Last month I found lady bug and turtle shaped patio pavers at Menards. I bought several of the ladybug/turtle shape, which I believe are called colonial or heritage pavers for only .64 each. I also bought 5 white crescent shaped pavers for only .33 each.
We found them the day my mom was coming to visit for a week. While she was here, we did not have time to paint. After she left we painted the crescents to look like a rainbow caterpiller, and the other pavers red/ black for ladybugs, and green for turtles. We just used basic acrylic paint that we had on hand. The pavers then sat on the deck for a few weeks waiting for faces and details, because it was just too hot to go outside and paint.
We have now had a few days of beautiful 75 degree weather, so we finally finished the job. I started out by painting white circles for the base of the eyes on all of the painted pavers. We added different details depending on what it was we were painting.
I wasn't really sure how to paint a turtle back, so I painted a circle pattern. Kara made her turtle a little more detailed. Spots and faces were added to the lady bugs, and a happy face to the rainbow caterpiller.
About 5 years ago we made this craft, and all 3 of my kids painted lady bugs. I love how different each one is and they are still in the garden to this day. The paint has held up through a lot of rain and even snow. (there have been a few years when they did not make it inside.) Kyles green bug (not pictured) has faded, but still has an adorable smiling face. Painted garden pavers make a great gift for a grandparents, and are a fun memory in the garden for years to come.
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These are adorable. I have painted concrete blocks before but I never even thought of painting the pavers. There are so many possibilities here!
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Such a great idea! Thank u for sharing
ReplyDeleteLove This! so cute! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous. Great for a secret garden path -the kids will love it. Lynda
ReplyDeleteThose are adorable!!! I love them all!
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ReplyDeleteThat looks so cute! It would be so fun to see those in a garden!
ReplyDeleteThese are so sweet! I would love to have my kids make some of these when we get our garden ready next spring! I hope you will add your idea to my link party, Pinterest Tuesday! I think other mommas would love to Pin your cute pavers!
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Cute idea! I got a bride and groom one for my wedding, love them!
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ReplyDeleteSoooo cute! What a great time you must have had with your daughter. Wish my daughter was young again... lol
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