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The Naughty Secretary Club Book – Review and Giveaway!

August 26, 2008 by robyn charles

I’m always on the lookout for craft books that emphasize reusing and recycling unique materials, so when Jennifer Perkins, not only the writer of Craft Artist Life here at Craft Gossip, but also owner of the Naughty Secretary Club shop, told the world that she’d written a book, I couldn’t wait for it to come out. I have to say, I was overwhelmed with how good it is!

From cover to cover, this book has not only great supply lists and directions on jewelry-making, it’s chock-full of ideas for re-purposing great everyday finds. Some of my favorite projects include using vintage neckties for both headbands and pins … I’ve got a huge obsession for vintage ties!

While Jennifer’s jewelry style is much bigger than mine (literally. I tend to wear teenie tiny pieces), the book has quickly taken up a prominent spot on my bookshelf because her jewelry-making instructions are some of the best I’ve read. She clearly and simply explains how to use found items in your baubles, making your accessories completely unique and easy to make!

And because I love it so much, I wanted to give you all a chance to love it to! So from now until September 10th at 5pm (CST), leave a comment here and I’ll randomly pick one person to win a copy of the Naught Secretary Club Book! Be sure to leave your name and e-mail address so I can contact you if you win!

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Comments

  1. Jillian says

    August 26, 2008 at 11:42 am

    What a cool idea!!! I love to make my own jewelery, but I’ve never gotten into the recycled materials. I want to though!

    (Jillian, [email protected] )

  2. Elizabeth Holcombe says

    August 26, 2008 at 12:07 pm

    I totally love the idea of that book! If I don’t win a copy, I’m buying me one! Thanks for the give-away!~~~XXOO, Beth

  3. milkcan says

    August 26, 2008 at 12:40 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win! I just subscribed to your blog!

  4. Natasha says

    August 26, 2008 at 12:54 pm

    That looks like a very cool book..I will have to look into that if I don’t win it 😉
    lol
    Natasha

  5. Natasha says

    August 26, 2008 at 12:57 pm

    oh, I just reread the entry details….do you need me to put my email in the message, or is it cool it if is just in the form? 😀

  6. Rebecca says

    August 26, 2008 at 12:59 pm

    Oh oh oh. Pick me! Pick me!

  7. Angela says

    August 26, 2008 at 1:17 pm

    OK, leaving my comment. Does being first give me better odds at winning? 😉

    I would really love to get my hands on this book, thank you for running the contest.

  8. thordora says

    August 26, 2008 at 1:47 pm

    ooh! I’ve been wanting to learn how to make jewelry. Lord knows I don’t blow enough money on other crafts. 🙂

  9. Ellie says

    August 26, 2008 at 1:55 pm

    Fun!!! Much cooler then using excess paper, discarded misc.

  10. Ellen says

    August 26, 2008 at 2:38 pm

    This book looks amazing, I’ve been getting really into repurposing vintage jewelry and other items into new jewelry lately and I love the one-of-a-kind look!

  11. Senora Muertos says

    August 26, 2008 at 3:21 pm

    I am so excited about this book. I just branched out from my normal paper mache’ kick to try my hand at jewelry. I am also a member of the St. Louis Craft Mafia so I am excited to see a fellow Craft Mafia person succeed and share their knowledge too. Yay for Jennifer!

  12. Anjuli Fry says

    August 26, 2008 at 4:15 pm

    Wow looks like a great book. I am really want to learn how to make jewlery.

  13. Sydni says

    August 26, 2008 at 5:19 pm

    I have been reading about this book all over the blogosphere. I would love to win a copy.

  14. bunny says

    August 26, 2008 at 6:59 pm

    Sounds fun! I’d love to win this! Thanks!

  15. Kim Taylor says

    August 26, 2008 at 10:05 pm

    I love getting your blog through my RSS reader and I love Jennifer Perkins. What a nice surprise to see these two loves combined. Please put me in line for a chance to win the book. Thanks!

  16. jennifer | themakelounge says

    August 27, 2008 at 12:01 am

    Would love to win, thanks! Great blog, by the way.

  17. Anke says

    August 27, 2008 at 12:13 am

    …I have seen the book cover and was wondering about it!! Looks like this has to go on my want list…;-))) Or maybe I am lucky and will be picked…???

  18. Elizabeth M. says

    August 27, 2008 at 1:08 am

    This sounds like so much fun! With the kids going back to school, I’ll have all kinds of time on my hands to play!

  19. Becky says

    August 27, 2008 at 5:49 am

    That book looks so fun! I’ve loved making jewelry for years, but repurposed materials are pretty new to me so I’d love to take a look at it!

  20. Judith Rachmani says

    August 27, 2008 at 6:47 am

    It sounds like a great book.

  21. Mindi says

    August 27, 2008 at 7:26 am

    I just *adore* big, bold jewelery pieces, and would love-love-love a copy of this book!

