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    Make Painted Rock Garden Markers

    Published: May 26, 2016 · Modified: May 27, 2022 by Christina Dennis · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 13 Comments

    Some of my favourite DIY projects have been the ones where I use salvaged or free materials that I find in my crafty supply stash or even in nature. These DIY painted rock garden markers are a project just like this! We found these river rocks several years ago, and I decided to repurpose them with a little bit of paint and Mod Podge to use them as pretty signs in our garden this year. Come see how I made them and make sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post for more outdoor painting projects from my blogging friends as part of Outdoor Extravaganza!

    Beautiful & easy DIY painted rock garden markers

    Outdoor-Extravaganza-2016

    I'm really happy to be a part of the Outdoor Extravaganza blog hop this year with some of my favourite blogging friends! Please make sure to visit the other fabulous outdoor decor ideas linked below, and come back TOMORROW to be a part of an epic outdoor decorating link party.

    Beautiful & easy DIY painted rock garden markers

    To make these simple garden markers, start with a clean, dry rock. I found the rocks with the smooth surfaces worked the best for this project. Quickly sketch out what you want to paint onto the surface of the rock with a pencil. You can erase it and re-draw as needed until you're satisfied. I chose to have a couple of garden sayings on my rocks ("garden" and "grow"). Then I also made a couple to mark where we've planted our onions and potatoes so far.

    Beautiful & easy DIY painted rock garden markers

    Then, paint over the pencil lines with a thin paint brush and some acrylic paint. I really love the look of cream coloured paint on the natural rock colour. It's so simple and pretty! I also added a few swirls and dots with my brush as embellishment.

    Once when the paint is dry, seal the rocks with a coat of Mod Podge. This will help the design stay intact when the markers are placed outside.

    Beautiful & easy DIY painted rock garden markers

    Beautiful & easy DIY painted rock garden markers

    So simple, right?

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    Make sure to visit all of these fabulous DIY projects, and don't forget to pop by tomorrow to link up YOUR outdoor DIY project here for all to see! Happy crafting!

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    1. Shauna

      May 26, 2016 at 8:59 am

      These are so charming, Christina! Perfect for your country garden. Love those boots too!

      Reply

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