“Scribble Stones Art Guide” and Painting Stones 

“Scribble Stones Art Guide” by Diane Alber is a fun 75-page craft book that gives step-by-step illustrated directions for decorating Scribble Stones. The guide is intended to teach fun techniques and tips to help spark creativity in children.

The “Scribble Stones Art Guide” includes beginner to more advanced techniques to decorate stones. It teaches how to layer the designs. The guide encourages children to experiment with different patterns, circles, triangles, and spirals and to add accents like dots and small shapes to make designs more dynamic.

Simply pick up your own copy of the “Scribble Stones Art Guide” by Diane Alber and the supplies listed below as a great boredom buster for the children in your care. 

You Will Need:

“Scribble Stones Art Guide” by Diane Alber
Stones
Craft Mat, Newspaper, or Plastic Tablecloth 
White or Light Colored Acrylic Paint
Glitter Glue
Tempera Paint Pens 
Paint Brushes  
Sharpie Markers 
Clear Acrylic Sealant 

What to Do:

1. Allow the children to collect flat rocks outside and thoroughly wash them with soap and water to remove dirt and debris, then let them dry completely. Or, simply buy some clean and perfectly shaped and sized rocks on Amazon. 

2. Protect the work surface with a craft mat, newspaper, or plastic tablecloth. 

3. Use “Scribble Stones Art Guide” to show children how to paint the rocks with white or another light shade of acrylic paint. Adding some glitter glue can add a nice sparkle if you choose as well.

4. Once the rocks are dry allow the kids to use paint, paint brushes, and tempera paint pens to decorate the stones. 

5. After the paint is dry let the children use Sharpie markers to add details to their designs. 

6. Apply a clear acrylic sealant over the painted stones once they are completely dry to preserve the colors and prevent fading.

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