Friends, in the middle of winter it is especially pleasant for us to think about summer, the sea, the beach. Let's remember these wonderful days, when, having swum to our heart's content and jumped in the sea waves, we and our children began to collect smooth ones, washed by the salty sea spray and shining in the sun, varnished by the surf sea pebbles. Well, how could you part with them?! 
This is how a couple of kilograms of “sea rarities” migrated to our house. What to do? After all, not everyone has an aquarium. 
How can we make sure that all this “sea beauty” is really useful to us, and does not end up in the trash bin in a month?
Don’t despair, there is more than one way out! There are a lot of interesting options for using sea pebbles in the interior and landscape. Let's discuss some of them.
Sea pebbles in the interior
We all want to turn our home into a corner of relaxation and peace, hence the increased demand for natural materials in interior design and fashionable ecostyle. 
What would it be like without nautical pebbles? Thanks to its various shapes, sizes, pleasant rough or smooth texture, shine, as well as natural shades, it is perfect for home decoration. 
sea pebbles looks great in the interior. In the Mediterranean, for example, this material has long been used as floor mosaics or used in wall decoration. 
IDEA #1 – FOR KITCHEN AND BATHROOM
Today sea pebbles It is also used to cover walls and floors in bathrooms, and it also acts as a protective material for kitchen panels. 
There is a great idea: apply sea pebbles in festive table decoration! Looks great in this case decorative coasters for dishes. They are not at all difficult to make yourself. 
IDEA No. 2 - PICTURES AND PANELS
Because sea pebbles It comes in different shades and varying degrees of transparency, there is no limit to experiments. Sea pebbles can be combined with other materials based on the similarity of color and texture and create amazing compositions, paintings and panels. 
Small smooth pebbles go well with various materials, especially wood, glass, and shells. Sea pebbles are great for creativity: the stones are flat, so they can fit under glass. And they are all so different that they just beg to become part of an interesting panel. Look at examples of such work and you will probably want to create something similar! 
IDEA #3 – PEBBLE MOSAIC Rug
Let's try to make the interior more attractive and interesting with the help of pebble mosaic!
Floor mats with a massaging effect look great in the interior. In addition, it is pleasant to stand on them and feel like you are at sea, and the uneven surface of the coating will prevent you from slipping. You can also make such a rug yourself! 
IDEA No. 4 - TRAY FOR WET SHOES
Using waterproof trays, it is very easy to create a mat for storing wet shoes. Just fill the containers sea pebbles and that’s it - a functional and original thing is ready! 
Sea pebbles in the landscape
IDEA #5 - GARDEN PATH 
Sea and river pebbles fits perfectly into the surrounding landscape, which is why it is especially popular in landscape design. And for creative people this natural material is a real find! 
Sea pebbles make excellent and durable garden paths.
Making them is not that difficult, but you need to have enough materials. I'm afraid that the suitcase with sea stones may not be enough; I'll have to buy or collect everything that my friends have accumulated over many years of travel! So the idea is limited only by your imagination and the size of your luggage... 
Let's take a closer look at how to make such beauty and try to lay out mosaic paths from sea pebbles with our own hands. It's not difficult, and with the proper patience and imagination you can get incredible masterpieces. 
Necessary materials:
- pebbles of different sizes
- sand
- plywood (a piece of film or tarpaulin)
- stone chips
- concrete mixture
- wooden or rubber mallet
- level
- hose
- hard brush.
The work process is sequentially depicted in the photo:
IDEA No. 6 - “DRY STREAM”
Let's continue the previous topic and show even more imagination. After all, sea pebbles can also be used as bases for "dry streams" and gravel gardens. Laid on edge, it perfectly imitates the flow of water in a “dry stream”. 
But in this case, it is important not to get carried away and show maximum artistic taste and not “overdo it” with the design! 
I often use this technique in my landscape projects: “dry streams” greatly enliven the landscape of the site and serve as drainage wells for collecting excess water. You can see in more detail what this combination of “beautiful and useful” looks like at the link .
Another interesting "dry stream" It turned out on my other landscape object. See more photos at the link .
Mosaic decorative garden areas made from sea pebbles can also be bright and unusual.. The technology for their manufacture is similar to how garden paths are made (described in detail above). Let's get inspired and... go ahead, make miracles of garden design with your own hands!
