Craftiness: Punk-rock IBS Bracelet
#196930 - 07/18/05 04:09 PM
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atomic rose
Reged: 06/01/04
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Loc: Maine (IBS-A stable since July '05!)
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Well, ok, I'm being silly, but I know there were other people on here who had problems with their IBS bracelets being too big for their wrists, so I thought I'd share what I did to solve the problem.
I cut the bracelet, overlapped the cut edges by about 3/4", punched holes with a standard hole punch, and then used grommets - cheaply available at all craft stores and most Wal-Marts - to secure it. The silicone material punches and cuts VERY easily, and the whole "repair" took about 5 minutes.
So far so good... and it's nice to be able to stick my hand in a pocket without losing my bracelet!
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OUTSTANDING!! I love it Casey!!
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Hi Casey,
How clever.....you're such a smart gal! BTW, I love your new profile pic.....beautiful!!!!!
Barbie
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What a great idea! I love it! 
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Omg.. I think I'm gonna do that with mine!
Wonder if there is other stuff that you can "punch" into it.. hmm....
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- Jennifer
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Very good idea and cute too! I was one of those that had the problem of it falling off my skinny wrist so I took the advice of someone and put it on my rear view mirror in my car. I also gave a neighbor one and she did the same.
So clever Casey!
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~~~Lisa~~~
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See what your craft store has, and try the leatherwork section, too. I'm actually not crazy about the grommets - I'd rather have had rivets - but I'm carless today, I had grommets on hand, and the crafty bug bit, soo.... 
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Very cool!
#197033 - 07/18/05 08:47 PM
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Nelly
Reged: 08/06/04
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Me like. I'm one of those teensy-wristed people (i just gave myself +1 point for that alliteration )!
As a post-punk gal trying to make it in this yuppie world, I heartedly approve!! Go Casey!
~nelly~
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Yay Casey!
I love your star tattoo! So pretty!
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Casey
#197183 - 07/19/05 09:00 AM
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Janey
Reged: 10/25/03
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What a great idea. I have tiny wrists too and I never thought to do anything like that.
I was thinking of getting a tattoo on the inside of my wrist. I see that you have one on the top of yours. I have a lady bug on my left ankle and want two more. One on the top of my foot (I think. I hear it is very painful) and the other on the inside of my left wrist. I was a little worried about working and having a such a visiable tattoo because I know many people dislike them so much but I guess I could easily cover it up if I found myself in that situation.
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Janey
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Janey
#197215 - 07/19/05 09:51 AM
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atomic rose
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Thanks! 
The wrist tattoos have actually been pretty easy to cover up... for me, a watch and a bracelet or two almost completely hide it. If it's on the underside of your wrist, it would be even easier; a friend of mine works in a very corporate government job, and she's never gotten any flack for the ones on the underside of her wrists, because hardly anyone ever even notices them in the first place.
People told me that my chest tattoos would be horribly painful, and they were a piece of cake.  Everyone's pain tolerance is different. I imagine the foot would be a little sting-y because there's no fat to pad it, but hey, the pain is only temporary, right? 
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I love your tattoos Casey. You're so brave.
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I'd love to have a tattoo, but I am a chicken. I had a shot of novacaine in my face the other day and it hurt for days, even after the surgery stopped hurting. Besides, I'd want to have one on my one of my boobs, but they have given way to years of gravity. Getting old is such a joy..... 
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Carol
nós somos o que nós somos e o descanso é merda
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Haha...
#197226 - 07/19/05 10:05 AM
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atomic rose
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I'm not brave. I'm addicted.
The pain is nothing, really... like a bad sunburn at the worst. Having such beautiful color added to your skin is worth every second of it anyway.
And thank you!
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Thanks Casey
#197231 - 07/19/05 10:10 AM
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Janey
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You made me feel better about getting it on my wrist. I guess at 47 what the heck do I care what people think!
I know this sounds corny but I am going to get an R with a small heart for my hubby. I am not really into tattooing names of others on my body but this is something that I really want to do. We have been together for 23 years now and I just want it. The idea came out of the blue and I haven't been able to let go of it.
I'm still searching for what I want on my foot. Something Celtic I think but not too big. I had 3 babies without meds I'm sure I can handle a little stinging on my foot.
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Janey
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OH YES. I hear that it is highly addictive!
You're welcome!
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#197233 - 07/19/05 10:12 AM
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Janey
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I got my first tattoo at 46 and it is something I thought about and wanted to do for years. I picked something small because I didn't know how bad it would hurt. It really wasn't bad at all.
If gravity has hit pick another spot and go for something small.
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Janey
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