It's The Glass Slipper's Birthday!
This blog is two years old today!
From the statistics:
You have a total of 196 entries with a total word count of 72,430 words.
You have 1,185 comments.
Wow. That is a lot of words.
I was going to write a sappy paragraph about how much this blog and its readers mean to me - but to tell you the truth, time is running out (6 more days till Australia! Are we there yet?) - and I'd much rather be making beads right now. I'll just say, this blog and its readers mean a whole lot to me, so let's celebrate!
Thanks to everyone for playing!
Why, what have we here?
Oh, look! It's a little bag, and it's full of murrini chips!

Let's take a closer look at what's inside:

Yes! It's a "sample pack" of (almost) every type of murrini I've made over the past month,
and it could be yours!
The chips are all made of COE-104 glass - mainly Effetre.
All you have to do is... guess how many murrini chips are in the bag!
The bag is 70x40mm, and I stuffed in as many chips as I could.
The person who guesses the closest to the actual number, gets ALL the murrini!
Yes. I actually counted them, as if I have nothing better to do.
The Rules:
- You only get one guess. (No cheating!
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- You must place your guess by commenting to this post. Emailing me or commenting on the photos elsewhere doesn't count. I will keep all the comments hidden until the end of the game!
- The game ends Saturday (June 7) at 23:59, Israel time.
- In case of a tie, I will distribute the chips evenly between the winners.
- By placing your guess, you agree to the following if you win:
- The murrini chips, as long as they're in chip form, are for your own use only. You may not sell, trade, give away or otherwise distribute them without my explicit permission.
- Other than that - you may use (or not use) the chips in any way you like! However, if you use them as a substantial design element in beads, jewelry or other glass/non-glass objects you plan on selling or displaying online, I would like to be credited.
Fair enough?
Good! Then it's guessing time!
Have a great weekend!
Thanks to everyone for playing!




456!
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I think it rejected the first guess as it said the code didnt match - anyway if it submitted both just ignore the second one
tks
Emma
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What a clever and nice thing to do, I like to play with murrini but havent made my own yet. hmmm my guess is 132 chips in the bag.
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117
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I think there are 286 murrini
Cathryn
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Happy,happy birthday!!!it is real fun to read your blog,keep doing it....my guess is 152 murrini,i am curious....
kinga
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358 murrini
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Why, hello Ms Hornik.
My murrini guess is 107!
Safe travels, and enjoy Australia.
Bxx
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225 is my guess.
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Hi Sarah,
This is Wren from LE. I'm going to guess that there are 243 murrini chips in your little bag.
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OOOOOHHHH!!! Those are gorgeous Sarah, and I love the beads you've been making with them! I guess 276!
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I'm so bad at guessing this type of thing, but here goes...
157
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Hi Sarah,
My guess is 176 pieces of murrini.
Have a great weekend,
Maria Louisa
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Ok, my guess is 212. These are fantastic Sarah!! These would also make a great birthday present for me (mine is on the 13th of this month) Tee hee!! This is a generous offer also!
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132. You don't have to post them just bring the to me!
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Hi Sarah,
Congratulations on your second anniversary of your blog.
Have a safe trip to Australia and give my love to Avril and Sharon.
And my guess is there are 247 murinni chips in the bag
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Hmm... 163? ish!
Have fun in Oz xx
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Mmmm..think there may be 294!
Happy blog birthday!!
Sam
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Hi Sarah!
I really wish I was going to be at your workshop next week, bit too far for me, I'm on the other size of Australia!
Love your stuff and would like to hazard a guess of 152 Murrini Chips in that bag!
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103
Great game Sarah! Taht's always fun, counting all the lollies in the bag
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Happy 2nd Birthday, my guess is 257 and i can't wait to meet you in 11 days I am very excited, because you are coming to Australia i am getting to have a holiday with out my little darlings, Thank you. Have a great trip over and a safe flight. Cheers Jane
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Wow Sarah, congrats on your 2 year anniversary!!
And for my guess of the murrini's, I think there are 136 murrini's in the little bag.
Love, Carolien!
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Happy Birthday Glass Slipper! Ok here is my guess. 237
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My guess is 198 pieces. Congrats on the Birthday!
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my guess for the murrini is 236.
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Sarah,
My guess is 337. Have a great time down under.
David
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My guess is 286.
