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

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

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

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

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

Snowball fight!

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

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

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

Toboggan fun!

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

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

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

The snowbowl

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

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

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

The tree swing

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

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

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

Christmas at the Ranch, on a snow shovel

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

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

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

These shovels are available on Etsy