People like to make crafts with natural materials. This includes, among other things, twigs, bark, leaves or other things. Today we would like to introduce you to some interesting ideas for which you can use stones of different shapes and sizes. For crafting with rocks, all you need for most projects is glue. You can easily copy the instructions and ideas and not only delight yourself, but also your loved ones by giving them as gifts. Enhance your interior or garden with homemade decorations you can be proud of.
Crafting with stones – a doormat for the apartment
This attractive mat is not only ideal for Zen-style furnishings. Any modern bathroom will be beautifully highlighted in this way. Stone doormats are available to buy, but why not make them yourself?This ideaIt's easy to implement and even a lot of fun.
For this project, you should use smooth, well-rounded pebbles. Sharp edges or corners must be avoided so that you do not injure yourself when stepping on them. They should also be approximately the same height to create a relatively flat surface.
In addition to gravel in any color, you will also need a mat for this idea. Choose a rubber mat that is non-slip. You decide the shape yourself. First arrange the stones on the mat without glue. Place the individual stones as close together as possible. You can fill larger gaps with small stones.
The final step is to glue the gravel in place. Then let the glue dry thoroughly. When moving, keep in mind that this type of doormat can be relatively heavy, depending on how large it is. Then use it to decorate the area at the entrance door in the hallway, the patio door or the floor in front of the shower or bathtub.
Make a game
Domino is a classic game that is still fun for many today. Since the rules are not complicated, even smaller children can understand the game. You can make particularly original dominoes by using elongated pebbles or smaller river stones. Just color them black and paint numbers with white paint. Use a game of dominoes as a template.
Artificial plants with a difference
Don't have a green thumb, but would still like to create a natural atmosphere like with plants? Then you can also use stones for this purpose. Paint the stones like cacti and then put them in a flower pot filled with soil or other pebbles.
Decorate flower pot
You can decorate a flower pot or a can in this way with tiny stones. First coat the container with grout mixture and then place a net on top. Work in small pieces so that the grout mixture does not harden before you have placed the stones on top. The project becomes even easier if you use a net that already has stones on it. Coat the stones with the same grout mixture to grout them and wipe them clean with a sponge.
Make jewelry yourself
You can easily make jewelry yourself. For example, take any smaller sized stones and wrap them with wire to create pretty pendants that you can use to decorate both necklaces and bracelets. The idea is also wonderful as a gift idea.
Macrame is making a comeback and is being used for a variety of decorative purposes. So you can use it instead of wire. But this project is not only suitable as a necklace. The pieces of jewelry are also suitable as pendants for room decoration. Hang them on the ceiling, wall, lamp or window.
Mandala on stones
If you like drawing, you can do it with this oneIdeaattempt. Mandalas are world-famous and are usually painted directly. But you can also create your own motif on stones. We have provided instructions for this example below. But first, get river stones that are large enough to paint.
You can decide for yourself which colors you use. Different shades of purple were used for the example. Blue, green, yellow or a neutral color are just as suitable. That depends entirely on your taste. The brushes should be as thin as possible in order to be able to paint precise shapes with them.
Paint a dark circle-shaped background in the middle of the stone. For this purpose you can measure the stone. Allow the paint to dry thoroughly before continuing to paint the small circles. You start with a white center, which you then frame with smaller ones. You can see the exact arrangement of the points in each diagram above.
No matter what color you choose, it should gradually become darker towards the outside. If you don't want to follow the instructions exactly, that's no problem. You are also welcome to come up with your own pattern. However, always remember that each coat of paint must dry before adding another.
Make murals
Combine stones with other natural materials to create interesting decorations. A mural is a great idea to create a natural atmosphere. For this example you need flat stones. The motifs are several trees and a bench made of branches with people sitting on them.
Colorful trees made of pebbles
Painted stones can also be used to create murals. After painting these, arrange them like a treetop. You can also create autumnal murals in this way by combining warm-colored stones instead of green ones. You can use sticks as a tree trunk, but also elongated stones.
You can also just lay the stones instead of gluing them. For example, if you have a dining or coffee table with a glass top and a shelf underneath, you can create such a picture out of stones and change it at any time. You are welcome to combine different natural materials again.
Painted stones for a mural
Use small stones and paint subtle or strikingly colorful patterns on them. Then stick them on a board or canvas as shown, which you can then use as wall decoration. Here again there are no limits to creativity. It's best to choose according to your furnishing style.
Funny characters
These little figures make a funny impression and are quick and easy to imitate. To do this, you will need many small ones, all of which you need to glue onto a flat and larger piece of paper that is as flat as possible. Finally, just add eyes with white and black paint and you get little curious creatures for the interior.
Design a lantern
You have already discovered that it is not difficult to use stones for gluing. Have you ever had the idea of making a lantern with stones? There are numerous ideas with shells, beads, sand and other things, but probably not with stones. Use small stones that are ideally of different colors.
Decorate cup
You can also design a mug in the same way. If it already has a pretty color, you don't have to cover it completely with the stones, but just add a few accents here and there. Otherwise it would look too massive. This idea is again wonderful for giving as a gift. You can also use semi-precious stones that correspond to the recipient's zodiac sign.
Dress stones
If natural stones are too boring for you and you can't paint, then this variant is also a great alternative. For this purpose, sewing is carried out. But don't be alarmed right away. No special sewing skills are required. So try it out first.
You need felt, which you first cut to size depending on the shape of the stone in question. After that, you'll need another circular piece large enough to cover the stone. Also mark eight lines on this piece. It is best to use a pencil.
Then cut these lines with a utility knife. You will later use these cracks to create a pretty weave pattern. The lines should be the same length and have a uniform distance from each other.
Place each stone on the piece of felt and wrap the piece of fabric around it. Now you can sew the ends together so that the felt material can no longer slip. You can then cover the opening that remains with the first piece of felt.
Now sew both pieces together. Now you are ready with the case as a basis for crafting with stones. The wrinkles that appear on the side are by no means annoying, in fact they are desirable. In this way, the hard stone soon acts like a soft pillow. Now all that's left is the decoration.
For this decoration you will need a needle and colorful thread. But this time there will be no sewing. The needle is only intended to make it easier to thread the thread. Create a colorful striped pattern as shown above. Which colors and order you choose is entirely up to you.
The finished stone decoration can be used for different purposes. Whether as an ordinary, decorative object on the table or sideboard or as a paperweight, the pretty, homemade decoration will make a great impression in every respect. This is especially true since it represents your personal work.
Stepping stones for the garden
Stepping stones as garden paths are romantic and popular. You can also make these out of small pebbles. Use colorful stones to create pretty patterns. You choose the shape of the stepping stone yourself. You need a mold into which you pour the concrete, after which you arrange the stones as desired. Then let the concrete set and your homemade stepping stones are ready.
Make pretty landscapes
Stone on stone takes on a completely different meaning with this idea. Paint any landscape on a larger rock. You can then use smaller stones to make different figures, such as houses, trees, clouds or a sun in this case. Finally, they are glued to the larger stone that will serve as the background. So you can create different pictures and, for example, decorate a children's room.
