Pebble pictures - NextGen
How to make pebble pictures
Get creative with pebbles and small stones in this fun craft. We’ve made a bird picture, but you can pick any animal you like! Your finished masterpiece is sure to brighten up any room.
Before you get started
What you will need
- Small stones and pebbles
- A few sticks, twigs or pieces of driftwood
- Thick card (a piece from a sturdy cardboard box will work well)
- Felt-tip pens
- Paints
- Paintbrush
- Glue
Method
Instructions
Paint your background
Pick a background colour, paint your card then let it dry.
Glue your sticks
Glue your sticks to your background. They’ll act as perches for your pebble birds.
Choose and paint
Choose where you want your bird to sit, then paint their beaks on the background (it’s easier to do this before you glue!).
Glue the pebble birds
Glue your pebble birds in line with their beaks and paint and draw little dots for their eyes.
Add wings
If you want your birds to have wings, glue smaller pebbles in place.
Now, for the frame…
Measure the height and width of your picture. Cut 2cm wide strips that match the length and width of your picture and trim them so they slot together.
Paint your frame
Paint your frame pieces and glue them onto your picture.
Ta da!
Paint your frame pieces and glue them onto your picture.
Share your creations
If you had fun with this project, we’d love to see the end results! Send us a picture of your finished craft for a chance to appear on our online gallery.