Spring is already here and my Must Make This Someday List is really filling up. I totally have ‘eyes bigger than my stomach’ syndrome when it comes to crafting. So I’ve decided to round up another DIY or Buy this time featuring three DIY stepping stone tutorials *plus* some cute handmade options to buy.

You can buy the stepping stone supplies bundle or basic mosaic stepping stone kit for 20% off at Roberts Crafts using the promotion code “merrimentdesign.” Hooray!

First up: here’s how to make a DIY hummingbird garden stepping stone like the one I made for my dad:

I made this stepping stone using this basic mosaic stepping stone kit but you could easily cobble together your own:

• Stepping stone mix – 8lbs (heavy! great to have delivered An 8 lb. box makes one 12″ stepping stone or two 8″ stepping stones, personally I think the 12″ size is more practical to use as an actual stepping stone)
• Stepping stone mold like this 12″ circle mold, 12″ square mold, or 12″ flower mold
• Bright mosaic stained glass pieces, pastel mosaic stained glass pieces, or river rock pebbles (or go find some on your own)
• Letter stamps
• Mixing bucket

To make any of these projects, you can buy the stepping stone bundle or basic mosaic stepping stone kit for 20% off at Roberts Crafts using the promotion code MERRIMENTDESIGN.

Next: simple, lovely DIY lettered garden stones by Prudent Baby. Jacinda made hers using oiled mini-loaf pans from her kitchen and letter stamps.

And for an even more earthy feel, Jeffery Bale shows you how to create DIY pebble stepping stones like these:

Like I said, I want to make all these versions (someday). Luckily in the meantime, Natasha Ayers makes colorful stained glass 12″ stepping stones that you can buy like this yellow sunflower…

…and this crimson version.

Or order a custom 12″ mosaic stepping stone from Mid Century Mosaics personalized for your favorite sports fan in only two weeks.

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