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DIY Garden Stepping Stones

February 24, 2015 by Amber 6 Comments

HGTV’s tutorial is genius because it uses large leaves for the concrete molds. You’ll need to find some pretty big leaves to make this work, but it’s totally worth it. The result will be so organic and original. Once you’ve picked a leaf that you like, lay it out on a hard surface that can get dirty. Once you’ve mixed the cement, you’re ready for the fun part!


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Be careful as you’re pouring the cement. You’ll want to wear gloves and clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Slowly lay the cement on the leaf, following the shape of the leaf. You can make the cement as thick as you like, but remember that the thicker it is, the less you will see the leaf design.

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If your cement starts to go off the edge of the leaf, you can carefully guide it using a plaster knife. Once your leaf step is in the shape that you like, you’ll have to wait a while to let it dry. While you’re waiting, make several more! You can use the same kind of leaf or experiment with different ones to add variety.

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Once you’ve made several concrete steps, find a quiet place in your garden  and lay the steps out whatever way you want. Check out HGTV for the complete tutorial. It includes a lot of helpful tips & tricks. Good luck with your project! I hope it’s as fun as it is adorable.

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There are a few other amazing tutorials for making your own concrete steps if you are looking for something that is more of a stair.  Here are a few really good ideas.  You can find a really great tutorial for this first one here.

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If you are looking to make steps for your sloped yard, be sure that you do it right.  Here is another tutorial for some really great cement steps.

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  1. Mona says

    July 14, 2016 at

    I get only a tutorial on making leaf shaped “stepping stones” not the steps as shown. am I pressing the wrong button?

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    • Mona says

      July 14, 2016 at

      OK. I found it now. Had to go to the end of the 7 photos to get to the link for the steps I was interested in. Thank you.

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    • mere says

      March 10, 2017 at

      can’t open this tutorial, or any info.

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  2. BJ says

    July 17, 2016 at

    Where are the directions?

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    • Amber says

      August 25, 2016 at

      If you click on the link on each idea it should take you to the tutorial or instructions!

      Reply
    • Brian says

      July 26, 2017 at

      They are called instructions not directions, if you want directions then where do you want to go?

      Reply

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