Fiona's Art Club Rock Painting Party

Very few people can say that they have never been inspired by Joanna Gaines and our recent Spring Break Rock Painting Party was no exception.  In the recent Magnolia Journal, Mrs. Gaines showed beautiful pictures and detailed particulars about a party her and her girls threw for some friends.  The party was hosted in the new "Garden and Potting Shed" which I am certain is decorated better than any of the living spaces in my home (don't get me wrong- I love Fixer Upper and own all of the Gaines' books and magazines and have made the Pilgrimage to both the "Shop on Bosque" and the Silos... but let's call it what it is, people.  It's really more of Botanical-Flower-Arboretum slash Gorgeous-Girlfriend-Creative-Hangout-Spot).

Around the same time, Fiona decided she wanted to start an art club where her friends could come over and do art projects together.  This child is so creative and is not only a visionary but a doer.  It's really remarkable to see the wheels spinning in her head and to see her ideas come to fruition.

Since the kids were out of school, and my husband's recent outdoor project was near completion, we decided to throw a "Rock Painting Party."

Our city (and many cities, I'm sure) started a community project of painting, hiding, and finding rocks.  The kids absolutely love it and we decided to have some friends over to paint some of our own to hide (or keep).

Y'all, this was such a huge hit and fun treat.  It was one of the easiest art projects I've ever put together which literally just required rocks, paint, and paint brushes.   Friends were asked to bring a smock to cover their clothes.  We found a bag of smooth river-type rocks at Home Depot for under $15.  I know we probably could've gone out and found our own rocks but personally, I prefer the smooth, polished look of the paint on the river rocks.  We spruced up our paint supplies with a few new colors and bought a 24-pack of assorted brushes.

Before our friends arrived, I put out some easy refreshments the kids could put in cups and chilled a few bottles of rosé for the moms.  The kids had an absolute blast and were so creative with their rocks.  Eliot found a new love for all things red and we finished the rocks with some outdoor lacquer protectant spray.  The rocks dried pretty quickly so most friends were able to take them home that day.  

 

Any chance to visit and catch up is a luxury most days and to get to do it while our children were creating was an added bonus.  I can't wait to see what project Fiona decides to do for her next Art Club Meeting!