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

Sun Oct 24 00:07:07 UTC 2010

Great ideas, I think you have me motivative. Bring on the stars.
Henrietta

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Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 11:28 PM
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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
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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
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> From: "Gary Brewer" <gary.brewer at comcast.net>
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> <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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