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Oct 6, 2016 - when you love animals, you can try out your hand painting them on such canvas. Here we will discuss about the cute pictures of animals painted on rocks.

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Painting kindness rocks is the perfect summer boredom buster.

You get to exercise some creativity.

You get to improve the outlook of someone else's day.

You get yourself outside when you venture off to hide them.

It's full of winning all around!

Of course, it's always helpful to get more rock painting ideas when you are feeling stuck! Here are more than 100 great Kindness Rocks quotes and inspirational saying to get you started painting!

Are you brand new to rock painting?

Check out the I Love Painted Rocks guide to the best paints to use for painting rocks --->

Rock Painting Guide

Don't forget to pin this post to use later as well!

100+ Kindness Rock Ideas & Sayings

This post also gives you a step-by-step breakdown for how to paint this kindness rock

Natalie from DoodleCraft walks you through how to make these rocks step-by-step, which is great for beginning painters

from I Love Painted Rocks

This particular rock was made with a cool stamping technique. Learn more about how to stamp on rocks here.

This rock was painted with outdoor safe paint and then the saying was printed on paper, cut out and Mod Podged onto the rock. To make the rock weather proof, 3 layers of spray sealer was then added to seal and protect the rock.

Amy has lots more Kindness Rocks Project ideas if you pop over there to take a look.

(pop over the Adrianne's website, Paint Happy Rocks, for lots of great rock painting ideas)

This particular blog post on Club Chica Circle talks about using sharpies on rocks. Check it out here.

I love that Amanda calls these "Hero Stones" - what a great idea to give a dad or teacher! Be sure to pop over to Hero Stones
by Crafts by Amanda
Crafts by Amanda to see how she painted them.

Random Acts of Kindness Cards
from Blessing Manifesting
Obviously these are not rocks but the sayings are perfect for painting on rocks. The background of each one give you some great color inspiration for how to paint the back drop as well. These cards are available as a free download from Blessing Manifesting.

"Some Way Some How it will work out" by
The Kindness Rocks Project on Instagram

"Life is short. Eat the Cupcake"
from jackzagrocks on Instagram

Are you ready to move beyond words?

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100+ Kindness Rock Painting Ideas & Sayings

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Painting kindness rocks is the perfect summer boredom buster. You get to exercise some creativity. You get to improve the outlook of someone else's day. You get yourself outside when you venture off to hide them. It's full of winning all around! Of course, it's always helpful to get more rock painting ideas when you are feeling stuck!

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Please enjoy these inspirational quotes of kindness list for kindness rocks ideas and any craft project. These inspirational words have the ability to make you feel uplifted and motivated to reflect positive emotions to change the way we feel about ourselves. What better way to spread kindness to others but by painting rocks with inspiring words.

This effortless gesture can put a smile on someone's face with just a simple message on a rock. Kindness Rocks Project motto is "One Message at just the right moment can change someone's entire day, outlook, life". Megan Murphy, the founder of the Kindness Rocks Project started leaving messages and inspirational words on rocks and leaving on the beaches of Cape Cod to find and to make a difference in their life.

When I found my first painted rock, it sparked excitement and joy of wanting to share that feeling with people who needed a little inspiration in their life. Try putting a little sparkle in someone's smile, a little skip in their step and a warmth in their heart by gifting them with a heartfelt inspiring message on a painted rock today.

I have updated the original blog post of my Top 40 Inspirational Kindness Rocks Project Ideas with more painting quotes and inspiring words. Enjoy!

short kindness quotes for painted rocks

41 ways to be Awesome today! These short kindness quotes are perfect for your painted rocks projects.

God knew my heart needed you

Think Happy Thoughts

Be Humble

I am thankful

I am grateful

Live Laugh Love

Be yourself

Be silly. Be kind. Be honest.

It's cool to be kind

I saw that - Karma

Have faith in yourself

Be your best self

O.P.E. Hold On Pain Ends

Cultivate Kindness

Dream Big

Inhale Exhale

Every Moment Matters

Love Yourself

You don't have to be perfect to be amazing

Enjoy the little things

Be Strong

The best is yet to come

Happy as a clam

Wild and free

Start each day with a grateful heart

Encouraging quotes for the soul

25 encouraging kindness rocks quotes that will give you motivation and the drive to accomplish anything you put your mind to.

Not all who wander are lost

Just Breathe

You got this

Life's a journey, not a race

You are strong

I think I can

Life is what you make of it

Be a little boulder

Inspirational quotes for Teachers and kids

28 ways to show compassion and kindness to your teachers and friends. Let these uplifting words of kindness create small acts of kindness to make a big impact in each other's lives.

