Back in January, I went to see my Podiatrist for some massive ankle issues I've been having.  I just received my report from the Doc, and it's really bad news!!  You can read all about it here, in my other blog.  I was spiraling into a bad funk and I thought I'd try to add some fun into this bad circumstance.

So I'm ordered to crutches for the next 6 weeks, possibly longer.  I had an awesome friend loan me some of her crutches, but I stumbled upon a second pair at Goodwill for $2.50!  I'm not even a few days into this, and my pits and hands are killing me, so I thought I would add some padding.  That got me to thinking.... if I'm going to be on these for the long haul - might as well bling them up a bit!

So, I went thru my scraps and covered the extra padding.  I apologize for the horrible pics!  The camera did not like the shiny silver crutches!  I had left over jeans and some fringe trim.  

The fringe sways just right on the bottom and looks so cute!!

Trying to maneuver  getting in and out of the car with a purse was a nightmare, so I found a small bag from the store and added that to hold my essentials. 

My upstairs crutches are my friends, so I didn't want to do anything to them so they can be returned in the shape given to me.  I found a felt blanket in the dollar bin at Target and just tied the ends together to cover the padding.

This is my next project!  I purchased this knee walker to help me zoom around downstairs.  I have to admit - it is SO fun and a total lifesaver!  I highly recommend it and will be looking for another one to use outside the home.  I'm thinking of blinging that up too - maybe a bicycle bell, some tassles, maybe some flowers on the front basket?  Too much??