Rock Painting Ideas for Kindness Rocks Project

Can you make dots? Then you can make flowers on rocks! Easy to make with a stylus (you'll need different sizes) or the ends of paintbrushes.

Turn a simple collection of stones into a charming turtle friend using fun shades of green! I love that this idea comes with a clay pot terrarium.

Everyone loves tacos! Celebrate your love of them with these darling little rocks. You can paint a burrito or a gyro too.

I love owls during fall! They also represent Halloween to me, to a certain extent. I love a dark night where owls are flying about and hooting. These Halloween rocks aren’t flying about, but you can almost hear a hoot if you listen closely . . .

These rocks were turned into magnets! Use bold and bright colors along with black and white to make your stones stand out.

I love the metallic colors of these rocks! Pick your word of the year or a short phrase you like and get creative with your stones.

Enjoy summer fun with this hand-painted ladybug and bumblebee tic-tac-toe board made with rocks. Kids love this cute game!

A moon landing rock is a great chance to use some sparkle! And I will take any opportunity to do that. Paint a stunning galaxy on a smooth round stone, then add a quote and some other space-y details.

Decorate rocks with temporary tattoos! Paint them and then put the tattoos over the top. These are SO easy and turned out so cute.

Create bright works of art with cool quotes using this inspiration. Great for summer, Pride, or anytime you want a little bit of color in your life.

Everyone loves a sweet treat! I love these delicious dessert rock painting ideas, including a cookie, cupcake, and donuts. You can add sparkles too!

These cute rocks are a perfect craft idea for back to school or to give to teachers on the first day of class!

I couldn't get past how cute these stone homes on a cliff are! They're so easy to paint, and you can add them to a canvas. Don't forget the rock sailboats.

"It's time to play the music It's time to light the lights!" if you watched The Muppet Show, these rocks will hold a special place in your heart.

Make some gorgeous alphabet pebbles for literacy play games for both preschoolers and older school aged kids! Plus they're just darn cute.

Decorate rocks with elegant landscape silhouettes drawn over the starry twilight sky, using a simple rock painting technique that even kids can master.

Make these gnome painted rocks in minutes with the easy to follow instructions. It's a quick way to add flair to your garden, flowers, or plants!

Natalie decided to paint some rocks that help remind her of summer sun, tropical vibes and a sweet beachy theme. These are perfect for summer or placing in your garden.

This rock art is a fun twist on Kandinsky's famous work! Create a fabulous color mixing art project for kids with these stones.

Get an idea for adorable watermelon painted rocks for kids to make. It's an easy and fun summer craft, and kids can spread their treasures around the neighborhood.

You might think these mandala rocks are difficult given the detailed design – but I promise you, they aren’t! You can use toothpicks or a stylus to achieve the dots. You’ll need patience and a lot of paint colors, but anyone can do it.

If you're a nerd like I am (we love Star Wars around here!) You're going to love these rocks. Which Heather turned into the cutest rock holders!

Graduation is a big deal! These stones are a perfect reminder gift for you to give to your recent graduate. I love the notebook paper and heart!

I have a very small car and these cute rocks remind me of it! Kids will love tooting around with these little guys.

These ice cream painted rocks make a super fun and easy art activity for kids! Kids will have fun painting and creating their adorable characters.

If you're looking for a fun rock painting idea or need to use up some chipped stones, these M&M rocks are a perfect way to do that! I love the cute faces.

These painted rocks or stones make a super cute and simple craft for all Minion fans out there: kids and parents. Just paint and play!

These camping rocks are the perfect blend of nature, learning ,and crafty playtime. This set of stones provides a great opportunity to explore both the amazing world of rocks and get some much needed time painting!

I'm a mushroom lover - who doesn't love them for fall? This rock is so cute. I love the colors and all of the natural elements that were added.

This cute rock fish craft is a fun summer art project for kids. Kids will love painting rocks and turning them into fish shapes!

I thought these food labels were genius. Just open your cabinet and get inspired by what you see! What brands will you put on the front of a rock?

These penguin painted rocks are super cute and easy to make! It's a simple winter craft for kids or for rock hunting.

What a fun idea! Commemorate your whole family with rocks and some paint colors. Don't forget the pets!

Learn how to paint unicorn rocks with four different methods including paint, watercolors, and paint markers. These unicorns are easy to make and fun.

Learn how to make these easy cactus rocks. This is a simple tutorial and a fun craft for kids! Make a whole cactus rock family too.

Craft a set of DIY word stones in under 15 minutes with this easy step by step tutorial. It's an easy and inexpensive decor idea for your farmhouse collection.

Create this easy ladybug rock art at home with your kids this summer! They're a great art activity for kids that will get their creativity flowing.

Did you ever make a wish and blow a dandelion when you were a kid? I did it all the time! This reminds me of my childhood, and I love the colors.

With just a handful of supplies you'll be on your way to making adorable sheep painted stones. A fun and easy craft for Easter or spring!

This cute rock strawberry craft is perfect for big and little kids alike! You can make these easy strawberries in minutes.

Skulls are always in season around here (have you seen our Dia de Los Muertos crafts?). Let these sugar skulls inspired you to make your own version.

I showed you some other rock strawberries in this post, but I also love this darling, happy little version! This one is easy for the kids to make.

Sometimes rock monsters are surprised - sometimes they're scared - the choice is up to you! Get ideas for faces in this post.

Make this camper painted rocks craft in minutes for your garden! Painting rocks is a quick and easy way to add color to any outdoor space.

In under 15 minutes, you can create these colorful rocks with the adorable black and white border. Such a quick way to brighten a garden.

This snake is so cool! Make various patterns on rocks, then string them all together to turn them into a serpent.

This patriotic Minnie Mouse rock painting idea comes from Sarah's kiddos! You can use this same method to make the other Disney characters.

Transform smooth stones into a adorable Santa stones with acrylic paint! You can also glue a pom pom on the top of Santa's hat if you're feeling it.

This is a great DIY painting technique for making marbled stones or kindness rocks - no more messy nail polish marbling required!