Rock Crafts for Kids – 25 Creative Rock Painting Ideas

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Rock crafts are a favorite among kids and there’s an endless supply of ideas to help you plan the perfect rock crafting playtime. I’ve rounded up 25 awesome rock crafts from story stones and painted rock puzzles, to galaxy stones and even rocks that can be turned into jewelry.

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For supplies you don’t need much to start. If you are having trouble finding smooth stones, look for river rocks at your local garden center or you can even purchase rocks on Amazon. Additionally another great supply to have on hand for rock painting crafts is acrylic paint. For more information on rock painting supplies check out my post on the best rock painting supplies and also this post on other creative ways to decorate rocks.

Click on the links below to get tutorials for each of the rock crafts pictured.

Flamingo Rock Puzzle – hello, Wonderful
Rock Stamps – Color Made Happy
Pet Rocks – The Craft Train
Outdoor Rock Tic-Tac-Toe – Color Made Happy
Patterned Snake Painted Rocks – I Hearty Craft Things
Painted Garden Rocks – The Craft Tain

Cactus Rocks – The Best Ideas for Kids
Oil Pastel Decorated Rocks – Color Made Happy
Painted Rock Photo Holders – Buggy and Buddy
Fish Rock Craft – hello, Wonderful

Mouse Painted Rocks – I Heart Crafty Things
Dyed Decorated Rocks – Twitchetts
Kandinsky Inspired Rock Art – Arty Crafty Kids
Fairytale Painted Story Stones – Color Made Happy
Mini Campfire Rock Craft – Box of Ideas

Painted Rock Flowers – Typically Simple
Galaxy Painted Rocks – Color Made Happy
Doodle Geometric Rocks – Color Made Happy
Colorful Painted Stones – Seriously Daisies

Sticker Rock Craft – Fireflies and Mudpies
Strawberry Ring Rock – Red Ted Art
Rock Fish Pond – Make it Your Own
Painted Rock People – You Clever Monkey
Snail Rock Craft – Kids Craft Room
Minion Painted Rocks – Non-Toy Gifts

Hope you have found some wonderful rock crafting inspiration. Come follow me on Instagram and Facebook for more rock painting and craft ideas.

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