Painted Cactus Rocks

STEP 1:

A)    Paint base colors on the rocks. Tip: Use assorted shades of green for visual interest. Let dry.

STEP 2:

A)    Draw lines with a white paint marker. Let dry.

B)    Add dots along the lines with a white paint marker. Let dry.

STEP 3:

A)    Add a lighter green paint to one end of the rock. Let dry

B)    Dip a pencil eraser in a darker green paint and make random dots on the rock. Let dry.

C)   Use a white marker to make spikes on the dots. Let dry.

STEP 4:

A)    Draw lines with a green paint marker. Let dry.

STEP 5:

A)    Add dots with a white paint marker. Let dry.

B)    Dip the end of a paintbrush in lighter green paint and make larger dots along the white dotted lines. Let dry.

C)   Use a white marker to make spikes on the green dots. Let dry.

STEP 6:

A)    Use paint to add wide stripes to the rock. Let dry.

B)    Add dots along the stripes with a white paint marker. Let dry.

STEP 7:

A)    Cut a 1" x 5" strip from the yellow felt and a 3/4" x 5" strip from the pink felt.

B)    Make small snips in each strip, leaving one long edge uncut.

C)   Start at a short edge and roll a felt strip to make a flower. Hot glue the bottom of the unsnipped edge to hold the felt spiral in place. Let the glue cool. Repeat for the second flower.