DIY Story Stones
August 27, 2013 8:00 am erin Crafts, Kid's Crafts
By General Crafts Contributor Erin from the blog Lovesome.
Have you guys ever seen a set of story stones? I ran across some a few weeks ago and knew I had to make some for my son. I love toys that allow endless possibilities for playing and imagination, and these do just that. Throw in how personal and fun they are, and we have a winner!
Here’s the scoop:
You will need:
some type of varnish or acrylic sealer
What to do:
1. Find stones that are smooth and large enough to paint a picture on. If you don’t have any that work laying around outside, you can always buy some.
2. Clean your stones. I used a baby wipe to get the dirt off. Let them dry completely before painting.
3. Using a pencil, lightly draw your picture on the stone. It is much easier to draw and wipe off mistakes than to mess up when you’re painting, I know from experience!
4. Paint the silhouette of the picture using white paint. This step is not a must, but your colors will be much more vibrant and true if they have a white backdrop.
5. Once the white silhouette is dry, start painting your pictures. Choose things that are special for your child, and try to think about what pictures would make the best stories. And if you’re like me, think of things that are easy to draw! Older kids would love making their own story stones, so involve them too.
6. Once the paint is completely dry, use an acrylic sealer or varnish to seal the rocks and paint. This will make them last much longer.
My son absolutely loves his story stones, and I love that he has another outlet for playing and using his imagination. Have fun!
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Mary :
Date: August 28, 2013 @ 8:11 AM
What a very clever idea. Wish I knew what interests our grandchildren. This will be added to my crafts as I enjoy doing things like this. Several children at church would benefit from these. A neat way to learn Bible verses. Thank you for sharing. There’s a box of stones in the basement that were our daughters when younger, naturally I kept them. Gonna check them out.
Judy :
Date: August 28, 2013 @ 2:13 PM
What a novel idea! Would be cute to have each child from a group create one stone then have the entire group participate in a story.
Jan :
Date: August 30, 2013 @ 7:57 AM
I teach a senior art /crafts at my church…..thinkig about offering to them or maybe parents/grandparents and kids class…….