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DIY Garden Stones

Jun 30, 2020 · Modified: Sep 27, 2021 by Pam Dana · This post may contain affiliate links · 103 Comments

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Create your Own Garden Stones from Broken Dish or China from www.overthebigmoon.com!

Create your own DIY Garden Stones using pieces of china, store-bought gems, rocks, and more! They’re the perfect way to decorate your garden area! This step-by-step tutorial will walk you through the easy DIY process!

A garden stepping stone made using mortar plaster and broken china pieces.

*UPDATE* This tutorial was originally posted April 2013 and has been updated with new pictures, more detailed instructions, and a video!

These fun DIY Stepping Stones were made after a sad day of having grandma’s china break when the box carrying it got dropped. Initially, I was devastated! But quickly I got the inspiration that I could incorporate the beautiful china pieces into some Beautiful Garden Stones for our backyard and get to see them daily, honor her memory and put a smile on my face!

This is a great project for beginner DIY’s and gives you a lot of freedom to customize them to look exactly like you want!

Two garden stones on grass. One with handprints and gems in it and the other with pieces of china.

*DISCLAIMER* I would not recommend using the broken china garden stones as actual stepping stones since the teacup pieces are not perfectly flat. I would not want anyone to get cut on them. However, I love having these in my garden as a decorative element.

HOW TO MAKE DIY GARDEN STONES

Most of the items needed can be purchased at your local hardware store or online!

Items Needed:

  • Stepping Stone Mold
  • Mortar Mix – I suggest buying this local, but I linked it for reference.
  • China Cups
  • Marbles or Mosaic Tiles
  • Cooking Spray

Directions:

MIX AND POUR THE GARDEN STONE

Mix the Mortar Mix following the instructions on the bag. Make sure it is mixed really good!

Take your DIY garden stone mold and spray it with cooking spray. This is a trick I learned from a friend and just helps the hardened stone release from the mold easier.

Mixed mortar plaster getting spread out in a stepping stone mold.

Add the mix to the mold, leaving about ¼″ space at the top. Smooth out the mixture using a large spoon or spatula and shake or tap the mold to ensure there are no bubbles in the mixture!

BREAK THE CHINA INTO SMALLER PIECES

If you are going to be putting china in your garden stones, then follow these instructions:

A side by side comparison of a piece of china in a big piece and then broken into multiple pieces.

Whether you’re using china you have or china you bought, you need to break up the teacups into a lot of different pieces! The safe way to do that is to fold the piece of china into a thick dish towel and use a hammer to break it into smaller pieces.

Remember to break them in a variety of shapes and sizes!

A box of broken china with lots of different sizes of broken china.

ADD OBJECTS TO THE DIY GARDEN STONES

Now it’s time to add your broken china, Mosaic Tiles, or handprints to your garden stones.

A little hand placing a handprint into the wet plaster of the stepping stone.

Just push the pieces (china, tiles or marbles) down with nice even pressure until it sinks into the cement. Sometimes I needed pieces to fit but didn’t have anything, so I took a bigger piece and wrapped it in a thick towel and then hit it with a hammer until it cracked as big as I wanted it.

Pieces of broken china being put into wet plaster.

During this process, sometimes the water from the cement would come to the top and get in the way of being able to put the little pieces in. When this happened, I just placed a paper towel over the top and let it soak up the water.

Mosiac stones around handprints in wet mortar plaster.

ALLOW DIY GARDEN STONES TO SET

The drying time will depend on the air temperatures the stones are in. I would give them 24-48 hours to be safe. Be careful as you remove the stone from the mold ensuring that it seems all the way dry!

Stepping stone drying and removed from the mold.

 

WHAT KIND OF MIX SHOULD I USE TO MAKE STEPPING STONES?

I suggest using Mortar Mix, which is a sand-mix concrete. It is a much smoother mix and allows you to put items like china, gems, handprints, and more in it.

A gravel-mix concretes will give you a pebbly surface that is generally more used for sidewalks, patios, etc. The gravel mix concrete will not dry as smooth and it will be hard to make imprints in it and add objects.

You can also purchase stepping stone kits that will dry smooth, but in my opinion, they are not worth the cost and you only get one stone from it.

 

HOW MANY STEPPING STONES CAN I MAKE WITH A BAG OF MORTAR MIX?

A 60-pound bag of Mortar Mix should be enough to cast approx 3 to 4 stones, depending on their size.