See you when you get here.
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I guess 186. I hope I win,they are beautiful! Maybe you should go into the business!!!!!
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167 is my guess
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I'd like to guess at 187 of these lovely murrini!
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I will guess.......182!
What I would really like to know though Sarah, is how you get them "cut" so cleanly, mine are always just a mess- chipped, cracked, at an angle, etc.. I quit making them after a few attempts. Yours are beautiful!
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Sarah you are a tease
I will guess 189 pieces
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I think there are 560 murrini's in the bag
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Hi Sarah! My guess for the murrini is 325. How fun! Thanks!
Lisa (aka GlassGalore on LE)
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I guess 156 chips.
I really enjoy your blogs (and, of course, your beads), Sarah - just discovered them recently. I could esp relate to the one about why you don't want to design websites anymore. I maintain several FREE for our son, and you're sooo right - nothing creative about it!
Vicki
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Ooooo, 295 I reckon
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I'm going to guess 286 murinni chips in the bag
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Sarah - My guess is that there are 125 beautiful murrini in the bag! Thanks for posting this guessing game! Sonje AKA Moonlight Creations
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I guess 253 ... I have no idea why it just seems like a good number lol
Hope you have a fab time in Australia
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I'm guessing that there are 281 murinni in your little bag. Thanks for having the contest!
mtnglass (LE)
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I LOVE your murrini!! I'm guessing 89
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Thanks!!
My guess 156
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I think it's 126 murrini, and they are fab!
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I think there are 234!
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Hi Sarah,
My guess is 267 murrini!
great game, and great murrini!
Miss Kate from LE
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232
They are so perfect! Awesome job!
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Happy anniversary and congratulations on a 2-year milestone. My guess is 169.
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I think .. 167!
Thanks!!!
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246 pieces?
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my guess is 126
your blog and website are beautiful things, thanks good luck in Australia!
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My guess is 167 beads.
I just love your beads and find your "blog" quite inspirational. I now must go and get some beading done!
Have a good time in Australia.
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324 chips in the bag
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112
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Love reading all your post Sarah! And really love your beads
My guess is 208
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That is so cool! Thanks for such a great game with such a awesome prize. My guess is 183!
Thanks, Kelly
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how about 253 ????
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Oh you're good. I tried making them and made a bigger mess.. LOL.. I swear you're the coolest peep on LE..
Now that I've sapped you up.. 162 chips is my uneducated guess since I never got that far with mine! LOL. Congratulation Glass Slipper, for two years of hard work!!!
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I guess 156. I hope I win I love your murrini!!
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Hello Sarah! I think there are probably about 115 murrini in that bag.
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I think 276
Have a nice trip!
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Hi Sarah,
Congratulations on the 2nd Birthday of The Glass Slipper.
Many more years!
I think there are 227 murrini's in the bag.
Warm regards from the Netherlands,
Myriam
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Happy Blogbirthday!
My guess: 348 chips
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321
Happy Birthday Sarah!!!
Hope your day is full of happiness and joy!
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My guess is 142. Congrats on your two years! Your website is great!
Lana
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Hi Sarah!
Hey Sarah,
Today's my birthday too!!! soooo...
I'm feeling lucky on my 45th bday!
I'm going to guess 145...
That was fun!
Have a fantastic time in Australia!!
Love your work
Michele
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G'day Sarah,
I think there are 285 pieces of murrini.
Kathy
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Hi Sarah,
Happy Birthday to "The Glass Slipper"! Have a nice time in Australia. By the way my guess is:
128 murrini chips
Greetings from "Lucky Town"
Christiane
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I guess.... 267
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There are 205 chips in the bag.
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Happy Birthday! My guess is 250.
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Happy Birthday!
201 pcs....
jo
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Hi Sarah,
What a great game and murrini chips.
My guess is 110 pieces.
Wish everybody luck.
Tina
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Hey. There are 139 pieces in that bag!
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Guess the Murrini: 153
Very lovely btw! So talented!
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I'll guess 200.
Happy anniversary.
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Happy Blog Birthday!!!
Please keep your funny (and sometimes sad) stories coming...
I guess there's 376 chips in that little bag.....
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firstly Mazal Tov for your blog b-day, may you enter many many more words (and pics) of wisdom, humor, whim and muse.
and now for the lucky guess....hmmm, I would say there are 113 pieces in the bag. good luck to me....
