleteJanel Gradowski
I love Jennifer Perkins and have been a fan since I saw her on DIY. Of course, I would love to win! Thanks!
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ReplyDelete-- kelli
me, please...I'd love a copy of that book and snazzy necklace!
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ReplyDeletekshuttle@uoguelph.ca
Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteSarah Lorde
What a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance!
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