Apr
21

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!

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100 Responses to “Craft Corps Giveaway Day 14: Signed Book & Jewelry Piece from Jennifer Perkins!”

  1. Loopy

    Oh my gosh! What a fantastic giveaway! I’ve been following Ms. Perkin’s work forever. Love her sense of humor! -Esti

  7. Anonymous

    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

  11. foxerin99

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

    Erin Dolezal

  14. foxerin99

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

    Erin Dolezal

  24. Sorka

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

  27. hennasplace

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

  34. Deb Forbes

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

  39. Jenny

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

    jenny rekeweg

  43. asg156

    I really love making jewelry and looking at other crafters! A necklace I don’t have to make is even better.

  47. mare

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

    Mary Carlson

  51. Brandy

    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

  53. Ruby Sundquist

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

    — Ruby Sundquist

  66. Sandy

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

    Sandy Lewis

  68. mab

    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

  69. Annie

    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

  84. Cindy

    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

  85. Cindy

    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.

  87. Cindy

    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

  88. Barbara

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

    Barbara Moore
    lmoore(at)flippinweb(dot)com

  90. Cindy

    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

  94. Mary A Helgesen

    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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