Monday, December 9, 2013

How to Make a Melting Snowman with Painted Rocks

"Build" this snowman in the warmth of your home instead of braving the cold, frosty outdoors.


 
Supplies:
  • One flat rock and a smaller round or oval rock
  • White, black, red, orange acrylic paint
  • Glue (I used E6000) 
  • Protective sealer (optional)
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Step 1: Glue the smaller rock onto the larger, flat stone.


Step 2: Paint the stones white. (You may need to apply several coats of paint for good coverage.)


 Step 3: Paint the eyes, carrot nose, mouth, stick arms and buttons.


Ideas:
  • Use 3-D fabric paint for the eyes and buttons
  • Use buttons for the eyes and buttons
  • Attach sticks for the arms instead of painting them
  • Add glitter glue to give the snowman a glistening effect
  • Attach small, painted stones for the eyes and buttons
  • Attach a pretty ribbon to make a hanging tree ornament
  • For an outdoor display, use a round garden paver for the melting body and a large stone for the head
  • Melted snowman cookies were the inspiration for this project 

A melting snowman is an easy rock painting project and great for Christmas stocking stuffers.


© Cindy Thomas Painted Rocks

10 comments:

  1. Really adorable! I saw this same theme in a clear glass ornament, however the ornament has the opening in the side. I love your version! Thanks for sharing..

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    1. Thanks for the comment and compliment. Yikes, Christmas is 6 months away! Time to start searching for melting snowman stones.

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  2. I LOVE, LOVE your painted rock snowman! I really like your shading from the twig arms as well.
    TFS
    Grandma Nancy in central IL

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    1. Thank you so much for your enthusiastic compliment about my snowman, Grandma Nancy. I've learned that a little shading can really bring a painted rock to life.

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    2. fabulous...making my own as we speak!

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  3. I love this, but where do you get the oval flat rock?

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    1. Kim, I was fortunate to find both rocks where I live. A landscaping supply store would be a place to try if you can't find these types of stones in your natural environment.

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  4. it is so adorable. my daughter loves smowmen decorations. i am going to try to make it for her

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    1. I'm happy to hear you like the snowman painted rock and will be making it for your daughter! Thanks for commenting.

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