  22. emmms says

    August 27, 2008 at 7:44 am

    What a great contest! I love Naughty Secretary Club — the jewelry is just amazing.

  23. natalie says

    August 27, 2008 at 8:17 am

    sounds amazing I make my own jewlerly and love new ideas. My sister and I would love that book. we are always on the lookout for more cool ideas. I love the cover it so retro(my sister and love that style)

  24. amy lounsberry says

    August 27, 2008 at 8:36 am

    cute book – can’t wait to check it out

  25. Charlene Anderson says

    August 27, 2008 at 8:45 am

    This book look like a kick in the pants…totally fun!

  26. robin says

    August 27, 2008 at 9:56 am

    I would love to win a copy of this book! Thanks for the op to do so.
    Oh, and love your site! I’m going to go lookie loo around some more. 🙂

  27. Kam A says

    August 27, 2008 at 10:57 am

    Sounds like a great book!

  28. Ma Val says

    August 27, 2008 at 12:36 pm

    This book sounds wonderful! I’m always looking for new ideas on how to reuse things in different ways. Thanks for this giveaway!

  29. Nancy Mc says

    August 27, 2008 at 2:34 pm

    Love the cover, would love to see the inside!

  30. crystal says

    August 27, 2008 at 6:39 pm

    I have been so into this kind of craft recently. Especially going green, i love the idea of making jewelry with unordinary materials. I have been getting craft books from the library and buying the ones that i am sad to give back:)
    This book sounds like one of those!!!

  31. Condo Blues says

    August 28, 2008 at 6:19 pm

    The very few times I’ve tried to make jewlery, I’ve gotten overwhelmed with all of the fabulous choices for beads, embellishments, findings, etc. and can’t seem to make them work as well as others. A book with some ideas on how to put it all together would be a great shove in the right direction for my jewlery making efforts!

  32. Heather says

    August 29, 2008 at 7:21 am

    Id love to be in the draw to win this book – but as I am in Australia I am unsure if I am ok to join.

    Either way thankyou for the offer 🙂
    Heather

  33. Leigh Anne says

    August 29, 2008 at 10:45 am

    The library I work for bought not one, but two copies of this book for our patrons! Crafting is super-popular here, and reusing materials doubly so.

  34. Tina says

    August 29, 2008 at 10:47 am

    I’d love to get my hands on this book. Now that my boys are getting older, I’d like to get back into jewelry making.

  35. Annie says

    August 29, 2008 at 8:33 pm

    Making things from other things rocks!

  36. Amanda says

    September 1, 2008 at 8:11 pm

    So cool. Pick me!

  37. Carolyn Sharkas says

    September 2, 2008 at 5:28 am

    wow, what a great sounding book. I have problems with instructions that are hard to understand and end up giving up on the project. If this book is as good as you say, I will finally finish something, LOL. I love reusing old items, too. Thanks for sharing.

  38. Jen says

    September 2, 2008 at 5:37 am

    The book looks so fun!

  39. Kami says

    September 2, 2008 at 8:46 am

    I just found you from Tip Junkie…sounds like an awesome book!

  40. Charlotte says

    September 2, 2008 at 9:34 am

    I would love to start making jewelry, so this book looks great!

  41. Haylee Mollerup says

    September 2, 2008 at 12:32 pm

    YES PLEASE! I would LOVE to learn to make jewlery. I’ve heard about this book. Count me in on the drawing! THANKS!!!

  42. Melinda says

    September 2, 2008 at 2:58 pm

    Looks like so much fun, I’d love to take a look!

  43. Courtney says

    September 3, 2008 at 10:54 am

    Her work is amazing!! I’ve heard great things about this book. Thanks for the chance to win!

  44. Geri says

    September 3, 2008 at 5:24 pm

    I’ve always been a fan of big, fun jewelry. Whenever I wear the gold and silver, it looks nice; but always get the most comments on the fun stuff. My favorite is one made from old cracker jack toys. I didn’t make it, but get many great comments on it, and would love to be able to make something like that.
    Thanks for offering this book. Would like to see what gets made from whomever wins it.

  45. amy says

    September 3, 2008 at 7:38 pm

    oooh, I would love to win a copy of this book!!! Please count me in…

  46. mommymae says

    September 4, 2008 at 5:05 am

    this is such a great looking book!!

  47. Amy says

    September 5, 2008 at 8:53 am

    What a great book! I have been toying with the idea of learning to make my own jewelry {I am craft challanged} so I am way excited to see this book! If I don’t win, I will have to check it out of the library or even buy it! Thanks for introducing me to it.

  48. Carolsue says

    September 5, 2008 at 8:16 pm

    I need a lot of help with my new endeavor–jewelry making–and this looks like a super book for it!

  49. joye says

    September 6, 2008 at 9:44 pm

    I need this book!!!

  50. Debbie Peysen says

    April 9, 2009 at 4:34 pm

    I love the author. She had a TV show on the DIY that was great.

    Thanks for the chance to win

    debbie peysen
    [email protected]

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