These fun ladybug painted rocks are super easy to make and an adorable addition to any garden, walking path, or backyard! If you like painting rocks, these adorable ladybug rocks are the perfect place to start!
1canKrylon Clear Glazeor other clear paint sealant
Instructions
Start by washing the rocks to get rid of any dirt or anything else on the surface. Once they’ve been washed, dry them completely before you start painting.
8 smooth river rocks
Paint the entire rock red including the top and bottom. Let the first coat dry completely then paint a second coat and then a third if necessary.
1 bottle red craft paint
Use the flat part of the angled brush and the black paint to head the top of the rock black to be the head of the ladybug.
1 bottle black craft paint
Then use the angled section of the brush to paint a black line down the center of the body to create that iconic dividing line on your ladybug pet rock.
Use the foam dabber to add black dots throughout the back of the ladybug’s body. Let the black paint dry completely.
Once the black has dried, use the foam dabber or a toothpick to add two small dots of white paint on the black face to create the eyes. Allow this to dry then add a smaller dot of black paint on top of the white dot to finish off the ladybug’s eyes.
1 bottle white craft paint
Spray the rock completely with Krylon Clear Glaze to seal the paint.
1 can Krylon Clear Glaze
Notes
Use different colors of paint to create different colored ladybugs. While I personally love the classic red, white, and black look – you can easily bring in any of your favorite colors as well!Add other details to your ladybugs such as antennae, wings, or even a smile to make them even more personalized. This is a simple way to let kids get creative and make these simple rocks an actual ladybug rocks craft!Make sure the rocks are smooth and clean before you start painting. If you try to paint rocks with dirt, the base coat of red paint won’t paint on smoothly. Having a smooth and clean base will help make the painting process smoother (pun intended).