IDEA No. 8 - COMPOSITIONS FOR THE GARDEN
From sea pebbles You get beautiful small sculptures and compositions that will decorate the landscape of the site. They, like elegant accessories, will add style and sophistication to your garden. Products made from sea pebbles can be used to decorate paths, ponds, and flower beds. 
Sea pebbles in jewelry and accessories
IDEA No. 9 - JEWELRY
Each stone is unique in itself. You never cease to be amazed at the intricate patterns created by nature over many centuries. Wind and water, natural “jewelers”, complete the processing of these miracles. Using exquisitely shaped sea stones, you can make stylish accessories - bracelets, pendants, rings. 
IDEA #10 – TALISMAN STONE
Finally, another interesting technique for working with sea pebbles - painting on stone. You can reveal the individuality of each stone and create a masterpiece from it with only brushes, paints and, of course, the imagination of the creator. Let's admire how it's done. Or maybe you will have an idea and create the perfect “pebble of your dreams”, your talisman. 
And to finish...
No one is immune from the temptation to pick up a pebble on the beach. And if you are lucky enough to find a pebble with a hole, know that the “chicken god” has come to you, and he brings happiness and good luck. Look through its hole in the sun right on the beach, make a wish, and it will definitely come true! 
Now don’t hesitate, there’s just a little time left until the New Year. Maybe we should do something interesting and original? Dig out your supplies of sea pebbles, get inspired by ideas and... get to work! And the sea pebbles will certainly tell you what you can do with each of them.
After all, the “soul of the sea” always lives in them! Do you agree?
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How nice it is to walk along the seashore! Enjoy the beautiful views, feel the breath of the sea, listen to the rustle of the waves, feel the gentle touch of the sea breeze, become calm and happier...
There is no need to rush and chase the elusive horizon. The sea calms you down and puts you in a positive mood. No wonder you won’t find gloomy faces at the resorts; everyone radiates smiles.
Taking a leisurely stroll along the beach, we find various sea treasures. And even ordinary pebbles seem to us filled with solar energy. Some people strive to collect perfectly smooth stones, others choose oddly shaped stones, white, black, colored, with natural relief and ornaments.
As a result, the suitcase becomes significantly heavier. Arriving home, we lay out our sea trophies and realize that all the previous times we brought at least the same amount of stones from the sea. All the vases and glasses in the sideboard are already filled. And what to do with these treasures?
In fact, now is where the fun begins. After all, you really have strategically valuable material!
So what do we do with a pile of sea rocks? Let's turn them into something unusual!
Sea creatures made from pebbles
If we start from the direct purpose of our material for creativity, then the most logical idea is to turn them into sea inhabitants! Moreover, children can do this on their own. These fish can be used to decorate a bathroom, put them in an aquarium, a swimming pool, make a mosaic or decorate a garden plot, give them to children for playing with water and more.
Magic houses made of stones
Large stones can be turned into fairy houses. And place them in the courtyard of the house or on a summer cottage. This can be either a decorative corner or a children's playground.
From small pebbles you can create a panel or a whole picture depicting the city. Moreover, it can be done on a wide variety of materials: wooden fence, cardboard, vase, flower pot, plastic and other materials. The main thing is to arm yourself with a glue gun.
Trees and flowers made from sea stones
From pebbles you can lay out flowers and trees in the form of a mosaic, or you can create the illusion of flowers and cacti in pots. So much so that many will not immediately guess their true origin. But you won’t have to water it! Such flowers can bloom not only on the windowsill of the house, but also at work, in the country or right in the garden.
Stone men
If you have never acted as a sculptor before, now, having the necessary material at hand, is the time to do it.
You can make abstract little people, or you can make very real people in the style of Michela Bufalini and give them a portrait gift for the holiday.
Funny animals made from sea pebbles
Children love animals very much. You can do pebble appliqué with your kids. You can glue them to the cardboard base not only with glue, but also using pieces of plasticine for fastening.
Small round stones can turn into a wide variety of animals: a bear, a bunny, a cat, a dog, a chicken, a penguin, a sheep. And this is not the whole list!
You can make three-dimensional animals from several pebbles by connecting them using plasticine or a glue gun.
You can use pebbles to lay out a flat or three-dimensional mosaic, creating the silhouette of an animal.
Your favorite pet can be immortalized in the form of a portrait. Such a gift will please the owner who loves it.