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I guess 286 !
And a happy 2nd birthday to your blog - I love it !!
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187
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Hi Sarah! thanks for the game! My guess?
616
Cheers! Laura.
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Hi Sarah!
I'm guessing that there are 332 murrini chips in the bag!
I can only imagine the beautiful beads that the winner will make with these murrini! What a great gift to give!
pam Tropical Heat Le Member
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my guess is 149. Your beads are awesome! Thanks for all of the inspriration, color studies and eye candy!
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I guess 140 pieces~!
Have a super time in Australia~!
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I guess 236!
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How FUN! My guess is 250 murrini chips. CoNgRaTs on your blog's 2yr bday! Enjoy your travels ~ Gail CoronaBeads@etsy.com
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200, I think...
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Oooh, I want to play! My guess is 257 murrini chips. Have a great time in Australia Sarah! - Ann
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117
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137
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147
Happy Birthday!
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Wow! Great game Sarah
xx
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230 murrini chips?
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I only did a beginners course in bead making, but am fascinated by your work. Thank you for all the beautiful beads you make for us to see. I think that there are about 210 murrini chips in the bag.
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Happy Blog Birthday Sarah
My guess is 379.
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oooh! are you sure?! *wipes off drool* well, if I'd be the lucky one I will send them back to you after I've finished with them... how's that?
Ok here goes: 143
And have a great trip Down Under!
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Hi there I think there are 260 beads in that bag.
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Amount of murrini: 228
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What a fantastic idea! great murrini I guess there are 102 chips in there!
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I have to at least try...I'm guessing 196..just a quirky guess.
Happy Birthday Glass Slipper...I always love your eye candy!
Rickie
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I guess 106 murrini chips in the bag.
I'm a newbie lampworker, so I'm not sure how many you can get into that size bag! ;o)
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I think that there are 106 in the bag.
Lorraine
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Congratulations on the Glass Slipper's second birthday, Sarah. I am guessing 211 murrini chips in the bag.
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My guess is 148
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You are so creative. My guess is 138. Thanks for the fun game.
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Happy Blog Birthday! I'm guessing 169. Thanks, Angelique
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This is fun! I guess 143. I love your beads--great eye candy.
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123 murrini in the bag
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OH HOW FUN!!! A customer of mine sent me over here, this is really neat,
ok lets see hummm im going to go with
189
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I guess....126! Wow, those are beautiful!
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Hi Sarah,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND WHAT A GREAT WAY TO CELEBRATE!
My guess is 333.
Thanks for offering this precious little bag of your creations.
I wish you a wonderful journey. I look forward to your pictures. I know you will have a Awesome time. Sure wish I was going. I hope that sometime you will come to the USA, North East coast would be perfect
An Admirer,
Isabella
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I guess that there are 253 gorgeous murrini in that little bag and I REALLY would love to be right!
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253 chips are in the bag, and they are beautiful and luscious-looking.
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I reckon there is 196 pieces of murrini in the bag! Am I right? Of course I'm not - but its fun to join in isn't it?
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I reckon there are 483 in the bag. Just a wild guess!
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Hi I think there are 244 pieces in the bag. Thank you.
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My guess: 167
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75 is my guess
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My guess is 278. Sarah, when I win, send the murini to:
Denise Paradis
16920 W. Jaguar Ln.
Marana, AZ 85653
Thanks, Sarah! Have an awesome time in Austrailia! When are you coming to the US?!
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Wow, awesome colors! You've been busy this year for sure! I guess... oh... let's say 242 pieces. *crosses fingers*
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My guess is 576
What a fun contest! Those murrini are so fun looking! Thanks for doing this contest Sarah
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My guess is 268 pieces murrini chips in the bag.
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My guess is 208 pieces.
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Hmmm,I am thinking there are 138 murrini in there. :o)
I can't see any of the other answers so hopefully I'm not duplicating one that's already been said.
Thanks Sarah, I've been following your murrini quest because I have been on a murrini kick of my own, going in a different direction I think but am learning a lot from you and your blog.
Have fun in Australia!
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my guess is 143 beautiful murini
Yvon on LE
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I'll guess 365...one for every 2 days of blogging
Those are incredible murrini Sarah! I think I'd end up hoarding them to stare at for a long time
~Luna
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Oh, I hope I win! My guess is 312. Shabbot Shalom!
