Father’s Day Rock Frame

Making Father’s Day crafts are always a lot of fun. This one just happens to be really easy and the kids are going to love it. 

When it comes to letting the kids be creative, you just can’t go wrong. These types of simple crafts give them the freedom to make their own gift for their dad and be proud of what they’ve done. 

This is a great craft to make in June either with your class or at home.

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If you can’t make this rock frame now, pin it to your kids’ crafts ideas board on Pinterest and it’ll be here for when you’re ready.

Tips for making this gift for dad:

• Gather up rocks together outdoors and make it an adventure! There’s always room for more fun!
• Wash off the rocks and let them dry completely before adding to the frame.
• Be nearby to help with any issues that they might have when gluing on the pieces.
• Get colorful by letting your kids paint the rocks before gluing them.
• Take a picture of your kids holding the printable and then frame the picture!

How to make a rock frame for Father’s Day

Follow along with the simple steps to make this craft at home!

Yield: 1 Frame

How to make a Father's Day Rock Frame

Print

This Father's Day Rock Frame is so simple and cute!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Active Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Materials

• 8 popsicle sticks
• Rocks
• Glue
• Printable

Instructions

1. Build the frame by attaching two popsicle sticks to each side and two popsicle sticks to the top and bottom. Glue the corners to secure the sticks in place.
2. When the glue on the frame is dry, glue rocks all around the frame.
3. Print the printable insert on heavy cardstock. Cut it out around the outer border and glue it to the back of the frame.
   

More simple crafts you will love!

• 14 Easy Rainbow Arts and Crafts for kids – Great for creativity and fun.
• Stone Painting ~ Rainbow Painted Rocks – Rock painting is a great activity for kids.
• 13 Colorful Suncatcher Crafts for Kids – Bring on the sunshine!

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Angry Birds Painted Rocks

With a little bit of sketching, kids can color in this fun rock painting idea!

Angry Birds are not only cute, but my kids love playing the games and watching the movies.

This fun stone painting activity is great for hiding in your city, giving as a gift, or just letting your kiddo hang onto it!

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No time to make this rock painting craft now? Pin it for later!

If you can’t make this painted rock now, pin it to your kids’ crafts ideas board on Pinterest and it’ll be here for when you’re ready.

Tips for making this stone painting art.

• This is a bit more of a challenging rock painting idea. Let your kids do the parts that are easiest for them.
• If a paintbrush is too hard for your kids to control, try using paint pens.
• Make sure to give your finished rock a good seal when you’re done. Check out these tips for sealing painted rocks.

How to paint an Angry Birds rock

Below is our step by step tutorial for creating this painted rock. Feel free to print it for easy reference.

Yield: 1 Painted Rock

Angry Birds Painted Rocks

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With a little adult help, kids can create this fun Angry Birds rock painting idea.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Active Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Difficulty Medium

Materials

• Small stones
• Acrylic paints

Tools

• Paintbrush
• Black Paint Pen
• Pencil

Instructions

1. Give your rock a quick white base coat.
2. Once the white coat has dried. Paint the rock red using acrylic paint. You may need more than one coat to get good coverage.
3. Use a pencil to sketch the bird's face. Trace over the design with a black paint pen.
4. Use white and yellow paint to fill in the details.
5. Once dry, use the black paint pen to touch up any lines.

More rock painting projects you will love!

• Monster rocks – These rocks are super simple and too cute to be scary!
• Dotted Rocks – These tips are perfect for kids to create beautiful dot painted rocks.
• Rainbow Rocks – Rainbows will put a smile on anyone’s face! This tutorial is perfect for kids!

When to make Angry Birds crafts

Sometimes you see a craft and think, oh that’s cute! But then you don’t know when you will make it. Here are some ideas for this fun art project!

• Hide them around your town!
• Give them as gifts to friends.
• Use them to act out scenes from the movies!

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Valentine’s Day Rock Painting

Heart art is the go-to type of craft for kids to make this Valentine’s Day. And whether your kids are creating them as gifts to pass out at their class party or they are making them at their class party; this craft is loads of fun!

Plus, rock painting is a great way to inspire kids to get creative.

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No time to make this heart painted rock now? Pin it for later!

If you can’t make this heart painted rock, pin it to your kids’ crafts ideas board on Pinterest and it’ll be here for when you’re ready.

Tips for making this heart art.

