[Nfb-krafters-korner] Introduction from a New Member

[Jewel S.]

Hi Cindy! Thanks for the great idea of recorded messages! I'll be sure
to include that in the scrapbook. I know I can get some of those
little recording buttons from APH. Are there other resources for them
that you recommend?

Unfortunately, I won't be going to the convention this year. I really
wanted to, but I don't have the funds and have been so crazy-busy, I
didn't get going with my scholarship essay like I was supposed to.
Next year's convention, however, will be a different story. I will be
at that one; I simply must. I haven't been to a national convention
yet, so I simply can't allow myself to miss two in a row as my first
convention.

Thanks again for the great idea,
Jewel

On 3/8/10, Zimmer, Cindy <cindy.zimmer at nebraska.gov> wrote:
> Welcome Jewel!
>
> I'm Cindy Z. and I teach alternative skills to blindness at a Center in
> Nebraska.  I teach Home Management, but that includes not only cooking and
> cleaning, but crafts, hygiene, makeup-just basically whatever.  I have been
> here for 17 years.  My husband is blind.
>
> Sounds like a great idea, making the scrapbook for both the blind and the
> sighted.  You might look into recordable pages so you can record what the
> pages include for your blind friend.  It is a fun idea for those that are
> sighted too.  I did a book for my husband like this and asked others to
> record the page.  For example, my grandmother (who has since passed away)
> described the picture of herself in the photo.  Not only does it describe
> the picture, we also have gramma's voice for years and years to come.
>
> Hope to meet you at convention.
>
> Cindy Z.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jewel S.
> Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 9:07 PM
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Introduction from a New Member
>
> Hello! My name is Jewel. I'm 25 years old, and live in Raliehg, North
> Carolina. I am a member of the local NFB. I have been legally blind
> for two years, due to a chemical burn to the face that caused
> cataracts, cornea scarring, and glaucoma. I see light, shadows, and
> colours, and not much else. My hobbies include listening to old time
> radio, researching various topics (especially blindness-related),
> learning how to draw with the braillwriter and other blind-friendly
> methods, and learning about various crafts and art.
>
> In high school, I took three years of art classes, mainly drawing. Now
> that I can't see to draw with a pencil and paper, I am learning how to
> draw on a Brailewriter. I also purchased a 10 by 10 hole pegboard that
> I am using to get ideas for drawing. my hope is to find something more
> usable, maybe something like those old pegboards that you put coloured
> pegs in and lit it up?
>
> My next project, though, is going to be a scrapbook...I've never done
> one, but one of my very good friends is getting married, and I wanted
> to make a scrapbook for them as a wedding present. He has agreed to
> let me do it. As he is sighted and she is totally blind, I am hoping
> to use a combination of visual and tactile bits and pieces to make the
> scrapbook.  I also plan to label with both Braille and print. I'm
> hoping as I start on this project that I can ask questions and get
> tips here.
>
> My current project, and an ongoing one that I hope to continue for a
> good while, is a blog on blindness-related topics. It is called
> "treasure Chest for the Bling" (since my name is Jewel, I though
> treasure chest was appropriate). Currently, the only posts are my
> introduction and one about Blind Mice Mart's vault of free
> downloadable DVS movies. I am working on four others, and hope to have
> a new post at least once a week. The blog can be found at:
>
> blindtreasurechest.blogspot.com
>
> I would love suggestions from anyone who wants. If you have a topic
> you want researched, feel free to send me an e-mail with the idea, and
> I'll research it and post my findings. Future postings will include
> information about online libraries, old time radio (something I
> absolutely love), methods of drawing for the blind, NFB's Braille
> Share website, and much, much more!
>
> So that's a little about me, and I am sure I'll enjoy this discussion group!
>
> ~Jewel
>
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