A garden stone made using broken china.

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DIY STEPPING STONES

Create your own DIY Garden Stones using pieces of china, store-bought gems, rocks, and more! They're the perfect way to decorate your garden area! This step-by-step tutorial will walk you through the easy DIY process!
Prep Time1 hr
Drying Time1 d
Total Time1 d 1 hr
Course: DIY
Yield: 4 stones
Author: Over The Big Moon

Materials

  • Stepping Stone Mold
  • Mortar Mix
  • China Cups
  • Marbles (optional)
  • Mosaic Tiles (optional)
  • Cooking Spray

Instructions

MIX AND POUR THE GARDEN STONE

  • Mix the Mortar Mix following the instructions on the bag. Make sure it is mixed really good!
    Take your stepping stone mold and spray it with cooking spray. This is a trick I learned from a friend and just helps the hardened stone release from the mold easier.
  • Add the mix to the mold, leaving about ¼" space at the top. Smooth out the mixture using a large spoon or spatula and shake or tap the mold to ensure there are no bubbles in the mixture!
    Mixed mortar plaster getting spread out in a stepping stone mold.

BREAK THE CHINA INTO SMALLER PIECES

  • Whether you're using china you have or china you bought, you need to break up the teacups into a lot of different pieces! The safe way to do that is to fold the piece of china into a thick dish towel and use a hammer to break it into smaller pieces.
    A side by side comparison of a piece of china in a big piece and then broken into multiple pieces.
  • Remember to break them in a variety of shapes and sizes!
    A box of broken china with lots of different sizes of broken china.

ADD OBJECTS TO THE GARDEN STONES

  • Now it's time to add your broken china, Mosaic Tiles, or handprints to your garden stones. 
    A little hand placing a handprint into the wet plaster of the stepping stone.
  • Just push the pieces (china, tiles, marbles, or hands) down with nice even pressure until it sinks into the cement. Sometimes I needed pieces to fit but didn’t have anything, so I took a bigger piece and wrapped it in a thick towel and then hit it with a hammer until it cracked as big as I wanted it.
    Mosiac stones around handprints in wet mortar plaster.
  • During this process, sometimes the water from the cement would come to the top and get in the way of being able to put the little pieces in. When this happened, I just placed a paper towel over the top and let it soak up the water.
    Pieces of broken china being put into wet plaster.

ALLOW STONES TO SET

  • The drying time will depend on the air temperatures the stones are in. I would give them 24-48 hours to be safe. Be careful as you remove the stone from the mold ensuring that it seems all the way dry!
    Stepping stone drying and removed from the mold.

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Comments

  1. Elaine

    August 17, 2021 at 1:53 pm

    5 stars
    Ms Lisa,
    I stumbled across your website in search of a way to clean the stone my niece did with her children for my parents about 20 years ago. I wanted you to know your spot on with your directions. Being in the quandary I’m currently experiencing, may I suggest you and your readers seal the stone with the same type of sealer that is used on concrete driveways. Another trick to release forms besides spray can oil, is to use any oil and a paper towel or rag. Back in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s, the concrete guys would slap on a thin coating of shortening and repurposed the lumber or metal forms for the next job. (savings went to the customer) Oil and water don’t mix explained the old to me back then gentleman LOL. Guess I’ll wait until I clean our driveway and do the stone at the same time. Thanks again for an excellent tutorial!

    Reply
    • Pam Dana

      September 22, 2021 at 11:55 am

      Thank you so much for the tips!! I really appreciate it!

      Reply
  2. Eden

    July 01, 2020 at 6:09 am

    5 stars
    These are so fun to make and I love having a little garden keepsake with the kiddos prints. Thanks for this great tutorial!

    Reply
  3. Lily

    June 30, 2020 at 11:25 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness I remember we used to make these in school when I was in elementary school, they bring back so many memories. These will be so much fun to decorate with kids using marbles and all kinds of stuff, thanks for the cool summer idea.

    Reply
  4. Trang

    June 30, 2020 at 10:06 pm

    5 stars
    I love this idea! I’ve never seen one using old chinaware but I especially love the idea of using my son’s handprint. We’re actually giving our backyard a makeover.

    Reply
  5. Dawn

    November 16, 2019 at 3:47 pm

    I am looking for a project to do something with my grandmothers pieces. I have a few urns and some tea cups. No one in my family wants my things, so this may be a way to repurpose them into something more usable!

