How do children create art on stone?

Welcome back to the Do It Yourself project.

Summer is approaching, the days are warmer, and that’s a reason to spend more time outdoors. Hopefully, we’ll be able to spend more time with our sweet peas at the playground, in the park, or in the forest. For children, it’s a time for exploring nature; that’s why they usually disappear into the bushes in search of valuables.

Natural treasures

My “little puzzles” never get boring, searching for rocks: small, large, round, oblong, and enormous. I mostly leave these huge rocks in the grass if the children aren’t paying attention. At home, when the children ask, “Where have the biggest ones disappeared?” I look surprised.

After a few hours of exploring, my bag is full of treasures, and so are their pockets. That’s the main reason my dirty and happy children are ready to go home.

Easy-to-make projects

My children don’t wait for rainy days to paint and decorate rocks. They start working on them as soon as they get back from a field trip. The sooner the work is finished, the sooner the children can share their little art with the world.

The important thing is that they love creating art on stones. More stones mean more wonderful moments for children’s creativity. The next step in this craft, which my “little puzzles” enjoy the most, is decorating the stones with details. Once completed, we will place the entire, artistically decorated stone in a specially designated place (sharing is caring). In our town, a special place for beautiful stones is located in one of the parks. The children used to decide where they wanted to leave the decorated stone or who to give it to.

What little puzzles will be created today?

ART ON STONE

What my little puzzles don’t need?

DISTURBING PARENTS

They work well together. My younger daughter had the most fun painting the rocks, while my older son focused mainly on decorating the rocks and adding details. I only help them clean their brushes and refill the paint. In the meantime, make time for your morning coffee. https://littlepuzzlesandme.com/ordinary-mornings-by-boss-baby/

What do my little puzzles need?

• full stomach
• drink near them
• smile 
• patience – only because children create together
• good energy

And everything on the list below: 

☆stones  

☆tables cover  

☆acrylic paints, markers, crayons, everything you have at home that best suits your child  

☆plastic wiggly eyes stickers, or any stickers which you have, but not necessary; children can draw 

☆anything to help your child decorate stones better

What will we use for an unplanned mess?

 ☆ wet wipes

 ☆ toilet paper

 Let me show you how easy the process of stone art looks:

1. Paint the stone in your favorite color.

TIPS:

• much better to first paint one side of the stone, let it dry, and after paint another side. 
• use as little water as possible

2. Glue two, one, or more wiggly eyes onto your stones.

3. Any more details like a nose or hair can be created too. Let your children choose the best style.

4. Check out our photos that will help your child with creation.

PREPARING THE STONES

PAINTING STONES

ADDING DETAILS

ARTISTIC STONE READY