A few smooth rocks, some acrylic paint and an afternoon at the kitchen table is all you need to make these little Christmas treasures.

Christmas rock painting is a fun, cheap craft for kids and grown-ups.

Painted rocks make cute decorations, stocking stuffers, place cards and little gifts for neighbors.

You can also hide them around town as kindness rocks for someone else to find.

Most designs below only need a base coat, a few details and a paint pen.

Wash and dry your rocks first, and finish every rock with a clear sealer so the paint lasts.

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Christmas Rock Painting Ideas

1. Classic Santa Face Rock

A round rock is perfect for a jolly Santa face with a big white beard.

Paint the hat red, the face peach and the beard fluffy white.

Little rosy cheeks make him look extra cheerful.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Acrylic paint in red, white, peach and pink
• Small paint brushes
• Black and white paint pens
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the top third red for the hat and the middle peach for the face.
2. Paint a big white beard on the bottom and a white band on the hat.
3. Add a white pom pom at the tip of the hat.
4. Dot on black eyes and pink cheeks.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

2. Easy Snowman Rock

An oval rock painted white becomes a happy snowman in minutes.

Add a little scarf and a carrot nose for color.

This is one of the easiest designs for young kids.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• White, orange and red acrylic paint
• Black and white paint pens
• Small paint brushes
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the whole rock white and let it dry.
2. Paint a red or plaid scarf across the middle.
3. Paint a small orange carrot nose.
4. Add black dot eyes, a dotted smile and buttons.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

3. Red-Nosed Reindeer Rock

A brown rock with antlers and a shiny red nose is a Christmas classic.

Use a white paint pen to add a little shine on the nose.

Kids love painting the antlers different shapes.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Brown, tan and red acrylic paint
• Black and white paint pens
• Small paint brushes
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the rock brown and let it dry.
2. Paint tan antlers at the top.
3. Paint a big red circle for the nose.
4. Add black eyes with white dots and a smile.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

4. Gingerbread Man Rock

A light brown rock with white icing lines looks just like a cookie.

Use a white paint pen for neat, thin icing squiggles.

Add red or green buttons down his middle.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Light brown, red and green acrylic paint
• Black and white paint pens
• Small paint brushes
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the rock light brown.
2. Draw a gingerbread man outline with the white pen if your rock is large.
3. Add white squiggle lines for icing.
4. Paint a face and colorful buttons.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

5. Simple Christmas Tree Rock

A green triangle tree with colorful dots is easy and cheerful.

A tall, flat rock works best for this one.

Top it with a yellow star.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• White, green, brown, yellow and assorted color paints
• Dotting tool or the end of a pencil
• Small paint brushes
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the rock white or light blue.
2. Paint a green triangle tree and a small brown trunk.
3. Dot ornaments in different colors across the tree.
4. Paint a yellow star on top.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

6. Christmas Penguin Rock

Penguins are naturally cute and easy to paint on oval rocks.

Give him a red hat or a striped scarf for Christmas.

Paint a whole family in different sizes.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Black, white, orange and red acrylic paint
• Black and white paint pens
• Small paint brushes
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the rock black.
2. Paint a white oval belly and face.
3. Add a small orange beak and feet.
4. Paint a red hat or scarf and add eyes.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

7. Patchwork Quilt Christmas Tree Rock

This tree is made of little patterned patches like a cozy quilt.

Mix stripes, dots and plaids in red, green and white.

It looks detailed but each patch is simple.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Red, green, white and brown acrylic paint
• Black and white paint pens
• Small paint brushes
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the rock white or cream.
2. Draw a triangle tree and divide it into patches with a pencil.
3. Paint each patch a different color.
4. Add stitches, dots and stripes with paint pens.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

8. Christmas Lights Rock

A string of colorful bulbs across a dark rock really pops.

Use bright colors so the lights look like they glow.

A little white highlight on each bulb makes them shine.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Black or navy paint
• Bright red, green, blue and yellow paint
• Black and white paint pens
• Small paint brushes
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the rock black or navy.
2. Draw a wavy line across with a paint pen.
3. Paint small teardrop bulbs along the line in different colors.
4. Add a tiny white dot of shine on each bulb.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

9. Christmas Elf Rock

A cheeky elf with a pointed green hat and big ears is lots of fun to paint.

