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MAKE YOUR OWN COASTAL DECORATIONS WITH PAINTED ROCKS - part 1 SARDINES 1
Having been a rock painter for over 7 years now, I learned that collecting and displaying my painted rocks in a memorable fashion can often be challenging or frustrating. Most of the rocks I was really passionate about, some from dear artist friends, some painted by me, ended up in drawers collecting dust just because I found it difficult to figure ways to display them in a safe and attractive way.
For reasons as these, I constantly started to think of ways on how to actually make use of my painted rocks and incorporate them in simple art decorations that could add value not only to my home but also to the paintings themselves.
For Part 1 of this series of DIY decorations with painted rocks, I thought to begin with something simple and funny paint: little SARDINES.
To see how the sardines were painted, there is a short tutorial uploaded HERE.
GIVE YOUR HOME A HAPPY COASTAL VIBE WITH THESE 7 SIMPLE DIY IDEAS USING YOUR OWN PAINTED ROCKS
1. A BUNDLE OF SARDINES
Original art decoration with painted rocks by Christine Onward, for sale HERE
To make this decoration yourself, you will need a few small driftwood sticks, about 4 or 5 little rock sardines, a bit of rope and a little shell. Tie the sticks and rocks together, glue the shell to the knot and here is a unique decoration full of beach vibes for your coastal décor!
More rock painting ideas by Christine Onward are HERE
2. THE FRAMED SARDINES
Original art decoration with painted rocks by Christine Onward, for sale HERE
This project was really easy and fun to make. Recycling and upcycling things around the house has been one of my main interests in art so far, so finding a way to use the sardine cans I had saved was actually quite satisfying.
The things I used are: a small frame, a sardine can (which I jumped on a few times :)) and two little rock sardines. Done in less than 20 min!
3. COASTAL RUSTIC DECORATION WITH A FEW CUTE SARDINES
More rock painting ideas by Christine Onward are HERE
This project is for the case when you don't want to use a frame.
I had a little wooden board left from another project. All I needed was to give it a few layers of white paint and just stick the rocks on it in the style I wanted. At the back I put a small hook.
If you happen to have a larger piece of wood at home, I believe it would be fun to also apply other things of the sea such as shells, sea glass or pieces of driftwood on it.
4. THE LITTLE JARS OF FISH
Simple coastal decorating ideas by Christine Onward. More collections are HERE
Again, a very simple and inexpensive idea for your coastal décor. I found these little jars in a Salvation Army store, but I think they can be found in many home decor stores these days.
For this project I used some white sand on the bottom of the jars, few shells and the painted rocks. The bigger the jar, the more fun :)
This can be such a nice project to share with the family, each member being challenged to add their own holiday painted rock in the family jar.
5. COASTAL INCENSE HOLDER WITH SOME EXTRA SARDINES
Simple coastal decorating ideas by Christine Onward. More collections are HERE
A quick video with how I tamed my painted sardines to stay together is HERE.
The incense stick holder is easy to find in cheap stores and not only there.
I used sardine rocks for this project because the theme for this blog is COASTAL DECORATIONS with painted rocks. Instead of fishes, you can use any little painted rocks you have around the house. They will all look absolutely eye catching, I believe.
6. CANDLE HOLDER FOR THE BLUE SARDINES
The porcelain candle holder was for me love at first sight! The moment I saw it, I knew I could put some little stones on it and make them turn to life.
Lighting that little candle up and watching its shadows dance on the little fish is absolutely mesmerising. Here are some photos I took of it in the daylight:
Simple coastal decorating idea candle holder by Christine Onward. More ideas are HERE
7. THE RUSTIC FISH BASKETS
Simple coastal decorating project by Christine Onward. More ideas are HERE
The little ceramic bowls are from India and I got them on Ebay. I think they make for really unique, adorable coastal decorations that you can make yourself without much effort.
The rocks aren't even glued to the little baskets, so kids can actually play with them and change the way they sit in the bowls just the way they want.
You can try too :). Rock painting is therapy.
For projects that would look identical to those shown in the photos, a supply of sardines painted on rocks can be purchased HERE
Sardines in a box, supplies for your own projects. See more details HERE
- Christine Onward
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WEDNESDAY SNAPSHOT - TOP 20 prettiest rocks for this EASTER 26
A Showcase of the Most Adorable Easter Rock
Designs Worth Trying
One of the reasons I love this time of the year is that it gives us, the rock artists, the chance to create and paint the prettiest designs in the brightest colours!
I did a bit of "Easter rock hunting" in some of the most significant rock art groups on Facebook (RockStreet Collective included), as well as Instagram and Pinterest, and here is a selection of some of the most adorable rocks I could find:
Collage of Easter rocks selected on Pinterest (check link for individual artists)
Here are some more designs you might feel inspired to try too:
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PRETTIEST EASTER BUNNIES
Collage of Easter painted rocks by Kh Ang | Sue Huson | Misty Day | Tracy Joy |
A wonderful display of Easter bunny rocks to melt your heart:
Painted rocks Easter bunnies by Lidia Zingerle of RockStreet Collective
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EASTER IN THE MOST JOYFUL COLOURS
Collage of Easter painted rocks by Carie Schoen | Em Made This | Carrie Hart Sharp |
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INSPIRATIONAL EASTER ICONS
Collage of Easter painted rocks by Magdalena Neycheva | Sue Huson | Christine Onward |
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MOST EXQUISITE DESIGNS
Easter painted rocks by Lefteris Kanetis | Liam Houlroyd | Isabelle Tamini Esposito |
My selection of these rocks was, by no means, based on "quality", "artists' reputation", or financial reward. Some of the rocks were posted on RockStreet Collective by the artists themselves over the last weeks, some rocks have been "heating up" on the Rock Street Pinterest account and some have just smiled at me on Instagram.
I wish you all days with sunshine and family fun. Happy Easter!
Easter bunny painted rock by Kathy Whitney Conlin | Instagram | Facebook |
Disclaimer: Credit was given to all artists who painted the rocks featured in this article. If you intend to use any of these ideas for your rocks, please do contact the artist and avoid copyright infringements. For more questions you can send me an email at rock_street@yahoo.com
This is an article written by Christine Onward . If you want to be the next artist featured on our blog, please drop a message on rock_street@yahoo.com.
