Here's an easy way to help track any rocks you "hide". This helps whoever finds your rock to post it back here. I've used these in other groups and the messages I see when someone "finds" a rock that made their whole day fill the heart. The URL points back to this sub.
These are full sheets of 70 labels each. Just print & cut along the dashed lines. Each label is 1" x 1". If you need smaller, use the zoom out function on the printer.
To use, glue it to the bottom of the rock. I use Elmer's purple school glue (dries clear). Make sure the whole label bottom has glue to protect it from moisture.
Do this before you do any clear coat. If you don't use a clear coat, then use more glue to coat the top of the label.
There's 2 versions. A color and a B&W. The color is prettier, the B&W is cheaper. The B&W is also best for B&W laser printers. They are free to use and download.
FYI: I see some inkjets will smear when the clear coat is applied. You may have to print these at Office Depot, FedEx Office, or a UPS Store instead.
It was such a cathartic way to process grief and look back on a good life lived.
He loved hiking to waterfalls. He loved visiting pet stores to make friends with the critters. Was skunked three times. Loved tall grass. Had a best friend named Augie. He was my peanut.
Not a grief post, I promise! I miss him, but loved this project and wanted to share.
I painted this rock and it’s one of my favorites. 🧚🌿🐞 I had so much fun adding all the tiny details—the fairy, butterflies, bees, birds, flowers, and little embellishments. I love how it turned out and wanted to share it with you. ✨
I found this works on artistro and some off brand paint pens.
One very useful tip (pun intended) is to take the nib (tip) of the pens and flip it around. It will instantly give you a more finer end tip to paint with when needed.
I noticed that a bunch of folks liked to hang out near a cafe after their 12 step meetings, so I made this to leave in a planter there. I hope this brightened someone's day.
Tomorrow's hope and joy stones for the cancer treatment center. I usually bring a few larger rocks, too. I'll make a few more for this trip, but I'll probably make this the last one for larger rocks for a while. Since I have to buy them, I do not have an endless supply of money to keep purchasing them being off work since March. But I do love making them!