Games with sea pebbles
Playing with sea pebbles is very simple. They can become anything they want. After all, children's imagination is limitless.
For example, sea pebbles can turn into a variety of cars. To make them you will need a child, several sheets of paper, pens, markers, paints, scissors and glue.
Sea pebbles can turn into a colorful still life. Moreover, the variety of fruits, berries and mushrooms is also not limited. You can play with such pebbles all year round; they can be used to decorate your kitchen, dining table, or garden plot.
Using pebbles, you can make educational “simulators” for learning colors, letters, and various objects of the surrounding world. Pebbles can become cubes, construction sets, puzzles, dominoes, lotto.
Decoupage, eco-applique, crochet
Sea pebbles are an excellent basis for decoration. In this case, you can use a variety of techniques: decoupage, applications from magazines and colored paper, grass and leaves, tying with thread.
Panels, photo frames, paintings from sea pebbles
Small pebbles can be used to decorate various household items: photo frames, picture frames, watches, mirrors.
You can also create paintings from pebbles: silhouette and abstract.
Tatyana Nikolaevna, a resident of Sevastopol, is engaged in making real masterpieces from sea pebbles and. According to the author, even people who are far from drawing can do this. The main thing is to be patient, because this is a very long and painstaking work.
Items for home and garden
Sea pebbles can be used to make exclusive items for your home and garden. These can be stands and trays, decorative hangers, rugs. The pebbles are glued to the base with a glue gun using waterproof glue.
Don't limit yourself to miniature works. From pebbles you can make a garden path, a mosaic carpet near a house or a swimming pool, a dry stream or a small river.
You can decorate vases, pots and vases with sea pebbles. They fit harmoniously both into the closed space of the house and into the green garden.
Artists and stones
Drawing on stones may well develop into a hobby, and even become a source of income. Thus, Susie Chua, a world-famous artist from Malaysia, Henry Lee, a Taiwanese artist, and Ernestina Gallina, an Italian artist, have conquered the world with their realistic works based on large pebbles.
Perhaps you are also capable of such creations?
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Crafts made from sea stones look beautiful and original and are easy to make at home. This creative activity will be interesting for adults and children, and the resulting products will decorate a room or garden. To make crafts from sea pebbles, you will need smooth pebbles of different shapes and lengths. You can assemble them yourself during a trip to the sea or purchase them in specialized stores. You can make a wide variety of crafts from pebbles with your own hands, since this stone has the most bizarre shapes and colors: from snow-white to deep black.
There are a large number of workshops on making crafts from pebbles. As experts advise, it is best to use river pebbles or those created artificially for products. They differ in that they do not change color over time and do not become covered with a white coating, unlike sea pebbles. Pebbles collected from the sea can also be used in crafts, but they are more suitable for yard items.
The simplest master class that can be found on the use of smoothies is making rugs for a bathhouse, bathroom or corridor. Such products will not only look beautiful, but will also bring benefits by providing a massage effect. It will be pleasant to walk on such rugs, they are practical and easy to clean.
As the master classes show, stones can be placed on the base randomly, combining different colors and shapes or in the form of original designs - fish, dolphins, insects, etc. The whole family can make rugs from stones with their own hands. This activity is simple and exciting, and even a small child can cope with it under the guidance of adults.
In master classes on creating flat crafts (rugs, hot pads), it is recommended to use rubber as a base: stones of any size will be well attached to it. To glue them, you should use strong, waterproof glue, which must be transparent. A large stone is attached to a mesh and a special solution. You can varnish the pebbles on top or leave them in their original form.
Interior decorations
Pebbles can be used to create wonderful crafts for interior decoration: they are easy to care for, easy to clean and will go perfectly with any home design idea. A popular workshop is how to create cute cacti from oval pebbles. It’s very simple to make them by painting the pebbles green and applying a pattern of thorns on them. For the kitchen, you can make vegetables and berries from stones, covering them with paints and putting them in a wicker basket.
A photo frame made from seashells and pebbles will look beautiful: it will decorate a bright vacation photo. The simplest master class, which is suitable for beginner craftsmen or very young ones, is decorating pebbles with eyes. They can be applied with paints, made into an applique, or pasted on ready-made plastic eyes for toys. This simple trick will help bring gray stones to life, making them cute and original. You can then use the craft for decoration or to develop fine motor skills in children.