    Reply
    • Pam Dana

      November 26, 2019 at 7:51 pm

      Good luck! They really are so beautiful and I love seeing them in my backyard!

      Reply
      • Donna

        May 10, 2020 at 2:09 pm

        Your garden stone is beautiful. I’ve not ever done anything with cement. Was wondering about the type of try you used?

        Reply
        • Pam Dana

          July 01, 2020 at 1:50 pm

          Use Mortar Mix!! It’s the best!

          Reply
  6. Karla Harney Thompson

    August 31, 2019 at 6:20 am

    Beautiful! Was looking for new ideas when I came across your blog! I will try this…i ways have a fee extra dishes around! Lol

    Reply
  7. Elsie Warner

    April 07, 2019 at 9:47 pm

    What did you lay in the pan before pouring the cement? I was curious about the white paper looking thing around the cake pan and cement? This is beautiful

    Reply
  8. Betty Lofton

    January 26, 2019 at 11:17 am

    Try this on a bird bath. Probably have to glue on and stain or something. I’ve see heavy plastic bird baths may be easier to do. You could do flower pots or paint some to match.

    Reply
    • Pam Dana

      January 28, 2019 at 1:18 pm

      All such great ideas!

      Reply
  9. Jeanett

    September 01, 2018 at 10:26 pm

    Can they be left out in my garden in the winter or do i need to take them out each year?

    Reply
  10. Bonnie

    March 04, 2018 at 5:23 pm

    Couldnt you put pieces in bottom then fill with cement, let.dry,.turn over and WASH off with water

    Reply
  11. Sharon

    January 19, 2018 at 1:09 pm

    Lisa did you need a special mold to make the turtle? I love it the most and also have my mother in laws broken dishes.

    Reply
  12. Pam

    August 07, 2017 at 1:22 am

    So funny, this is the second post I have seen about stepping stones…Great job. I really like that.

    Reply
  13. Ann Campbell

    August 06, 2017 at 12:39 pm

    I havve been experimenting with making stepping stones out of some precious old Wedgewood china that I loved, but unfortunately, I let my daughter take it to her college apartment and several pieces got broken! My question is this….I cannot lift the 50 lb. bags of Quikrete , therefore, I am wondering if their is another kind of cement that I could use that is lighter in color. I’ve seen small boxes of something in Hobby Lobby, but not sure if that’s durable enough. I don’t walk on my stepping stones…just display them in my flower bed.

    Reply
  14. Marly

    August 05, 2017 at 4:27 pm

    What a neat idea!!going to try this ..

    Reply
  15. Judi

    April 18, 2017 at 10:58 am

    Why would you show us how to make this crockery stepping stone, if you then recommend we not make it because of sharp edges? Makes no sense.

    Reply
    • Pam Dana

      April 18, 2017 at 9:29 pm

      I’m sorry you’re upset. I explained that these were made for decorative stepping stones. I’m merely suggesting not to use them as actual stepping stones, unless you check to make sure there are no sharp edges. You may do whatever you please though.

      Reply
  16. Nancy Kent

    March 22, 2017 at 8:01 pm

    Hi, what did you use as a mold for the broken china stepping stone. Also, did you coat it with anything? The coating would make it safer I would think; however, I’ve never done this but would love to try. Thank you. Nancy

    Reply
    • Susan Case

      June 17, 2017 at 6:47 pm

      I would seal these with grout, just as you would you would with ceramic tile. But first, I would try to score pieces of the China with a Dremel saw to maybe have a little more control over the shapes & sizes of the pieces. I would make sure there was at least 1/3 of an inch between the pieces of china. I would glue the pieces of china to the cement stepping stone with the same adhesive you would use for tile (following the directions of the tile adhesive just as you would for tile). Then follow with grout (following the directions of the grout of choice) in the color of choice, as well as a grout sealer.

      Reply
      • Pam Dana

        June 27, 2017 at 12:54 pm

        Great tips!

        Reply
  17. Jackie

    February 18, 2017 at 12:17 pm

    I live in Wisconsin and things freeze solid during the winter. I have made a stepping stone before out of stained glass and it disintegrated in about 3 years. Is there a way to make this freeze proof?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Pam Dana

      March 07, 2017 at 2:39 pm

      I honesty can’t say! We don’t have that cold of winters where I am at! Sorry I can’t be more help!

