Painting rocks may sound juvenile and a little too easy, but this simple craft has become really trendy and is very therapeutic! It also gives me a sense of accomplishment.

I have been painting rocks and giving them away for gifts for a few years now, and I’m always up for new designs and ideas. People love receiving these special gifts and it always means more to them to know that I spent time and thought in painting them. I usually paint something that I know they are fond of.

In this tutorial she uses paint pens when she does a lot of these cool rocks, so make sure to check out all of the great designs she does, other than the ones that are pictured in this post.

I’m always needing a gift for someone and it would really break the bank if I didn’t do something like this for gifts. Besides, it IS the thought that counts, right?

I have a collection of small rocks that I’ve painted different designs of hearts on, and, in that collection I also have some heart shaped rocks that I’ve found along the way…love them!

I pick rocks up everywhere; by creek beds and various and sundry places

Watch and listen as Carter Sams shows us how she paints these rocks in her step by step tutorial, along with some great tips too.

Rock Painting Ideas