While hubby shoveled, Diane played...

[Trailblaze1]

I was supposed to be clearing off the deck, but I noticed that there were huge chunks of ice under the snow. like these:



Lightbulb moment: after shovelling a small space, I made an inukshuk: (well, not right away just like that - first I had to go inside, google inukshuk (which I misspelled a few times) to learn how to make one.



since hubby had finished the driveway, and was now shovelling the walk, I decided to collect all the larger chunks of ice, and made a second one, before somebody else cleared the deck, destroying all the nice ice chunks:



I did eventually get most of the deck cleared (who needs an entirely clean deck anyways?),



but I love being able to see my wee work of art and culture from inside the livingroom:

[bluebird]

Oh well done Diane!! A very clever way to create snow art! Love it.

[Ron Evers]

Cool!

[Laura]

Winter isn't all bad . . . it brings out the kid at heart.

Very good use of ice and no carving needed.

[Lizcordysmum]

You are BRILLIANT!

[Trailblaze1]

I wish I could make one out by the road, to share with passers-by. I wonder how long they'll last?
The forecast is for cold, cold and maybe more snow in a few days. I cannot see myself going out with a feather duster to keep the snow off these babies, but one never knows!

[B_BQ]

Oh my gosh, that is so cool!
Well done you.
~BBQ

[testing]

I love it, I have always wanted to make one from the flat rocks I have around here and I am adding to my "must do 2009" list.

I must play around with some ice when the conditions are right. Thanks for the inspiration.

[Koot]

Oh wow what a great idea!! What a clever person you are!! Looks really good!

[kelly_m]

What a Brilliant way to "shovel'!!!!!

Wonderful....made me smile!