Sunday, April 22, 2012

Reader Appreciation Give Away

Time to reveal what I was up to in THAT post.  I am 1 away from 100 followers so it's time for a give-away to show my appreciation to all of you who read my blog, take time to leave your comments and stick with me through my ramblings.  You make my life richer!
I put together this selection of buttons hand-picked from my personal collection.  I have included buttons from every category I sort; MOP, wood, glass, metal, leather, vintage plastic, vegetable ivory, celluloid tight-top, bone, china, glass and plastic rhinestones and fabric.  There are 70 buttons in all.  I altered an Altoid tin to store them in, although it's a pretty tight fit and barely closes.

So what do you need to do to win this sweet little tin of buttons?  Well this give-away is a little different.  You don't need to blog about me, although I would love it if you did, you don't need to sign up to follow me, although I would love it if you do. All you need to do is leave a comment and a guess.
You're going to want to take a look back at THIS post where I was showing you that big jar of plastic buttons that sits on my workbench.  Yes, I counted them!
All you have to do is guess the number of buttons in the jar.  It measures 7" wide and 7" tall (not counting the pedestal.  Full disclosure: I removed 43 buttons as I was arranging them for the picture so there are 43 more in the jar than the pictures.  You are guessing the number in the jar.
Enter as many times as you like.  I don't know how many comments would make Blogger blow up and I would rather not be responsible for finding out so please don't leave 10,000 guesses each - LOL!  The comment that comes the closest to the exact number wins.  In the case of a tie, the comment that was left first win.
I will announce the winner on Monday, April 30th.  Have fun and good luck!!


55 comments:

Peggy said...

my guess is 1,120

Blessed Serendipity said...

There are 892?

Danielle

Andy's Attic said...

OK, first of all,I can't believe I wasn't a follower...am now! Second of all, I don't guess well but I'll say 782.
Annette :>)

Diane said...

hmmmm? I'll say 535.

My Vintage Mending said...

Hmmm...I wish I could sit and count them just to see all their beauty. I am going to guess 478. Have a wonderful week. I loved looking at all the buttons...smiles...Renee

vintage grey said...

Congrats on 100 followers!! Yay!! My guess is 728. Have a great Monday!! xo Heather

Laurie said...

Congratulations on hitting 100! What a super fun giveaway! I will blog about it on Button Floozies -- it is right up their alley! ;)

Laurie said...

Okay, that will post on BF tomorrow. And, my guess is 677!

Doni said...

Well YUM!! Buttons mesmerize me!
The huge glass jar full of buttons???Hmmm...my guess is 1042
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on reaching 100 followers!!
Blessings, Doni

Sharon said...

I would have to say 750.

Cheryl ~ ZanyMayd said...

Congrats to You
this also sounds like Fun ~
I guess 767
CHeryl

Susan said...

Congratulations!! 933 is my guess!

Doria Gray said...

Wow, so you really counted all the buttons?! I remember you joking about that in an earlier post.

My guess is 2158.

And I think you should count them at least a second time, just to be sure about the number ;)

laurie -magpie ethel said...

I had to think about this for awhile. I am going with 719...I will be surprised if somebody hits it on the nose!
congrats on 100!

Into Vintage said...

Oh boy - I suspect there are a lot more buttons than I think but I'm going to guess 1,120. ;-)

Unknown said...

Congrats on 100 followers.
I guess 723 buttons in the jar, nice jar by the way.
Thanks for stopping by my Find the Pins post, always good to find you have visited.
Have a great week.
Michele

Anonymous said...

I just found button fllozies a few weeks ago and was over the moon, I never knew anyone who loved buttons as I do, now she has led me here! I am follower 101, I think, lol, oh , I and I will guess there are 100,

Anonymous said...

not sure if my comment worked, my guess is 100, I was led here from button floosies, sorry if i have repeated myself, I'm follower 101!

Rebecca said...

What a sweet giveaway! I love the use and decoration of the Altoid tin.

Without reading all the guesses before me, I'm going to hope I don't duplicate any when I guess 701...

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

Congratulations on OVER 100 followers now! "Count" me in on your awesome giveaway. (that was bad) I'm already a happy follower.
Hmm, my guess would be 1056.
I will post on FB today.

Tarnished Rose said...

Wow.....lets see, I'm probably low, but 456. Seems like a good number!

Oh, and just to let you know, Button Floozies sent me.

Marilyn

Lesa said...

My son picked randomly for me: 416. I'm from Button Floozies! Nice to find you!

andrea creates said...

it looks like i'm guessing on the lower end, but i'll say 241

Gill said...

