Schlagwort: winter

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

    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!

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

    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

    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!

    Christmas at the Ranch, on a snow shovel

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

    These shovels are available on Etsy

    Website: LINK

  • Freezing Polar Vortex Engulfs Chicago, These 16 Pics Show the Surreal Landscape

    Freezing Polar Vortex Engulfs Chicago, These 16 Pics Show the Surreal Landscape

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    Temperatures in Chicago barely peaked above zero for the first time in 37-hours on Tuesday afternoon, and for now, it appears that relief is finally within sight for the Windy City. The freezing polar vortex, known as „ChiBeria“ in the city, will soon be a thing of the past. Thankfully, there are still some stunning images to show just how surreal things looked from above and below.

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    Continue reading for more freeze pictures.

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  • 30 Geeky Pictures That Prove Cats Can Sleep Anywhere

    30 Geeky Pictures That Prove Cats Can Sleep Anywhere

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    Geeky pet owners probably already know that their cat(s) can sleep just about anywhere, including tiny boxes, on top of heaters / air conditioners, in small holes in the corner, and apparently, on top of laptop keyboards. Simply put, they sleep up to 16-hours a day, so anywhere that’s warm and / or comfortable usually does the trick.

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  • Video Shows What Happens When Boiling Water Meets -41C Weather

    Video Shows What Happens When Boiling Water Meets -41C Weather

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    If you’ve always wondered what happens to boiling water in extremely cold weather, -41C to be exact, this video should do the trick. According to scientist and author Dr. Ainissa Ramirez, this happens because the hot water freezes, changing from a liquid to a solid, as soon it comes into contact with the cold air. It literally turns into a mist of tiny ice crystals.

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