Ladybug Rocks
Your kids can make these adorable ladybugs as shelf decorations, or
make a large one as to be used on a desk as a paperweight. While
the average ladybug is red, ours come in several vibrant colors. Let
your kids pick their favorite! What you'll need:
- Smooth, round or oval rocks, washed and dried
- Acrylic craft paint in colors of our choice
- Black acrylic craft paint
- 2 wiggle eyes for each ladybug
- Black Sharpie marker
- Acrylic matte sealer spray
- White craft glue (Tacky Glue)
How to make it:
- Completely wash and dry all rocks.
- Paint rocks in desired colors, allow to dry. Apply second and third
coats if needed. Lighter colors will require more coats than darker
shades.
- Paint head on using black acrylic craft paint. There is no pattern
needed, simply paint about ¼ of the rock black in the “front”.
- Use a black Sharpie to draw a straight line down the center of the rock, starting at the center of the base of the “head”.
- Dip the end of a large paint brush, or the eraser of a pencil, in
black craft paint. Dot on the spots, reloading with paint after every
dot.
- Once the paint is dry, spray the rock(s) with acrylic sealer spray. Allow sealer to dry completely.
- using white craft glue, attach wiggle eyes and let dry.
Tips:
- If you are doing this in a group setting such as scouts or a
classroom, you may find it easier to prepare the rocks ahead of time.
- Bigger rocks are easier for small hands to manipulate. They are
also heavier, so be sure that there are enough adult helpers for a
group of little ones.
- White and black paint can be used instead of wiggle eyes. Simply
dot on white paint, allow to dry, then use a smaller tool to dot on the
black.
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