[Nfb-krafters-korner] Fancy Recipe TechniquesRe: ideas for abracelet

Sat Oct 23 10:53:20 UTC 2010

My husband and I were shopping for braille paper online recently, and found 
you can buy it in pink, blue, green, yellow and coral.  If anyone is 
interested I can get the website for you.

Carol
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From: "NCBootman" <ncbootman at gmail.com>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 11:28 PM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Fancy Recipe TechniquesRe: ideas for 
abracelet

> Henrietta,
>
> I love your pink braille paper. I'd love to find some colored for myself!
>
> I think as blind people we have never been taught to consider art. So, 
> these things aren't so much a part of who we are. On the left over part of 
> a braille page, we could draw pictures with the Perkins Brailler. Get 
> cutouts of foam or paper or even wood and glue them on. Or, draw a box 
> around the recipe text with full braille cells. Stickers that might be 
> given to kids are another option. For those with some vision, it's a great 
> opportunity to use some materials of bright colors or patterns. Or, maybe 
> get some stick on stars and label recipes as 2 star or 4 star etc! There 
> are lots of options for us to be artistic.
>
> Greg
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gary Brewer" <gary.brewer at comcast.net>
> To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" 
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 10:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] ideas for a bracelet
>
>
>> Hi Greg,
>> I love new recipes and making some myself. I always plan on fancy ways to
>> keep them organized but rarely do much with it.
>>
>> I have saved calendars with pretty pictures and strong paper to put 
>> favorite
>> recipes to kep in the kitchen. But they are still waiting.  My Braille 
>> paper
>> is bright pink and says something like "if your birthday is on this date 
>> or
>> before in 1961 you can drink alcohol". Lol  Does that fall under fancy? 
>> Lol
>>
>> I have been increasing my exercise. My Husband can't walk far because of 
>> his
>> lung problems, ut he rides his scooter and I move along rather quickly
>> behind.  Last week he lost over five pounds and I stayed the same. But
>> really, I am doing fine.In seven weeks I have lost eight pounds. I have 
>> also
>> enjoyed foods I love and going out to eat. Can't ask for more then this. 
>> Lol
>>
>> No one mentions heir recipe boxes in the class, but I intend to take my
>> bracelet in when I perfect it.
>>
>> I think So I guess that said, I am looking for a fancy bracelet. It is my
>> weekend project. Thanks for the encouragement.
>> Henrietta
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of NCBootman
>> Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 10:22 PM
>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] ideas for a bracelet
>>
>> Good job Henrietta! Just remember, you may not get points for age and may
>> not get as many as he, but, he has more control to exercise too. So, be
>> proud of your little 21 and I know from experience, you will do it. And,
>> isn't it challenging and fun to see just how good you can eat and have so
>> much more food to eat? Kind of like a bite of cheesecake or a pile of 
>> fresh
>> grapes! Or, all that huge pile of popcorn for a point with a little
>> seasoning! It works.
>>
>> Sighted people have these creative and pretty recipe boxes. Or, they
>> decorate a notebook and have them in that. Does anybody in the group do
>> anything like this? I have to admit that I just stick recipes in a plain
>> notebook or a stack in my office cabinet. Surely some of us are more 
>> crafty
>> since there's no reason we can't do things like scrapbooking and
>> beautifying.
>>
>> Greg
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Gary Brewer" <gary.brewer at comcast.net>
>> To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" 
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 9:11 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] ideas for a bracelet
>>
>>
>>> Hi Greg,
>>> Thanks, I already lost a point.  So that is the good news and the bad
>>> news.lol  I like your idea of adding a piece for the spacer.
>>>
>>> Okay, I'll tell you all.  Get twenty one points. Now I am an old lady so
>>> that means I get no points for age. Lol
>>>
>>> My Husband getsthirty five and can't eat them all most days.
>>>
>>> Henrietta
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of NCBootman
>>> Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 8:55 PM
>>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] ideas for a bracelet
>>>
>>> Do you want something functional or attractive? Since you are talking
>>> about
>>> less than 30 points for a day depending on your individual situation, 
>>> you
>>> could simply make a bracelet with the number of beads for the number of
>>> points. I suggest using a different bead every 5th or some pattern to 
>>> make
>>> counting easy. Use the clasp or whatever joining you use as the zero 
>>> point
>>> and then put a paperclip at this point or the point you are at. You will
>>> be
>>> moving it around as the day goes on. Get one the same color as your 
>>> beads.
>>> You can make this as beautiful and elaborate as you want, but this is a
>>> quick fix to solve a problem or purpose. And, keep in mind the general
>>> size
>>> of beads since you have to make the right number fit. Also, do keep the
>>> bracelet so you can adjust the length. As you know, over time, your 
>>> points
>>> allowance will change once you get to that beautiful new goal weight of
>>> optimal size. But, that isn't a bad thing. By then, it's really just
>>> another
>>>
>>> day. The best of wishes to you in your success.
>>>
>>> Greg
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Gary Brewer" <gary.brewer at comcast.net>
>>> To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'"
>>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 7:49 PM
>>> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] ideas for a bracelet
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi Group,
>>>>
>>>> I am trying to make a points bracelet for Weight Watchers.  I want to 
>>>> put
>>>> beads for the points I get each day and be able to move them past
>>>> something
>>>> to keep track of whatI eat each day.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Does anyone have an idea?
>>>>
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