Cement keyhole-shaped pavers are good for more than just paving walkways and edging flowerbeds. They have six sides topped by a rectangle or square, and their distinct keyhole shape presents many possibilities for unique and creative crafts. They are typically very inexpensive, and they are fantastic for group projects of many different kinds. Try these easy crafts with cement keyhole pavers, and turn ordinary blocks used to make pathways into stylish doorstops, decorative edging, and interesting indoor and outdoor decor.
Pumpkin Crafts with Cement Keyhole Pavers
Cement keyhole pavers make fantastic fall pumpkins that can be used as doorstops, edging, or indoor/outdoor décor. To make these easy pumpkin crafts using cement keyhole pavers you will need orange acrylic craft paint, green acrylic craft paint, green paper twist, a medium-size paintbrush for crafts, scissors, and clear spray-on matte finish to seal the finished projects. If desired, a sponge can be used instead of a brush since cement keyhole pavers are rough in texture.
Begin by painting all sides of the six-sided sections orange to form the pumpkins. Paint the rectangular or square areas green to form the stems. After the paint dries completely, spray all sides of the cement pumpkins with clear matte finish.
Once the finish dries, tie a section of green paper twist around the bases of the stems to form pumpkin vines. Unwind portions of the paper twist, but leave the tips tightly wound. Wrap the ends snuggly around a finger to create curls that look like the feelers on pumpkin vines. The finished crafts will not look at all like cement keyhole pavers.
Sturdy cement flowers can be made with keyhole pavers and used as edging. The square or rectangular section forms the stem, and the six-sided area forms the bloom. The stems are pushed into the ground to create the edging.
Start by painting or stenciling acrylic yellow circles in the centers of the pavers. Stamp or hand-paint round petals around the centers using acrylic paint for crafts. Select two or more colors to define the petals. Overlap them to completely fill in the surfaces of both sides of the pavers. Paint each edge in alternating colors that match the petals. Finish by painting the stems green. After the paint dries completely, spray the sides of the pavers with matte finish. The cement flowers will be a colorful addition any yard or garden.
Additional Crafts with Cement Keyhole Pavers
These are just a couple of the many creative crafts that can be made with cement keyhole pavers. Cement keyhole pavers can be painted to create smiley faces wearing top hats, beautiful butterflies, classic ladybugs, smiling snowmen, animals, gnome houses, toadstools, and more. Use your imagination to come up with other subjects for crafts. Cement pavers are very easy to paint and decorate with paper twist, buttons, faux jewels, and other supplies for crafts. The options for decorating and using cement keyhole pavers are only limited by the imagination, and with a good imagination, the options for crafts are endless.
