Stepping stones are a great way to add some useful character to your backyard. Let children join in the fun of making their own DIY stepping stones.
Grab a bag of concrete and some plastic pot saucers from your local Lowe’s. You will also need some rock, shells or mosaic tiles. We found our decorative mosaic tiles at Michaels. Mix the concrete according to package directions. We had to guess how much we needed for our three stepping stones (about 1/3 of an 80lb bag). We added water to the concrete until it looked like a really thick milk shake. Once mixed immediately pour into the plastic saucers.
Now for the fun part! Wait about five minutes and then press pieces of glass, tile, shells or rocks into the concrete. Water will start to settle on the top of the concrete. It may be blotted up with a paper towel if you like.
Kids will have fun making their own designs and will be so proud when they see their stepping stones right in their own yard.
Don’t miss the opportunity to preserve those sweet feet and hands!
When concrete is dry and hard remove the stepping stone from the plastic saucer. Allow stone to completely dry before using. Be sure to check package directions for curing time of the concrete.
Would you like to add some fun to your backyard?
Disclosure: Lowe’s provided me with a gift card for supplies.
What a great craft to do with your kids. Thanks for the giveaway. I would love to add some personal touches to my backyard!
Thanks for the giveaway, we have lots of home projects.
What a beautiful idea. I love the stepping stones. Thanks for the change to win the giveaway.
Love your creative stepping stones 🙂 Thanks for a chance to win this giveaway! We need to replace several cupboards and the shelves in our pantry over the next month and this would really help!
I love this idea! Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂
This looks so fun and super easy!!! Thank you. My daughter and I are going to have some fun!
Cute tiles!! So many possibilities!
I love those mosaic tiles! Very pretty.
This is a great idea! Perfect activity for the whole family,even Daddy can get involved. Can’t wait to do with my girls, they will be perfect for our new flower garden.
I think I’ll do this with my granddaughter. Thanks! And thanks for the giveaway! cokelush at gmail
I now have plans to make these for my yard. These are awesome and great for the kids to be involved in. Thank you!!
When I was a kid my folks made stepping stones in a six sided frame and we used them between the house and an out building. Never thouight to embellish them. Those look so neat. So do ones made with round stones all ocovering the top.
I am planning to put together a kids’ garden in a shady spot in our yard. A project like this would be perfect! Thank you!
Great idea using chipped dishes i inherited from my mom i broke them up and placed the pretty border designs in the concrete for a beautiful memory keepsake.
what a great idea love the feet.