Painted Rocks:

The idea behind the painted rocks project is that you will decorate them and place them in locations for others to find as a “random act of kindness.” How cool is that? 

We would like to invite you and your children to join us in spreading kindness. Here’s how it works: 

1. Get creative! Bust out the paint supplies and decorate your rock any way you want. 2. Take pictures while painting your rocks. 

3. Once complete go on a walk and hide your rocks for someone to find. 



4. Share your pictures with the Sherri Patterson Team! We are going to feature this in our upcoming magazine and would love to include your children and their masterpieces.

Here are my favorite tips for achieving the best-painted rocks:

Pick smooth, flat rocks. You can decorate any rock, but it’s harder to decorate ones with ridges. Wash the rocks before decorating them. You want to remove dirt so that it doesn’t mess your design. You can wash several at once with dish soap and leave in a colander to drain and dry.

1. Seal the rock before painting on it. Use a clear brush on or spray sealer. This helps so that the rocks (which are porous) don’t suck the life out of your markers. Another option: prime with white paint to help the colors that you paint on top appear more vibrant.
2. Paint your design on top and use several coats . . . let dry between layers. Use an outdoor or multi-surface paint to help them hold up to the elements.
3. Use small brushes or a stylus to make small details and/or dots.
4. Use oil based paint pens and Sharpies to write on your rocks. Just make sure to let fully dry before any writing.
5. Finish off your rocks with a coat (or two or three) of Mod Podge Outdoor. This will help protect your beautiful painted rocks from the elements.

And my favorite tip: if you mess up, wipe it off or wash it away while the paint is still wet. You can dab a corner of a paper towel in water and do it quickly and easily. You’ll have a great time learning how to paint rocks!

Please send your pictures to marketing@sherripatterson.net or text Sherri directly with photos!