Readers are Leaders

It takes a big heart to teach little minds

May your coffee be strong and your students be calm

The future of the world is in my classroom today - Ivan Welton Fitzwater

Only the brave teach

Teach Love Inspire

Beautiful minds inspire others

Learn something new

Teaching is tough, but so are you

Educator of mini humans

Keep calm and teach on

Kindness changes everything

Have courage and be kind

Stand up, speak out

Be a voice, not an echo

Kindness Rocks Quotes for FAmilies to live by

13 ways to tell your family how much you love them. There's nothing quite like encouraging the ones you love with kindness and compassion. Have fun and make memories together by painting quotes on kindness rocks.

It's not what we have in life, but who we have in our life

If you can dream it, you can do it - Walt Disney

Do the right thing, even when no one is looking

Inspirational words for Kindness Rocks

These 60 inspirational words are the perfect way to spread happiness on painted kindness rocks.
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Quick Tip: Try using Paint Pens for easy writing your special messages on your painted rocks. See our list of favorite rock painting art supplies in our Amazon Shop now!

I hope you find this list of inspirational words and quotes helpful for your kindness rocks projects. Want more rock painting quotes? Check out 151 Inspirational Quotes The Will Rock Your Painted Rocks, 200+ Craftyworthy Christmas Quotes for Kindness Rocks Ideas, and 61 Walt Disney Quotes. Get inspiration from the Best Kindness Rocks on Instagram!

In the meantime, if you are new to rock painting and don't know where to start. Check out the Rock Painting for Beginners series below.
Part 1 - How to Paint Rocks Part 2 - Rock Painting Supplies | What you need to know Part 3 - Easy Rock Painting Techniques Part 4 - How to Mix Colors with Confidence

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167 of the Most Inspiring Kindness Rocks Quotes and Words

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Please enjoy these inspirational quotes of kindness list for kindness rocks ideas and any craft project. These inspirational words have the ability to make you feel uplifted and motivated to reflect positive emotions to change the way we feel about ourselves. What better way to spread kindness to others but by painting rocks with inspiring words.

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Here is a link on how to join the kindness rock movement. Maybe we could learn from it.

http://thekindnessrocksproject.com/how-to

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I think we can incorporate funny puns into the rock designs to cheer people up.

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I thought this is a good saying to put on the rocks! :)

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I think these were colorful and nice.

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we can paint things on the rocks that makes people happy.

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I think we can do designs on rocks but with the designs we can incorporate words.

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https://dabblesandbabbles.com/word-rocks/  at the bottom of the page

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I think we could put happ quotes on the rocks found some too. Here they are:

~Never look down on anyone else, unless you're helping them up.

~A little spark of kindness can put a colossal burst of sunshine in someone's day. Here's yours.

~No act of kindness can be wasted.

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I thought that this might be an important message to tell people.

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maybe we can put some silly faces or other things that will cheer someone up for exsample

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maybe we can hide them under trees in other playgrounds around the neighborhood and put them next to lakes. or we can hide them more so you don't have to look so much but I think we should make them more hidden.

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Looking for a FUN and FREE adventure for your kiddos that's close to home? Painting, hiding, and finding rocks has become quite the craze as of late, and here is everything you need to know about Kindness Rocks in the ICT area.

"What are Kindness Rocks?"

Definition - painted rocks to hide and seek within a community, creating "treasures"

Purpose - to inspire creativity and spread kindness to unsuspecting recipients

"Who can take part in this activity?"

EVERYONE. This is a fun activity for people & kids of all ages.

"Are there any guidelines?"

Yes...just a few, but all are VERY important!

1. Stay on public property. No trespassing.
2. Do not hide rocks where they can cause damage. (in grass or pools, on streets, tall ledges, etc)
3. Ask permission before hiding/searching in or around any business.
4. Keep the art family friendly.

"How do I get started? Any tips & tricks?"

1. Gather some "boring" rocks.

Search for rocks on your own property to use.

Purchase rocks at a home improvement store (Lowes, Home Depot, Menards, etc).

Visit a nearby landscaping supply company. A few local landscaping stores here in ICT have joined in the kindness of rock treasures, and have made exceptions to their "price by ton" rule.

The Sod Shop charges $.12/lb when you bring your own bucket and mention "ICT Rocks."

Andrla's Landscaping charges $5 + tax for a 5 gallon bucket.

Kansas Natural Stone charges $7 + tax for a 5 gallon bucket.

Hong's Landscaping charges $.18 -.30/lb, depending on the type of rock.