• If you don’t have toothpicks, you can add the paint using the back of the paintbrush.
• Using a smaller surface keeps paint amounts and blending under control.
• These rocks can easily be personalized using a paint pen.
• This project can get messy! We recommend creating outdoors or in a space where the mess won’t be an issue.

How to make these Valentine’s Day painted rocks

Below is our step by step tutorial for creating this heart rock painting idea. Feel free to print it for easy reference.

Yield: 1 painted rock

Wet Rock Painted Hearts

Print

Use this fun painting technique to create beautifully, one of a kind, heart rocks!

Active Time 20 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Materials

• Rocks
• Acrylic Paint
• Water
• Sealer

Tools

• Paint Brush
• Toothpicks

Instructions

1. Start by getting your rock wet. You want to wet the top and the sides so it is nice and saturated.
2. Using a toothpick start adding your first color onto your rock. The color will run a bit. This is what you want.
3. Next, add on your second color. Swirl the color on and around your first. They will begin to blend together a bit.
4. At this point, you can be done or add a third color. we wanted to add a bit of pink!
5. Allow the paint to dry, about 10 minutes. Then, use your brush to create hearts onto your rocks. For this, you can choose any color you like! If needed add a second solid coat.
6. If you would like to protect your work make sure to use a clear coat sealer. Make sure your rock is completely dry before seeling.

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More Valentine’s Day projects you will love!

• Heart Suncatchers – Decorate windows with hearts using this easy tutorial.
• Heart Wands – 3D heart wands that kids can play with after they are finished creating.
• Bead My Valentine! – Print these free Valentine’s for your kid’s class party.

When to make heart rocks

Sometimes you see a craft and think, oh that’s cute! But then you don’t know when you will make it. Here are some ideas for this fun art project!

• Let your kids pass them out at their Valentine’s Day class party.
• Hide them around your city.
• Paint them during a holiday party.
• Gift them to grandparents, on Mother’s Day, or Father’s Day.
• Decorate a festive table.
• Send them to a local hospital to cheer someone up.

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Cross Rock Painting Idea

We are once again heading into rock hunting & hiding season. So how about a new rock painting idea for your little ones to hide around town! We saw adorable heart rocks on Red Ted Art and decided to add a special cross to them to hide them around town. The little ones will love getting a little messy while creating these adorable rocks. 

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No time to make this art project now? Pin it for later!

If you can’t make this now, pin it to your kids’ crafts ideas board on Pinterest and it’ll be here for when you’re ready.

Tips for making a fingerprint heart rock with kids

• Having the heart on the rock before adding the prints gives kids somewhere to aim. Plus it makes a cool outline effect.
• Depending on the age of the kid(s) you are working with you have a few options for drawing the heart. For older kids, they can draw them on themselves. Younger kids might need a cut out heart shape to trace. For your youngest you can draw on the heart for them.
• Because this craft is so simple, it’s great for large groups of kids. Think VBS, summer camp, or a Sunday School class
• If you are going to hide these rocks, you’ll want to make sure that they have a great seal on them. Check out these tips on how to seal painted rocks.

How to make this easy religious craft

Below is our step by step tutorial for creating this cross rock painting idea. Feel free to print them for easy reference!

More rock painting ideas that kids will love!

• Fun Monster Rocks – They’re too cute to be spooky! These monster rocks are easy and fun for kids of all ages.
• Dyed Rocks – Did you know that you can dye rocks like Easter eggs? It’s a fun and simple way to create a base coat on your rocks.
• Dot Painting Rocks – Dotted rocks are not just for adults. Kids love creating patterns and designs with dots! 

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Memory Games

Busy bags are my go-to item to pull out at restaurants, doctor offices, you name it!

We have a few different things in our bag based on if we can move around or need to sit still. Having something new from time to time also helps.

That’s why we created these fun travel memory games. For our Swedish readers who are looking for games to play that adults can enjoy while their kids play these memory games, we recommend reading casino utan svensk licens (CUSL) for all the slots, blackjack, and similar online playable games for iGaming fans.

If you follow along with our page you know how much we love rock painting. So it’s no surprise that we are using one of our favorite mediums to create this fun game.

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Supplies for your rock game:

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• Mini Rocks.
• Mini Canvas Bag.
• Paint Pens. I used 3M colored Posca for the shapes.
• Liner Paint Pen. I used a 1M Posca.
• Brush on Sealer.
• Brush.

How to make a travel game from painted rocks

You can make these memory games in minutes. It is definitely something that the little ones can help you create!

