so today was kind of crazy. lost my internet connection late last night … and it still wasn't back up when i woke up. crazy that i feel so lost without it … but so much of what i do and how i stay connected is throught the computer. it finally came back up around 4:00pm this afternoon. and how fun was it to open up my email … and find all those great comments from you guys in my inbox! i appreciate them all.
now for the fun part! i thought i'd do a giveaway … it's been a while since i've done one, right? but i wanted to put a fun twist on it. instead of me printing out the comments and drawing a name … or pulling up the random number generator online and having it pick a number and then me counting down to find that winner … or scrolling my screen up and down while the girls close their eyes and then randomly pointing to a winner. so i started thinking we could do a guessing game … those are always fun and gets you thinking a bit. lol! but what could we guess? i thought about buttons … but that seemed a little tedious. then i saw my thread jar … loved the idea since i'm totally loving thread and string right now.
so here's the deal … post your guess with how many "things" of thread are in this jar! this is all embroidery floss. most of them are intact … but some have gotten bunched up since i'm no good at pulling the strands out neatly and usually end up with a tangled mess. but even my "bunches" of thread are still neatly put together. and if you're wondering why i have so much floss … i had gotten a good sized box ages ago from my mom with tons of floss that someone was getting rid of. and i also buy a lot of it … it's so cheap and you always need the color you don't have. lol! and just to help you out … this jar is about 8 inches tall (not counting the lid) and 7 inches wide. i have no more hints for you … because i honestly don't know how many are in there … havn't counted yet. i can tell you they're shoved in there pretty good. lol!
and what are you playing for?!?! the person whose guess comes the closest to the actual number of thread "thingies" in the jar … will win a layout made by me using a few of their favorite photos … along with some MM goodies. i thought that would tie in nicely with what i've been sharing these last few days. and i'll also send a few little goodies to the 2nd and 3rd closest guessers!
so start posting your guesses. i'll give you until thursday night .. and then i'll start counting. then i'll let you know friday morning what the lucky number was. which will work perfectly … because i have some other stuff to mail out this weekend too! good luck!!!
update: i'm closing out the comments as of now. figured 100 was a good spot to call "time"! lol! off to count!
Laura Vegas 
100 responses to “so, here’s the deal . . .”
how fun! i’m guessing 393 “thingies”…lol
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I am guessing 331. I want a Laura Original Layout!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I am going to guess 444! I am never right at these things…ever, but it’s worth a try right?!?!
~Kim
(found you via Megan’s blog…love those LOs!)
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178
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Hello, well, I guess 275. I would be so proud of having a layout made by you.
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I’m going to say 210.
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i will say 82 – way less than anyone else – but hey!
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I am guessing 117! It would be an honour to have a layout created by you. Thankyou for the opportunity.
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Laura, I think there are 398 embroidery threads. Great giveaway!!!!
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I’m going to guess 97. Fun contest!
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I say 221
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Oh how fun!
Who wouldn’t want a layout done by you?!?
I am going to guess 114. 🙂
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hmmm…i’m guessing 350.
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551…everything is crossed!
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Oh, I don’t know… how about 121?
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Oh, that’s really difficult. Well, lets ques about………497. I think it’s way to much, but hey…….it’s a game and I’m a lucky looser.
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ohhh… this is so not fair! i want a “Laura Vegas original” so bad… hahah!!
how about 238 😀
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Whew…that’s a lot 🙂 OH, you wanted us to be more specific??? How about 178 😉
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I will guess 157…
That is a creative way to do the giveaway and I really would love a layout done by you!
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what a fun giveaway!
the layouts are absolutely gorgeous! who wouldn’t want one done by you!
i’m going to guess 124.
thanks!
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I guess there are 240…I took a guess without have my full load of coffee this morning 🙂
I sure hope I win – having YOU do a layout – wow!!!!!!
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457- I am no good at this stuff, but it is worth a try!
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I’ll say 416.
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I’m guessing 186.
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Fun – Fun – Fun —
I’m going to guess 501
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Hmm I’m going to guess 195!
And what a fabulous price you are offering up … a layout by you is definately a price worth winning, for sure and I love the pic you posted … nice and bright eye candy! 🙂
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Ok I am guessing…467!!!!
Thank you for the opportunity!!! Love your blog!!
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i think 197… or atleast i hope that’s what it is, i need some wedding pictures done, i’ve run out of inspiration! not to mention i’m sick of the same pictures!
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How FUN is this?? The only problem is I’m TERRIBLE at these!! I’m picking my birthday 305 (March 5). I’d be honored to be picked—I’d probably frame it–you KNOW I idolize you!! LOL!!
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Oh wow! I have not a clue… I will guess, 286 🙂
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im guessing…. 216 (16 is my lucky number) : )
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hmmmmm my guess would be 130 🙂
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268
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I’ll say 183 🙂 Hope that I am pretty close, I absolutely love love love your layouts. Thanks for this great opportunity 🙂
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After reviewing the Jar and with the intense Math formula I created… my guess is 543 “thingies”!
Cool giveaway!
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I really think there must be 977 at least in there.
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I am guessing that there are 977 at least in that jar. WOW!!!!!!!
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261 skeins of floss…heck, I’d be happy to just WIN that jar of floss, lol! BUT, I’d take the layout and the MM goodies too!
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Just to let you know I posted mine twice but with the same number as I did not see my post until I notice a second page. Love your work. Got your blog from Erika.
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112
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168!
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I think that there are 256 “thingies” of thread in the jar! I never good at these, but would love to win an original layout by you!
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My guess is 221….and let me just tell you that your photo inspired layouts are amazing….I want to scrap lift everyone of them….her photos are just awesome. I have added her to my sidebar…love looking at her work.
peace
Kim
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my guess, 185….Thanks Laura!
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I’m guessing 203.
Recently found your blog and am in awe of your talent. Can’t wait to see more.
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I’m going with 146 – the first number that popped into my head. I would love to have a Laura original! Your work is so fun! Love your jar of floss = must be very pretty in your scraproom!
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I’m going to guess 174.
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I gues 162….
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Wow that is alot of floss. Great idea though since they are a very inexpensive addition of color.
I’ll guess 765
Stephanie M.
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Hey, do I get to play? 317…that’s my guess… :o)
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