Stones are a fantastic item for crafting. It is a very easy to obtain material, which can be given a wide variety of uses. do you know how many crafts with stones can they be done? A lot!
Below you can find a list of various crafts with stones that will surprise you. From ornamental elements, board games, jewelry and much more. Do you dare to unleash your creativity with these proposals? You can't do just one!
Stone cactus
If you love plants for the color they bring to the rooms of the house but you don't have much time to take care of them, this stone cactus it's the solution. One of the easiest and most beautiful crafts with stones that you can carry out to decorate your house or your garden.
It is a fun hobby to do with the little ones in the house. On the one hand, you will have a great time going to look for stones in the park and taking a pleasant walk. On the other hand, you will enjoy a very entertaining afternoon painting the stones in colors to make the cactus.
What materials will you need? Stones, of course! But also a pot, soil, a brush, acrylic paint and marking pens.
This craft is very easy. in the post Stone cactus You have a super curious video tutorial with all the steps to make it look great on you.
DIY: Beach stone necklace
On the shore of the beach it is very typical to find very beautiful stones, which you can collect to make a centerpiece or to make your own necklaces. It is one of the most original stone crafts and you will not need many materials to do it.
The result looks great especially with the beach looks you wear during the summer. The one from the post DIY: Beach stone necklace It is an example but if you like a more discreet necklace, I advise you to choose a stone of a smaller size if you do not want the necklace to take center stage.
As materials you will have to gather very few things. Just a stone, fine wire, paint, string cutters and string.
Decorate heels with stones and sequins
Another creative stone crafts And what you will most enjoy doing is customizing a pair of high-heeled shoes with sequins and stones. It will allow you to bring out your most creative side and at the same time give a second life to that pair of old shoes that you are so fond of. A unique design made by you that will attract attention among your friends.
Do you want to know how you can do it? Very easy! You will need to get the following materials: a pair of shoes, some decorative stones, some sequins, a glue, some tweezers and a wooden stick.
You can see the procedure to follow in the post Decorate heels with stones and sequins.
Bijoux: stone and pearl necklaces
With the stones you can prepare a lot of different crafts, such as beautiful pearl and stone necklaces with which to complete your outfits. Previously you could see an example of a necklace with stones but this time you will see a different model with a less informal and more elegant style.
If you love crafts with stones, making a necklace with your hands is one of the most entertaining and fun experiences you can do. In addition, they are usually quite cheap. There are many specialized stores that offer all the materials you will need to create these beautiful jewels and some of them even offer workshops to progress in this type of craft.
In the post Bijoux: stone and pearl necklaces You can find more information to make this type of crafts with stones, pearls, thread and beads.
Rock bookends, quick to make
Are you passionate about books and do you have the shelves at home full of them? To keep them organized and prevent them from falling out of place, this is one of the most practical stone crafts you can do. It is also very simple and it will not take you much effort to do it. Perfect for when you have some free time!
To get this rustic style craft, you will have to gather the following materials: stones of different sizes, cardboard and hot silicone. As you can see, nothing too expensive. in the post stone bookends, quick to do you can see all the steps to get this fantastic bookend in a jiffy.
Centerpiece with flowers, stones and a candle
With good weather you want to give a new air to the decoration of the house. how about this cute centerpiece to liven up the living room table? The result is very elegant, colorful and showy. It is sure to turn heads if you have guests over for dinner.
What materials will you need to make this centerpiece? Take note! A small tray or basket made of wood, stones, crepe paper to make the flowers and stones. This is one of the easiest stone crafts to make. Only at the time of making the paper flowers you will have to have a little more patience but they are immediately achieved. in the post Centerpiece with flowers, stones and a candle You can see the entire procedure with images so you don't lose detail.
DIY: Dominoes with stones
If you love stone crafts and board games, there is no doubt that with this rustic dominoes you're going to have a great time. First making it and then playing with it! In addition to being super easy, you will also recycle materials.
To make this domino you will need sea stones, although if you don't have it nearby you can use any stones that have a flat surface. Other materials that you will need are white and black paint, brushes and a sheet of newspaper so as not to stain.
The process to make this domino does not have much mystery but if you want to see how it is done, I recommend that you take a look at the post DIY: Dominoes with stones.
Decorated beach stones
If you have some stones left over from the previous craft, save them because they will be worth it to do the next craft with the kids and that is to decorate in the shape of ladybugs or worms the stones. They will have a great time painting the stones with colors! In addition, it will allow them to develop all their creativity.
What things will you need to get these decorated beach stones? Stones, of course, colored paints, brushes, varnish and a sheet of newspaper so as not to stain. And to see how they are made, do not miss the post Decorated beach stones.
Decorating stones with paint
Another method of decorating stones with paint are these cute little martians. It is perfect to do together with the stone crafts that we talked about earlier, such as dominoes or ladybugs.
The materials that you will need to recreate these aliens are practically the same: stones of different sizes with flat surfaces, adhesive eyes, tempera or acrylic paint and fine permanent markers. Do you want to see how they are made? Click on the post Decorating stones with paint. Quick, easy and so much fun!
How to decorate and paint your stones
The following is another of the crafts with stones for the little ones with which they can have fun and have a great time painting stones with faces of martians. Unlike the previous design, this one features darker colors and a different finish. They also have hair!
The materials you will need to paint these stones are: EVA foam, wool, colored paint, glitter, silicone, stones, decorative eyes and other materials to complete the decorations. in the post How to decorate and paint your stones you can see all the steps and how it is done.
Paint stones to decorate
With the stones you can also decorate transparent vases and achieve a very cool effect for the decoration of the hall or the living room of the house. This craft is very easy and you can decorate the stones as you like: geometric, floral, marine motifs... The result is the most beautiful.
Write down what materials you will have to gather: river or beach stones, permanent markers, acrylic paint, brushes and fixative enamel (optional). don't miss the post Paint stones to decorate to learn how to do it.
stone circle for tree
The last of the stone crafts that closes this list is ideal to apply in the home garden: a circle of stones to decorate the trees that you have in the garden. This craft is a bit more complicated than the others, but if you like gardening, you're going to really enjoy it.
Pay attention to the materials that you will have to gather: cement, water, sand, stones, a bucket to form the cement, pickaxe, trowel, legon and a brush. To know how it is done, do not miss the steps with all the images of the process in the post stone circle for tree.
With all these ideas, you will surely not see the stones in the same way but with great potential to make creative and fun crafts. Which of these proposals would you like to start with?