I've come from button floozies too!
My guess is 176!

Andi's English Attic said...

I leap-frogged over from Button Floozies blog and I'm guessing 893. xx

www.linnsworld.yolasite.com said...

I am guessing,459 buttons

Lynn Holland said...

1452 is my guess. Probably miles out but it sounds like a good number.
Popped over from Button Floozies.
Lynn
One I Made Earlier Today

Judy said...

Just found you!! Button, button who's got the button. You do, that is for sure!! How many buttons are in your jar? 976 buttons is my guess.

Lelia said...

I'm guessing 835 buttons. congrats on your 100 + followers ; )

Aren't buttons fun to accumulate?

Always, L

GardenOfDaisies said...

526 buttons! :-)

Pallas said...

What great buttons in both the jar we are guessing about and the little giveaway box. I am probably guessing high, but I am going to say there are 1352 buttons in the jar.

Mary Helen-Art Saves Lives said...

Button Floozies sent me and I am smiling! I think there might be 66 buttons! Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

Mary Helen-Art Saves Lives said...

Yikes I meant to say 566 buttons!!! Sorry I am recovering from brain surgery and typing is extremely difficult for me! Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

Josie said...

I found your blog through the button floozies blog and I am currently your newest follower! Im very excited! My guess for the jar is 850! :)

Unknown said...

Hi! I knew about you by Button Floozies!! I love buttons, I think there are............... mmmmmmmm 2000!!!! Greetings! Érica

DeeDee said...

I come running from Button Floozies to meet a new friend.. and my guess is 1758 buttons int he jar.... I love the lil altoid tin to... I love altering them too... have fun ...

Annette said...

Conratulations on 100 followers!!
This is such a fun idea for a giveaway!
My guess is 973.

Curtains in My Tree said...

Happy followers

I am guessing 2001 buttons , how could you even count that many buttons? LOL

Unknown said...

Wow, I am a new button collector and I would sure love those buttons but I am good at guessing for sure. Over from button floozie's so I will just take a stab. 350. This is a great way to find new blogs that interest me and I love it. I am your newest follower.
QMM

Sandy said...

Hi Kathy, Hey... congrats on your 100. :-) Button Floozies said to say they sent me. What a great give-away and loves your guess the number of buttons in the jar game. I would love to add my guess... I'm thinking 1785. Thx a bunch. Sandy (sandyponey@yahoo.com)

lynn said...

congrats on your 100... and i too am a hoarder .. err collector of all things that appeal to me.. :)
and i would love a chance to win that button tin.. thank you so much for your inspiration..
my guess is
722

Maggie said...

hi Kathy--great giveaway! I'm not very lucky at these quantity-guessing things, but maybe it's my lucky day...595 buttons???

Maria said...

Oh wow, i love your blog, Button Floozie send me, Congrets on your 110 followers, i will be your 111th.
I think there are 217 buttons in your jar.
Hugs
Maria

Lelia said...

How about 1417 buttons?

Jean said...

What fun! I say....788!

qltmom9 said...

Your altered box is SO pretty. This is FUN!
My guess is 804 buttons.

Lucy~

Monika/Buzsy said...

Oh, those are so pretty. I mean the ones in the big jar and the pretty altered tin... all of them! LOL! I say 2555.

Monika/Buzsy said...

OK... one more guess... maybe only 1950. :o)

Linda Carole Bloom said...

Um 626????

Linda Carole Bloom said...

OK, one more guess . . . the number 426 comes to mind, but I bet it's too low. This is a great giveaway idea! Congrats on 100 followers - I'll be there one day. Love,

cathy @ma vie trouvee said...

Hope I am not too late - 1228!

Oh wait it is Monday here in Singapore which means it is still Sunday there - I made it! And rhymed with my answer : )

A fun post and giveaway!!!

congrats on 100 Kathy!!!

Michele's Treasures, Teacups, and Tumbling Rose Cottage said...

Hope I'm not too late! Just came here from Button Floozies. So nice to find your blog. I'm just terrible at figuring things like this--how about 401! Anyway, congrats on 100 followers...now you have another one. ; )
~Michele

eli said...

My guess is 1111 :)
I'm loving all your buttons!!! thanks for the fun!

Barbara Saint Jacques said...

Button Floozies sent me... I love buttons, and I am guessing 248. What a wonderful give-a-way!

Barbara Saint Jacques said...

Oh my.... missed a number....will do it again... thinking 2010