Go throw out that worn out, dated welcome mat, now. And replace
it with a friendly custom greeting with one that you really mean. Welcome your
friends, family and even your favorite delivery person with a ‘welcome to my
home’ message that is uniquely yours. Curb appeal that will have everyone wanting to stop by just to take a look. Love your front door.
This is what you will need-
Stepping Stone Mix-Purchase here…Link
Alphabet Cookie Cutters- Purchase here...Link
Wood Board
Painter’s Tape
Mixing Container
Small Spatula
Vegetable Spray
Vinyl Gloves and Mask
Most concrete mixes have large stones blended in the dry mix
to add strength once the mix is set.
Great if you are building a road. This stepping stone mix that we are
using is a compound that is fine in texture, perfect for small details, like
our letters. But once set and dry, our letters will be strong and durable. And
yes, you can walk on them, if you like. Best of all you can leave the letters
outdoors all year.
Start by arranging your letters on the wooden board.
With small strips of painter’s tape, secure each letter to
board.
Spray a light coat of vegetable spray on the inside edge of
all the letters.
Add a little water to the bottom of your mixing container,
then add a small amount of the stepping stone mix. Stir.
Keep adding small amounts of mix to water. Stir until it
looks like brownie batter.
Scoop small amounts of the mix into the cookie cutters. Fill
all the way to the top. You can use your finger to push the mix into corners
and to smooth the top of the letter.
You should not have any of the mix running out from the
bottom of the cookie cutter onto the board. It will be fine if this does happen,
it won’t hurt the letter, just delay the drying time. And a little bit messy.
Leave the board on a level surface to dry. If you have to
move your board, do so as soon as possible so as not to cause cracks in the
letters.
Leave to dry for 24 hours.
The next day, remove the letters off your board and flip
bottom side up. Remove the painter’s tape. Let dry another 24 hours.
When completely dry, carefully remove each letter from the
cookie cutter.
Find the perfect spot by your door and arrange your letters.