If you haven’t heard of them, kindness rocks are a viral trend! Maybe you’ve seen painted rock art laying around in a random public location – that’s quite possibly a kindness rock.
It started with the Kindness Rocks Project and their mission of “one message at just the right moment can change someone’s entire day, outlook, life.” I happen to completely get behind this mission.
The Kindness Rock Project is the thing that got me started painting rocks in the first place – and now I’m hooked. I’ve painted so many rocks that I have a lot of ideas (and tips!) for you.
Simple Rock Painting
Materials
Rocks
Mod Podge Outdoor
FolkArt Multi-Surface Paint
Pebeo Vitrea Markers
Brush-on or spray clear sealer
Tools
Paintbrushes (and a detail brush for writing)
Instructions
Wash all dirt off of your rocks and let dry.
Decide whether you are going to paint the rocks or write directly on them. If you are painting, move to step three. If you are writing directly on the rocks, prep the rocks with the brush-on or spray clear sealer.
Paint the rocks with acrylic paint. Paint one side, let dry, then flip over and paint the other side. Once you are done painting, let everything dry.
Seal if you didn't in step two. Let dry.
Embellish your rocks with sayings, designs, or whatever you like.
Once your rocks are dry, coat them with Outdoor Mod Podge! Give several coats and let dry.
Then take a walk outside and leave the rocks in easy to see places! You have the power to turn someone’s frown upside down☺ Enjoy!
**This is a passive program, which means you can do the activity whenever you’d like