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In Loving Memory - Garden Memorial Stones

In Loving Memory - Garden Memorial Stones

For Fathers Day I thought I would share what Hubby and I do to honor our Fathers on this day since both our Dads have passed away.

A few years ago we planted trees to honor our Dads since my Dad was a farmer replenishing what he had taken from nature was just a given. Hubby's Dad was in the military and a member of the Arbor Day Foundation and every year since Hubby was a boy he and his Dad would always plant a tree.

This year we decided that we wanted to have Memorial Stones under those trees that we planted in their Memory so I began the first Memorial Stone and I thought that maybe others whose loved ones have also passed away might want to do something similar.

Our theme is Let The Stars Guide Them Home

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Step 1Materials

Since Hubby's Dad was in the military I knew I wanted something blue and I chose blue glow in the dark stars on a background of charcoal (the stone)

I made the stone with these materials:

A Hex Shaped Mold
7 lbs. Dry Cement Mix, fine grade
Charcoal Cement Colorant
8 Glow In Dark Glass Stars (blue)
Plastic Raised Letter Stencils
Iridescent Glitter
A Bucket
A Wooden Spoon
A Board to hold the Mold
A Stencil
A Flathead Screwdriver

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Aug 11, 2011. 9:51 AMLeannelanilane says:

This is such a wonderful idea! I lost my 37 year old daughter to brain cancer last July and I am having her husband's birthday party in our backyard next month. This would make a great surprise for him, as well as a lasting memorial to her for all of us. Thank you so much.

Jun 14, 2011. 4:52 AMtinker234 says:

wow im so sorry about your loss

Mar 16, 2010. 11:31 AMValancy says:

My Grandmother passed away in January, and I was unable to go home for her funeral. I have been feeling the need to 'tend' some small spot of earth in her memory. This is perfect. I plan to plant a lilac bush for her, and will put a stone such as this beneath it.

Aug 19, 2009. 6:14 PMDaveLH says:

I really enjoy your entries DebH, it's easy to see that you work very hard making your crafts.

Aug 19, 2009. 6:06 PMDonaldhrtc says:

Very nice thanks again.

Aug 19, 2009. 6:02 PMHeidiR says:

I like it

Jul 27, 2009. 1:11 PMDeewheat says:

Very nice!

Aug 3, 2009. 7:30 AMDebH57 (author) says:

Thanks Dee

Jul 31, 2009. 5:17 PMLor says:

Fantastic. I've been trying to think of how to honor my parents. I'm going to try this. (I saw your memorial stones, not knowing it was the inst'ble of someone to whom I already subscribe. Of course I would like it!)

Aug 3, 2009. 7:29 AMDebH57 (author) says:

Good to hear Lor, you will enjoy this project, I sure did

Jul 25, 2009. 5:46 PMkimndaisy says:

what a nice thing to make. i am going to show my granddaughter this. we could make one for her mother

Jul 26, 2009. 9:57 PMDebH57 (author) says:

That would be great Kim, also it might be theraputic

Jul 25, 2009. 11:10 AMLiveanotherday says:

You cease to amaze me...... Liveanotherday aka Lisa

Jul 26, 2009. 9:57 PMDebH57 (author) says:

LOL thanks Lisa

Jul 20, 2009. 6:38 AMjuvinurse says:

Deb...these are great!! You are so talented!!!

Jul 25, 2009. 6:52 AMDebH57 (author) says:

Thanks you Juvinurse

Jul 20, 2009. 7:19 AMJohnMac says:

This should be a real winner Deb

Jul 25, 2009. 6:52 AMDebH57 (author) says:

TY JohnMac

Jul 20, 2009. 3:26 PMchauntee2 says:

Your doing awesome;)

Jul 25, 2009. 6:52 AMDebH57 (author) says:

TY Chauntee

Jul 22, 2009. 4:50 PMhsmomof2 says:

This is a creative and wonderful way to honor and remember your fathers.

Jul 25, 2009. 6:51 AMDebH57 (author) says:

Thanks Hsmom

Jul 22, 2009. 5:07 PMim4tooele says:

That's a great idea!

Jul 25, 2009. 6:51 AMDebH57 (author) says:

Thanks IM4

Jul 24, 2009. 7:16 PMkatwhite says:

Great idea!!

Jul 25, 2009. 6:50 AMDebH57 (author) says:

Thanks Kat

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Jun 27, 2009. 7:58 AM

Creativeman says:

Good job, as usual. I have learned a few things from you. thanks Cman

Jun 27, 2009. 8:43 AMDebH57 (author) says:

More than welcome CMan. Thanks for your encouragement.

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Jun 27, 2009. 12:21 PM

Creativeman says:

You are welcome Deb...I found this very interesting as I am in the process of publishing an ible on my stepping stones....I think you will find them interesting as I have found yours. Amazing the variations in such a simple project! Keep up the good work. Cman.

Jul 3, 2009. 2:01 AMDebH57 (author) says:

Love your stones CMan, they look great, very professional. I'm having fun with the rocks too.

Jun 27, 2009. 7:45 AMKedaDibandion says:

That's really neat. I like the idea of doing it almost upside-down compared with how mosaic stepping stones are done. Does anything need to be added to the cement, like chicken wire or anything, for stability?

Jun 27, 2009. 8:43 AMDebH57 (author) says:

No need to add anything, aside from the decoration they are solid cement and if you allow good time for drying and curing they do great. Thanks for commenting Keda.

Jun 27, 2009. 6:44 AMmaruawe says:

very nice both Fathers would be proud of the stone

Jun 27, 2009. 8:41 AMDebH57 (author) says:

Thank you so much Maruawe