[Nfb-krafters-korner] Fancy Recipe TechniquesRe: ideasforabracelet

Carol Osmar osmarc at sbcglobal.net
Sat Oct 23 19:05:24 UTC 2010 

The paper comes in tractor feed.  I think only the 8 by 11 comes in color. 
I will get you more info.

Carol
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eileen Scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
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Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2010 9:40 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Fancy Recipe TechniquesRe: 
ideasforabracelet


>
> Carol:
>
> Even though my embosser is now broken and has to go back in for more 
> repairs, I am interested.  I love pink!!  Do you know if it comes in 
> tractor feed or just single sheets?  Thanks.
>
> Eileen
>
>
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> From: "Carol Osmar" <osmarc at sbcglobal.net>
> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2010 6:53 AM
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> 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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