DIY Rock Art Crafts Ideas

It was totally in my favor that I saw this post from Alyssa at Clever Nest before leaving on vacation with my family.

It inspired me to make this rock art that would remind us of the awesome time we would be having together.

Her awesome rock vacation keepsake set me on a mission as we enjoyed our day in Santa Monica Beach...

I collected a total of 15 fabulous rocks and 1 very old- but cool looking sea shell (bottom left corner) and couldn't wait to get home to make my keepsake!

I didn't take pictures for a tutorial but it's soooo easy to make your own rock art keepsake!

All I did was spray paint the rocks in clear (just like Alyssa did) to give them that wet look effect, used my glue gun and glued them to a piece of cardboard that I spray painted in an off white and then put them in my new shadow box I purchased in IKEA for $8!!!

That's it, folks! Easy enough, right? I think so!

But before you leave this super easy project post, ooh and ahh over my new fancy shmancy, didn't cost me much rock art:

Oh, and see that ledge it's standing on? I will tell you all about it VERY soon!!

What other things can you think of putting in a shadow box as a keepsake?

If you are looking for creative ideas to make DIY rock art crafts, here are some to get you started:

Painted Rocks

This is a great way to create colorful and decorative rocks. Use acrylic paints to decorate rocks with colorful patterns, designs, or images. You can use stencils, brushes, or even toothpicks to create intricate designs. You can go extra by painting patterns, shapes, or even animals or landscapes on your rocks.

1. Clean your rocks with water and let them dry completely.
2. Decide on your design and gather your materials, such as acrylic paints, brushes, and stencils.
3. Paint your base color onto the rock, and let it dry completely.
4. Use your stencils or brushes to add your design onto the rock.
5. Let your rock dry completely, and then seal it with a clear spray sealant.

Rock Garden Markers

These are useful for labeling your plants in the garden. You can use a small brush to paint the names of your plants on the rocks, or you can use a permanent marker.

You can also paint pictures of the plants to help identify them or use different colors to help differentiate between different types of plants.

1. Choose your rocks and clean them with water. Let them dry completely.
2. Use a pencil or marker to sketch out the names of your plants onto the rock.
3. Paint the names of your plants onto the rock using a small brush or a permanent marker.
4. Let your rock dry completely, and then seal it with a clear spray sealant.

Story Stones

These are great for kids or adults who love storytelling. You can paint characters or scenes from your favorite stories onto rocks, and then use them as prompts for storytelling. You can also create your own stories using the images on the rocks.

1. Choose your rocks and clean them with water. Let them dry completely.
2. Use a pencil or marker to sketch out the characters or scenes from your favorite story onto the rock.
3. Paint the characters or scenes onto the rock using a small brush or a permanent marker.
4. Let your rock dry completely, and then seal it with a clear spray sealant.

Rock Photo Holders

These are easy to make and are a great way to display your favorite photos or notes. You can use a small clip or magnet to attach your photos to the rock, and then place it on your fridge or other metal surface.

1. Choose your rocks and clean them with water. Let them dry completely.
2. Use a small clip or magnet and a strong adhesive to attach it to the top of the rock.
3. Use the clip to hold your photo or note in place.

Mandala Rocks

Create intricate mandala designs on rocks using paint or markers. These are intricate and beautiful designs that are perfect for relaxation and meditation. You can use a small brush or marker to create the mandala pattern, and then use different colors to fill in the sections.

1. Choose your rocks and clean them with water. Let them dry completely.
2. Use a pencil or marker to sketch out your mandala design onto the rock.
3. Use a small brush or marker to fill in the different sections of the mandala with different colors.
4. Let your rock dry completely, and then seal it with a clear spray sealant.

Rock Magnets

These are a fun and functional way to decorate your fridge or other metal surfaces. You can use a strong adhesive to attach the magnets to the rocks, and then paint or decorate the rocks with your favorite designs.

1. Choose your rocks and clean them with water. Let them dry completely.
2. Use a strong adhesive to attach the magnets to the back of the rocks.
3. Paint or decorate the rocks with your favorite designs.
4. Let your rocks dry completely, and then use them to decorate your fridge or other metal surfaces.

Pet Rock Portraits

Paint or draw your pet's face onto a rock and use it as a fun decoration or gift. These are a fun and unique way to honor your pets. You can use a small brush or marker to paint your pet on the rock and then use them for decoration around your place.

1. Choose your rocks and clean them with water. Let them dry completely.
2. Use a pencil or marker to sketch out your pet's face onto the rock.
3. Use a small brush or marker to paint your pet's face onto the rock.
4. Let your rock dry completely, and then seal it with a clear spray sealant.

Rock Jewelry

Use small rocks or pebbles to create unique and stylish jewelry pieces, such as necklaces, bracelets, or earrings.

Inspirational Word Rocks

Paint inspirational words or phrases onto rocks and use them as reminders or decorations around your home.

Rock Sculptures

Use larger rocks to create sculptures or structures in your garden or yard. You can use a variety of sizes and shapes to create a unique and interesting design.