Tree-riffic will allow you select a handful of rocks (if you're wanting less than the mass numbers in a large bucket), and charge $.50/rock.

Tree Top has a very large variety of rocks, and ask that you call for pricing.

2. Grab some paint, get creative, & have fun painting!

Wash your rock with soap, rinse, and let dry. This will help the paint stick.

Acrylic paint works best.

Camouflaging colors make it more difficult to find, and is great for older kids.

Bright colors make them easier to spot, which is perfect for those younger tots.

Once finished, coat with a sealant to make the paint last longer outdoors.

3. Add a message if you wish.

If you want your recipients to understand the purpose of the rock they found, feel free to add a little message, or simply leave hashtags.

Some print longer messages on paper and use modge podge to attach it to the rock.

"Where do we hide our rocks and search for others?"

Popular locations (in any community) include:
public parks, playgrounds, libraries, sidewalks, walking trails, and downtown.

"Can I see where my rock travels?"

The hope is for everyone to share their finds on social media. Most communities have now created private Facebook groups and Instagram hashtags to make this easier.

Some popular Facebook groups (and Instagram hashtags) in the ICT include: #ICTAreaRocks, #AndoverRocks, #DerbyRocks, #MaizeAreaRocks, #CTownRocks (Clearwater), #060rocks (Haysville), #RockinVC (Valley Center), and even our entire sunflower state can be found at #KansasRocks!

Other popular hashtags include: #316rocks, #kindnessrocks, #rockpaintings

You can even start your own, for example #WMBrocks...because, why not?!

"Any other fun ideas involving Kindness Rocks?"

I'm glad you asked! Here are a few more ideas to extend the fun with this activity:

Get the whole family and go for a walk at a nearby park to hide your rocks, and search for others.

Host a Rock Painting Party with your friends.

Take part in a Painted Rock Challenge, where each day of the week/month is a different theme.

Follow local "Rock" groups on Facebook and Instagram to see where your rocks travel.

Decorate a group of themed rocks. For example: the Angry Bird characters, favorite zoo animals, or fruits.

If toddlers lose interest quickly and your older kids want to keep painting, just give them a cup of water with paint brushes and let them go to town painting rocks and the sidewalk to keep them busy (and mess free!).

About Erin H

Born & raised on a cattle farm just west of Salina, Erin has grown to love the city life that Wichita has to offer. She & her husband, Nathan, are raising their family on the east side: Blakely (Dec 2013), Rowen (Apr 2015), & Lincoln (Jun 2017). Erin formerly taught elementary for 6 years. When the chaos of 2 under 2 happened so quickly (oops!), she decided to leave teaching for now, and work-from-home as the premier photographer of Erin Kata Photography. When the calendar allows breaks from the multitude of children's activities, photo sessions, editing & teaching workshops, you will more than likely find Erin & the fam somewhere outdoors: dancing in the rain, playing in sunshine, and even tromping through the snow!

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Kindness Rocks in Wichita :: Everything You Need to Know

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Looking for a FUN and FREE adventure for your kiddos that's close to home? Painting, hiding, and finding rocks has become quite the craze as of late, and here is everything you need to know about Kindness Rocks in the ICT area.

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A blog about our project Word Rocks. We share rocks with positive words write on them all around the world.

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Sara Lindberg's daughter with her first find. Photo credit: Sara Lindberg

When my daughter and I set out one afternoon in search of our first hidden treasure, I had no idea that the vibrantly painted ladybug rock we would find would have such a special meaning to us.

Truth be told, I was disappointed that I wasn't the one to find it. After all, I was the one searching high and low - scanning the beach, the park benches and the playground. Just when I was about to give up hope, my quiet and reserved daughter belted out a loud " YES!!!," followed by a massive fist pump and a little dance as she laid eyes on her first find.

Although Pokémon Go has grabbed headlines last summer, a more unplugged treasure-hunt trend also started exploding in popularity around Western Washington. Our little evergreen slice of heaven is becoming known as a hub of the painted-rock movement, which - with the help of community-driven Facebook groups - is spreading kindness around our state, one rock at a time.

Courtesy Kitsap Rocks

Once upon a rock

A lifetime resident of Bremerton, I was first introduced to hiding and seeking painted rocks through Kitsap Rocks, a Facebook group created by a group of women who wanted to do community art projects with homeschooled students. According to cofounder Cathy Tomko, Kitsap Rocks was Inspired by Port Angeles Rocks, one of the first such groups in our state, and the idea took off. Tomko notes that through the group (now numbering 5,890 members), they have been able to "connect all of the cities in Kitsap County to encourage art and creativity."

