We had such a great time at craft camp this morning! The counselors told us we were going to make a bug collection, and initially I was a little grossed out. When they brought out trays of rocks and acrylic paint, I realized we weren’t talking about real bugs! Here’s how to make a (fake) bug collection of your own!
What you need:
Rocks in all different shapes and sizes (choose ones that remind you of insects), acrylic paint in all different colors, paint brush, craft glue, wiggle eyes, paper or plastic plate where your rocks can dry
Optional: glitter, permanent marker, pipe cleaners, sequins
What you do:
- Decide how you want each rock to look – what bug can you make from each rock? You can glue rocks together if you like (to make something like a caterpillar).
- Paint each rock and let it dry.
- When the first coat of paint is dry, add any details on with more paint (or a permanent marker, if you’re trying to add really fine details).
- Add wiggle eyes.
- Display your bug collection for all to see!
Yesterday we went to a local awesome book store and my mom bought a kit for painting animals on rocks!! I think it’s awesome what you made and I can’t wait to make my own bug and animal collection!! You Rock Roberta!!
oh, how cute! i wonder if you could make a webkinz out of rocks… i’m gonna go see if i can!
They are very cool. I like them.
I would love to do this! You could also make those bugs out of clay too! >>cathouse2
Adorable. They are all so cute.
Oh I`v been wanting to do this for a long time but somehow I never do.
What a great idea. I’m going looking for rocks as soon as it cools off a little
I used to make these all the time! :D
cutie little things! i really like bugs, they so cool. this will be purrfect for moi! thnx roberti! ~*~princess~*~
Cutie little things!!!!! I really like bugs, they’re so fascinating, so this will be perfect for me! Thank you Roberta! ♥