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August 4, 2017 By Chelsey

30+ Cool Things to Do with Painted Rocks

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Painted rocks have become one of the most addictive crafts for kids and adults! Here is a collection of super cool ways you can paint rocks and awesome things you can do with those painted rocks- including making rock jewelry, rock photo holders, inspirational painted rocks and more!

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Over 30+ cool ways to use painted rocks- lots of fun rock crafts for kids including rock photo holders, rock animals, pet rocks and more!

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The kids and I have been painting rocks left and right lately- it’s just so much fun and allows for so much creativity! As our painted rock collection grew, I decided to find some cool ways we could use all those painted rocks.

I’ve included lots of neat painted rock crafts in this collection, as well as some really fun methods for painting rocks you’ll want to try! (And if you’re not in the rock painting mood, head on down to the bottom where I share lots of other ways to use rocks with kids.) So grab your acrylic paints,  a bottle of Mod Podge, a few paint brushes, and have fun creating!

 

Over 30+ cool ways to use painted rocks- lots of fun rock crafts for kids including rock photo holders, rock animals, pet rocks and more!

 

We love including relevant picture book sets to current crafts and topics we’re doing at home. Here’s some of our favorite children’s books about rocks you’ll want to check out! 

Over 12 Children's Books about Rocks and Geology (both fiction and nonfiction for grades preschool through 5th). Great addition to teaching of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) ~ BuggyandBuddy.com
 
 

30+ Cool Things to Do with Painted Rocks

 

Crafts for Kids Using Painted Rocks

cool things to do with painted rocks

Painted Rock Photo Holders from Buggy and Buddy

Strawberry Stone Ring Craft from Red Ted Art

Painted Rock Paper Weights from Happy Hooligans

 

cool things to do with painted rocks

Stone Pendants from Red Ted Art

Garden Rocks in a Drawstring Bag from The Craft Train

Lion Rock Craft from I Heart Crafty Things

 

 

Unique Ways to Paint Rocks

cool and unique ways to paint rocks

Kandinsky Inspired Rainbow Rocks from Arty Crafty Kids

Dyed Decorated Rocks from Twitchetts

Galaxy Painted Rocks from Color Made Happy

 

cool and unique ways to paint rocks

Nature Painted Rocks from The Pinterested Parent

Rainbow Painted Rocks from Twitchetts

Creative Ways to Paint Rocks from Color Made Happy

 

Painted Rock Animals and Characters

animal rock crafts for kids with painted rocks

Painted Mouse Rocks from I Heart Crafty Things

Rock Fish Pond from Make It Your Own

Snail Rock Craft from Kids Craft Room

 

cool painted rocks for kids

Owl Painted Rocks from Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls

Minions in Jail Painted Rocks from Non-Toy Gifts

Fish Rocks from Hello Wonderful

 

cool ways to paint rocks- stone crafts for kids

Mix and Match Rock People from You Clever Monkey

Ladybug Stones from Fireflies and Mud Pies

Painted Stone Fish from Messy Little Monster

 

 

Make Your Own Painted Rock Pets

pet rock crafts for kids with painted rocks

Fluffy Pet Rocks from The Craft Train

Pet Cactus Rocks from The Best Ideas for Kids

Pet Rocks from Buggy and Buddy

 

 

Learning, Creating, and Playing with Painted Rocks

cool things to do with painted rocks

Flamingo Rock Puzzle from Hello Wonderful

Teaching Shapes and Colors with Rainbow Rocks from Fun-A-Day!

Train Rocks for Teaching Colors from Color Made Happy

 

cool things to do with painted rocks

Rock Tic-Tac-Toe from Kids Activities Blog

Build-a-Face Story Stones from Where Imagination Grows

Math Number Rocks from Fun-A-Day!

 

 

Inspirational Rock Painting

inspirational rock painting ideas

Vacation Memory Stones from B-Inspired Mama

Gratitude Stones from Fireflies and Mud Pies

Spread Kindness with Rainbow Rocks from The Rainbow Rock Project

 

 

Don’t feel like painting rocks?

Here’s some activities you can do with rocks without the paint!

cool things to do with rocks for kids

Mess-Free Sticker Rocks from Fireflies and Mud Pies

Mini Campfire Craft with Rocks and Sticks from Box of Ideas

Seasonal Stones Sorting Activity from Buggy and Buddy

 

cool things to do with rocks for kids

Wire-Wrapped Rocks from Fun at Home with Kids

Rock Exploration Center from Buggy and Buddy

Rock Picture Frame Craft from Non-Toy Gifts

 

cool things to do with rocks for kids

Make Pebble Art from ZingZingTree

Melted Crayon Rock Art from The Artful Parent

Yarn-Wrapped Rocks from Pink Stripey Socks

 


 

Over 30+ cool ways to use painted rocks- lots of fun rock crafts for kids including rock photo holders, rock animals, pet rocks and more!

 

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