Have you tried painting on rocks yet? This is my first time, so I wanted to come up with at least three ideas for simple flowers painted on rocks that a beginner would be able to easily create.
You can display your rocks outside or inside your home. I think they would make cute porch decor or you can place them on your patio. You can even use the rocks as paperweights or give as gifts.
SIMPLE FLOWERS PAINTED ON ROCKS
Before we get into how to make the floral painted rocks…. it’s time for another monthly “Under 10 on the 10th” blog hop. I’ve joined with a group of creative bloggers to share our spring projects with you that cost less than $10 to make.
After my post, you’ll find the links to view their inexpensive home decor and craft ideas that you can create yourself. Be sure to visit each one!
SUPPLIES NEEDED WILL COST $10.72:
- Yard rocks
- Free
- 6 multi-surface craft paints
- $8.22 @ Walmart
- Paint brushes
- $1.25 for a 3-pack @ Dollar Tree
- pack with the liner brush
- Pencil
- home supply
- Sharpie marker
- $1.25 @ Dollar Tree
- Straight pin with head for dotting
- home supply
- Sealer – optional – I didn’t seal mine
HOW TO PAINT FLOWERS ON ROCKS
STEPS 1 AND 2:
After washing your rocks and they are dry, use white paint to cover the majority of your rock. Leave the bottom unpainted. 2 coats will be needed.
Use three different colors of paint to cover the tops. Leave some white showing as seen in the photo below. 2 to 3 coats will be needed.
TIP: USE A HAIR DRYER TO SPEED UP THE PAINTING PROCESS THROUGHOUT THIS PROJECT.
STEPS 3 AND 4:
Lightly sketch the flower design and then paint 2 to 3 coats inside your marks.
TIP: IF YOU MAKE A MISTAKE SKETCHING, USE A WET Q-TIP OR PAPER TOWEL TO LIGHTLY RUB AWAY THE MARKS. TOO MUCH RUBBING AND THE PAINT WILL COME OFF.
HOW TO DECORATE A PAINTED ROCK
To give your easy flower shapes some pizazz, you’re going to embellish them with black sharpie marker and tiny dots.
STEP 5:
Outline the flower shapes with a black sharpie marker. Also, outline the white stripe, top and bottom.
ROCK #1 ~ Add lots of yellow dots to the center of the blue flower. Use the straight pin head to dip in paint and then dot. Keep dotting until the red center no longer shows.
Next, dot the blue petals following a backward “J” pattern, as seen below.
Begin making black checks with the sharpie along the white stripe. The marker will not completely cover the surface, so you will need to use the liner brush and black paint to go back and complete the coverage.
Your first rock is completely done! See photo below.
Continue reading to see the instructions for the next two painted rocks.
ROCK #2:
Follow the previous instructions for steps 3 and 4 to work on the flower for your second rock.
For step 5 of the second rock, you will outline the flower shape with a black sharpie marker. Also, outline the white stripe, top and bottom.
Add yellow dots at the top of the flower, but don’t completely fill that area. Use the straight pin head to dip in paint and then dot.
Use the liner brush to paint yellow thin lines on the red petals. See photo below.
Begin making black checks with the sharpie along the white stripe. The marker will not completely cover the surface, so you will need to use the liner brush and black paint to complete the coverage.
Your second rock is completely done! See photo below.
Now, on to the third and last painted rock….
ROCK #3
Lightly sketch the flower design and then paint 2 to 3 coats inside your marks. The petals will be red and the center is green.
Add yellow dots to the green center, and use the liner brush to make thin lines on the red petals. See photo below.
Begin making black checks with the sharpie along the white stripe. The marker will not completely cover the surface, so you will need to use the liner brush and black paint to complete the coverage.
Yay! Your last rock is complete! Wait, what about the BUMBLE BEE…….
HOW TO ADD A BEE TO YOUR DESIGN
Sketch out a body and head design, and use dots in those areas to completely cover. Use the liner paint brush to make thin lines for the antennae and legs. I mixed a bit of yellow into white paint and brushed that on for the wings and dotted eye.
I enjoyed painting these simple flowers painted on rocks and I hope you will as well!
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Sharing my floral painted rocks on these fabulous blogs!
Allyson, the attention to detail is amazing. They look beautiful when you first said painted rocks I was thinking hmm, but these are gorgeous. I am definitely going to try this this Summer although you have set the bar high.
Corine, believe me when I also thought “hmmmm” when I started my rock project ~ LOL. They actually look better than I had anticipated. You just never know when you try something new for the first time. Glad I inspired you to give rock painting a try.
Allyson your rocks are super cute! We have a rock hunting club here in our town. You paint the rocks and then hide them in plain site for others to find. And then you paint a rock and leave it somewhere in town. They are in the parks, downtown, just about everywhere. Your rocks would fit right in and maybe win the award for the cutes! Thanks so much for sharing.
Tammy, I’ve heard of ‘kindness’ rocks, but didn’t know about rock hunting clubs. Sounds fun and I’m all in for trying to win an award ~ lol.
These are darling! They would be adorable in planters or in the garden. It would be so much fun to use them in geo caching. I think it’s so cool when you find neat things that other people have handmade when you get to the location. You should make a “geo caching” pin for those looking to make something for it!
Happy Hopping!
Niki
Niki, I’d not heard of geo caching and had to look it up ~ LOL. Good idea to put them in planters, I didn’t even think of that. I should go ahead and spray them with an outdoor protectant.
Allyson, I fell in love with your whimsical painted flower rocks. They have a style similar to McKenzie-Child’s with their black and white checks. So colorful and perfect for the front porch, flower bed, yard art or among the veggie garden. Such delightful details. Thank you for sharing your ideas. Happy Easter.
Marsha, I’m glad you like my flower rocks! I love using the black and white check design. I have to hold myself back in using it too much in my projects. I couldn’t resist it for my rocks, though. 🙂
Allyson, Thanks for sharing over at the Creative Crafts Linky Party! We will be featuring you this week, starting on Wednesday! Have a great week! CHEERS! Team Creative Crafts
Thanks so much, Beth! Very exciting!
Allyson,
What a great idea, especially for kids to do!! Love it!! Thanks so much for taking the time to visit!!
hugs,
Deb
Thank you, Deb! Glad you like my painted rocks. 🙂