Total Time 1 hour Ages school-age
Your kids can make these adorable ladybug rocks craft as shelf decorations, or make a large one as to be used on Mom’s desk as a paperweight. While the average ladybug is red, ours come in several vibrant colors. Let your kids pick their favorite for a colorful way to celebrate Earth Day!
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by Amanda Formaro
What you'll need
- Smooth, round or oval rocks, washed and dried
- Acrylic craft paint in colors of our choi
- Black acrylic craft paint
- 2 wiggle eyes for each ladybug
- Black permanent marker
- Acrylic matte sealer spray
- White craft glue (recommended: Tacky Glue)
Helpful Tip:
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. Wash, dry and apply a coat of gesso (recommended: Liquitex Basics Gesso) to each rock. This is a craft medium (white) that works well with many projects. It will also create a base so that less coats of color paint will be required. 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. If you cannot find suitable rocks outside, you can purchase them at most craft stories.
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 permanent marker 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.
