From Old And Faded To New And Fabulous Upcycled Garden Stepping Stones
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Have you ever looked at something and realized how faded and outdated it became? That's exactly what happened to me recently.
I bought some resin garden stepping stones about fifteen years ago. They were nestled amongst a collection of spreading junipers that were growing along a slope on the east side of the house. The junipers had grown over the garden stepping stones and could hardly be seen. So I decided to move them over to another garden bed.
I bought some resin garden stepping stones about fifteen years ago. They were nestled amongst a collection of spreading junipers that were growing along a slope on the east side of the house. The junipers had grown over the garden stepping stones and could hardly be seen. So I decided to move them over to another garden bed.
This is what they used to look like. The words that come to mind are old and faded and this will not do. I didn't want to get rid of them but I definitely wanted to update them. I now had an upcycling DIY project!
Here's a closeup of the before. Do you see what I am talking about?
Here's a closeup of the after. It's amazing what a some cans of spray paint primer, black paint and copper metallic paint can do on some resin garden stepping stones.
Now they look so much better in their new location in the garden bed in the front yard.
This upcycing DIY project is super easy to do. For more detailed instructions I invite you to visit my blog. Hope you are inspired!
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Dynamite! I love it!
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@Chantelle Joy Thank you! I am quite happy with the new and improved look!
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I used assorted sizes of bowls, and plastics containers I bought at dollar store. Then hand painted them. I finds that every now and then I repaint them to keep that new look. I use outdoor acrylic paints and them spray coat with clear spray. Helps in sun. On the big ones I insert some screen or landscaping Wire to add strength right in middle of paver I am poring. After twenty years of making concrete items you try to challenge yourself. So have fun and try different styles and colors
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