Materials:
– rocks {some of these came from our yard, others were part of a pack of river rocks from the craft store}
– google eyes in assorted sizes
– paint brushes
– black Sharpie permanent marker
– white paint pen
– craft glue
– acrylic paints
Once the paint was totally dry, I let LC go to town with some glue and google eyes. He did the eye part all by himself, choosing which size and how many for each monster, and gluing them in place.
I drew seven different mouth options on a napkin for him and let him choose which one he wanted on each rock.
I have a feeling we’ll be making some more of these before fall is over…
Rachel says
What a cute idea!! I am so going to have to try this with my son. These would look great sprinkled among our pumpkin display on the front porch. 🙂 Thanks for sharing this idea!!
Cheers!
Rachel
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Athenagwis
4 You With Love says
This is so fun! Little Crafter did an amazing job!
Maureen Hayes says
Amy,
I had to comment because LC is the cutest little boy and I loved seeing the photos you took of him creating these rock monsters for his Daddy! You can see the concentration on his face as he is working and I just adore it. I know your husband is going to love these because they were made with such love for him by you both.
As an aside, I am so glad you found those paints, don’t you hate it when you know you have something somewhere but can’t find it! I love that LC enjoys crafting and gets excited by paints. It is refreshing to see a child enjoy simple things and not need video games and the like to be entertained. Congrats to you and your husband for raising him to appreciate the real things in life.
Michelle says
Those are adorable!
Hey Mommy, Chocolate Milk says
very cute! who doesn’t like to paint on rocks?
Julie @ Hey Mommy, Chocolate Milk
Winnie says
Wonderful idea and beautiful results!
Obviously fun to make
Ladybird Ln says
Oh my goodness, my kids would love making these, I am such a huge dork when it comes to googly eyes, I just like them!
Carlee
http://www.ladybirdln.com
Donna Wucherer says
Very cute. The kids love playing with rocks. This will be a hit! Thanks for sharing.
Donna @ onceuponasewingmachine
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
I’m hosting an It’s Fall Y’all ~ Linky Party. I would love for you to stop by and share this project, and any other Fall project, you may have. Hope to see you there 🙂
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says
I love how hard he is concentrating! Too cute! I bought one of those little pumpkins the other day to let Reed paint it. But now I kinda like this idea better!
Iris says
I love these, and so will my boys! Thanks for sharing! I’m following now 🙂
Iris
http://nkmommy.blogspot.de/