Yuck!
With rain and temps around 45 degrees, I think today will prove to be the perfect day for an indoor craft. How about "Homemade Stepping Stones?" Are you open to some good old-fashioned therapeutic fun? Awwwwesome!!!!! Here is what we used:
- Molds- Plastic Plant Saucers from the dollar store worked for us. I had some extra ones and fyi...once dry, the cement popped out of these like a champ. I have read that old cake pans, special order molds from online, or molds from your local craft store come in a variety of styles and are reusable.
- An old bucket- My weeding bucket...don't care how that looks!
- A stirrer/scooper- I used an old salad server spoon. Worked great!
- Protective gear (gloves, eye wear, and clothes you don't mind getting dirty)
- 10 lb. bag of Sand/Topping Quikrete - I found this for $3.00 at the local hardware store. We filled five (6in.) saucers and one (10in.) saucer with this one bag!
Steps: - Follow the instructions on the cement bag. You will probably need to add a little more water to make it the right consistency. Keep extra water close by while you are working your cement. You want it to have that brownie mix type consistency.
- Scoop the mixture into your molds. If you are using plastic plant saucers no prep work is needed. Smooth the cement and set the mold to the side to set for awhile. You want the cement to be slightly firm before you add your beads, gems, etc. I walked away for a little too long (2 hours). Dinner needed to be addressed. Consequently, my cement was too firm for us to add our small beads and things. We still made the best of it (with gloves) and look forward to adding some outdoor paint in a couple of days.
- Grab the kids...decorate... and voila! Ready for your garden in 2-3 days. Cement will dry 2-3 shades lighter.
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