Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Craft Corps Giveaway Day 14: Signed Book & Jewelry Piece from Jennifer Perkins!

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!


Name: Jennifer Perkins

Gig(s):
Owner of Naughty Secretary Club/Host of Craft Lab

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."


Today's Giveaway: Signed Copy of The Naughty Secretary Club Book and Like Totally Texas Necklace!

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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!


100 comments:

  1. 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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  2. Kim Mayhew8:15 AM

    Oh this is awesome! Great give away!

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  3. What a fun book - and loved the interview

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  4. Yay! Love her.

    Amanda Kattner

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  5. Would love it! Love the creative jewelry:)

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  6. Anonymous8:25 AM

    earlier 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!

    cindylee
    snickerdoodle410@yahoo.com

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  7. Great blog and site..love the jewelry!! Love everything on naughty secretary!!
    Genelle Voss

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  8. Love, love, love the necklace!
    Janice Ogata

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  9. I love Jennifer's stuff!

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  10. Yay! I love Jennifer Perkins! She's so original!

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  11. Anonymous8:38 AM

    OMG! I am SO in love with Jennifer's jewelry!!!! I drool on her website practically every single day!!!

    Erin Dolezal

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  12. Anonymous8:39 AM

    OMG! I am SO in love with Jennifer's jewelry!! I drool on her website practically every day!!

    Erin Dolezal

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  13. Anonymous8:40 AM

    awesome jewerly to win, thanks for the chance

    colleen martineau
    glyndi4don@sbcglobal.net

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  14. what a awesome book & totally cool jewelry!

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  15. What a great giveaway. I love making my own stuff and my 12 year old daughter, too.

    Heike Kytlica

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  16. Awesome giveaway! I love the stuff she creates!

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  17. I LOVE Jennifer's site and would love to have the book!

    Liz
    doodlesmith@windstream.net

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  18. Thanks again Vickie for the chance to win a very cool book! Sue Bates

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  19. This is great! I want to know more!

    Ashley Phillips
    crashlou@gmail.com

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  20. Jennifer makes me smile and recall Austin's creativity. I miss that atmosphere.
    Sherrie

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  21. I need some more accessories!! Count me in!! And the book trailer was super cool! I am excited to see it!
    Denise Layman

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  22. I love to make jewelry! I would love this.
    Miriam Giles

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  23. I love Jennifer Perkins & these giveaways are so much fun!

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  24. Anonymous9:17 AM

    I just started making jewelry a couple of months ago, and read the naughty secretary blog for some inspiration. I loved the MLK necklace.

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  25. I love Jennifer Perkins' jewelry! So excited for this one.

    Danna

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  26. I love Jennifer's whole attitude and style!!

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  27. Would just love to get my hands on this book!
    Susan M Hall

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  28. Anonymous9:22 AM

    Oh, would love this!
    Corinne

    fourcade@bigfoot.com

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  29. Jennifer Perkins Rocks!

    Becky S

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  30. I always loved her projects on "stylicious"! can't wait to see her book and goodies!

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  31. Deb Forbes9:38 AM

    Would love, love this. Could so use the necklace and book. Deb Forbes

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  32. Andrea Lorenz9:38 AM

    I miss Craft Lab!

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  33. susie carranza9:39 AM

    miss seeing her on tv! would love to get this...

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  34. Anonymous9:47 AM

    Love Jen! I love to read her blog! Inspiring!
    ~Stephanie Lauffer

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  35. Sounds like a great giveaway! Consider me entered!! Maureen (valleyvixen@mail.com)

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  36. looks like a lot of fun in this book. lots of great inspiration and color! thanks for a chance

    jenny rekeweg

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  37. What a cool prize! Thanks!!

    Jodi Brown
    wannabbob(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  38. She does such cool stuff!

    [Miranda Ettinger]

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  39. Oh how I would love to win these books! Fingers crossed!

    Leah Cairns

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  40. Anonymous10:33 AM

    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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  41. What a great giveaway

    Anne Sampson

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  42. looks great...please enter me...

