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.
Love this idea! I have six children ages 11 to 1 month and this would be a great summer project. I love the lasting memories it would create
Nice Idea, thank you for hosting the giveaway!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Christi S
What a neat keepsake!
This would be a great addition to our backyard! Thank you!
Why a great idea! I’d like to try one for our new little family of three:)
Would love to win! Cute project and it looks like the kids had a blast!
I have 3 grandchildren that I love to crafts with. I’d love to have a stepping stone from all my grandchildren & 4 daughters!! We shop exclusively at Lowe’s for our home projects.
I would love to do this project for our front yard. We are diy landscaping and need to make a path down to the road and bus stop!
I love this project and I like the freedom to choose how it is designed. Much cheaper than the kit versions. Love your site!
We were just getting ready to do our annual stepping stone footprints!
I would love a Lowes card, most of my house is finished from the May 2nnd tornado in Joplin, but my flower beds are still in shambles, I would use it to finish off repairing my yard!
Fingers crossed!
What a great thing to make with the grandkids over the summer..a fun keepsake for the garden.
We just moved and this a great idea to making our place personalized with our own things! Thank You for the great tips and keep them coming!