If you do not have paint pens you can create this game with regular acrylic paints and a brush. However, if you have it in your budget to get these awesome paint pens I highly recommend it. It really helps little ones create and the clean up is a breeze!

First, decide how many rocks you want in your memory game. I chose 12 because I wanted to do a picture for each color of the rainbow.

Try to find stones that are similar in shape and size so they aren’t recognizable when flipped over.

Then start adding your designs! Do 2 of each.

Depending on your child’s age you can make them really simple. Just 2 yellow circles, 2 blue circles, etc. Or, if older or you are creating them for your older kids you can paint on pictures. Suns, swirls, etc.

Once the paint dries you can add an outline to help them pop and give them a more finished look. This is totally optional, but can really pull your designs together.

The last touch is a brush-on sealer. This will help protect the paint from getting dinged up in the bag.

Then you’re done! Lay them out and start playing!

I hope you enjoy this fun craft/activity with your little ones!

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Number Rocks

Sitting around for any length of time with little ones, when they need to be quiet, can be a challenge.

Waiting for your food at a restaurant, sitting in a doctor’s office, or for your turn at the dentist can make 15 minutes seem like hours!

I have kept a travel set of tic tac toe rocks in my purse for a while now, but it was time to mix it up a bit.

My youngest is going into Kindergarten and couldn’t be more excited to learn. So these simple number rocks are perfect to keep on hand to help her explore her numbers!

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Supplies to create number stones

• Small Stones.
• Paint Pens. I used 2 sizes 1M & 3M.
• Sealer.
• Paint Brush.
• Small Bag.

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How to paint numbers on rocks

Making these number rocks are simple if you have the right supplies. We love to use paint pens to make these small stones a breeze! Use a thicker pen to create the numbers and math symbols. I chose to draw numbers on the front and back of each stone. I alternated the numbers a bit so that there were more possible combinations of numbers. I also did one side with colored numbers and one side with white.

Next, you can use smaller pens to add on some details. I added complimentary colored dots on one side. On the white numbers, I simply outlined them to make them pop!

Once your paint is dry make sure to seal your rocks. This will help the color last longer when being stored in a pouch. I chose to use a brush on sealer for these so my kids could help. Let the first side dry completely then flip and do the second.

Pack them all up in your pouch then throw them in your purse! Pull them out anytime you have a few minutes to spare.

These are perfect for classrooms too!

You can work on math problems, line them up by numbers, or even just see how high they can stack!

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Monster Rocks

Painting rocks with your kids is always fun… but, sometimes the mess isn’t.

I like to let my kids paint, but there are days that I wouldn’t really want to get out all the paint, brushes, aprons, and pallets.

Then you have to clean up after. Some days they only paint one rock!

My favorite solution, paint pens! We love to use them for painting rocks because clean up is a simple as putting the caps back on!

So grab some paint pens and give these monster rocks a try!

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Supplies for this silly monster craft

• Rocks.
• Paint Pens. We used Posca 3M today.
• Clear Sealer.
• and…that’s it! See the pens really shrink that need list don’t they?!

How to paint monsters onto rocks:

Check out these step by step instructions for painting monster rocks. Then you can see it all in action in the video below.

If you want you can base coat your rock before putting on your monsters, but this is not necessary. I just had base-coated rocks lying around from a different project.

Pick out what color of monster you want to create. Choose at least 2 different pens.

Start by creating a burst out from the center of your rock.

Alternate colors back and forth until the rock is covered in the middle.

Next, add arms and legs, as many as you want.

Add a few more hairs to cover where the arms and legs come off the body.

Then add a mouth and eyes.

When adding the white use a dabbing motion so you do not pick up the color from underneath. The pens dry pretty fast, but you can still pull up the color if you aren’t careful.

You can add eyebrows or even a mustache if you want.

Finish your monster rock off with a black dot for pupils and any teeth your monster may need. Then you’re done!

Watch this full tutorial to watch me make this fun fire monster here:

Don’t forget to seal your monsters before putting them out in the elements.

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Using Coffee Filters for Rocks

We are always trying to find fun ways for younger hands to create beautiful rocks. While we love to pour paint, some days we just don’t want to get out all that mess.

This fun method uses washable markers so the mess is easy to clean up, the process is quick, and the rocks turn out gorgeous!

Supplies for rock painting with markers

• Rocks. Porus ones. If they are super smooth they won’t grab the color as well.
• Coffee Filters. One per rock.
• Rubber Bands.
• Washable Markers.
• Water.
• Pipette.
• A Bowl or Lid.
• Clear Acrylic Spray.