    Rosemary Woodruff

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  43. so fun! great giveaway! Lisa Filion

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  44. I love her jewelry. Would be a great book to have. Thanks for the great give-aways!

    Mary Carlson

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  45. love it! thanks for the giveaways! they just don't stop... glamspoon [at] clearwire [dot] net

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  46. haha! She sounds like such a fun person to be around!

    -Carol

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  47. Brandy11:35 AM

    I learned about Jennifer Perkins from Craft lab. She's got a very funky style, and I'd love to try her stuff!
    Brandy Klotzle

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  48. Wow! Thanks for the chance!
    ~Tessa

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  49. Ruby Sundquist11:56 AM

    Love that Texas necklace. I'm a Montexan now.

    -- Ruby Sundquist

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  50. Homemade Jewelry - perfect! Hope I win.
    Sarah Hardy

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  51. I've been wanting to pick up this book. Thanks for the chance!

    danielle harris

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  52. Been wanting to get this forever! ~ Jill Elliott

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  53. Love it!
    Kelly Bronsink

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  54. Sweet Giveaway! Bree Gordon

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  55. Anonymous1:08 PM

    Woo hoo!

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  56. Jen's a legend! I'd love to see her book

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  57. Charissa Arsaoui

    Would love to review both books for Buzzine (http://www.buzzine.com). Always looking for artsy craftsy stuff to read!

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  58. ooh, pretty, so creative!

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  59. oooh, Pretty jewelry! So creative!

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  60. Such a character. She's got a great eye!!

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  61. Oh Wow what a great giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful book.

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  62. I would LOVE something from Jennifer Perkins! TY so much for the opportunity!

    Sandy Lewis

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  63. Cool - I bought this book for a friend but would love to have my own copy!!

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  64. Just 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!

    -Mandi Barham

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  65. 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.
    Annie Terry

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  66. Anonymous3:51 PM

    Wow! I love the necklace and Miss Perkins' style!

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  67. I checked my Google Reader on the right day!! I love me some giveaways.
    Ashley Little

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  68. Nice job! Great Book! Sign me Up

    Tina Miklas

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  69. I heart this book! Go Vicki!

    Tina Miklas
    Chicago

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  70. Thank you - I would love to win this book.

    Jackie Watson

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  71. Love Her! I follow her blog religiously too!

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  72. I would so love to win this!!
    Norma Turvey

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  73. Pick me! I'd love to win this!

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  74. I need a Texas necklace since I am a 5th gen Texan!

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  75. Grace Hernandez5:50 PM

    Fabulous giveaway!
    -Grace Hernandez

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  76. Kristi6:35 PM

    What a fun necklace and book!

    Kristi Gomez

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  77. Christina C.6:35 PM

    This is awesome!

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  78. Christina C.6:35 PM

    This is awesome!

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  79. I would love to have this. Thanks

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  80. So 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...
    Cindy H

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  81. 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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  82. All jewelry should be handmade.

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  83. 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.
    Cindy H

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  84. What a fantastic giveaway! Ilove it and I love Jennifer Perkins!

    Barbara Moore
    lmoore(at)flippinweb(dot)com

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  85. Another awesome giveaway!! Wowsers!

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  86. 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.
    Cindy H

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  87. Always luv her sense of humor! So fun and unique!! Tanya/Turtle

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  88. Anonymous8:33 PM

    Wow!! What style!!
    Dianne Askew

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  89. I love making jewelry. This looks like a fabulous book!

    Janel Gradowski

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  90. Mary A Helgesen8:41 PM

    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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  91. Sweet! I'd love to win.

    -- kelli

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  92. me, please...I'd love a copy of that book and snazzy necklace!

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  93. sounds like a great book! and that is a really cute necklace....two great items up for grab!

    kshuttle@uoguelph.ca

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  94. Fabulous!
    Sarah Lorde

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  95. What a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance!

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