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Stone and Rock Projects

Try these free nature craft patterns and projects. Use many creative techniques and supplies to make crafts using rocks, stones, and pebbles.

Rock Crafts

I hope that you will bring your creativity along outdoors, hunt for some unique rocks, and create something out of them! Your project can use as many of as few rocks as you like. Check out this collection of rock crafts. Explore these creative ways to transform rocks into fun craft projects. You can also submit your rock craft project to be...

Alphabet Rocks Craft

You can make an entire alphabet using rocks or you can just write out a name or special word.

Blarney Stone

From your About.com guide, make this easy St. patrick's Day paper weight.

Crayon Rock Paperweight Craft

Kathy from IL explains how you can create a colorful paperweight using color crayons and rocks.

Decoupaged Paperweight

This colorful paperweight is not only easy to make, it also makes a great gift.

Giving Thanks Tree Craft

This is a great way for your family to celebrate Thanksgiving. Have all your friends and family members add leaves to your tree as they visit over the holidays.

How to Make A Pet Rock

Find out how you can create pet rocks with lots of character!

Math Rocks

Ellen from Connecticut explains how the make a unique math game using rocks.

Peeking Rock Alligator Craft

Follow these directions and make an alligator head you can place in a plant so it looks like an alligator peeking!

Pet Rock Photographs

Be inspired to create your own pet rock by browsing through these photos.

Rock Baseball Craft

This fun rock makes a great paperweight for a baseball fan!

Rock Candy Craft

Use rocks, paint, and your own imagination to make your own rock candy. It looks good enough to eat.

Rock Crow Craft

Follow these directions and make a tiny crow out of a rock. This would make a fun fridge magnet or a fun friend to go along with a scarecrow craft.

Rock Flower Craft

Discover how you can create a funky flower using a rock and a handful of pom-poms.

Rock Gecko Craft

Follow these directions and make a gecko head you can place in a plant so it looks like it is peeking out from under the dirt!

Rock Jack-O-Lantern Craft

Follow these directions and make a jack-o-lantern out of a rock. You can make several jack-o-lanterns and pumpkins of all shapes and sizes.

Rock Ladybug Craft

You can make an entire alphabet using rocks or you can just write out a name or special word.

Rock Monster Craft

Follow these directions and make a not-so-scary monster using a rock, paint, and a few craft supplies.

Rock Wind Chime Craft

Follow these directions and you can make some wind chimes using rocks, ribbon, and a stick.

Spooky Rock Eyeballs Craft

Follow these directions to make some spooky eyeballs that you can use as a Halloween decoration or to scare somebody!

Treasure Stone Craft

Make a fun stone using this recipe. It even has a hidden treasure inside.

Halloween Painted Rocks

If you are looking for some inexpensive, easy crafts for your kids this Halloween, head out to your backyard to start the fun. Have the kids hunt around for different shaped rocks. Long, slender rocks for ghosts, oval shapes for spiders, and just about any stout rock will make a great pumpkin!

Poetry Pebbles

Create this wonderful game using pebbles, paint, and markers!

Rock Necklace

Easy project using a rock, hemp, and glue.

Rock and Roll Fun

Directions for 3 crafts to make using rocks.

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