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Painting Rocks Is Fun And They Make Great Gifts

September 28, 2017 5 Comments

If you are looking for a different kind of craft to make with your kids, try painting rocks. It is fun and full of possibilities for gift giving. Painted rocks make great paper weights, accents for gardens, even game pieces for tic tac toe! What other ways can you think of for using painted rocks? 

Rock painting is fun and easy to do!

How to Paint Rocks

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1. First, find some smooth stones or rocks. You may have them right in your own backyard but, if you don’t, stop by your local Dollar Tree and buy some. They often have collections of rocks in their craft section and it costs, you guessed it, a DOLLAR!

2. Next, wash and dry the stones.

3. Paint each stone with a base color that will be your background. Use Acrylic Outdoor Paints. For texture, you can dot the paint with a dry sponge. Allow each rock to dry well before proceeding to the next step.

4. Now, lightly draw the outline of your design onto the rock. You will use it as a guide for the paint. Chalk or pencil work well for drawing the pattern or words on.

5. Carefully paint the design, using a different brush for each color. Again, allow the paint to dry unless it is your intention is to blend colors. If so, go for it and mix away!

6. Finally, paint the whole rock with a clear sealant such as Modge Podge to protect the color.

Tip:  if you will be layering colors, dry each layer well before adding the next one.

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Delightful Design Ideas for Rock Painting

Here are some delightful design ideas for rock painting. Do not let the artistic expertise scare you. Some of the cutest little rock paintings have been made by amateurs like you and me! How about making pet rocks or  pet CACTUS rocks [pictured below!]  Cutest idea ever!

 

Paint rocks to look like lady bugs! #crafts

Lady Bug Rocks 

Owl and flower painted rocks on a branch

Painted Owl Stones 

 

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Under the sea creatures painted on stones - crab, fish and turtle

Under The Sea Rocks

 

Burlap tic tac toe board with painted rock X's and O's pieces

Tic Tac Toe Game With Painted Stones

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Painted lady bug rocks for an adorable garden decoration

Lady Bug Painted Rocks

 

 

Ocean view with star fish painted on a rock!

Lovely Beach Scene On A Rock

 


Inspiring painting of a tropical terrain under the sunshine painted on a rock

Inspirational DIY Painted Rocks

 

Adventure is out there inspirational painted rock - perfect for gifts

Encouraging Words – Adventure Is Out There Rocks

 

Hungry baby blue birds painted on rocks and displayed in a nest basket

Blue Birds in Nest

 

Words of hope and inspiration painted on rocks - give as a sign of friendship

DIY Words On Rocks

 

 

Faith rock painting

Faith in The Rock

 

 

Little bird painting on a gray rock.

Tiny Bird Painted On A Pebble

 

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Pet Cactus painted rocks

Painted Cactus Pet Rock

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What other designs and uses can you think of for rock painting?

Enjoy!

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Comments

  1. Pat

    September 30, 2017 at 12:53 am

    Your painted rocks are adorable! A wonderful craft I’d love to do with my 4 grandchildren.

    Reply
    • Sinea

      September 30, 2017 at 5:58 pm

      Thank you Pat! I was thinking they could make great Teacher Appreciation gifts!

      Reply
  2. Lisa | Handmade in Israel

    September 8, 2019 at 10:20 am

    Love, love, love the owls! Such a great idea. #HappinessisHomemade

    Reply
  3. ShootingStarsMag

    July 7, 2020 at 11:20 pm

    I’ve painted rocks before, though I’m not the best. I have a friend that is SO good at it – she’s done one of those Adventure is Out There rocks. I love the Under the Sea ones – the little googly eyes are a fun touch.

    -Lauren

    Reply
  4. Allyson

    August 26, 2020 at 9:26 am

    Lots of great examples for inspiring us to paint rocks! I collected some rocks out of my yard last year, but still have yet to paint them. It’s on my long list of crafts to try!

    Reply

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