DIY Craft: How to Make Garden Path Leaf Stepping Stones

Garden paths are an incredible tool to enhance the appeal and functionality of any garden, whether a large or a smaller way. To make it even more inviting and personal, you can make your own stepping stones that are made out of concrete and inspired by nature. They are easy to make and a great DIY craft to do together with children. Here is how to make your own!

DIY Craft: How to Make Garden Path Leaf Stepping Stones

Amazing DIY leaf stepping stone path

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DIY Craft: How to Make Beautiful Garden Path Leaf Stepping Stones

What you will need

–          Large pieces of sturdy cardboard

–          Quick-drying, crack-resistant concrete mix

–          Large leafs, like hosta, monstera or rhubarb leafs

–          A pair of rubber gloves

–          A trowel

–          A foam paintbrush (optional)

–          Exterior paint (optional)

–          Exterior-grade spray sealant (optional)

DIY leaf stepping stones

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Instructions

Take one large leaf and lay it upside down (the veins should meet the concrete). Lay it on a piece of cardboard. Optional: spray a little cooking spray onto the leaf for an easier release later on.

Prepare the concrete. Wearing the rubber gloves and using the trowel, apply a thick, even layer of concrete onto the leaf, taking care not to get over the edges.

Let the concrete dry until it is dry to the touch (but not completely dry), turn it around and remove the leaf. Let the stone down with the veins on top. Now let it cure for several days or as long as the concrete’s instructions suggest. If you want, you can now paint it and/or seal it.

To install the stepping stones, first decide of the path. With a putty knife, dig some medium depth holes roughly shaped like the stone you want to install. Lay the dried and cured stepping stone into the hole and use the remaining soil to close any gaps or to adjust the depth of the hole.

Painted leaf stepping stones

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That’s it! This wonderful DIY craft will provide you an amazing garden path to be proud of and beautify your garden in a most unique way!

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