How to paint rocks with kids

Start by wrapping your rocks in a coffee filter. You want it as tight as possible.

Twist the top and secure with a rubber band. Next, color all over the filter with your washable markers.

The colors will bleed together so we suggest picking colors that look pretty when blended.

Watch it spread down the rock and slowly saturate your colors.

Watch them blend together all the way down. The less water you use the better the color will stick.

Use the back of your pipette to press the filter onto the rock. Then set aside to let them dry.

When you unwrap your rock you will see the pretty colors pulled onto your rock!

Allow to dry overnight and then spray to seal. You could also add words or pictures on top of these, but I think they are pretty just the way they are.

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Kindness Rocks

Whether you have painted 1, 10, or 100 rocks you are going to love this fun way to create kindness rocks to hide around town.

A simple painting technique that even the youngest of kiddos can help out with. The perfect way to spread around a little joy this rock hunting and hiding season!

I first saw this method on a rock painting website. It’s such an inexpensive method for adding a base coat to rocks.

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Supplies to quickly add a base coat to rocks:

• Rocks.
• Acrylic Paints. 2 Colors that can blend well.
• 2 Plastic Tubs.
• 2 Smaller Cups or Containers.
• Water.
• Craft Sticks.
• Parchment Paper.
• Wooden Skewers.
• Hole Punch.
• Scissors.
• White Paint Pen.

How to make a pour painting station

A big part of this process is creating the dripping stands. You will need 2.

Upcycle old food containers to make these! Punch 2 holes on each side, then cut out to the top using scissors. Place the skewers across the top to hold the rock up!

How to base coat your rocks

Mix your acrylic paint with a little bit of water, just enough to get it a bit more fluid. You can play around a bit with the consistency and always add a second coat if you end up a bit too thin.

Place your first rock on your stand and pour the paint over. Let the extra drip over the edges. You can blow on the rock to pop any bubbles.

Then remove the rock and place it on parchment paper.

Next, pour your second rock, on the same stand, using your second color.

You will end up with some single colored rocks and some marbled rocks, and some when the colors blend completely together.

Allow your rocks to dry completely before adding on your words. A white paint pen works great for this!

Add on cute little words or phrases that would brighten someone’s day.

Check out a few of our favorites and then watch the video below to see the process in action!

We love finding an easy way for kids to paint rocks. Sometimes their rocks just have amazing and colorful patterns to them. We took these patterns and found a way for them to customize them into a letter or shape.

Don’t forget to pin this rock painting idea for kids to your favorite Pinterest board!

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Sparkling Patriotic Rocks

Rock hunting and hiding is in full swing! For Memorial Day, our area had a big picnic and asked for lots of patriotic rocks for the kids to hunt. You know I helped with that project!

We really love to create fun new stone painting ideas for you to try with your little ones! These are perfect for the kiddos or for any rock painting beginner!

Use them to decorate around the home or leave them out to brighten someone’s day. This stone painting idea is perfect for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, Veterans Day, Flag Day, or any other time you want to show off your USA love.

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Supplies for sparkling rocks:

• Rocks. (check out these tips for where to buy rocks)
• Painters Tape.
• Foam Brushes.
• Paint.
• Mod Podge.
• Glitter.
• Clear Sealant. (we recommend this kind)

How to make glitter painted rocks

Check out these step by step instructions for creating patriotic rocks. Then you can see it all in action in the video below!

If you have a light enough color (near white) rock or stone this is perfect for making these rocks. If not go ahead and base coat your stone white and give it plenty of time to dry.

Use your painters tape to cover up the parts that you do not want to be blue.

Use your foam brush and paint the rock. Try to make your brush strokes full away from the painters tape, not towards it. 

This will help keep the line crisp. Once your paint has dried peel up the tape. Now decide where you want your glitter. Add a new piece of tape to section it off.

Cover the space with Mod Podge and then cover the area with glitter. Do this over a lid or piece of paper to catch the loose pieces.

Set the wet rock aside aside and let it dry.

Once dry, remove the painters tape.

Using a roll of tape you can remove any stray pieces of glitter from your rock.

You can also touch up any paint if the tape pulls any off. You can add words or leave them plain.

No matter what they will be beautiful.

Make sure to seal with a few coats of clear sealant to help hold all that glitter in place.

I hope you give this glitter rock a try! Don’t forget we have loads of other fun rock painting ideas for kids. You can check them out here!

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