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My husband and I are avid gardeners. We have 2 vegetable gardens and 6 flower gardens here on our property. Gardening is a lot of hard work but it’s something that we both enjoy doing. It gets us outside in the fresh air and it’s …
We are now into the dog days of Summer and many of us are looking to make a big, bold statement in our Summer and early Fall gardens. For me personally, I opted to make my big & bold statement with a gorgeous Kinetic Metal …
For the past 2 years my husband and I have been putting a lot of time and money into the landscaping around our home. We have a lot of plans for our property and after 2 years…I would estimate that we have accomplished 60% of them. Now that the major landscaping tasks have been completed, it’s time to add the decorative touches.
Several months ago I stumbled upon a great online store called HomenYard where you can find all kinds of different garden and home decor items. Beautiful items like garden & house flags, yard art, kitchen items, collectibles, bathroom decor, pet products, games, gifts and all kinds of really cool things. We have featured this company on our blog several times this year and today, we are featuring them again.
For the review I received 2 complete stepping stone kits. When I say complete, these kits are DIY kits that include everything but the water! HomenYard.com has many different stepping stone kits that you can choose from and some include solar lights!
The Daisy Glow Illuminations Solar Powered Stepping Stone Kit includes: 7 pounds of Stepping Stone Mix, 12 inch plastic flower mold, solar module, glow in the dark glass stars and glass gems, wooden mixing paddle and writing tool, and easy-to-follow instructions. Once the stone has been completed it will measure 12.75 x 13.25 x 2.38 inches.
The Mosaic Turtle Stepping Stone Kit includes: 7 pounds of Stepping Stone Mix, turtle-shaped plastic mold, real stained glass mosaic pieces and gems, stone color, glue, 1 wooden mixing paddle, 1 craft stick for mixing grout. One the stone has been completed it will measure 12.75 x 13.25 x 2.38 inches.
Each of the kits come in a nice storage box with color photo and step-by-step instructions. Everything you need to complete each stone is included except for the water. It will take you 5-10 minutes to mix up the stepping stone mix and to pour it in the included mold.
Once it has been poured you will add the solar light (in the kits that include them) and the glass gems and/or mosaic pieces. Once you are done with that…walk away and let them harden for 24-48 hours.
We did both of these kits with our 6 year old grand daughter. She loves doing arts & craft projects with us and this is one that she can with our adult supervision (we poured the mix and she decorated the stones). The hardest part for her was waiting for them to harden up! Once they did, they were really easy to pop out of the plastic and if you wanted to, you could indeed reuse the mold for other things.
You can use your completed garden stepping stones any where in your yard or garden. You can place them on the ground or use them as decorative pieces on your porch or patio. We just love them and enjoyed spending time with our little grand daughter making them. Why pay $100 for a custom made stepping stone when you can buy one of these DIY kits (affordable) and make them yourself!!!
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Disclaimer: Shelly H. has personally reviewed the product listed above. Shelly has not received any monetary compensation for her review. Shelly did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ. Thanks!
Every home owner needs a good garden hose. However, not all garden hoses out in the retail marketplace are for every home owner. Some hoses are way too heavy, leak within hours and are hard to store. Well, guess what? I found the perfect garden …
Bathroom remodeling is the #2 room in the home that most people would like to remodel first, with the kitchen leading the way. The bathroom is one room in the home that we spend a lot of time in and a room that guests often …
Wind chimes are an important home decor item and can be used indoors or out. These days you can find them made out of various metals, ceramics, wood, glass, seashells and a whole host of other types of materials. They come in various shapes, sizes and styles.
When selecting the perfect chime for your home or garden it’s important to consider a few things:
* The type of materials it’s made out of will determine where you can hang it. Some chimes are specifically made for indoor use only and others can be used anywhere, while others can only be left outside during the warmer seasons of the year.
* Consider the size of the chimes! If you have a small area you will want to pick chimes that are smaller and if you are decorating a larger area, go for something big, bold and noticeable.
* The design and color that you select should work with your outdoor or indoor decor. It should compliment it and fit-in without being an eye sore.
* Wind chimes each have a unique sound and the volume of that sound can vary greatly. You need to consider this when selecting a style that would be perfect for the space that you plan on hanging them in.
Retail stores sell a wide variety of different wind chimes for inside and outside your home. For example, the Blue Cosmix Wind Chimes would be lovely hanging in a garden space, on a front porch or hanging on a branch from your favorite tree.
This particular wind chime measures 18″ long by 4″ in diameter so it will work in almost all of your outdoor spaces. The blue colored faux-crystal catches the light and really gives the chime an elegant appearance. It just needs a gentle breeze and you will hear some soft and soothing sounds.
Wind chimes are a great way to enhance your home and garden with some color and relaxing sounds.
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Disclaimer: Shelly H. has personally reviewed the product listed above. Shelly has not received any monetary compensation for her review. Shelly did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ. Please read our Terms of Service & Disclaimer Policy before entering our giveaways. This giveaway is not affiliated with Facebook or Google+ in any way. Thanks!
I don’t know about you, but at least once a year and sometimes twice, I go through the closets and drawers and clean out clothing that is no longer worn. I also clean out unused home decor, linens and kitchen items too. It is amazing …
Werner, the trusted leader in the manufacturing of professional and consumer ladders has introduced six new step stool ladders to complement their current portfolio of household products. With colors ranging from aqua blue to orchid pink, consumers now have many options to integrate these contemporary …