You can create interesting crafts from shells with your own hands. You can glue 2 identical shells together, put a mother-of-pearl bead inside, and you will get a beautiful souvenir in the form of a shell with a pearl. For experienced craftsmen, a master class on making a ship or boat is suitable. The resulting product will be an excellent gift for any occasion. You can make keychains and pendants from round shells.
Pebbles in the garden interior
Limitless possibilities for using pebbles in the garden interior. Such garden crafts can be quite practical, original and almost eternal, because pebbles consist of a material that hardly wears out and does not lose its appearance over time:
- Flowerpots decorated with smooth stones will be beautiful. You can take any flowerpot as a base, attach a mesh to it and plant the smoothies on the glue so that they completely cover the flowerpot. You can decorate the top ring of a well, trash cans, bench legs, and outdoor barbecues.
- If it is possible to purchase pebbles in large quantities, you can use them to make garden paths, laying them out in fancy patterns. In this case, the stones are attached to cement mortar or a special mixture for slabs. Despite the apparent simplicity of the material, such a pleasure will not be cheap: for 1 m² you will need about 60 kg of stones, while 1 kg costs from 40 to 100 rubles.
- You can decorate the garden with candlesticks. To do this, pour about 1/3 of the pebbles into glass jars, place a large candle and close the lid with holes. Jars hung around the perimeter of the house will create an atmosphere of magic, tranquility, romance and comfort.
- The foundation of a private house will be durable and stylish if you decorate it with smoothies. They can be simply added to the cement mortar or attached to a ready-made base that has not yet hardened.
From sea stones and shells you can make paintings where you can see a seascape, magical castles or a fairy-tale plot. Pebbles will look good in a decorative aquarium, in the form of various fish, turtles and frogs. Large pebbles with pictures of houses on them will decorate decorative ponds and bridges. The use of smoothies in the interior of the house and garden is limitless. The main thing is a little imagination, a minimum of material and a little free time.
Many of us have an interesting hobby that we indulge in with pleasure. It allows you to take your mind off the drab everyday life and lift your spirits. Some people are interested in collecting various items, others prefer some kind of sport, and still others like to make various crafts. Often, everything that nature itself has given us is used. What can be made from stone? The answer is very simple - you need to look inside yourself and listen to your own intuition.
Many people have their own dacha plot outside the city, where some kind of river is sure to run nearby. And if so, then problems with finding the necessary materials simply do not arise! With the help of those found, you can create entire masterpieces, and there are a great many options for crafts, you just have to let your imagination run wild.
Craft options
Using stones, you can decorate a fountain in an original way, beautifully design paths in the garden, or even build good furniture. But most of all, pebbles find their use in the creation of various crafts. Moreover, some of them can become a wonderful decoration for a garden plot.
Depending on the size, you can sell any animals. The largest of them can be placed near the entrance - sort of guards, and smaller ones can find a place in the house in order to decorate the interior of some room.
Many people are not only interested in what they can make from stones with their own hands, but also what exactly to use. In this regard, preference is given to natural materials due to their special beauty. It is no coincidence that many professional designers prefer natural stones to create original interiors.
Figurines for the garden
If you have imagination, you can populate your own garden with many representatives:
- caterpillars;
- snails;
- frogs;
- cats.
You can also “plant” some mushrooms or daisies.
Pots of different sizes or buckets with “berries” will look no less impressive.
Original rugs
Pebbles are ideal for creating rugs. They can decorate the interior of any room, or it will act as a good massager. In this case, the craft will have a healing effect on a person - foot massage is very useful.
When choosing such a material, the question of what patterns can be made from stones disappears by itself. To make such rugs, you will need a rubber base or carpet backing. To create an original design or ornament, the material must be selected in different sizes and colors. It is better to first draw the image on paper, at least schematically for clarity. Or choose any photo or ready-made drawing you like. It is also necessary to prepare the base: clean it well and give it the desired shape.
To make the work easier, you can first place all the stones on the substrate according to the chosen pattern. Then move on to securing each pebble individually. Typically, transparent waterproof glue is used for these purposes. In this case, all the stones must be placed in such a way that they completely cover the base. You also need to make sure that there are no large gaps. What can be made from stones? The photo below gives a more accurate answer.
