Friday, November 29, 2013

Free Rock Painting Tutorial: Christmas Mouse

Patsy Waters has graciously shared her tutorial for painting a very cute Christmas Mouse on a rock (or slate).

Photo Courtesy of Patsy Waters

Step-by-Step Instructions


Tutorial Courtesy of Patsy Waters

 

Another Variation

 

You can adapt the Christmas Mouse tutorial to create a prayerful Angel Mouse thanks to Lisa Carter of ROCK ART USA.  

Illustration Courtesy of Lisa Carter ROCK ART USA

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Start painting now and you'll have some very cute gifts and stocking stuffers ready for the Christmas holiday.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Painted Rocks & Stones: Before and After



I'd like to share some of my "before & after" photos so you can see for yourself how a little paint brings plain, ordinary rocks to life.


See More Rocks Transformed with Paint



Learn More About These Painted Rocks

 
 
How to Paint No-Fat Rock Candies



See More Critters Painted on Rocks and Stones



How to Paint a Santa Hat on Rocks and Stones
  


Identify Your Garden with an Address Painted on Stone
 


How to Paint a Nativity Set on Pavestones


Rocks and stones don't seem so plain and ordinary to me anymore now that I've discovered rock painting.

See more before and after painted rocks:

© Cindy Thomas Painted Rocks

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Rock Painting Ideas: Hearts Painted on Stones

You can paint all types of heart designs on triangular and heart-shaped rocks and they make great gifts for any occasion!



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For ideas and inspiration to paint on heart-shaped and triangular rocks and stones, I've started a new Pinterest board - Ideas: Hearts Painted Rocks.



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Here's a fun heart idea you can paint on a rock right now.


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Visit my Pinterest Rock Painting Ideas and Helps board to get inspiration for other painted rocks projects.






© Cindy Thomas Painted Rocks