      Reply
    • Angela

      June 01, 2022 at 5:30 pm

      I live in Ohio, and have some pretty cold, freezing Temps too. We use driveway sealer on the stepping stones (both top and bottom). That seems to make ours last at least a couple years longer.

      Reply
  18. Pam

    January 07, 2017 at 11:36 pm

    Beautiful, totally beautiful. You still have the teacups only in pieces but you will be able to enjoy them each time you go out to the garden. Very nice.

    Reply
    • Sylvia

      September 23, 2020 at 8:42 am

      I haven’t tried this yet, but wondering if you could put the pieces in first ( obviously won’t work for impressions, though) before pouring in the mortar mix?

      Reply
      • Pam Dana

        September 25, 2020 at 10:33 am

        Possibly. I just wanted to use as few as possible. I feel like if you put them in first, a lot of them would just end up hidden in the mortar mix. So, I liked the idea of just putting them more on the top layer!

        Reply
  19. Julie

    January 02, 2017 at 7:47 am

    That is such a WONDERFUL idea. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Pam Dana

      January 06, 2017 at 1:14 pm

      You’re so welcome! Happy New Year!

      Reply
  20. Christine Poskus

    October 23, 2016 at 8:16 am

    If I used cake pans should i coat the pans with something ???

    Reply
  21. Julie Bauer

    June 22, 2016 at 3:17 am

    Love it! But where do you get the ‘tray’s from that you lay the cement in?

    Reply
  22. Alice

    May 20, 2016 at 5:09 am

    Very nice, I have broken China I have been saving. I will be making steping stones.

    Reply
  23. Bekah

    April 23, 2016 at 2:05 pm

    This is so helpful! My sister accidentally smashed one of the mug’s that belonged to my late aunt and my mom threw it out when she was so upset. I have had the pieces secretly kept in my room for a year now, thanks!

    Reply
  24. Justcuz

    April 20, 2016 at 9:22 am

    So pretty and I like how you incorporated the tea cup handles.

    Reply
  25. lisaloving

    March 14, 2016 at 11:05 am

    Where do you get the molds?

    Reply
  26. Stephanie Ann Wilhite

    December 15, 2015 at 7:46 pm

    i absolutely love this idea and will be trying this out this coming Spring!

    Reply
  27. Stephanie Ann Wilhite

    December 15, 2015 at 7:46 pm

    i absolutely love this idea and will be trying this out this coming Spring!

    Reply
  28. Loretta Wilson

    June 06, 2015 at 11:31 am

    I just ran across this pin. I was trying to cut the bottom off a blue wine bottle and it didn’t work. So now I have a stepping stone drying in the kitchen. Thank you for a great idea!

    Reply
  29. rachel

    February 22, 2015 at 3:19 pm

    I’m wondering if this could be used as a trivet for hot pans or dishes in the kitchen and dining. Maybe with some felt on the bottom to protect counters and furniture.

    Reply
    • Lisa

      March 11, 2015 at 12:03 pm

      The cement is kind of rough and they are really heavy.

      Reply
  30. Tamara Reyna

    January 20, 2015 at 10:04 pm

    I had my grandmothers small teacups my mom called them something that sounds like demi tossy cups and, some regular sized ones as well. Some of them were very valuable, the cups were the only thing of hers I had. Well my daughter’s drunk freind fell into the shelf I had them on and broke everyone of them! I’m not materialistic and, only 3 things I own would hurt me to lose those cups were one of the 3. I have had them in a box for about 10 years now. I love your stepping stone idea. I was wanting to make a tabletop embedded with them but I want it so have a smooth finish. do you have any ideas on that? I have also been considering making jewelery out of some of the peices. I need to figure out how to smooth the edges first though.I thought I was the only one in the world with a box of boken teacups. LOL

    Reply
    • Sudbury 2013

      February 07, 2015 at 9:42 am

      you can file the edges smooth with fine grit sand paper and then finish with a fine emery board

      Reply
    • Teresa

      February 18, 2015 at 12:56 am

      Something you might consider is putting them inside a tray, you could buy one at a craft store or home goods store or even a second hand store. I love those. If you put your pieces of broken china in the tray, placing them as you would like them, just as they are placed above only with no cement. After you are happy with the layout cover them with clear epoxy/resin that you can get at a craft store, perhaps even an hardware store. When it hardens it will be clear and slightly shiny like water. You will be able to see your beautiful mosaic of pieces but it will be smooth on top. A great keepsake.