If the mat will be located in a bathroom with a tiled floor, then you should choose a rubber backing so that it does not slip on the tiles. And for an orthopedic rug it is better to find stones with a larger convexity.
Stone plants
The flower kingdom looks no less original, for which decorative stones can be suitable. Such flowers do not require care and perfectly decorate any room with their appearance.
For example, you can take large or medium-sized specimens of pebbles and paint them “like cacti.” Then all that remains is to put them in flower pots, into which you then pour small crumbs or even real soil for more naturalness.
In the same way, you can create any other plants, not forgetting to use your imagination. A very interesting idea is to create a topiary - a “tree of happiness”.
To implement it, you will need to take a tube or branch of medium length and a diameter of about a centimeter. Then you will need a foam ball, to which a tube or branch is attached with glue. You just need to make a hole in the ball first. It is worth noting that such an activity will allow you not only to solve the problem of what can be made from stones in the country, but also to brighten up your free time.
The ball will serve as the crown of the tree, so to create it you should choose small pebbles. At the same time, pay attention to the color scheme and shape of the pebbles. They are also glued to the ball. If “empties” have formed between the stones, they can be covered with various small elements. Seashells, multi-colored glass pebbles and other trinkets that you can find are suitable for this. This will give the craft a special originality.
Then all this is fixed on a cut bottle or some container with sand, which must first be dried well.
Garden paths
If you have a summer house, you can lay out beautiful paths from stones. They will not only serve as decoration, but also perform a practical function for quite a long time. You can use both natural and artificial stones.
Simple instructions on what can be made from stone:
- First you need to prepare a drawing of the tracks on paper.
- For convenience, sort the selected stones depending on size, color and shape.
- After preparing the foundation, cement is poured onto the marked path, on which the stones are fixed.
- Pebbles are laid flat or on edges, making sure that the stones are as close to each other as possible.
- If the material is of different sizes, then large specimens are placed first, and then small elements complete the composition.
- Care should be taken to create a decorative border.
- After laying the stones, you need to let the cement dry for 24 hours, after which the entire path is again filled with liquid cement mortar to smooth out all the cracks.
Finally, the entire canvas is covered with film, and until the concrete is completely dry, do not walk on the path. This usually takes 10-15 days.
Decorations
What else can be made from stone? If there are children in the family, then doing manual labor will only benefit them, since it can develop certain skills in them. Small sea pebbles are suitable for creating good decorations due to their streamlined shape.
Using a drill, holes are made in the stones to assemble an original necklace or bracelet. The material is also ideal for making earrings, for which you need to purchase a base, glue and paint in a specialized store. Among all the pebbles, two identical specimens are selected and attached to the base. Only the joints are first degreased with alcohol.
If desired, sea pebbles can be painted with a kind of “gilding”. For these purposes, it is better to take a spray can. The stones must be painted before they are attached to the substrate. Using the same technique, you can make a ring for the earrings. You just need to choose a flat base to facilitate the process of choosing pebbles.
If you wish, you can involve children in deciding what kind of crafts can be made from stones, who will quickly be able to come up with many ideas.
Artificial stone is a good alternative
In fact, artificial stone is a special material that imitates the texture of natural material. It has become widespread in the construction industry. It is used to cover walls, both outside and inside. Characteristic advantages include:
- the beauty of the material is in no way inferior to its natural counterpart;
- a light weight;
- the material is easy to process if necessary;
- high efficiency.
However, there are also disadvantages, including a high degree of surface abrasion.
Only this is critical in the case when the material is used to create tracks. In addition, over time, the coating on the stones fades under the influence of solar radiation. However, they are not that significant.
Original compositions
What can be made from artificial stone? This material is ideal for creating entire compositions in your summer cottage. Only in this case you should adhere to simple but important principles:
- The structure should be located relative to only one point of contemplation.
- It is necessary to observe the contrast between emptiness and fullness.
- The concept of the garden should clearly show asymmetry. Japanese masters take into account the reflection of objects in the water and the shadows they cast.
- The number of elements of the structure must be odd. Traditionally, the basis should be a regular heptagon.
- It is also important to balance the horizontal and vertical lines of the structure. At the same time, there should be more stones with a horizontal orientation, since there are already a lot of vertical objects on the site (trees, fences, buildings, and so on).
Using these principles, you can start a dry stream in your garden or create a small pond with real water. Small waterfalls or fountains look good. By constructing retaining walls, you can not only decorate your garden yard; this solution is relevant for areas with a slope.