Add rosy cheeks and a big smile.

Kids can give each elf a different expression.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Green, red, peach and white acrylic paint
• Black and white paint pens
• Small paint brushes
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the face peach on the bottom half of the rock.
2. Paint a green pointed hat with a red band on top.
3. Add pointed ears on the sides.
4. Paint eyes, cheeks and a smile.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

10. Polar Bear Rock

A sweet polar bear on a blue background looks like a winter night.

Paint a red scarf for a pop of Christmas color.

Add white snow dots all around him.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Light blue, white, black and red acrylic paint
• Small paint brushes
• Black and white paint pens
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the rock light blue.
2. Paint a round white polar bear face with small ears.
3. Add black eyes and a black nose.
4. Paint a red scarf and dot white snowflakes around.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

11. Snowflake Dot Mandala Rock

Tiny dots in a circle pattern make a beautiful snowflake design.

Dot painting is relaxing and does not need any drawing skills.

White and silver dots on a dark blue rock look so pretty in a bowl.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Dark blue, white and silver paint
• Dotting tool or the end of a pencil
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the rock dark blue.
2. Place a dot in the center.
3. Dot six lines out from the center like spokes.
4. Add smaller dots around each line to make snowflake arms.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

12. Holly Leaves Rock

Glossy green holly leaves and red berries are simple and classic.

This design looks nice on a white or natural gray rock.

Paint a few to use as Christmas place cards.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Dark green, light green, red and white paint
• Small paint brushes
• Black and white paint pens
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the rock white or leave it natural.
2. Paint two or three spiky holly leaves.
3. Add a light green vein down each leaf.
4. Paint three red berries with a tiny white dot.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

13. Poinsettia Rock

A red poinsettia fills the whole rock and looks bright and festive.

Paint the petals as pointed ovals around a yellow center.

Add green leaves peeking out the back.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Red, dark red, green and yellow paint
• Small paint brushes
• Black and white paint pens
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the rock green or white.
2. Paint red pointed petals in a star shape.
3. Add a second layer of petals in between.
4. Dot yellow in the center and add vein lines.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

14. Christmas Wreath Rock

A green wreath with a red bow is easy to paint on a round rock.

Dab the green on with a small brush for a leafy texture.

Red dots make perfect berries.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Green, dark green, red and white paint
• Small paint brushes
• Dotting tool or the end of a pencil
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint a ring of green around the center of the rock.
2. Dab darker green on top for texture.
3. Dot red berries all around.
4. Paint a red bow at the bottom.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

15. Christmas Gnome Rock

Gnomes are everywhere at Christmas, and they are one of the easiest rocks to paint.

There is no face to paint, just a hat, nose and beard.

A tall pointed rock makes the best gnome.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Red, white, gray and peach paint
• Black and white paint pens
• Small paint brushes
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint a tall red hat on the top half.
2. Paint a fluffy white beard on the bottom half.
3. Paint a round peach nose where they meet.
4. Add little stripes or dots to the hat.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

16. Dotted Christmas Tree Rock

This tree is made completely out of colorful dots.

Start with big dots at the bottom and get smaller as you go up.

It is a nice design for kids who like dot art.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Dark paint for the background
• Green, red, gold and white paint
• Dotting tool or the end of a pencil
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the rock a dark color.
2. Dot a triangle tree shape in green.
3. Add red and gold dots between the green.
4. Finish with a yellow or gold star dot on top.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

17. Snow Globe Christmas Tree Rock

A little tree inside a painted snow globe looks so sweet.

Tape off the globe so you can make it glossy and the base matte.

Add white dots for falling snow.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Light blue, green, brown, white and gold paint
• Small paint brushes
• Black and white paint pens
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint a light blue circle for the globe.
2. Paint a brown or gold base under it.
3. Paint a small green tree inside the globe.
4. Dot white snow all over the globe.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

18. Melting Snowman Rock

A melted snowman puddle with a hat and carrot nose is funny and cute.

It is a great design for flat, odd-shaped rocks.