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Happy birthday to you blog! My guess is 113 pieces of murrini. I hope I'm right!
Take care Sara, your stuff rocks!!
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Ohhh, I wanna win some of your beautiful murrini! My guess is 183 pieces.
Love your beads with their gorgeous color combinations and free style!
Beth
LE name: WildatHeart
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I guess 286.
Thank you,
Kelly
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What a fun thing to do and beautiful murrini. I just did some yesterday and I think I'm addicted.
My guess: 177
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I think that that there 198 murrini
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172!
Want want want!! I have a lot of wants these days. *sigh*
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My Guess is 242 .
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I love puzzles !! I think there may be around 142 pieces of exquisite murrini !
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My guess is 187!
Thanks!
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I think there are 175 in the bag
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143 murrini in the bag
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150
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I am guessing around 182 beauties!
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148
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My guess is......153
By the way, I think you are a great artist! Not only do you make heavenly beads, teasing out colours and shapes that (at least for a 3 month old newbie) seems spirited; you are a fantastic writer, and I imagine you would be a fantastic sitcom author if ever you decided to take on a hobby...
I wish you all the best luck in the world with your life choices, the world needs people like yourself!!
PS: I am not a mad stalker or lesbian with a crush...and the above "flattery" is not an attempt at winning your beautiful millefiori (I'd be too scared to use them anyway)...just a mundane scientist turned mum and housewife who stumbled upon beadmaking after a few years of silver work and fusing
cheers,
Julie XX (julieHB on FHF)
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I will guess 157. I saw your thread on LE and a happy blog day to the Glass Slipper.
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Hi Sarah!
I think there are 188 pieces stuffed in that little bag.
Regards, Christa
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My guess.....288
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I guess 180 because that is what i thought. Then, i thought "whoa, she started the blog on 6/6/6! So then i said 6x3 is 180 and that is my number. I am a little mental but oh well, aren't we (glass people)all? Maybe just an excuse for my mentalness but I hope i win, YAY!!!!
steph
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202!
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ok ok I didn't read the instructions. my guess is 267 beads.
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Sara Shalom
First of all: congratulation to your 2 years blog-birthday and of course to all your wonderful beads.
I was counting 200 Murrinis in your extraordinary bag.
I wish you a wonderful stay in Australia. In the meantime, I will visit Israel
Best regards from Switzerland
Annemarie Eskenazi
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Hey Sarah,
I'm guessing 286 murrini chips. They look great by the way!! Love your beads...
Rue
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Hi Sarah, I think there will be 269 murrini's in the bag.
Nice contest, Greetings, Tjiou Ling.
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Hi Sarah. My guess that there is 252 beautiful murrinis in that bag.
Have a great weekend
Tove
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First of all, I love your work, I dream of owning some one day and second of all, I'm not a good guesser but I love murrini and would love to have some made by you!
My guess is 412.
Ok, well, thanks for the opportunity. I'm BeadDesignsByCarol of LE.
Carol
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I think there are 287 murrini in that bag. Cindy
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Well, maybe I will guess again, maybe 136 murrini in the bag. CC
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125
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I would like to say they are extremely beautiful!! I'm guessing 285. I hope I win!
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Hi Sarah,
My guess will be 196 (the number of posts in your blog..)
Have a great time in OZ !
I think you'll gonna like it there...nice Aussies there as well....
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I think there are 227 murrini in the plastic bag!
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Happy Birthday Glass slipper!! Ok here's my guess 610. Wishing you good luck and lots of fun in Oz land Sarah
luv Emma xx
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Ooo, I LOVE your murrini.
My guess is:
327 murrini chips in the bag
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163
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My guess is 273. Have a fab time in Australia!
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Hi Sarah,
Great game! Thanks for that!
My guess: 258 murrini's.
Have a great time in Australia!
Grtz, Mirjam
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Hi Sarah,
I guess there are 117 murrini chips in the bag!!
Have a great day,
sabine
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hi Sarah!
what a great and generous game!
thank you for the chance to play.
my guess is going to be 253.
thanks again and love your beads!
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I think 233 pieces.
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My quess???? 300 murrini
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Oohh my guess is 402 they look fantastic Sarah you are a murrini freak
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368, I'd love to win, your glass is amazing, love your work!
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Happy Blog-iversary!!