      Reply
    • Shelia

      April 02, 2015 at 1:01 pm

      They were probably Demitasse cups. A French word for half cup. I’ve got some demitasse spoons.

      Reply
    • Vicki Starcher

      April 22, 2015 at 9:50 am

      There is a BobVilla idea for making a mosiac tabletop. Maybe that will help you.

      Reply
    • Fishgal

      February 11, 2021 at 5:46 am

      You can use a rock Tumblr to smooth the pieces

      Reply
      • Pam Dana

        February 16, 2021 at 12:50 pm

        Great suggestion!

        Reply
  31. Babbs Harris

    January 18, 2015 at 3:32 pm

    I don’t cook much, but I found some very nice silicone cake pans at the salvation army. I bought them for $1.00 each. I bought them just for this project.

    Reply
  32. Babbs Harris

    January 18, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    I have many broken antique tea cups. compliments of two rambunctious boys 30 years ago. I couldn’t throw them away either. now I will have an ahhh moment. thanks.

    Reply
  33. Cherie

    January 09, 2015 at 6:50 am

    I used inexpensive thin plastic trays that are made to put under plants. They come in different sizes. 12 inch ones were about $1.50. They are reusable to some extent and recyclable if they break. Putting a circle of window screen or hardware cloth about halfway up will strengthen the cement. I used Quikcrete.

    Reply
  34. Evelyn Foley

    December 28, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    Would I have to line the cake pan before putting in the cement, so it comes out easily?

    Reply
    • Lisa

      January 01, 2015 at 9:35 pm

      I am not sure. I used a flexible plastic pan. If you were using a cake pan I would probably line it.

      Reply
    • Justcuz

      April 20, 2016 at 10:57 am

      I made some wooden molds to make cement blocks once. You can use a release spray. I just used vegetable oil. Make sure you oil the entire inside of the pan, bottom and sides.

      Reply
  35. Jev Marshall

    May 21, 2014 at 6:03 pm

    need details please. TRAY – what kind of tray/ etc.

    Reply
    • Kathlyn Black

      December 13, 2014 at 9:36 pm

      Use old cake pans

      Reply
  36. tamera

    May 21, 2014 at 1:22 am

    where do you get the stepping stone cement and does the tray come with it….I have some old dishes i would love to refurbish and this is a great idea…..

    Reply
    • Sue B

      July 12, 2014 at 3:07 pm

      Go to Michael’s – they will have stepping stone kits – the tray and some cement and decorations
      … but we made these using fast setting concrete from the hardware store,and 9″ aluminum cake pans for the trays – we did this as a craft with 15 or so kids,(used stones and $ store decorations) 🙂

      Reply
  37. Hoko Le

    April 25, 2014 at 11:31 pm

    I might break my moms tea cups for this, I never liked them anyway, but I do like stepping stones! Who wants to step on grass over having tea all day?!

    Reply
  38. Summer Day

    March 27, 2014 at 8:21 am

    beautiful!!

    Reply
  39. Michele Fowler

    March 24, 2014 at 7:40 am

    Could also make them to hang on a plain wall.

    Reply
  40. Pam Chan

    March 21, 2014 at 11:10 pm

    Hi, what is garden stone cement? We dont have such a thing in the UK. Does it have another name? Thanks.

    Reply
    • johnlisa02

      April 02, 2014 at 7:19 pm

      Regular cement will work.

      Reply
      • Pam Chan

        July 12, 2014 at 3:13 pm

        thanks a lot

        Reply
    • Sue B.

      July 12, 2014 at 3:08 pm

      use fast setting concrete, it will dry faster, and have a finer grain…

      Reply
      • Pam Chan

        July 12, 2014 at 3:13 pm

        thanks

        Reply
    • Kathlyn Black

      December 13, 2014 at 9:37 pm

      Portland cement

      Reply
  41. Toni

    March 14, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    Love this idea, I have a big box of these cups I never use, and looks like a fun project, thank you for the inspiration!

    Reply
  42. Sheila Kresich-Truchon

    January 30, 2014 at 1:09 am

    What did you use for a mold?

    Reply
    • johnlisa02

      February 02, 2014 at 4:11 am

      I used a tray that came in a kids stepping stone kit.

      http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GMYRO6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001GMYRO6&linkCode=as2&tag=ovthbimo0b-20

      Reply
  43. Pam

    January 29, 2014 at 6:11 pm

    Beautiful!! What a great way to keep the china.

