Hi friends,
Today, we’re continuing with rock painting and sharing our Patriotic Pebbles Place Settings & Presents. We’ll share how to create place settings for your table, which also double as gifts! It’s an easy, inexpensive way to bring color and festivity to your table. If you find larger stones, they’ll work great for your planters, front steps, or added table decor. Check it out below.
*Click on the photos for a closer look
What You'll Need
Paper Plate or Newspaper
Craft Paints & Brushes
Rinse Jar
Pencil
Larger Pebbles
Optional: Sealer, Sharpie
The Steps
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NOTE: This year, the 4th of July may be entirely different: no firework stands, big gatherings, block parties, or firework shows, but it doesn’t have to be boring. Your local store could still be selling fireworks during the season and /or throughout the year in the party section.
Either way, this is a great way to keep kiddos entertained until the big show and start a new tradition.
PREP
Wash off any dirt from the pebbles and dry them.
Paint them in white, black, or another patriotic color.
Once they’re dry, flip them over and paint the underside.
With the pencil, sketch out your design or wording.
I drew stars, a flag, wrote “Stars AND Stripes”, and “Happy Fourth!”
Aged flag- Use tan, a darker red, and a darker blue.
PAINTING
Paint your designs and wording.
Optional: When the pebbles are dry, use a Sharpie to add the painter’s or recipient’s name and then seal them with Mod Podge.
That’s it!
Now go out and get your tableware ready, because July 4th will be here in a flash!
And now our pebbles in action! They work great to hold plates and napkins down too.
Happy crafting and Happy Fourth of July!
Amanda and Naomi
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