While pet rocks were an impractical fad, here at Pro Painters, we've discovered a fun DIY project that can be fun for the entire family. All you need is leftover paint or paint from a local arts & crafts store, and as many palm-sized, smooth stones as you can carry. Below, we have included a few examples of painted stone collections that we really like.
1. Elements of Nature
The first collection above has intricate details that can easily be made with the tip of a small paint brush. While many of the designs depict birds, trees, and other creatures, there are a few that represent elements of nature, like a rain drop, a cloud, and a nautilus. This could be a great exercise to help your child expand their knowledge and vocabulary pertaining to the natural world.
2. Rock Cuisine
This second example features a small family of stones that would make great additions to any kitchen. Or, they would be great as napkin weights while your family barbecues and enjoys a meal outdoors. Like the first set of beautifully painted stones, this project can help your little ones learn the names, spelling, and look of different fruits and vegetables. We would even suggest sticking to a fun theme, like French cuisine or purely pastries.
3. Soothing Presences
This example is an excellent choice if you have spare white, off-white, or eggshell-colored wall paint. Avoid the hassle of finding a way to dispose of your extra paint and instead, create a fun DIY project. Choose darker colored stones, so the intricate white designs will stand out. These stones can be a calming presence along a garden walkway, in the reading room, or even in the bathroom.
4. As Silent as Stones
At Pro Painters, we were the most impressed by these larger stones, painted to resemble woodland creatures. Every single detail, including eyes, noses, feathers, and spines, are included. For most of the animals, you only need basic brown, black, tan, and white tones. We also love that the stones are already shaped to look like animal bodies. If you could create an animal set, which animals would you choose?
5. A Rockin' Family
We know your kids will love this fifth and final example of "The New Pet Rock." While it may take a little longer to hunt down these smaller stones, it is very important because each person must have a head and a torso! And, the stone searching is a good way to get the kids out of your hair for a while. Once they have assembled their stone family, you can get them started with different paint colors. The possibilities are truly endless. We hope you've enjoyed this DIY yourself blog and as always, we welcome any comments or suggestions below in the Comments section.
1. Elements of Nature
The first collection above has intricate details that can easily be made with the tip of a small paint brush. While many of the designs depict birds, trees, and other creatures, there are a few that represent elements of nature, like a rain drop, a cloud, and a nautilus. This could be a great exercise to help your child expand their knowledge and vocabulary pertaining to the natural world.
2. Rock Cuisine
This second example features a small family of stones that would make great additions to any kitchen. Or, they would be great as napkin weights while your family barbecues and enjoys a meal outdoors. Like the first set of beautifully painted stones, this project can help your little ones learn the names, spelling, and look of different fruits and vegetables. We would even suggest sticking to a fun theme, like French cuisine or purely pastries.
3. Soothing Presences
This example is an excellent choice if you have spare white, off-white, or eggshell-colored wall paint. Avoid the hassle of finding a way to dispose of your extra paint and instead, create a fun DIY project. Choose darker colored stones, so the intricate white designs will stand out. These stones can be a calming presence along a garden walkway, in the reading room, or even in the bathroom.
4. As Silent as Stones
At Pro Painters, we were the most impressed by these larger stones, painted to resemble woodland creatures. Every single detail, including eyes, noses, feathers, and spines, are included. For most of the animals, you only need basic brown, black, tan, and white tones. We also love that the stones are already shaped to look like animal bodies. If you could create an animal set, which animals would you choose?
5. A Rockin' Family
We know your kids will love this fifth and final example of "The New Pet Rock." While it may take a little longer to hunt down these smaller stones, it is very important because each person must have a head and a torso! And, the stone searching is a good way to get the kids out of your hair for a while. Once they have assembled their stone family, you can get them started with different paint colors. The possibilities are truly endless. We hope you've enjoyed this DIY yourself blog and as always, we welcome any comments or suggestions below in the Comments section.
