Painted Turtle Rocks

Painted Turtle Rocks - Easy Outdoor Craft for Kids

Painted rocks are an awesome craft for easy outdoor fun, and these little turtles are practically begging to be your new garden friend! We've experimented with a bunch of different materials for coloring them - paint pens, sharpies, and acrylic paints all work great. The best rocks for painting are smooth, water-worn rocks typically found by rivers, lakes, or the ocean. These charming turtle rocks make perfect garden decorations and are a wonderful way to combine nature exploration with creative crafting!

15-45 minutes Ages 3-12

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A cartoon of Sharpie Markers
Sharpie Markers
A cartoon of Googly Eyes
Googly Eyes
A cartoon of White Glue
White Glue
A cartoon of Rocks
Rocks
A cartoon of Decoupage Medium
Decoupage Medium
A cartoon of Paint Pens
Paint Pens
A cartoon of Paint Brushes
Paint Brushes
A cartoon of Acrylic Paint
Acrylic Paint

About This Project

Painted rocks are an awesome craft for easy outdoor fun, and these little turtles are practically begging to be your new garden friend! We've experimented with a bunch of different materials for coloring them - paint pens, sharpies, and acrylic paints all work great. The best rocks for painting are smooth, water-worn rocks typically found by rivers, lakes, or the ocean. These charming turtle rocks make perfect garden decorations and are a wonderful way to combine nature exploration with creative crafting!

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Project Tags
turtle rock painting garden beach zoo found materials nature craft outdoor art garden decor fine motor skills indoor outdoor solo project group project summer spring nature animals budget friendly lake river reptile painting

Steps

Wash your rocks

Always wash and dry your rocks before you begin to paint. Rocks that you find outside will have pesky dirt on them that will keep the paint from sticking properly. Rocks bought at the store may be coated in wax to make them look shiny.

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STL Motherhood

I’m a boy mom, crafter and former reporter who loves taking my kids to superhero movies. Join me for a mix of traditional kid crafts, STEM fun and 3D printing.

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