Unlike many projects you can do with your kids, painting rocks is something you can do anytime, anywhere. As long as you find some cool rocks, you’re good to go.
If your kid is anything like mine, they’ll be collecting rocks every time they go out in the park, claiming it’s going up in “the collection.” So, what better idea than to paint them up – at least you’re using them for something decorative instead of just keeping them there, collecting dust.
We’re going to show you 50 cool things you can paint on the rocks you collected. Keep in mind that before you even start, it’s always best to clean your rocks with a rough brush to remove any dust and other things you could find on them. Also, you could use a spray sealer before even painting them, to make them less absorbent of the paint and/or markers you’re using. Of course, it would help to start off with smooth rocks in the first place.
Rock Painting Ideas
1. Penguins
We’re kicking off the list with some adorable penguins. If you manage to find flat rocks in several sizes, you can make a penguin family, like
2. Emojis
Emojis are a great bout of inspiration, especially for the little ones. From the heart eyes to the winky face, there’s a host of different things that you can paint all from glancing at the keyboard on your phone. Check out these cuties at
3. Owls
Owls can be a pretty cute bout of inspiration as well. We found these owl painted rocks at
4. Colorblock
5. M&M’s
We’re betting on the kids really getting a kick out of this one. You can turn your rocks into their favorite candy treat! Just check out the details by visiting
6. Strawberries
7. Monsters
8. Pumpkins
If fall is coming to call, why not use the season as your inspiration? These pumpkin rocks from
9. Christmas
Just like the fall, your winter holidays can inspired as well. Just check out these cute designs from
10. Flowers
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11. Donuts
We found this donut design on
12. Flags
Of course you could always turn the craft into a history lesson as well. For every flag painted, you can learn a bit about the country it represents. Again, more great ideas found on
13. Hearts
14. Baseball
We stumbled upon this one on
15. Cacti
16. Pizza
You can also use your favorite foods as inspiration for your rock designs. This pizza rock from
17. Ballerina
If you have a large flat rock at your disposal, you could start by painting it white and then drawing a ballerina on it and painting a pretty pink tutu and a charming little girl. We found the picture above on
18. Star Wars Universe
Is your kid a fan of Star Wars? Who isn’t? So, how about we paint Baby Yoda, Chewy, and the Mandalorian on rocks? Sure, it’s a bit of a project here, but if you can flex your painting talents, why not? The pic comes from
19. Veggies
It’s always important to eat your veggies unless they’re made out of rock, of course. These are really cute paintings that you can absolutely use to decorate your garden or your kitchen. The cartoon version of veggies is so cute and adorable and we kind of want to see more. These paintings done by
20. Rainbow
Rainbows are wonderfully beautiful and you can paint any rock to look like one. The rocks will go wonderfully in your home or garden, bringing some color even on rainy days. The project from
21. Motivational Messages
Sometimes, life gets us down, but some encouraging messages may help us out of our funk. So, why not paint some motivational messages up on rocks? Place them around the house to remind you of what’s important, helping you get your head back in the game. We love these made by
22. Green Ladybugs
The most common ladybugs may come in red, but if it’s St. Patrick’s Day, you may want to make them green. Of course, we know there are some cute little green bugs that look like green ladybugs, but they’re apparently not that friendly to your garden. Anyway, we love how these posted by
23. Remi
Did you love Ratatouille? We know we did! So, why not paint the talented chef Remi on a rock? This absolutely adorable rat will look absolutely gorgeous on a rounded rock, as shown by
24. Dotting
Dotting is so lovely and if you manage to perfect this technique, you can do a lot of amazing-looking things.
25. Pokemon
Pokemon can be absolutely adorable, so why not try to paint a few on rocks? Your kids will definitely love them! Of course, you can paint their favorites, whichever they are, but these from
26. George and Peppa
If your kid is a fan of Peppa Pig, then you know what you have to do! Follow in the footsteps of
27. Toucans
What’s not to love about toucans? They’re absolutely adorable, albeit funny-looking birds with humongous beaks and tiny bodies. We just love them and they’re also fairly easy to paint, so creating a couple of pretty toucans on a rock shouldn’t be too difficult. Check out how beautiful they turned out for
28. Silhouette
With just a bit of white, black, and gray paint you can create a beautiful silhouette.
