If it Ain't Baroque...
Howdy Pinkos…
Forgive the delay in posts. I had surgery on my knee not quite 2 weeks ago, and dealing with that has certainly taken up most of my life, and the crafty times have been few and far between… with one exception…which we will be discussing shortly.
Post-op Orthopedic patients, upon leaving the hospital, are presented with their new best friend… The Cane. My doctor seemed to think that Cane and I would bond in no time. That my trusty crutches would recede into the background as I hobble off into the sunset, hand in crook with my buddy Cane. Well dear readers, I’m not sure what prescriptions my Dr. is sneaking, but there is no cane walking happening here. Crutches remain faithfully by my side, supporting my weak knee, while Cane hangs out with the bedside table.
But that doesn’t mean I didn’t get it ready for its eventual debut…
Walking down the street in NY with a Day-Glo pink mane does not elicit a ton of response. However throw some crutches into the mix and everybody looks. Now I don’t really love being stared at, but at least people coming know I am obviously hurt and mostly get out of the way. Now, the cane, being of slightly lower profile, let’s say, needed a boost in the getting noticed department, for safety’s sake only of course… and I needed to do it from the comfort of my bed.
So, I opted to keep it easy. Some Silver Sharpies, a bottle of Magna-Tac (the best glue ever...), and some Swarovski Flatback Crystal ABs were all I needed.
I have to say doodling on an inch thick cylinder is a lot harder than I thought, its hard to hold onto and keep straight… but with some patience I was able to ink some silver vines all the way up the body of the cane. I kept the handle blank, and wrapped some Black gaffers tape around it for a little extra grip. Then I glued individual crystals onto the vine to act as sparkly flowers. It looks cute and a little 17th century all in one. Plus, the flashy crystals will lend it in an air of “look out here I come!”
I have to say I wish I had a few more to decorate. It was easy and fun, good way to pass the time with my leg propped up, and it would be cool to have one to match every outfit!
It would be easy to wrap layers of ribbon in a candy cane pattern and secure with hot glue. Or weave strips of colorful tape into a basket pattern. Decoupage bright tissue papers to make it look like colorful marble… ah the possibilities are endless…
Ok…seriously, I realize this is not the most mind-blowing craft of my life. But I think in certain ways it embodies the philosophy and spirit of thinking pink! Just shows that with a little effort and imagination you can do simple things to make any situation more fun!!
Keep Walkin!
-Becca
Forgive the delay in posts. I had surgery on my knee not quite 2 weeks ago, and dealing with that has certainly taken up most of my life, and the crafty times have been few and far between… with one exception…which we will be discussing shortly.
Post-op Orthopedic patients, upon leaving the hospital, are presented with their new best friend… The Cane. My doctor seemed to think that Cane and I would bond in no time. That my trusty crutches would recede into the background as I hobble off into the sunset, hand in crook with my buddy Cane. Well dear readers, I’m not sure what prescriptions my Dr. is sneaking, but there is no cane walking happening here. Crutches remain faithfully by my side, supporting my weak knee, while Cane hangs out with the bedside table.
But that doesn’t mean I didn’t get it ready for its eventual debut…
Walking down the street in NY with a Day-Glo pink mane does not elicit a ton of response. However throw some crutches into the mix and everybody looks. Now I don’t really love being stared at, but at least people coming know I am obviously hurt and mostly get out of the way. Now, the cane, being of slightly lower profile, let’s say, needed a boost in the getting noticed department, for safety’s sake only of course… and I needed to do it from the comfort of my bed.
So, I opted to keep it easy. Some Silver Sharpies, a bottle of Magna-Tac (the best glue ever...), and some Swarovski Flatback Crystal ABs were all I needed.
I have to say doodling on an inch thick cylinder is a lot harder than I thought, its hard to hold onto and keep straight… but with some patience I was able to ink some silver vines all the way up the body of the cane. I kept the handle blank, and wrapped some Black gaffers tape around it for a little extra grip. Then I glued individual crystals onto the vine to act as sparkly flowers. It looks cute and a little 17th century all in one. Plus, the flashy crystals will lend it in an air of “look out here I come!”
I have to say I wish I had a few more to decorate. It was easy and fun, good way to pass the time with my leg propped up, and it would be cool to have one to match every outfit!
It would be easy to wrap layers of ribbon in a candy cane pattern and secure with hot glue. Or weave strips of colorful tape into a basket pattern. Decoupage bright tissue papers to make it look like colorful marble… ah the possibilities are endless…
Ok…seriously, I realize this is not the most mind-blowing craft of my life. But I think in certain ways it embodies the philosophy and spirit of thinking pink! Just shows that with a little effort and imagination you can do simple things to make any situation more fun!!
Keep Walkin!
-Becca
You are so awesome. What a great way to look at life...life gives you lemons...bedazzle!!!
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OMG...Becca! You are amazing! I would've NEVER thought to do this! Hey, you never know....something like this could take off. Yes right now you're gimpy, but you're fabulous! hahaha
Love it! xo
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