Kids think this one is hilarious.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• White, light blue, orange and black paint
• Black and white paint pens
• Small paint brushes
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint a white puddle shape across the rock.
2. Add light blue shading around the edges.
3. Paint a small snowman head at the top of the puddle.
4. Add a top hat, carrot nose and stick arms lying in the puddle.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

19. Op Art Christmas Tree Rock

Black and white lines make this tree look like it is popping off the rock.

Only a paint pen and a ruler are needed.

It is a fun challenge for older kids and adults.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• White paint
• Black paint pen
• Red paint pen (optional)
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the rock white.
2. Draw a triangle tree outline.
3. Fill the tree with curved stripes going one way and the background with stripes going the other way.
4. Add a red star on top.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

20. Mosaic Christmas Tree Rock

Small colorful tiles fill this tree to look like a stained glass window.

Paint pens make the tiles neat and easy.

It looks great on display near a window.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Black paint
• Black and white paint pens
• Colored paint pens
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the rock black.
2. Draw a tree shape with a white pen.
3. Divide the tree into small shapes.
4. Color each shape with a different paint pen, leaving black lines between.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

21. Gingerbread House Rock

A gingerbread house with candy decorations is so fun to paint.

Rectangle rocks work best for houses.

Add icicles and candy canes for extra detail.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Light brown, white, red, green and pink paint
• Black and white paint pens
• Small paint brushes
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the rock light brown.
2. Paint a white roof line and icicles.
3. Add a door and windows.
4. Decorate with tiny candies, dots and candy canes.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

22. Ugly Christmas Sweater Rock

Paint a rock to look like a bright, silly holiday sweater.

Zigzags, snowflakes and reindeer patterns are all fair game.

This one is great for older kids and teens.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Red, green and white paint
• Black and white paint pens
• Small paint brushes
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the rock red or green.
2. Paint white stripes across the top and bottom.
3. Draw zigzags, dots and snowflakes in the stripes.
4. Add a tree or reindeer in the middle.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

23. Winter Cardinal Rock

A red cardinal sitting on a snowy branch is a classic winter scene.

The red bird looks beautiful against a white or blue rock.

Add a few holly berries on the branch.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• White, light blue, red, black, brown and orange paint
• Small paint brushes
• Black and white paint pens
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the rock white or pale blue.
2. Paint a brown branch across the bottom with white snow on top.
3. Paint a red bird shape with a crest on the branch.
4. Add a black face mask, orange beak and a tiny eye.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

24. Snowy Winter Scene Rock

A simple snowy landscape with trees and a moon is calm and pretty.

Use a sponge to dab on soft snow hills.

Dark blue sky makes the white snow stand out.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Dark blue, white, green and yellow paint
• Small paint brushes
• Small sponge
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the top of the rock dark blue and the bottom white.
2. Paint small dark green trees along the horizon.
3. Add a yellow moon.
4. Dot white snow falling across the sky.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

25. Peppermint Candy Rock

Round rocks look just like peppermint candies with red and white swirls.

They are easy enough for little kids.

Fill a candy dish with them for a cute decoration.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• White and red paint
• Small paint brushes
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the rock white.
2. Paint red curved stripes from the center out like a pinwheel.
3. Paint the other side the same way.
4. Add a glossy coat so they look like real candy.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

26. Snowy Village Houses Rocks

Paint a row of little houses with glowing windows and snowy roofs.

Line them up on a mantel to make a tiny Christmas village.

Tall narrow rocks look like town houses.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Assorted colors for houses
• White and yellow paint
• Black and white paint pens
• Small paint brushes
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint each rock a different house color.
2. Paint white snow on the top for the roof.
3. Add yellow glowing windows and a door.
4. Draw tiny wreaths and details with a paint pen.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

27. Christmas Angel Rock

A simple angel with gold wings and a halo is sweet and peaceful.

Keep the face simple with closed eyes.

Gold metallic paint makes the wings shine.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• White, peach, gold and yellow paint
• Small paint brushes
• Black and white paint pens
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint a white triangle robe in the middle of the rock.
2. Paint a peach round face on top.
3. Add gold wings on each side and a gold halo.
4. Paint yellow hair and closed eyes.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

28. Snowy Owl Rock

A fluffy white owl with big yellow eyes is perfect for winter.

