A stepping stone with a child’s handprint is a permanent outdoor keepsake that gets better with age. Here’s how to make one.
What You Need
- A stepping stone mould (or use a foil baking tray).
- Quick-setting cement or concrete mix.
- Stones, marbles, or glass beads for decoration.
- A stick for writing name and date.
How to Make It
- Mix cement according to instructions and pour into the mould.
- Wait 15–20 minutes until the surface is firm but still impressible.
- Press the child’s hand firmly into the surface. Hold for 10 seconds.
- Write name and date with a stick.
- Add decorative stones around the edges.
- Leave to cure for 48 hours before removing from the mould.
Making It an Annual Tradition
Create one each year. Line them as a garden path. Watching the handprints grow from tiny toddler to teenage is a stunning visual record of childhood.