Patriotic Stick Figure Rock Painting for Independence Day
Make one of these patriotic stick figure rock painting ideas for July 4th, Memorial Day, or Veteran’s Day. They make a great rock painting idea for kids, too, because you build a body based on simple shapes. Let’s get started!
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Patriotic Stick Figure Rock Painting
The little one and I had a few minutes before picking someone up for a playdate and I needed to come up with a quick craft – and a fun rock painting idea was just the thing!
The paint pens from our patriotic Minnie Mouse rocks were still on the table, so I thought, “Why not make something easy?”
These stick figures are easy to make because they’re built on basic shapes. So grab the few supplies you need and let’s get to painting rocks!
Stick Figure Rock Supplies
- base-coated rock, white
- our favorite paint pens (red, white, blue, and black)
- pencil and scrap paper
- ModPodge and sealant (we like the wipe-on polyurethane)
Watch the Stick Figure Rock Painting Tutorial
Video and written instructions are both included so anyone can follow along with this fun craft. Let’s get started making our patriotic stick figure rock! If you’re putting together a rock painting playlist on YouTube, here is our patriotic stick figure rock painting idea.
Patriotic Stick Figure Rock Painting
Make one of these patriotic stick figure rock painting ideas for July 4th, Memorial Day, or Veteran's Day. They are great kindness rocks to hide during summer.
Materials
- base-coated rock, white
- our favorite paint pens (red, white, blue, and black)
Tools
- pencil
- scrap paper
- ModPodge (to pre-seal the rocks)
- Polyurethane or other weather-proof sealant
Instructions
- Draw a circle for the head, a triangle for a shirt (or dress), and two rectangles for shorts. Add stick legs with little half circles for feet and add stick arms with circles for hands. Make sure one arm goes off to the side. Add a string for a balloon. Trace or draw a balloon shape.
- Fill in any dark color first because it's likely they will need a second coat (hair, the flag, etc.) Color in the flag balloon using a small block of blue and red stripes. Outline the balloon in blue or red - the same color as your balloon's string.
- Color in the outfit and outline it in black. Once dry, apply a thin coat of ModPodge to protect the paint pen and then seal with polyurethane.
Notes
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Meet the Creator
Hi there, I’m Sarah Nenni-Daher. I’m a crafty gal and always have at least 14 projects going at once. I am a crafter, designer, DIYer, and pattern maker. I share my creations here and in the Ruffles and Rain Boots® Shop.
Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots®, you’ll find DIY gnomes, crafts, gifts, cupcakes, laser crafts, and so much more. I love sharing video tutorials over on YouTube and chatting with other crafters in my Facebook groups. We’d love to have you!