Crafts with Rocks & Stones

Have your child paint one side of a small leaf. Press the painted side onto a smooth rock. Repeat this process several times, using different leaves and colors if you like. When the paint is dry, use it as a paperweight.
Materials

* Rocks
* Tempera or acrylic paint
* Paintbrush
* Small leaves

On a cold winter day try this fun nature craft. Gather up some natural objects and freeze them in a pie pan. Take the frozen ornament outside and hang it on a tree branch, then watch the ornament sparkle in the sun!

Materials

* Natural objects (pebbles, bark, leaves, pine needles, pine cones, nuts, seeds, wood shavings, shells, and dried flowers)
* Aluminum pie pan
* Heavy string or shoelace
* Water

Celebrate this all-American holiday with a patriotic craft. As you put it together, you can explain the history behind our celebration of the 4th, or talk to your child about the meanings behind the colors of our flag - for example, For our country's first flag, Betsy Ross used red for bravery, white for freedom and blue for truth. When the noisemakers are done, your child can join the parade with a one-of-a-kind instrument!

For a personalized pot, use the same colored stones to form letters on the pot and cover the remaining areas with alternate shades.

Material:

Small clay pot
Glue
Different colored stones, chips or tiles found at most craft stores.

An art activity that will add springtime cheer to a dreary winter day!

You'll Need:
Clean margarine, cottage cheese or sour cream container
Glue stick
Craft paper, markers, stickers etc.
Decorative stones, gravel or marbles
plant bulbs (paperwhites, hyacinth, narcissus)

Garden Stones - Gardening Craft for Kids Easy to make decorations add a personal touch to your child' s garden. Easy to make decorations add a personal touch to your child's garden.

You'll need:
Smooth stones - any size will do
Acrylic paint
Paint brushes
Stencils (optional)
Clear acrylic sealer

Celebrate Autumn with a craft and science project using fallen leaves. An art project that's actually a craft and science lesson combined! When laminated or covered with clear contact paper these make a unique fall place mat!

You Need:
Leaves
Construction Paper
Sun
Rocks or Stones
to Make a Placemat You Need Laminate or Contact Paper

Glass Aquarium Craft Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial For Kids - Instructions to make an easy glass aquarium arts & crafts project for kids. This project makes a beautiful centerpiece for a table or dresser.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Glass container
* Glass fish
* Shells, stones, beads
* Artificial greenery
* Sand or decorative gravel

Poetry Pebbles Game Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea - A super way to get the creative writing juices flowing.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Small rocks or pebbles.
* Small paint bushes.
* Water and water containers.
* Magic markers.
* Paint (make tempera paint thicker by adding glue or flour).
* A covered work area.
* A shoebox, yogurt or empty "Jiffy Pop" popcorn container.
* Hairspray or a spray varnish.

Shakers Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Tutorial - Make Noise maker shakers arts & crafts projects from film containers with this easy & fun tutorial for kids.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Container:
Film canister, plastic egg, small plastic drink bottle, or paper towel tube

* Filling:
Rice, beans, pebbles, dried corn or sand (each "filling" creates a different sound - so be creative and make several different ones)

* Decoration:
Paint, markers, stickers or pictures or glitter for decorating

* Other:
Glue or tape

Paper Dove Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - You wont mind this critter invading your next picnic: a high-flying dove made from paper plates and plastic spoons.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Paper plate
Scissors
Tape
Two plastic spoons
Pebble
Rubber band
Markers

Rock PaperWeights Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Painting a Rock and make your own paperweight.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Smooth rocks; enamel paints and or decals; spray lacquer.

Painted Garden Rocks Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Decorate your garden with a painted garden rock.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
acrylic paints
clean rocks
newspaper
paintbrushes
exterior clear Varathane in a spray can

Insect Feeder Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Make this insect feeder to attract butterflies, moths, bees, flies and other nectar loving insects. Hang it from a tree outside a window and see what insects you attract.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
new sponge - 2.5 cm or 1 inch thick
stone
twine
scissors
2 litre plastic bottle with lid
water
funnel
sugar
measuring cup
wire

Rock Tyrannosaurus Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Rocks in the shape of dinosaur parts, paint, and black permanent markers.

Bleach Bottle Cat Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Plastic bleach bottle; Plastic fabric softener bottle; Plaster of Paris or small pebbles; scissors; spray paint; acrylic paints

Picture Paperweight Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial For Kids

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1. A smooth rock
2. Child's photo
3. Waxed paper
4. Tempera paint
5. Liquid glue
6. Paint brush

Stone Paperweight Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial ~ This paperweight is easy for toddlers to make and a great Christmas gift for someone special.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Large, smooth stone
* Tempera paint
* Paintbrush
* Shellac
* Glitter (optional)

Making a Terrarium Kids Arts & Crafts Project Tutorial ~ Creating a terrarium – a glass case with earth in it, where plants and flowers can grow – is a super activity to begin during the long winter months, when a bit of greenery perks up anyone's spirits.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Materials/supplies will vary depending on the project selected. Please see web page for specific ideas regarding materials/supplies for this project idea.

Painted Rocks Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
# Small rocks
# Water-based paint
# Paintbrushes or sponges
# Water
# Old margarine containers
# Magic markers
# A container of white glue
# Newspapers

Create Rock People Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Rocks
* Glue
* Paint
* Paintbrush
* Playdough or fabric scraps, ribbon, or lace

Rock Play Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Rocks
* Containers
* Basket with handle

Crystal Rock Garden Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
# 1/2 cup water
# 2 oz alum (sold in the canning or spice sections of supermarkets)
# Clear glass bowl
# Clean rocks and pebbles
# Mixing spoon

Rock Arts & Crafts Activity For Kids Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Rocks (you can also use sea shells)
* Sturdy box with lid (such as a shoe box)
* Non-toxic finger or tempura paints
* Poster board
* Paint brushes
* Scrap fabric or felt
* Pipe cleaners, eyes, and other decorative items (optional)
* Glue (optional)

Stone Painting Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1. Smooth, flat stones
2. Acrylic paints
3. Permanent markers
4. Paint brushes
5. Jar of water

Painted Nature Pictures Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial

Celebrate the coming of spring by creating "nature" pictures that will make great refrigerator art.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
· Powdered tempera paint (assorted colors)
· Craft glue
· Sand
· Nature materials (flowers, feathers, twigs, leaves, stones...)
· Small mixing bowl, (one for each color of paint)
· Newspaper
· Paintbrush
· Construction paper

Stones, Pendants, and Rock Hounds Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
# Stones and small rocks
# Leather, jute, or heavy yarn
# Scissors
# Glue
# An old paintbrush
# Beads

Rock Painting Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial ~ Golf balls or Ping-Pong balls also work well for this activity.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Shoebox with lid or diaper-wipe container
* Paper
* Scissors
* Tempera paint
* Rock