Simple Flowers Painted on Rocks

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.

Follow my step-by-instructions for each floral rock and have fun painting!

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SIMPLE FLOWERS PAINTED ON ROCKS

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

• yard or river rocks
• multi-surface craft paints
• paint brushes
  • small bristle head
  • liner
• Sharpie black marker
• pencil
• dotting tools
  • or use end of paint brush
  • or pencil eraser
• Krylon sealer

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HOW TO PAINT FLOWERS ON ROCKS

STEP 1 – PAINT BASE COAT ON EACH ROCK

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.

STEP 2 – BASE COAT ACCENT COLORS ON EACH ROCK

Use three different colors of paint to cover the tops of each rock. Leave some white showing as seen in the photo below. 2 to 3 coats will be needed. See photo below.

TIP – Use a hair dryer to speed up the painting process throughout this project.

COMPLETE THE ROCK WITH A RED BACKGROUND

STEP 3 – SKETCH THE FLOWERS

Lightly sketch the flower design on each rock using a pencil. See example photos #3 and #4 below.

STEP 4 – BASE COAT THE FLOWER

Paint 2 to 3 coats of paint inside your sketched flower.

TIP – If you make a mistake sketching, use a wet Q-tip or paper towel to lightly rub away the pencil marks. Too much rubbing and the paint will come off.

STEP 5 – ADD EMBELLISHMENT DETAILS

To give your easy flower shapes some pizazz, you’re going to embellish them with black sharpie marker and tiny dots.

Outline the flower shapes with a black sharpie marker. Also, outline the white stripe, top and bottom.

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.

THE FIRST ROCK IS COMPLETED – see photo below

COMPLETE THE ROCK WITH THE GREEN BACKGROUND

STEP 3 – Lightly sketch the flower design on the rock using a pencil. See photos #3 and #4 below.

STEP 4 – Paint 2 to 3 coats of paint inside your pencil marks.

STEP 5 – Embellish the rock with details by outlining 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.

THE SECOND ROCK IS COMPLETED – see photo below

COMPLETE THE ROCK WITH SKY BLUE BACKGROUND

STEP 3 and 4 – 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.

STEP 5 – Embellish and detail the rock by adding 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.

THE 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 making these simple flowers painted on rocks, and I hope you will as well!

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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. Below, you’ll find the links to view their inexpensive decor and craft ideas that you can create yourself. Be sure to visit each one! UPDATE 2024 – craft supply prices have increased.

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Sharing my floral painted rocks on these fabulous blogs!