How to Mod Podge on Rocks and Make Them Pretty

Decorate some pretty stones for your garden or desktop with a little bit of decoupage. It’s easy to Mod Podge on rocks and the results are so pretty!

Scroll down to the bottom of the post for a bonus video! You’ll learn the basics of painting and Mod Podging stones with a fun project. I know you’re going to love it.

With Pinterest available at our fingertips, crafting sometimes becomes all too complicated. There are so many great ideas and tutorials that the most simple crafts often get overlooked.

I am prone to fall into the trap of “bigger and better” when it comes to crafting. The more unique and complicated, the better it is! But I’ve learned that that’s not always the case.

Sometimes the most simple crafts can be the sweetest! These little rocks are one of those decoupage ideas that couldn’t be easier! They offer a big impact when grouped together in a bowl, given as a small gift or found hidden out in the garden.

This isn’t the first time we’ve crafted with rocks around here! We love painted rocks and also have a post with some rock painting ideas and tips. The difference between those posts and this one is that we’re going back to the basics – no paint is used in this project.

And the best part about this little spring craft is that it is so cheap! You probably already have everything you need on hand to whip these up in no time.

Grab some stones, some leftover paper or fabric and Mod Podge and you are ready to go! Such a cute gift for Valentine’s Day or any time of year.

Mod Podge on Stones

Here’s what you will need:

• Smooth stones
• Mod Podge Matte or Mod Podge Gloss – OR if you want them water resistant for outside, Mod Podge Outdoor!
• Fabric or paper scraps
• Paintbrush
• Scissors

Brush a thin layer of Mod Podge Matte onto the stones.

Cut some hearts out of fabric or paper scraps.

Place them on the stones and cover with another layer or two of Mod Podge.

Allow them to dry and you are finished! Aren’t they so sweet? What will you Mod Podge on rocks? Let me know in the comments!

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Decorate Stones

Learn how to Mod Podge on rocks with this simple tutorial! These pretty stones made sweet gifts or garden decor.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Active Time1 hour hr 45 minutes mins

Dry Time2 hours hrs

Total Time4 hours hrs

Yield: 1 rock

Cost: $0

Equipment

• Paintbrush(es)
• Scissors

Materials

• Smooth stones
• Mod Podge Matte
• Outdoor sealer
• Fabric or paper scraps

Instructions

• Wash and dry the rocks to remove any dirt or residue.
• Brush a thin layer of Mod Podge onto a stone.
• Cut a design out of fabric or paper scraps.
• Place onto the stone and cover with another layer or two of Mod Podge. Allow to dry.
• If the stones will be outside, cover them with an additional layer of Mod Podge Outdoor or polycrylic sealer.

Video

Are you ready to see the bonus project? Make cute flip stones using the tutorial below. It’s really cute and easy – just press “PLAY” in the center of the video in this post!