Add a Whimsical Decorative Touch to Your Garden
4 Materials
$8
2 Hours
Easy
Add a whimsical decorative touch to your garden by recycling a rubber door mat and cutting a lizard image out of it . . . and then cover in stones. It's a super easy project that anyone can do, super cheap!
I'm always seeing small lizards in my garden. They are quite helpful in the garden in more ways than one! They are very beneficial in eating insects and pests that would normally feast on your flowers and plants. And sometimes they are quite amusing to watch - especially when changing colors to match surroundings. I've even named a few since they always seem to be around when I'm in the garden!
Begin by making an image of a lizard. Since I can't draw, I found one online and had it enlarged on a site called BlockPosters.com. The lizard image was four print pages that I taped together and then cut out. It was 27 inches long.
Next trace the image on a thin outdoor rubber mat. I was lucky to find one at a thrift store for three dollars, but Five Below also sells them for $5.00.
Cut the image out using craft scissors or utility scissors.
Begin gluing on stones using a waterproof outdoor silicone adhesive. I started with the feet first, trying to find black, somewhat round stones for the toes or claws. Then the tail, and trunk . . .
almost like putting a puzzle together! Caution: this can become very addictive!
The stones have a natural beauty - ideal for any garden project! There are so many possibilities using different shapes or items!
And colorful flowers are the perfect surroundings for this whimsical craft offering an adorable decorative touch to your garden!
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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I love this idea soooo much Gail
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