Add a tiny Santa hat for a Christmas twist.

Little black flecks make the feathers look real.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• White, light gray, yellow, black and red paint
• Small paint brushes
• Black and white paint pens
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the rock white.
2. Paint two big yellow eyes with black centers.
3. Add a small gray beak and black feather flecks.
4. Paint a tiny red Santa hat on top.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

29. Christmas Kitty Rocks

Cats curled up with Christmas hats or bows are cute and easy.

Paint them in your own cat’s colors for a personal gift.

These make great gifts for cat lovers.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Cat colors (black, orange, gray or white)
• Red and green paint
• Black and white paint pens
• Small paint brushes
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the rock in your cat’s main color.
2. Add two pointed ears at the top.
3. Paint a face with eyes, nose and whiskers.
4. Add a red Santa hat or a green bow.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

30. Red Truck With Christmas Tree Rock

A little red farm truck carrying a tree home is a favorite holiday design.

It looks great on a long flat rock.

Add snow on the ground and the tree branches.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• White, red, green, black and gray paint
• Small paint brushes
• Black and white paint pens
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the background white or light blue.
2. Paint a simple red truck shape with black tires.
3. Paint a green tree sticking out of the truck bed.
4. Add white snow and tiny red ornaments on the tree.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

31. Nutcracker Rock

A toy soldier nutcracker fits perfectly on a tall, narrow rock.

Bold red, black and gold make him look classic.

Paint a whole row for a fun mantel display.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Red, black, gold, white and peach paint
• Small paint brushes
• Black and white paint pens
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint a black hat at the top.
2. Paint a peach face with a white beard and mustache.
3. Paint a red jacket with gold buttons.
4. Add details with paint pens.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

32. Merry Christmas Kindness Rock

A simple ‘Merry Christmas’ or ‘Joy’ message makes a sweet kindness rock.

Hide them around your town for others to find.

Add a small holly or star doodle next to the words.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Light colored paint for the background
• Black and white paint pens
• Red and green paint pens
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the rock a light color.
2. Write a short message like ‘Merry Christmas’ or ‘You Are Loved’.
3. Add a little doodle like holly, stars or a tree.
4. Write your town’s rock group hashtag on the back if you have one.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

33. Candy Cane Antler Reindeer Rock

This reindeer has candy canes for antlers, which makes it extra festive.

It is a fun twist on the usual reindeer rock.

Kids love the red and white stripes.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Brown, white, red and black paint
• Small paint brushes
• Black and white paint pens
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the rock brown.
2. Paint two white candy canes as antlers.
3. Add red stripes to the candy canes.
4. Paint eyes and a red nose.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

34. Poinsettia Mandala Rock

This combines a poinsettia with dot mandala patterns around the edges.

It looks very detailed but uses simple dots.

It makes a lovely gift or paperweight.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Dark green, red, white and gold paint
• Dotting tool or the end of a pencil
• Small paint brushes
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the rock dark green.
2. Paint a red poinsettia in the center.
3. Add rings of white and gold dots around the flower.
4. Finish with tiny dots on the petals.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

35. Santa Hat Rock

A single red Santa hat is one of the simplest designs you can paint.

It works well for beginners and little kids.

Write a name on the white band to use as a place card.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Red and white paint
• Small paint brushes
• Black and white paint pens
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint a red triangle hat that bends over at the top.
2. Paint a fluffy white band across the bottom.
3. Add a white pom pom at the tip.
4. Write a name or message on the band.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

36. Christmas Moose Rock

A friendly moose with big antlers and a red scarf feels cozy and rustic.

Decorate the antlers with tiny ornaments or lights.

It is a fun one for cabin and lodge decor.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Brown, tan, red and white paint
• Small paint brushes
• Black and white paint pens
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint a brown moose head with a long nose.
2. Paint wide tan antlers on top.
3. Add eyes, nostrils and a red scarf.
4. Dot tiny colorful ornaments on the antlers.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

37. Winter Fox Rock

A little orange fox curled up in the snow is cute and colorful.

The bright orange looks great against white snow.

