Painted Rocks – More than 300 Picture Ideas
5 painted rock ideas that rock!
We were so excited when we found our first painted rock. Our 4-year-old daughter found one randomly in a park in Whanganui when we were on holiday. Since then we’ve been doing a lot of rock hunting, and rock painting at the Kiwi Families HQ. So we thought it was time to pull together 5 painted rock ideas that rock!
The painted rock craze is such a cool idea. First, there’s the rock gathering, which means getting down to the beach, or a river for some good old fashioned scavenging (exercise, check!). Then there’s the painting part (creativity, check!). Then there’s the hiding, and finding, of other painted rocks (fresh air, outdoors, more exercise, check, check, check!). And then there’s the whole social media side, where you can upload your finds, and interact with other rock hunters in your local community (safe social networking, check!).
Still, there’s more to rock painting than just hiding them around the neighborhood, a lot more. Get some inspiration below from the 5 ideas for painting on rocks, then collect some stones with your kids, and see what else you can come up with. And as always, email us your ideas and pics, we love to see your work!
5 painted rock ideas that rock!
1. How to join the painted rocks craze
While walking my 3-year-old daughter was super excited to find one of the painted rocks that people have been hiding.
This was such a special moment because if there’s one thing my daughter loves, it’s a good old fashion treasure hunt.
2. How to make and use story stones
I discovered story stones a little while back and decided it was time to share them with the Kiwi Families community. These story stones are inexpensive to make and can be used for a whole range of activities.
Story stones are basically a set of stones that you and your children create, that are then used to either retell a classic children’s story, or you can use them to make up your own stories.
3. Easy painted rock monsters
This craft is a great one for all ages. All you really need to do is lay out a bunch of materials and let your child’s imagination run wild.
A great way to lead into making easily painted rock monsters is to read them some monster stories.
4. 5 Little White – story stones
We’re really loving painting on rocks at the moment and after creating our 3 little pig story stones little miss 3 decided we should make the 5 little ducks song on stones.
5 little ducks are one of her favorite songs to play and sing along to. And we thought we’d take the children’s classic song, and Kiwi it up a bit!
5. Painted rock photo holders
If your kids are into painted rocks, find out how to make a painted rock photo holder.
The painted rocks craze has made painting on rocks pretty popular again. Every holiday at our place you’ll usually see my kids painting up a rock and hiding them around our local area.
Artistic Ideas to Decorate Your Garden with Painted Rocks
Rock painting, as an art, has a deep and profound history. Cave painting was done by nomadic man, and there are many pieces of evidence of rock art left behind. Different motifs and symbolic languages have been engraved by indigenous people. They stand as a testimony to history and are a subject of study for archaeologists.
If you’re looking for little bit of fun with rock painting for your garden, you’ve come to the right page! Decorating your garden with painted rocks can be a cheap and easy way to make a style statement, Plus, it also gives you the satisfaction and joy of creation. Another bonus is that you don’t have to take any special efforts to preserve this artwork of yours. Of course, you need to find appropriate places in your garden to place them. So, if you’re all game for it, here are some tips that might come in handy.
Things You’ll Need
➥ Acrylic colors
➥ Paint brushes of various sizes
➥ Clean cloth to wipe
➥ *Rocks/pebbles, preferably with smoother edges
*Use river rocks, since they have smoother edges and surfaces, making it easier to paint them. You can also collect colorful pebbles and make interesting use of them.