    Reply
  44. Candy Fortner

    January 29, 2014 at 2:20 am

    You can also repurpose an old trash can lid, creating a larger masterpiece which can be sat upon a tri-table of legs after you clear coat it. You can also make it more concave and use it as a beautiful birdbath, sunk slightly in the garden, nestled amongst the leaves and flowers, as treat for the wildlife to find

    Reply
  45. eileen

    December 17, 2013 at 2:15 am

    What a great way to hand down family memories. Need to scrapbook the process and the garden resting place. Love it

    Reply
  46. Sheila

    November 03, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    Just wondering if you sealed it with anything? Lovely !

    Reply
    • johnlisa02

      November 08, 2013 at 3:21 am

      Nope!

      Reply
  47. gwendle

    October 27, 2013 at 3:51 am

    Awesome idea very beautiful.

    Reply
  48. Deanna

    August 26, 2013 at 8:27 pm

    find a thrift store or garage sales, etc. where they sell odd pieces of china (cheap)… don’t break a perfectly good piece of your own! LOL

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      October 26, 2019 at 8:05 am

      Agreed!

      Reply
  49. Yvonne Eklund Layton

    August 24, 2013 at 7:45 pm

    I like this, I am looking for stepping stone Ideas for my boulevard.

    Reply
  50. Jamsoup

    August 10, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    Those were exquisite crockery. So terribly sad.

    Reply
  51. Marietta

    July 23, 2013 at 3:37 am

    Wondering if you coudn’t also use it as a picture handing it with a plate hanger? Place in a living room or kitchen. For those who live in apts or move around alot – a portable option! Very pretty. Thanks for posting!

    Reply
    • Angela

      June 01, 2022 at 5:43 pm

      Unless you pour the mix very thin, it would be very heavy.

      Reply
  52. Yasiris

    July 18, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    Nice!!!

    Reply
  53. Thea

    July 12, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    I love it ♥

    Reply
  54. Michaela

    June 13, 2013 at 12:16 am

    One thought (to make them actual stepping stones) would be to encase them in acrylic like they do with custom tables.

    Reply
    • Mary Vance Nasvik

      June 13, 2013 at 7:44 am

      Michaela, that was my thought, too!

      Reply
    • Kathlyn Black

      December 13, 2014 at 9:35 pm

      That may cause them to be over slippery when wet.

      Reply
    • Ilona Szentes

      May 18, 2015 at 9:21 pm

      To prevent them from being slippery when wet sprinkle a small amount of sand evenly over the acrylic when still tacky to embed them & slippery problem is solved ..

      Reply
    • Angela

      June 01, 2022 at 5:44 pm

      I love that idea!

      Reply
  55. Rachel

    May 15, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    This is lovely 🙂

    Reply
  56. Tricia Selbie

    April 20, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    Oh my!!! This is deja vu. My husband did the same thing to teacups & saucers that his Mother had given me. I saved them too. Now I’ll go from OOPS to AHHH! Thank you for posting…

    Reply
  57. Natalie

    April 06, 2013 at 3:46 pm

    Lisa, the tray you are using, is it part of a commercially available standard stepping stone kit? Or did you make it yourself?

    Reply
    • Lisa

      April 08, 2013 at 1:12 am

      I saved the tray from when I did my kids hand prints. I think the kits are about $15 at Michaels and it has the tray and cement and makes 2 stones.

      Reply
    • Kathlyn Black

      December 13, 2014 at 9:36 pm

      use old cake pans

      Reply
      • Karen E.

        April 27, 2015 at 9:58 am

        Do you the cement dry in the cake pan, or take it out after you have placed the broken dishes?

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        • Lisa

          April 27, 2015 at 10:40 pm

          You have to let it dry in the dish

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  58. Lisa

    April 05, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    I’m not sure. Pam does our packs but I will let her know you are interested in one!

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    • Andrea Celesia

      April 05, 2013 at 7:49 pm

      🙂

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  59. Andrea Celesia

    April 04, 2013 at 6:53 pm

    Love it Lisa! And I love your printables packs 🙂 Are you doing an Earth Day related one by any chance?

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  60. Kirstylee Cassidy

    April 04, 2013 at 5:02 pm

    What an amazing way to turn something devastating into something beautiful. Those stepping stones will be so special!

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  61. Vickie

    April 04, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    That’s a fantastic idea- and it turned out beautifully. I may have to go smash some china!

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