[Nfb-krafters-korner] fund-raising: selling cards, Terry K and others

Tue Jan 28 02:37:33 UTC 2014

Okay, I have some answers to your questions.  I've purchased Braille paper 
from the store at National Conventions and I'm certain you can call them 
through the National Headquarters in Baltimore.  There is a company that 
sells Braille cards called the Braille Superstore.  They have both religious 
and non-religious cards.  Yes, I've made crosses on bookmarks and postcards 
and on 4 x 6 cards when I was involved with a church group  I also made some 
cards which said "Jesus loves you and so do I in Braille and then I put 
print so the people would know what the words meant.  I've never tried to do 
Christmas trees but, I don't think it would be much more difficult than a 
cross.

If anyone is interested in how I did the crosses, I used a full cell and 
made 3 across and 5 or 6 down.  They came out very nicely.  Now, don't get 
the idea that I want to do 50 or more of these crosses (smile).  Actually, I 
have a Brailleriter and I'd be happy to help in any way possible.  For a 
gift, maybe a bookmark would be nice but, then again, I don't know if this 
is supposed to be for Christmas or not.  Okay, that's all.

Regards,

Denise

-----Original Message----- 
From: Terry Knox
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2014 12:45 PM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] fund-raising: selling cards,Terry K and 
others

Kathy,
Please do not stress about this. I really appreciate the ideas you have
brought forward so far, and you are getting a really good response from the
list. I think it is a good idea to get the ideas from the list and we can
speak by phone after that Feb. 10 date. Thanks for all you are doing, but
please take it slow and we will take a look at all this shortly. Thanks.
Terry K

-----Original Message-----
From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Cathy
Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2014 9:15 PM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] fund-raising: selling cards, Terry K and
others

Terry k and interested listers,
I feel overwhelmed with all you are asking me to do. I can check into prices
for braille paper vs, blank card stock. I think that pre-brailed cards would
be costly but I can check into that angle too.
With the first two options someone or several persons would need to braille
out the cards using a braille writer or slate and stylus. It would have to
be an excellent brailist since there could be no mistakes.
The same general message would have to be on each card. As for envelopes,
they could be made separately, purchased separately or you can purchase
blank card stock which comes with matching envelopes. just my personal
thought here that the card an envelope are not the primary focus,, instead
it would be the small craft inside. Ideas I have are not many since I am not
particularly creative in that way. but this year Theresa's card came with a
cross made from pony beads. Last year it was a crocheted ski and the year
before that I think it may have been a little stocking.
Paulette had a class to make some little ornaments that would have worked as
well. Laurie taught classes on how to make a beaded star and snowflake and
these would also be nice. I am sure that this group will have many ideas. It
would need to be simple to make, small and light-weight, and also fairly
sturdy,  so it could fit into the card and envelope and not be damaged
during the mailing process.
I just wouldn't want things to get too complicated at the start and for us
to take on too much and it be too complex. So one type of card and at most
three different decoration choices. Also starting with a small number of
cards to see how it goes the first time round.

As for classes, once it is decided on what type of card we'd like to sell,
and the particular ornament/ornaments  is selected, then a class could be
held to show everyone who is interested in helping how to make that
particular ornament/ornaments.
Oh yes, I remember back in the summer we were talking on the list about
making braille Xmas trees and a few different ways were described. This
could be one of the decorations perhaps.
The most tricky part seems to me to be how to get all the cards and
decorations to a location and to someone who can put the decorations on the
cards and place them in envelopes.
I would be willing to take on one or more parts of this project if it were
accepted by the board.
But I think that in February when you are available perhaps you and I can
chat on the phone and try to focus more specifically on the project details.

Meanwhile, anyone who has ideas to contribute in any aspect of this
particular project idea, please share them because this will be helpful in
coming up with a viable project and ways to carry it out successfully.
Some questions for you folks:

Do you know a good place to purchase braille paper?
Have you ever tried to braille using card stock, and if so, how did it work
out?
Do you know of places that sell brailed greeting cards?
What small items with characteristics like I described would you suggest to
be included with cards?
Hmm, does anyone still have a braille writer? I couldn't believe it when I
went to the Cleveland Sight Center of all places and it took me quite some
time to find a braillewriter I could borrow for an hour to write something!
It wasn't even in good condition!
Has anyone ever tried to make cards using a braille embosser?
I've got a slate and stylus, but my wrists begin to ache just at the thought
of brailing up 50 cards. <smile>

Cathy

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