{"id":22125,"date":"2012-06-28T09:00:27","date_gmt":"2012-06-28T13:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/?p=22125"},"modified":"2019-07-24T13:32:13","modified_gmt":"2019-07-24T17:32:13","slug":"how-to-make-garden-stones-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/how-to-make-garden-stones-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Garden Stones with Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>The following is a post from contributing writer\u00a0<a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/wZeT5E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lana<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/DIY-Stepping-Stone-with-kids.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-22135\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/DIY-Stepping-Stone-with-kids.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/DIY-Stepping-Stone-with-kids.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/DIY-Stepping-Stone-with-kids-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve been making garden stones for years. \u00a0They make the BEST gifts for Grandparents and add joy to any garden!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/DIY-Step-Stone-Materials.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22136\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/DIY-Step-Stone-Materials.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/DIY-Step-Stone-Materials.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/DIY-Step-Stone-Materials-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Supplies Needed<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Quick Set Concrete (We used leftover Grout and Thin Set from our tile project.)<\/li>\n<li>Bucket to mix the concrete in (A wheelbarrow works great too.)<\/li>\n<li>A shovel or a drill with a mixer attachment for mixing the grout \u00a0(We&#8217;ve used both.)<\/li>\n<li>Empty Boxes (Pizza boxes are a great size.)<\/li>\n<li>Marbles (We had tons leftover from making our own <a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/make-your-own-citronella-oil-candles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">citronella candles<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<li>Kids or anyone who doesn&#8217;t mind a little mud on their hands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/Adding-water-to-Thin-Set.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22138\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/Adding-water-to-Thin-Set.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/Adding-water-to-Thin-Set.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/Adding-water-to-Thin-Set-272x300.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Instructions<\/h4>\n<p>1. \u00a0Prepare your concrete or quick set according to directions.\u00a0 Each brand is different. \u00a0We mixed ours until it was like brownie batter to give you an idea of the texture.\u00a0 But, don&#8217;t eat it.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/Mix-thin-set.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22139\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/Mix-thin-set.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/Mix-thin-set.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/Mix-thin-set-272x300.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. \u00a0Pour the concrete mixture into your box.\u00a0 This is fun to get the kids to help.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/Kids-help-make-stone.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22140\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/Kids-help-make-stone.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/Kids-help-make-stone.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/Kids-help-make-stone-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3. \u00a0Let it sit for a few minutes until the texture is firm but you can still make an indention.\u00a0 I suggest testing with your finger a few times.\u00a0 Too firm and it will ruin.\u00a0 Too soft and it will fill the hand-prints back up like water does to sand on the beach.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/Press-Hands-into-concrete-gently.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22141\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/Press-Hands-into-concrete-gently.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/Press-Hands-into-concrete-gently.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/Press-Hands-into-concrete-gently-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4. \u00a0Add your kids&#8217; hands then tell them to press gently.<br \/>\n5. Decorate by adding decorations i.e. marbles.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/Add-marbles-to-stones.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22145\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/Add-marbles-to-stones.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/Add-marbles-to-stones.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/Add-marbles-to-stones-300x252.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>6. \u00a0Then allow your creation to rest one to three days.\u00a0 The longer it sits the less likely it will break.\u00a0 The cardboard will just peel away or dampen with water to make it easier to tear away.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/DIY-and-Decorate-Stepping-Stones.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22146\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/DIY-and-Decorate-Stepping-Stones.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/DIY-and-Decorate-Stepping-Stones.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2012\/06\/DIY-and-Decorate-Stepping-Stones-300x189.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>7. \u00a0Place in your garden and enjoy your memory!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other ideas:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Place &#8220;jewels&#8221; in a wagon of sand for a Princess treasure hunt. Then each Princess can make her own Princess Stone.\u00a0 Makes an excellent party favor!<\/li>\n<li>Use a kleenex box to make rectangle shapes.<\/li>\n<li>Use silverware or shells to preserve a memory.<\/li>\n<li>Make one for a wedding gift or to preserve a special day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>More fun DIY projects:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/how-to-make-an-easel\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Make an Easel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/personalized-doormat\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Make a Personalized Doormat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/how-to-make-a-cardboard-chalkboard\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Make a Cardboard Chalkboard<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/faux-stained-glass\/\" rel=\"noopener\">DIY Faux Stained Glass<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/stenciled-marble-coasters\/\" rel=\"noopener\">DIY Stenciled Marble Coasters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/make-your-own-citronella-oil-candles\/\">Make Your Own Citronella Oil Candles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The following is a post from contributing writer\u00a0Lana. 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