If you show a little creativity in solving the problem “What can be made from stone”, the right solution will come to mind - to make flower beds or flowerpots for flowers and other cultivated plants. You can also lay stone borders around the area with vegetation, arranging them in an even or chaotic order and in several tiers to a certain height.
Crafts made from stones are a simple but exciting activity that can interest children, developing their ingenuity and future design abilities. In the process, time will pass profitably, and the surrounding neighbors will be pleasantly surprised.
Making crafts with your own hands is one of the easiest ways to have fun and interesting time with the whole family. You can choose a variety of materials for work, depending on what you have on hand - fabric or colored cardboard, pine cones, flowers or polymer clay, plasticine or pebbles. Crafts made from stones are a simple and original way to diversify not only the interior of an apartment, but also a summer cottage.
Crafts from sea stones: examples of work
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You will need:
- Pebbles;
- Super glue;
- Colored paints;
- Tassels;
- Googly eyes;
- Materials for decoration (pieces of fur, fabric, feathers, beads, colored threads, etc.).
Instructions:
- Wash and dry the pebbles well. Using a brush, apply glue to the pebbles and glue the eyes of the future brownies. If you can't find googly eyes, you can glue on pretty buttons or flat beads.
- Draw noses on the stones or make them into beads or wool balls.
- Decorate the faces of the housemates with smiles: draw them with paint or make them out of red thread or paper. Finally, make the hair for the craft: attach threads, fur, fluff or feathers.
Monster fridge magnets
You will need:
- Sea pebbles;
- Acrylic paints;
- Tassels;
- Super glue;
- Googly eyes;
- Magnets.
Instructions:
- Wash and dry the stones well. Paint the pebbles alternately on both sides with bright colors.
- When the paint is completely dry, paint scary mouths on the future monsters with paint and a thin brush. Let dry.
- Glue googly eyes to the monsters. Attach magnets to the back of the pebbles with superglue. If the stone is large, you may need 2 magnets.
- Ready-made monsters can be attached to the refrigerator.
Mouse and bird made of stones
You will need:
- Sea pebbles;
- Super glue;
- Scissors;
- Multi-colored pieces of fabric;
- Colored paper;
- Decorative elements.
Instructions:
- First make a mouse. To do this, cut out a tail and ears from fabric and glue it to an oblong pebble in the right places. You can make eyes from 2 circles of white and black paper (white more, black less), glue them on top of each other. You can make the mouse's antennae from threads, and its paws from smaller pebbles.
- For the bird, take a rounder stone. Cut out a beak from yellow or red fabric - an oval with pointed edges. Fold the cut piece in half and glue the middle to the stone. Glue the eyes near the key. The bird is ready.
Fish made from stones
You will need:
- Oval-shaped sea pebbles;
- Simple pencil;
- Acrylic paints;
- Brush;
- Super glue;
- Colored fabric.
Instructions:
- Rinse and dry the stones. Using a simple pencil, outline the contours of the fish's head, eyes, fins and tail on the stones.
- Using acrylic paints, paint the fish in different colors.
- Make the tail and fins from fabric by first cutting out parts and gluing them with superglue. Such fish can be “settled” in an aquarium, decorated with colors, and placed with shells, algae and artificial plants.
Stone crafts: photo
Crafts made from stones for the garden
A stone in a garden is good on its own. With its help you can decorate paths, flower beds, fences, create fountains, arrange terraces and even make garden furniture. Stone crafts used as decoration are especially beautiful. Figures can be created by placing pebbles one on top of the other, gluing them, covering them with paints and decorating them with various decorative elements.
Stones of different sizes, decorated in the shape of ladybugs, look great. Caterpillars, frogs, snails, dragonflies and other inhabitants will appear in your garden if you show a little imagination. Animals, vegetables and fruits look great. You can take a large stone and use paints to paint it, turning it into a cat, dog, shark, eagle owl, penguin, tiger, etc. You can make fairy-tale creatures. A bucket or pot filled with stones in the shape of strawberries or any other berries will look impressive.
Stone crafts are a unique, inimitable decor that you definitely won’t buy in more than one store. They require maximum of your imagination and imagination. You can make truly amazing figurines, magnets and souvenirs from stones. You can consult with your children and do a craft together.
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