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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

kids club® spring break painted rocks

Add unique designs and embellishments to river rocks with this fun spring craft.
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Print Project

Step 1
Paint rock with design of choice. Let dry. 
Step 2
For the bird, glue 2 wiggle eyes to its "face". Glue feathers to its back. Cut small feet for the bird and glue to the bottom of the rock. Let glue dry. 
Step 3
Paint the clay pot as desired. Let dry. 
Step 4
Fill the pot with clay almost to the top. For the nest, use a flat piece of clay and lay it across the opening. Smooth the edges flush with the pot. Gently push the rock into the clay, or lay the bird onto the nest. 
Step 5
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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Ashland® Marble River Rocks

    Item # 10006894 
    $3.19
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Creatology™ Construction Paper Pad

    Item # 10176375 
    $3.69
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Bright Feather Pack by Creatology®

    Item # 10369135 
    $6.50
    *No additional coupons or discounts may be applied.
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Wiggle Eyes by Creatology™

    Item # 10044329 
    $2.80
    • Color: Black/White
    • Size: 5 mm
    • Color: Black/White
    • Size: 5 mm
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    • Color: Black/White
    • Size: 5 mm
    +More Sizes
    +More Options
    *No additional coupons or discounts may be applied.
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Crayola® Model Magic® 4oz

    Item # 10377866 
    $5
    • Color: Earth
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: Earth
    • Size: 4 oz
    +More Colors
    • Color: Earth
    • Size: 4 oz
    +More Colors
    +More Options
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Elmer's® Washable School Glue

    Item # 10002329 
    $3.19
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Size: 4 oz
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    • Size: 4 oz
    +More Sizes
    +More Options
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Creatology™ Blunt Tip Scissors

    Item # 10268872 
    $2.09
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Paintbrushes
Instructions
Step 1
Paint rock with design of choice. Let dry. 
Step 2
For the bird, glue 2 wiggle eyes to its "face". Glue feathers to its back. Cut small feet for the bird and glue to the bottom of the rock. Let glue dry. 
Step 3
Paint the clay pot as desired. Let dry. 
Step 4
Fill the pot with clay almost to the top. For the nest, use a flat piece of clay and lay it across the opening. Smooth the edges flush with the pot. Gently push the rock into the clay, or lay the bird onto the nest. 
Step 5
Share your project photos with #MadeWithMichaels 
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