Are you heading to the beach this summer? Be sure to pickup a rock while you’re there so you can make this DIY beach sunset painted rock magnet. It’s the perfect inexpensive keepsake to memorialize your trip.

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[bctt tweet=”Looking for the perfect inexpensive keepsake from your family beach vacation? Grab a rock and make this DIY beach sunset painted rock magnet!” username=”diyadulation”]

My husband and my oldest have both been lucky enough to hit the beach this summer. Unfortunately, I couldn’t join them. Seriously longing for those beautiful waves and ocean breeze.

This painted rock is the closest I’m getting this summer but if I squint at it with the fan on, it almost feels like I’m there. Sort of. With a lot of imagination. Alas, I digress. Let’s find out how to make this thing.

Materials

Small Clean Rock
Red Acrylic Paint (This acrylic set has all of the colors you need)
Orange Acrylic Paint
Yellow Acrylic Paint
Blue Acrylic Paint
White Acrylic Paint
Brown Acrylic Paint
Green Acrylic Paint
Small Paint Palette for Mixing
Fine Point Paint Brush
Clear Engine Paint
E6000
Small Disc Magnet

Rock on Paper Towel

Step 1

First, set your clean and dry rock on a paper towel or other protected surface.

Step 2

Next, add small amounts of your paint colors to a palette.

Tip:

It truly doesn’t take much so don’t go crazy here.

Tan Paint on Rock

Step 3

Then mix a small amount of brown and white paint together paint the bottom third of your rock tan.

Blue and Tan Paint on Rock

Step 4

Next, mix some blue and white paint together and paint a small strip of light blue next to the tan.

Painted Rock

Step 5

Add orange paint to the top of your rock and tip it with the darker blue.

Painted Rock

Step 6

Then mix in some red brush strokes to your orange sky.

Step 7

Let your paint dry completely before moving on.

Painted Sun Reflection on Rock

Step 8

Now paint a yellow half circle on too of the water.

Painted Sun Reflection on Rock

Step 9

Next, add some yellow streaks to your water to look like the sun’s reflection.

Beach Sunset Painted Rock

Step 10

While your sun is drying, add dark brown paint speckles to the tan painted section of your rock.

Beach Sunset Painted Rock

Step 11

Paint some white “surf” along the edge of your water.

Tip:

This should be jagged. Don’t try to paint a straight line. The best way to achieve this is to tap the bristles of your brush straight down and up.

Step 12

Next blend more yellow and orange into your sky for a more gradient look.

Beach Sunset Painted Rock

Step 13

Once your white painted surf has dried, add a brown line to the left side of your beach as pictured.

Beach Sunset Painted Rock

Step 14

Next, paint the leaves of your palm tree and add some white detail to the trunk.

Beach Sunset Painted Rock

Step 15

Now allow all of your paint to dry completely.

Beach Sunset Painted Rock

Step 16

Finally, seal your rock with clear engine paint and allow to dry.

E6000 on Back of Round Magnet

Round Magnet Glued on Back of Rock

Step 17

Turn it into a magnet by gluing a small magnet to the back of the rock with E6000. Allow your E6000 to dry 24 hours before using on your fridge.

Now you’ll have the perfect inexpensive keepsake from your summer vacation. Don’t forget to write the year on the back of your DIY beach sunset painted rock magnet so you will know which vacation it is from. This also makes a great gift for family and friends who went on vacation with you.

If you aren’t making it to the beach this year, feel free to sip on a cocktail and paint a store bought rock for your fridge instead. Admittedly it’s not as good but it’s still fun!

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Now it’s time to move on to the Merry Monday link party for this week. Scroll below to share your awesome ideas and be inspired by what your friends are sharing. Don’t forget to check out the other host’s round-ups to see if you were featured!

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Welcome to the first ever Kids Korner by Jude creation. Clearly, he is super excited for the 4th of July because this week he made this crafty 3D fireworks decoration. Luckily, it is easy to make using items you likely have on hand.

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[bctt tweet=”This little crafty 3D fireworks decoration is the first adorable craft the new Kids Korner by Jude. It is easy and fun for kids of all ages!” username=”diyadulation”]

Note From Mom

Let me tell you, it is incredibly hard letting your kid take the reins on a project. It’s crazy hard. You want to see them succeed and protect them from failure.

Then I realized, who am I to know what will succeed and what won’t? Furthermore, how can he learn if I never let him make mistakes?

Instead, I guided him when he asked. Gave my opinion when solicited and let him create from the heart and imagination.

**I have edited his instructions for grammar and clarification but all ideas and steps are his.

Metal card tin with popsicle sticks and pipe cleaners inside

You Need:

Multi-colored Popsicle Sticks
Assortment of Pipe Cleaners
Small Metal Box (His came from a card game)
Blue Spray Paint
Hot Glue
Sparkly Pompom

Pipe cleaner wrapped popsicle stick

Step 1

First, wrap a pipe cleaner around the top of a popsicle stick.

Pipe cleaner wrapped popsicle sticks

Step 2

Then, do this to at least 4 more popsicle sticks.

Mom’s Note:

I think 6 or 7 popsicle sticks would be best for creating that “firework” appearance.

Step 3

Then take the lid off of your box. [You do not need it for this craft.]

Step 4

Place the box [open side down] on a piece of cardboard [or other safe surface].

Blue Spray Painted Box

Step 5

Paint the box with spay paint.

Painting Red acrylic paint on metal box

red acrylic paint on metal box

Mom’s Notes:

As you can see, I let him try out his acrylic paint idea first. Of course, it take a lot of coats of acrylic paint to cover metal, especially if you don’t prime it first. Afterwards, we came up with spray paint as the solution.
Kids can totally do this step but make sure that they have proper protection on such as safety goggles and a mask.

Step 6

Let the painted box dry.

Dot of hot glue on metal box

One popsicle stick glued to blue metal box

Popsicle sticks glued to box

Step 7

Then put the sticks on the bottom of the box with hot glue.

Mom’s Note:

Mom’s need to help with this step. I’m a grown woman and still manage to burn myself with hot glue at least weekly. For this step, I would put a dab of hot glue on the box, let it cool a few seconds, then Jude placed the popsicle stick on it.

pompom glued on metal box

Step 8

After the popsicle sticks are glued on, glue a sparkly pompom to the middle.

Mom’s Note:

Again, I put the glue on and he pressed the pompom into it a few seconds later.

I made this because it is fun to make and you can use [it] as a decoration. The most important part is to have fun.

3D Fireworks Decoration

In the end this little craft turned out adorable. More importantly, he is proud of his crafty 3D fireworks decoration. It is easy for young kids to make, too, which is always great when your kids range from 4 to 9.

If you are like me, and want to protect your kid from the world, take a breath. Let him make mistakes now while he is under the umbrella of your protection. Our mistakes make us better and it is no different for kids. All we can do is make sure they have a safe place to land.

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