I guess 237
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Sarah, I have no clue, but I will guess 225 beads. Carol
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I think there are 163 peices of milli in the bag!
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Dear Sarah,
first of all: Congratulation!I realy love reading your blog, your sarcastic and ironical style of writing. And - of course- I love your very special beads. Great art!
Here my guess: 167 Murrinis
Have a nice time with the Kiwis
Nice greatings from Austria
Sigrid
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I reckon that there are 183
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125 beads
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For some reason, 112 popped into my head, so obviously, NOT scientific, and NOT right. But I'll stick with that.
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297 is the number of chips I guess.
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first of all congratulations for the blog and you offcorse who made this real, up to date, verry fun to read and an actual adiction for me. Well done!!
my guessing is: there are 267 loveley murini's in the bag.
Wish me luck haha,
Greetings
Noor and have a save trip!
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Hmmm. 736?
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My guess for the murrini is
275
Thanks for a fun game,
Mary
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im guessing 115
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Hi Sarah, Fantastic murrini and fabulous beads, as usual!
My guess for the bag of murrini is 115......which I hope is the correct answer!
Keep up the great work!!
Best wishes,
Lyn
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hi Sarah, i did submit an entry once but i do not see any evidence of it so, being a worry wart, i thought to resubmit my entry.
my guess is 253 chips in the bag.
thank you for a cool birthday game and great beads.
regards,
roxanne
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OOO OOOO fun! I reckon 273
see you soon! IF I win I am happy to collect the prize in Brisbane. LOL a little optimism never goes astray!
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My Guess is 127.
Congrats on the two year "birthday!"
~Amy~
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I will venture a guess. I think there are about 217 little wonderful handmade millies in the bag. And I will gladly abide by all of your guidelines if I am so fortunate as to be selected! Thank you for the opportunity!
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Hi Sarah,
Beautiful murrini (and happy b-day to the blog!)
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Have a great time in Australia! I'm guessing 233 for the murrini chips...
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I guess 174!
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Hi Sarah
I think there is 352 chips in the bag! And they look beautiful!!
Cheers
Sandy
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I guess there are 149 murrinis in that little bag :o)
ciaociao
claudia
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Well I'm also going to take a chance. I think that there are......... 221 murrini chips in the bag.
Greetings from Holland.
Groetjes Katja
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I guess 411!
Wish me luck! ^__^
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I saw your thread on fhf.
Im guessing 132 chips in the bag.
Have fun in oz!
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Hello Sarah,
Congratulations on your work!
I think there are 197 murini's in the bag. Just a guess. Btw they are beautiful!
Veronique
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Hallo Sahra,
I guess you have 236 murrini chips in this little bag.
They are soo beautifull. I like your work and all your beats.
Lizzi
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324
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73
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Hello Sarah,
I think you put 126 piece of your beautiful murrini chips in this bag.
Sunny greeting from rainy Vienna
Martin
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I would guess 212
Jo x
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259
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Beautiful...
i'd guess 288...
Have fun in Australia!
When are you coming to Canada? I'd love to take class from you esp. since i'm a HH user as well...
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I think there are 108. I can't believe you mad all of them. Way cool!
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Hi Sarah, I'm no mathematician, so this is truly a wild guess. I say there are 221 murrini chips in the bag. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks!
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I guess 274
Thanks Sarah, and great game
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80
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I'm cutting it close to the line timewise, but I humbly submit my guess of 256 pieces of lovely handmade murini. Am I close? Have fun teaching your classes next week, I so badly wish I could afford to go see you there!
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hi Sarah
not long to go - you must be getting very excited, I know I would be, only downside, the long flight - still Oz sounds so amazing it will be worth it. I love the murrini competition and even tho I am not a beadmaker I would still love to just have them!! I have a tiny jar just the right size (I think)to put them in. I am probably way out but my quess is 218. This number was arrived at scientifically by putting the tiniest beads & other tiny "things" I could find into a bag the same size as yours(well, almost). (I also have nothing else to do!!)
Anyway - good luck to me and safe journey to you. I am looking forward to seeing the photos.
take care
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Fair enough. Have fun in Australia!
My guess is 167.
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98 MURRINIS ARE IN THE BAG..
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134. That's my guess for the number of pieces of glass.
Have a wonderful time in Australia!
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212 beads????
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Hi Sarah,
I love your beads.
Michelle