[Nfb-krafters-korner] Fancy Recipe TechniquesRe: ideas forabracelet

Sat Oct 23 14:13:33 UTC 2010

Carol, I'd like that website for colored braille paper. ncbootman at gmail.com 
is my direct address.

Greg
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carol Osmar" <osmarc at sbcglobal.net>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2010 6:53 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Fancy Recipe TechniquesRe: ideas 
forabracelet

> 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
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> 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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