Painted story stones

How to make it

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   1

   Wash the stones

   Scrub the stones in soapy water and let them dry completely.

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   2

   Pick the pictures

   Choose things that spark a story: a house, a key, a dog, a tree, a crown, a boat.

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   3

   Paint a background

   Paint each stone a light color so the picture stands out.

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   4

   Draw the pictures

   Draw one simple picture on each with paint pens.

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   5

   Seal them

   Brush on sealer once they're dry.

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   6

   Tell a story

   Pull 3 stones from the bag. Take turns adding to a story that uses all 3.