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 idea for the garden! A little piece of childhood I can keep forever, without cluttering up my house – it’s perfect. I’ll have to head to lowes and grab some supplies – gift card or not. 🙂
I didn’t realize hand and footprints would make such good, lasting impressions if you mix the concrete yourself. Love that idea!
Great idea. I love the products at Lowe’s. I have my eye on a few of my own!
This was so adorable! I would love to do this with my two year old daughter. That Lowes gift card would help!
I don’t consider myself crafty, but love crafts! Thanks to these easy, set-by-step instructions, I plan to do this!!! I know my little girl will LOVE making these!
I would love to do this with my kids! How fun and creative. Thanks!
Fun summer project for the kids (and adults too). Thanks
That is such a cute idea!
Oh my gosh! I LOVE this idea! this is so totally going on my pinterest to do board–thanks!
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What a cute idea!
This is a great idea! I can’t wait to have little ones to try this out with. Also, what an awesome giveaway!
I was just thinking last night that we need about 3 stepping stones next to our water spigot! And we have 3 kids, wouldn’t this be just the thing to do! Thanks for a great giveaway! Found you from Hometalk!
I can see these steps in other shapes too. What a fun keepsake!
Would make a rememberence on our log home steps with our Grand daughter’s hand print. Thank you, Pat Black
I would love that card, need to by some lumber for shelves in sewing room and since money is tight no change of getting them. Love your site.