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I’ve Made Some Whimsical Winter Scenes From Old Snow Shovels
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I’ve Made Some Whimsical Winter Scenes From Old Snow Shovels

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I’ve been working with old rusty tools for a couple of years now and love giving these discarded items a new life.

I use a plasma torch and hand cut custom designs into old tools. Some items will have other parts welded on as well.

Most of my work involves saws, but I also work with shovels, rakes, masonry trowels – and well, pretty much anything else metal that I can find at a yard sale!

More info: Etsy | thesawlady.com

How snowbabies are made

Here’s a closer look that shows how little snowbabies are “made” – I hope it’s not too graphic!

Snowball fight!

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Detail shot of the snowball fight showing the wire and punched metal parts

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Toboggan fun!

Detail of the Toboggan scene with wire stick arms. Some of the blue paint was chipped and some was burned off by the plasma torch

The snowbowl

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A detailed shot of two players. I used a Craftsman saw medallion as the football, staples as part of the helmets and again, wires for the arms

The tree swing

Not many people notice the squirrels right away, but this is one of my favorite designs!

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Christmas at the Ranch, on a snow shovel

Wire wreaths, with paint with color to add to the seasonal look

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These shovels are available on Etsy

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Cindy Chinn

Cindy Chinn

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Cindy Chinn, a Midwest-based artist, weaves magic from the mundane. Her hands, guided by creativity and a love for sustainability, transform discarded materials into captivating masterpieces. Join in the kaleidoscope of her artistic journey.

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Cindy Chinn

Cindy Chinn

Author, Community member

Cindy Chinn, a Midwest-based artist, weaves magic from the mundane. Her hands, guided by creativity and a love for sustainability, transform discarded materials into captivating masterpieces. Join in the kaleidoscope of her artistic journey.

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CatShatBrix
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I could make something close to being half as good as that, I would - oh wait I can’t make anything half as good as that.

Maike
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow these are great! I wonder how you came up with that idea, i love it. And i like the scenes.

Marcy
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cindy does amazing artwork!!! I have one of her shovels with fish on and people are constantly commenting on how wonderful it is! Keep up the awesome artwork Cindy!

Sharon Palmer
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are great, a mix different approaches, some simple and others intricate with work both styles work brilliantly. Well done, love them! Have you tried any other mediums, bin lids would work really well too I think even old metal barrels or large old petrol cans could become almost 3D! :)

Tamara Laney
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOVE your unique & whimsical art! The corporate world's loss is the whole worlds gain and blessing.

Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks! they are fun projects- I only make a few things each year at Christmas that are seasonal...

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Kristel Bijnen
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love them all! But 'The tree swing' and 'Christmas at the ranch' are the best in my opinion! Oh and 'How snow babies are made'! I would have never thought of this! Amazing idea and very well executed!

Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

:) thank you! There were fun to make... I LOVE Christmas at the Ranch... and the snowmen sledding...

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Anna Wu
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love looking at them, but I'd be terrified my kids would cut themselves on them.

CatShatBrix
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I could make something close to being half as good as that, I would - oh wait I can’t make anything half as good as that.

Maike
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow these are great! I wonder how you came up with that idea, i love it. And i like the scenes.

Marcy
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cindy does amazing artwork!!! I have one of her shovels with fish on and people are constantly commenting on how wonderful it is! Keep up the awesome artwork Cindy!

Sharon Palmer
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are great, a mix different approaches, some simple and others intricate with work both styles work brilliantly. Well done, love them! Have you tried any other mediums, bin lids would work really well too I think even old metal barrels or large old petrol cans could become almost 3D! :)

Tamara Laney
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOVE your unique & whimsical art! The corporate world's loss is the whole worlds gain and blessing.

Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks! they are fun projects- I only make a few things each year at Christmas that are seasonal...

Load More Replies...
Kristel Bijnen
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love them all! But 'The tree swing' and 'Christmas at the ranch' are the best in my opinion! Oh and 'How snow babies are made'! I would have never thought of this! Amazing idea and very well executed!

Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

:) thank you! There were fun to make... I LOVE Christmas at the Ranch... and the snowmen sledding...

Load More Replies...
Anna Wu
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love looking at them, but I'd be terrified my kids would cut themselves on them.

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