These easy rock painting ideas for Thanksgiving is a great family activity for Fall break.
Cue up the turkey and the pumpkin pie, it’s time for Thanksgiving. You will have fun with this easy fun family activity of Thanksgiving Painted rock ideas: Thanksgiving turkey, yummy pumpkin pie, an easy cornucopia, autumn leaves, and a simple Happy Thanksgiving painted rock.
Rock painting is simple, and everyone can do it. You don’t even need a lot of supplies to get started. Rock hunting is a lot of fun for all ages. I still get excited when I find a rock to paint! If you live in an area that rocks are not in abundance, no fear you can buy some from rock yards or local improvement stores.
hOW TO PAINT ROCKS
Clean your rocks in soapy water and lay out in the sun to dry.
Gather your rock painting supplies: paint brushes, pencils, acrylic paint, paint pens, and anything else you can stick to a rock.
Plan your design by sketching it out on the rock with a pencil.
Begin painting your design in with paint.
Add details once your paint has dried.
After your painted rock is all dry, apply a clear sealant to protect it from scratches and moisture damage.
5 eASY ROCK PAINTING IDEAS FOR THANKSGIVING
What you will need to make these easy painted rock ideas:
- Rocks
- Pencil
- Paint Brushes
- Acrylic Craft Paint
- Acrylic Paint Pens
- Water for cleaning brushes between colors
- Clear Sealer
TURKEY PAINTED ROCK
Have fun making this turkey painted rock by making the outline with a pencil, then painting in the turkey and feathers. After the paint is dry, use a black fine tip paint pen and in the details. Use a green paint pen to fill in the grassy area.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING PAINTED ROCK
Here is a quick and simple thanksgiving rock painting ideas to try. Simply write Happy Thanksgiving in multiple colors and add fun details to make it pop.
PUMPKIN PIE PAINTED ROCK
Try this sweet and easy rock painting idea with your kids! Draw your design with a pencil, then paint your pumpkin pie using paint pens.
CORNUCOPIA PAINTED ROCK
Be creative and make your cornucopia as big or small as you like. Paint in all your favorite fruit and vegetables.
AUTUMN LEAVES PAINTED ROCK
Thanksgiving would not be complete without the yellow and orange leaves of Fall. Draw leaves and acorns on a branch and use paint pens to color in the rock.
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Check out our holiday easy rock painting idea collection that will keep you busy all year long!
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