Give him a small scarf for Christmas.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Orange, white, black and red paint
• Small paint brushes
• Black and white paint pens
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint an orange fox face with pointed ears.
2. Paint white cheeks and a white tip on the tail.
3. Add black eyes and a black nose.
4. Paint a red scarf and snow around him.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

38. Robin Redbreast Rock

A round little robin with a red chest is a popular Christmas bird.

Round rocks make the perfect chubby bird body.

Paint it on a snowy branch for a Christmas card look.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Brown, red-orange, white and black paint
• Small paint brushes
• Black and white paint pens
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the top half of the rock brown.
2. Paint a red-orange chest on the front.
3. Add a small black eye and beak.
4. Paint thin legs and a snowy branch underneath.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

39. Christmas Bells Rock

Two golden bells tied with a red bow are classic and elegant.

Gold metallic paint makes them shine.

Add a few holly leaves for color.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Gold, red, green and white paint
• Small paint brushes
• Black and white paint pens
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the rock white or cream.
2. Paint two gold bells side by side.
3. Paint a red bow at the top.
4. Add holly leaves and tiny white highlights.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

40. Christmas Star Rock

A glowing gold star on a dark night sky is simple but beautiful.

Add tiny dots around it for twinkling stars.

It is a nice design for a calm, quiet look.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Dark blue or black paint
• Gold and white paint
• Small paint brushes
• Dotting tool or the end of a pencil
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the rock dark blue.
2. Paint a big gold star in the center.
3. Add light rays coming out from the star.
4. Dot tiny white stars all around.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

41. Christmas Hedgehog Rock

Hedgehogs are easy to paint on oval rocks, and a Santa hat makes them festive.

Short brush strokes make the spikes.

Kids love painting a whole family of them.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Brown, tan, black and red paint
• Small paint brushes
• Black and white paint pens
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the back two-thirds of the rock brown.
2. Paint the front tan for the face.
3. Add short dark lines for spikes.
4. Paint a black nose, eye and a little Santa hat.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

42. Stacked Rock Snowmen

Glue three rocks of different sizes together to make a 3D snowman.

They stand up on their own, so they make great shelf decorations.

Use felt or ribbon for a real scarf.

What You Need

• 3 rocks in small, medium and large sizes
• White, orange and black paint
• Strong craft glue or E6000
• Ribbon or felt for the scarf
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint all three rocks white.
2. Glue them together from largest to smallest.
3. Paint a face on the top rock and buttons on the middle.
4. Tie a ribbon or felt scarf around the neck.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

💡 Tip: Let the glue dry overnight before painting the face so the snowman does not tip.

43. Christmas Candle Rock

A glowing candle with holly at the base looks warm and cozy.

Paint a soft yellow glow around the flame.

It works best on a tall rock.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Dark blue, red, yellow, orange and green paint
• Small paint brushes
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the rock dark blue.
2. Paint a red candle in the middle.
3. Add an orange and yellow flame with a soft glow around it.
4. Paint holly leaves and berries at the bottom.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

44. Christmas Sloth Rock

A sleepy sloth in a Santa hat is silly and adorable.

The face is mostly simple shapes and lines.

This is a favorite for teens and older kids.

What You Need

• Smooth flat rock, washed and dried
• Brown, tan, dark brown and red paint
• Small paint brushes
• Black and white paint pens
• Clear sealer spray or Mod Podge

How to Paint It

1. Paint the rock brown.
2. Paint a tan face shape in the middle.
3. Add dark brown eye patches and closed sleepy eyes.
4. Paint a little smile and a red Santa hat.
5. Let dry completely, then seal with a clear coat.

45. DIY Christmas Rock Painting Kit

Pack plain rocks, paints and brushes into a little kit to give as a gift.

It makes a great stocking stuffer for kids.

Add a few printed design ideas from this list.

What You Need

• 6 to 8 smooth rocks
• Small acrylic paint set
• 2 or 3 brushes
• Paint pens
• Small box or jar
• Printed idea sheet

How to Paint It

1. Wash and dry the rocks.
2. Paint a white base coat on a few to make them easy to start.
3. Pack the rocks, paints and brushes into a box or jar.
4. Add an idea sheet and a bow.
5. Tuck it into a stocking or under the tree.

⚠️ Budget Note: Collect rocks from your yard or buy a bag of river rocks for a few dollars to make several kits at once.