The premise is simple: Gather a few supplies (flat, paintable rocks, acrylic paint, sealer, paint brushes), decorate your rock - getting as creative as you like - and seal it. Write instructions on the bottom of the rock that tell the finder which Facebook group to post a photo to once it's found. Then, hide. You can also post a photo of the rock on the page after it's hidden, giving clues as to location. Popular hiding spots include waterfront parks, playgrounds and family-friendly hiking trails.

Kitsap Rocks examples

Some people will only choose to create and hide, while others will participate in it all; painting, hiding, and finding. If you find a rock, you can either re-hide it or keep it. Lots of people choose to keep their first rock and then re-hide the rest.

Painted themes and messages are creative and wide-ranging: A small sample of recent photos posted to Kitsap Rocks include Willy Wonka chocolate bars, a toilet-shaped rock with a poop emoji, Dr. Seuss rocks and stones with inspirational messages such as "believe in kindness." And there is no minimum or maximum age: Toddlers, teens, moms, dads and even grandparents are enjoying painting, hiding, and hunting together.

Find where your community rocks

Prospective rock artists are encouraged to join a Facebook group that has ties to their local community; Western Washington areas with pages include Kitsap County, Port Angeles, Grays Harbor, Mount Vernon, Edmonds , Snohomish County, Whidbey Island, Mercer Island, Seattle, Tacoma, Kirkland, and many more. Just search on Facebook with the name of your community and the term "rocks"; if you don't find a page, consider starting one yourself (see below for tips).

Groups range in size from a few hundred all the way up to 32,700 members for " Vancouver Rocks." Administrators say they receive several requests daily to join, and if their group has been mentioned in a news story, the requests can increase to several hundred in a day.

Photo credit: Mark Smith of Kitsap Rocks

Art, community and family time

What's the appeal? Active members cite the joy of spending creative time with family and friends, of giving back and spending time in nature. And then there's the age-old appeal of a treasure hunt: Families are walking streets, scouring local parks, searching trails and even climbing playground equipment to find a certain rock that was posted with a clue.

Connie Quatermass, another cofounders of Kitsap Rocks, notes that families can use a painted-rock expedition to expand kids' sense of community and mindfulness: Parents, she says, can "tell their children that although they may not find a rock each time they go out to hunt, they may see wildlife, wildflowers, read a historical plaque, or pick up litter to help the environment."

Courtesy Kitsap Rocks

Some painted-rock groups use the activity's popularity to support local causes. Kitsap Rocks, for example, has participated in several community events, including a Batman-themed painted-rocks event to raise funds for a local boy fighting cancer.

At its heart, this quirky, unplugged trend is about finding happiness and joy in the simplest of things. It certainly felt that way when my daughter found her first ladybug rock: The sheer excitement and look of joy on her face meant as much to me as it did to her.

As Tomko says: "The rocks you put out there are gifts. Let them go and be a gift to make someone's day."

Rock your neighborhood

So what do you do if there's not a rock group near you? The following tips will help you design, organize, and maintain a Facebook "Rocks" group.

- Create a public Facebook page and create and post simple guidelines. Include rules such as no rock hiding in national parks, state parks, private property, cemeteries, etc., along with reminders for respectful interactions between group members on the Facebook page. You can check other groups for examples of guidelines.

- Designate at least two people as administrators for the page. These groups grow quickly, so it helps to have more than one person to manage the needs of the Facebook group.

- Provide some basics about painting rocks. Purchase materials (acrylic paint, sealer, brushes) and paint colorful pictures and messages. Then hide the rock for others to find. When you find a rock of your own, you can either keep it or re-hide it.

Tips for successful painting, hiding and hunting

1. Always be mindful of the environment and respectful of the community guidelines that already exist.

2. Seal each rock and do not add/attach anything to the rocks, as there is no guarantee that it will stay on and not become liter or swallowing hazards for children or wildlife.

3. This is a gifting project. Many Facebook groups remind their members that this is about gifting and not always expecting to find a rock or get recognition when yours is found.

4. Do not hide rocks in national parks or state parks, on private property, or on Washington State Ferries.

5. Pinterest and Facebook are great places to find inspiration for colorful creations and creative messages.

6. Rock painting parties. Some groups organize events where members can gather in a social environment and share in the experience together.

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When my daughter and I set out one afternoon in search of our first hidden treasure, I had no idea that the vibrantly painted ladybug rock we would find would have such a special meaning to us. Truth be told, I was disappointed that I wasn't the one to find it.