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Monday, 1 October 2012

Jack O' Lantern Rocks

I have another super cute and easy kid-friendly craft to share with you today!

Now, let's be honest: When I say kid-friendly, what I really mean is that this craft was totally for me and Kennedy just didn't get mad at me for making her do it with me. If there were no kids around, I'd probably still make these. They're just so darn cute!



It went a little like this:
-Paint the rocks orange (we used dollar store acrylic paint).
-Let the paint dry.
-Draw faces on them in Sharpie.
-Line them up on a window sill and enjoy their cuteness (or spookiness depending on how easily frightened you are by our skillful drawings of scary faces).


See that long tall one on the end? That's supposed to be the scariest one of all. That's the lawyer! Seriously. How does my 7 year old even know what a lawyer is? She's hilarious though. Look, you've never even met her and you love her already. I can tell.

I found this idea on Pinterest originally and you can see the way they did it here.  I didn't really investigate what they did before diving in, but upon further investigation, it looks like a whole different ball game. Check it out and see which one works for you!


And here's another tip for ya! Do you have one of these long olive tray things hiding in your cupboard? I always love these plates and think they're so funky looking, but never actually get around to using them. Why not pull them out and use them to line up tiny cute things, therefore making the tiny cute things even cuter? I can see acorns or tiny Christmas balls looking really neat in one of these too.


So that's the craft! A great way to pass an hour or so on a weekend afternoon in October. Your kids will think you're fun and you'll end up with a cute little tray of Halloweeny cheer!

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31 comments:

Inspire Me Heather said...

You rock girl, those little punkins are just too cute!

Melissa@TheHappierHomemaker said...

Super cute! I'll have to do this with my boys soon!

Janel from NellieBellie said...

You are stinking adorable. And so is the craft, by the way!! I need one of those olivey things to line cute stuff up. Pinning!

CK Mangold said...

Fun! I was cracking up at the fact the lawyer was the scariest one of all! You've got a bright girl on your hands! LOL :)

Okio B Designs said...

Super cute idea! Thanks for sharing!

Jeanine

Karen said...

Very cute little rock punkin's and a very funny tutorial! I need one of those olive trays for sure. Now I will be looking for pumpkin shaped rocks. xx

Four Marrs and One Venus said...

Loving this project! Really cute..or Spooky! ;)

Sarah @ Modern Country Style said...

These are so cool - and I think they look fab too! Nicely done, missy!!

Sarahx

Anne said...

Awww so cute! I love this idea!

Little Miss Maggie said...

So cute!

Jessica Kielman said...

Oh my goodness...they are so cute! Kate would love making these!

craftyles said...

THose are the cutest. I've got to go rock hunting now-love that idea!

A Pretty Life in the Suburbs said...

Very fun! My kids would love to do this! I see a project for our next PD day!
Jo-Anna

Hilani Ellis said...

Super cute!

Hi I'm Shannon! said...

How fun! Love the pretty, bright photos too :)

My 16 year old son does not like to craft. Bummer. lol

Finding Home said...

such a cute and simple craft - thank so much for sharing!

Shelley said...

you have some serious 'mad-Sharpie-skillzzz' LOL!

Yael at Home Garden Diggers said...

Those Jack O Lantern rocks are too cute. What fun.

Yael from Home Garden Diggers

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

These are adorable! I want to make some with my kids!

malia said...

Really creative idea! SO FUN! xo

The Vintage Farmhouse said...

Great idea and super cute too! I hope you will stop by and link up at my All Things Fall Party! http://www.thevintagefarmhouse.com/2012/09/all-things-fall-and-folk-magazine.html

Holly Lefevre said...

what a fun idea!

Melanie said...

That is soooooooo cute, and super easy! My 6yo son has a box full of rocks that he collects from everywhere - I might have to steal some smooth ones!
Thanks for the inspiration :)

Tessa said...

Hey from tessacotton! Love your creation. I would be so thrilled if you would link up to my new, halloween themed linky party, live today!
http://tessacotton.blogspot.com/2012/10/halloween-link-party.html

Pamela said...

My boys would love this project! Thanx for partying lady!

Lisa @ akawest said...

Cute! I am now thinking of my lawyer friends in a new way. :)

Liberty said...

ADORABLE!! canot wait to do this with my boys' rock collection!
Blessings
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Sarah said...

So cute. I loved painting rocks as a kid, never thought to do it now. If you get a chance I would love for you to come link up at my Halloween Edition Pin Party.

http://sarahdawndesigns.blogspot.com/2012/10/pintastic-monday-halloween-edition.html#.UG3eWa4-WnB

Debra @ Common Ground said...

love these, they could be addictive!!

Infarrantly Creative said...

These would be a perfect craft for my kids fall party at school! Cute idea. Thanks for sharing, I'll have it up on my FB!

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