Place 3 stripped spruce logs on top of each other, then place a barrel on top. Place 5 more stripped spruce logs on top of that barrel and finish with a barrel on top. On the ground, around the wood, ...
To create smooth stone in Minecraft, you will need a furnace, crafting table, and some cobblestone and coal to work with. Place the cobblestone blocks in the furnace, using the coal to fuel the fire.