29. Luck Bugs
A few absolutely adorable luck bugs will decorate your house. Use flat stones, several shades of green and white, and you can also add some gold to paint them up. Use white and black to make some cartoony eyes, and you’re good to go. Check out these creations by
30. Fish
We love little fish, so this blue one really struck a chord. The blue shades mingle in so well and we love the black outline and how nice it was laid down. You can definitely try this one too, like
31. Godzilla
Godzilla can be terrifying, but not when it’s painted on a rock like
32. Blooming Flowers
One of the easiest things you can paint on rocks, especially alongside your kids, are flowers. Flatten out the rock with a white layer, then some green and purple flowers. They’re easy to make and look so beautiful and we really love the approach
33. Pusheen
Created over a decade ago, Pusheen is the subject of comic strips, sticker sets on social media, and plenty more. Why? Because she’s an adorable cat and the Internet loves cats.
34. Rainbows
If you’re painting rocks with your kids, then making a beautiful rainbow spread between the sun and a cloud will work just fine. Add little smiles and pretty eyes on all of them, and you have an adorable illustration like
35. Sharks
Sharks can be terrifying or absolutely adorable. So,
36. Flowers and Ladybugs
Use a larger flat stone to paint a flower on it and then, pick up some cute pebbles and paint them black and red, turning them into ladybugs. Use some googly eyes to add that something extra they need. So adorable! We found these cute creations by
37. Harry Potter
We really can’t go on with a list of rock paintings without a Harry Potter one, right?! So, using black, beige, crimson, and gold, you can paint yourself a Harry Potter rock that your kids will absolutely love! Check it out on
38. Dotting Flowers
Sure, this is a more advanced project, but you can definitely give it a try. Using the dotting technique, you can create lots and lots of flowers. We’re amazed by the beautiful rock
39. Aristocats
The Aristocats have been around for decades, so it’s clear that everyone loves them. So, let’s paint Marie on a rock, using white, pink, and blue, as well as black for the outline. It’s absolutely adorable and we’re jealous we didn’t think of it first!
40. Swirly Rainbows
The next project is stunning and we want to try it out right now! These twirly rainbows are absolutely trippy and we love them! Whether you want to use them for that extra pop of color in your garden or to place them in your pots, it’s up to you! We love these creations by
41. Galaxy Rocks
Why not pick up some rocks and create a galaxy? The folks at
42. Family Stick Figures
Sometimes, you may want to make sure the whole world knows who lives in a home – so paint up some rocks with stick figures and named them. Your kids will certainly be able to make these on their own, but you’ll definitely want to help since they’re so cute! Check out the ones made by
43. Sheep
Sheep are adorable and if you paint a cutesy one on a rock, it will be even cuter.
44. Halloween Bat
You must always be ready for Halloween, and this adorable bat will do just that. It’s super easy to paint on a flat rock and we love this tutorial from
45. Baby Groot
Baby Groot is here and we want to make sure you make one yourself! We can’t get over how adorable he is and how well this turned out for
46. Cactus and Ice Cream
Sometimes, you may want to simply paint something adorable on rocks, and this cactus and ice cream pair are just the right thing. Coming from
47. Moon Rock
We love looking at the moon, so why not try to paint it on a flat rock? The starry sky surrounding the moon looks gorgeous and we’re enchanted by this creation by
48. Lucky Clover
Four-leave clovers may not be the easiest to find, but you can certainly paint your own, so you’ll always feel lucky when you see it! It’s such a cute creation from
49. Beach
Another beautiful rock painting is this beach and sea scene. It’s so lovely and the folks at
50. Rainbow Bug
We’re wrapping things up with this colorful rainbow bug. It’s such a cute creation from
Final Thoughts
Painting on rocks can be a fun activity you can do on your own or alongside your kids. They’ll certainly get a kick out of it and looking for the perfect rocks and be an adventure on its own. We hope some of our suggestions inspired you today and that you’ll have a few projects lined up for the next time you find a pretty rock.
Drop us a message and tell us which rock paintings you liked best and share your creations with us over social media so we can admire them too!
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