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Ladybug painted rocks

Smooth rocks painted red with black spots become ladybugs for the garden or a paperweight gift.

Ladybug painted rocks
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 3 to 5
Time30 minutes plus drying
Cost$0 to $8

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How to make it

Safety

Choose rocks too big to fit in a mouth if younger siblings will play with them.

  1. Step 1: Wash the rocks
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    Wash the rocks

    Scrub the rocks in soapy water and let them dry.

  2. Step 2: Paint them red
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    Paint them red

    Have your child paint the top of each rock red.

  3. Step 3: Paint the head
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    Paint the head

    Once dry, paint 1 end black for the head.

  4. Step 4: Dot the spots
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    Dot the spots

    Dip a cotton swab in black and dot spots on the back. Count them out loud.

  5. Step 5: Add a line
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    Add a line

    Paint a black line down the middle of the back for the wings.

  6. Step 6: Seal for outside
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    Seal for outside

    Grown-up brushes on sealer if the ladybugs will live in the garden.

Edie's tip

Pick rocks bigger than your child's fist. Big rocks sit steady in small hands.

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