16 Things to make with rocks
Rocks are probably the cheapest (I mean free-est) craft supply out there, because that’s totally what they are – craft ready! These 16 things to make with rocks will keep you busy on a budget! This post contains affiliate links.
You’ll absolutely love this great list of unique crafts for moms, kids, and everyone in between. Use the rocks from outdoor fun, scavenger hunts, or grab some for your projects specifically. You can even make things using souvenir rocks you picked up in special places.
Crafting does NOT have to be expensive, as these cool things to make with rocks proves. And some of these look LEGIT. We’re not talking about your kid’s pet rock, now, are we?
16 Things to make with rocks:
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1. Every time I wear these DIY Gold nugget earrings and tell people that they are painted rocks, they reply with “whaaaaat?!” A little bit of gold acrylic paint goes a long way on these. I use these backs to keep them from being too heavy.
2. These Beaded Rock Paperweights by Craft Ideas are fun and open-ended art!
3. Make these Stone Cairns by Nurture Store and have fun taking photos of them too!
This is a great photo prompt. Do this in every location you visit and make a memory/gallery wall from them!
4. A Pot of gold nuggets is a fun and quirky thing to make – the rougher the stones the better! Keep the nuggets as is, add a rainbow for fun, or stick a branch in the center for a cool centerpiece.
5. One of my favorite ways to use rocks is with wire wrapping. Wire Wrapped Rock Rain Chain by Dollar Store Crafts takes that beyond jewelry.
6. This Garden Rock Caterpillar by Nellie Bellie makes for a fun summer garden craft – perfect for a collaborative activity!
7. Here’s another fun wire and rock idea! Make Wire Flowers on the Rocks with a tutorial by Skip to My Lou.
8. This woodsy entry-way organizer is easier to make than you might realize! I used a ready wood plank with rough edges, rocks painted with gold acrylic, and the ever-strong Sugru
to hold it together. (that stuff is crazy!)
9. Add fun texture to your garden with a Stone Birdhouse by the Empress of Dirt.
10. Another way to spruce up your garden: make Mosaic Garden Rocks by Kenarry.
11. IF you’re after the process and want to work with texture, try Yarn Wrapped Rocks – by Pink Stripey Socks. It’s a fun and easy way to subtly “yarn bomb” the outdoors…
12. Use beach stones to make a Beach-in-a-jar keepsake. Try it with your favorite shell and remember that special trip.
13. Use nature to mark your plants with Rock Garden Markers by Crafts by Amanda. They are so bright and fun!
14. You can use a pretty rock for the center stone of this Macramé Stone Necklace by DIY Ready.
15. Here’s another way to mix shells and rocks: make a Stone and Shell Owl Craft by Rhythms of Play.
16. Stone Weaving Crafts by Molly Moo Crafts are beautiful, and another cool way to mix rocks and yarn.
Which things to make with rocks have you tried? Comment below!
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Wow! I loved the 9th idea, it can fit nicely in the garden!
my favorite is 14, however I am not sure my hand can still do macrame at my age, but, I think my grandkids and I will try most of the others. Some very great ideas. Love Them.
Enjoy! AS long as there is something for you on this list – your grandkids are lucky to have you craft with them!
I was looking for a natural tag for my Thyme corner and Number 13 gave me brilliant idea. Thanks for sharing all these cool stuff.
I like this
Rock art pictures are fun too
Hi i am disabled and use rocks and pebbles to create Birdbaths. planters, and Birdhouses. And they actually sell which is thrilling for me too! Thank you fot sharing and allowing us to share too!
Connie b in NC
I make “pet rocks” with my kids
Me and my wife have done a few things with rocks. I actually got done on one knee and asked her to marry me a presented her with a big rock. It was about a foot or so long and around 6/7 tall. And now it’s in our flower bed.
When we got married we wired stone and to hold picture on the tables, and out toasting glasses we didn’t make put the stem of the glass went through a rock
I’ll bet that was the biggest rock she might have expected to be proposed with 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
I made my dad a bull skull on a canvas using white and other light colored flint because he has a farm with cows
Wine rack filled with different sizes rocks & colored rocks.
Fill a wire Paris item with rocks & add lights.
I think I will try the big majority of them. But I have paint rocks in the past. I can’t get the paint to stay on , rain wash it away. Can u help me
Hi Kathy, what type of paint are you using? Washable paint would wash away. I recommend an acrylic craft paint, such as FolkArt. You can also use one that says “outdoor” and you can finish it off with outdoor Mod Podge if you’d like.
Are you using acrylic paint?
MANDALA ART ON STONES IS FASCINATING.
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