Today we are doing Father’s day painted rocks that can be a super cute keepsake. Kids of all ages will love this Father’s day craft. All you need is a few budget-friendly craft supplies to do this painted rock activity. It’s simple, fun, messy, and dad will love it! Do this Father’s day painted rock craft at home or in the classroom.

Father’s Day Painted Rock Craft

Father’s day is almost here and why not make him the cutest keepsake that tells your dad “he rocks.” I’ll see myself out… but seriously this is super cute and a great way to tell dad how much you love him. Dad needs love and appreciation too!

Plus, kids will be able to explore colors and practice fine motor skills and learn to appreciate dad by making him a keepsake. So, it’s a win-win! Without further ado, let’s make some painted rocks for Father’s day!

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Related: Check out this Printable Father’s Day Bucket List Keepsake!

Supplies Needed To Make These Father’s Day Painted Rocks

How To Paint These Father’s Day Painted Rock Keepsakes

Step 1

Paint your rocks a base color. It may take a few coats.

Craft Note

To make it easier, you can paint the base coat white and then paint over it with lighter colors.

Step 2- Dad You Rock

Father's Day Painted Rock Craft- Step 2- Green rock with Dad you rock, blue purple and pink polka dots and swirls-Kids Activities Blog — Write dad you rock and then add swirls and polka dots.

On the green rock use a black pen to write “dad you rock”. Then use blue, purple and pink to make swirls around the words. Don’t forget to add polka dots.

Step 3- #1 Dad

Father's Day Painted Rock Craft- Step 3- orange rock with #1 dad and polka dots-Kids Activities Blog — Write and outline #1 dad and add polka dots.

On your orange painted rock write “#1 dad” with a white paint pen. We outlined it with a light orange. Make dots above and below the words with yellow. Below that stagger the dots and make dots in green. Stagger again an then use pink. And then you will stagger once more and use a light orange.

Step 4- Super Dad

Father's Day Painted Rock Craft- Step 4- Yellow rock with super dad insignia -Kids Activities Blog — Draw a pentagon, color it red, write super dad, add a star and rivets. Don’t forget to outline the insignia.

The yellow rock is the one with “super dad”. But first use the black paint pen and make a pentagon. Paint inside red. Write super dad in yellow. Use a light blue to make a star and put 4 dots to look like rivets. Use a light yellow to outline the black.

How To Make This Father’s Day Craft Your Own

Just like all our crafts you can do things to make this rock painting craft your own. You can do things like:

Paint the base colors different colors.
Draw different pictures.
Decorate with stickers.
Use different colors for the words and images.
Write different words.
Add glitter.
Free hand your art with brush and paint.

Our Experience With This Father’s Day Rock Painting Craft

Father’s day is almost here. And while we buy my husband a gift, I also let the kids make him things. From homemade cards, keepsakes, and more, we have made him a number of things.

So, why painted rocks? My husband likes decorating his work area with things the kids make him. So, I thought, maybe we should make him some new decorations.

He always shows off the kids work proudly. So, it made sense. Either way I hope your kids have as much fun making their father a gift as mine did.

Father's Day Keepsake Craft

Using rocks and paint you can make dad a super cute keepsake for this Father's day! It's the perfect Father's Day craft for older kids and younger kids.

Materials

Flat Rocks
Acrylic Paint
Rock Paint Pens
Paint Brushes

Instructions

Paint your rocks a base color. It may take a few coats.
On the green rock use a black pen to write “dad you rock”. Then use blue, purple and pink to make swirls around the words. Don’t forget to add polka dots.
On your orange painted rock write “#1 dad” with a white paint pen. We outlined it with a light orange. Make dots above and below the words with yellow. Below that stagger the dots and make dots in green. Stagger again an then use pink. And then you will stagger once more and use a light orange.
The yellow rock is the one with “super dad”. But first use the black paint pen and make a pentagon. Paint inside red. Write super dad in yellow. Use a light blue to make a star and put 4 dots to look like rivets. Use a light yellow to outline the black.