This patio-stone version of hopscotch is a winner on every count.
Tips
When setting up your hopscotch game, bury the stones to
their tops in peat moss or wood chips to help prevent
tripping.
| Prep Time: Weekend Project | |
| What you need: | |
| 10 patio stepping stones (available at home-supply stores)
Fine sandpaper (120 to 140 grit) White latex paint (1 quart) Paintbrushes Acrylic paint in assorted colors Stencils Sponges Chunky rubber stamps Acrylic sealant, spray- or brush-on | |
| Seasons: Spring, Summer | |
| Materials: paints | |
| Instructions: | |
| 1. | Sand each patio stone. |
| 2. | Paint the tops and sides white. Allow the paint to dry; apply a second coat, if necessary. |
| 3. | Use acrylic paint to number the stones. |
| 4. | Decorate the stones with handprints, pictures, stencils, sponges, or stamps. |
| 5. | Apply 3 to 4 coats of acrylic sealant, allowing each coat to dry between applications. |
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