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Craft Tutorials | Crafts for Kids | Animal Crafts for Kids | Rock Bees

Rock Bees

Author by Amanda Davis on May 10, 2011 Updated on August 23, 2020

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You can make these adorable rock bees for your garden or to use as a cute little paperweight for your desk. Throw a magnet on the back of them and now you have a cute magnet for your fridge! There are so many different ways to display these cute rock bees. Which way will you choose? Similar to my Ladybug Painted Rocks, these are a hit with children and adults alike!



 

Rock Bees

I have an older house, so this weekend we had to put our screens on. All it took was one bee to fly through the open window and into the living room and I was in the shed digging the screens out. Bees are really pretty and definitely a sign of warmer weather, but I’m allergic. I’d rather have these cute little bees made from rocks, than the real thing. Those guys will have to stay outside!

Related – check out a ton more ideas for painted rocks! 

These rock bees are super easy and so fun! Collect some rocks from outside and let’s get to work.

What you need to make rock bees

  • rocks
  • paintbrush
  • toothpick
  • wire
  • chenille stems
  • hot glue gun
  • white craft glue
  • pony bead

Paints you’ll need:

  • black
  • yellow
  • white


How to make Rock Bees

Have the kids collect some smooth rocks from the yard. Wash them with soapy water, rinse and dry well.

Paint them yellow and let dry. Two coats is probably better depending on the coverage of your yellow, but one will suffice.

Now add black stripes.

Use the handle end of a paintbrush to dot on the whites of the eyes. Let the white dry completely.

Use the handle end of a smaller paintbrush (or a toothpick) to dot on the black part of the eyes.

To make the wings I used some leftover wire I had. You could use chenille stems if you prefer. Just wrap it around the tip of your finger, then do another coil right next to that one. Trim off excess.

I put mine on with hot glue, but you could certainly use white craft glue.

Set something small, like a pony bead, behind the wings to prop them up while the glue dries.

And there you have it, plenty of bees that won’t sting you!

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Rock Bees

Author: Amanda Formaro

Supplies

  • rock
  • paintbrush
  • toothpick
  • wire
  • chenille stems
  • hot glue gun
  • white craft glue
  • pony bead

Paint

  • yellow
  • black
  • white

Instructions

  • Have the kids collect some smooth rocks from the yard. Wash them with soapy water, rinse and dry well.
  • Paint them yellow and let dry. Two coats is probably better depending on the coverage of your yellow, but one will suffice.
  • Now add black stripes.
  • Use the handle end of a paintbrush to dot on the whites of the eyes. Let the white dry completely.
  • Use the handle end of a smaller paintbrush (or a toothpick) to dot on the black part of the eyes.
  • To make the wings I used some leftover wire I had. You could use chenille stems if you prefer. Just wrap it around the tip of your finger, then do another coil right next to that one. Trim off excess.
  • I put mine on with hot glue, but you could certainly use white craft glue.
  • Set something small, like a pony bead, behind the wings to prop them up while the glue dries.

 

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Amanda Davis
Amanda Davis is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She loves to bake, cook, make kid's crafts and create decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years.
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  1. Buttons and Paint says

    May 15, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    These are so cute! We love them and have featured them in our painted rocks round up (with a link back to you) x

    http://buttonsandpaint.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/painted-stones.html

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      May 16, 2014 at 7:21 am

      Thanks so much for including me!

      Reply
  2. Julie says

    May 9, 2014 at 5:15 am

    Love these-think I will spray the finished product with a clearcoat so they stay nice longer.

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      May 10, 2014 at 9:21 am

      Hope you have fun with them Julie!

      Reply
  3. Carolyn says

    July 4, 2011 at 12:31 am

    I love your little busy rock bees… they looks fantastic…and super easy. Thanks for posting.

    Reply
  4. Isreview says

    May 22, 2011 at 11:46 am

    OH HOW CUTE!! I love "bee" crafts!

    Reply
  5. Elle says

    May 19, 2011 at 6:48 pm

    Too cuuuute!

    Reply
  6. Amanda says

    May 18, 2011 at 6:52 pm

    Hi Rachel and thanks for the feature! Yes you can certainly continue to link to me in this fashion :) Thanks!

    Reply
  7. Rachel says

    May 18, 2011 at 6:33 pm

    These are the cutest things I think I've ever seen made out of rocks! I've linked to your project from my site here: http://www.allfreeholidaycrafts.com/Kids-Crafts-for-Summer/Rock-Bees
    Hope that's okay! Please let me know if I can continue linking to your projects in this way in the future!
    Thanks!

    Reply
  8. creativejewishmom/sara says

    May 17, 2011 at 6:08 am

    love these Amanda! thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday!

    Reply
  9. Rachel at Sun Scholars says

    May 16, 2011 at 6:13 pm

    Those are so cute!!

    I would love for you to stop by my blog and share this at my For the Kids link party! Stop by and join in on the fun!!!

    http://sunscholars.blogspot.com/2011/05/for-kids-friday-9.html

    Reply
  10. Michelle L. says

    May 15, 2011 at 11:00 pm

    Cute to the max! Great tip about propping up the wings, too – thanks for the tute!

    Reply
  11. Nama Halacy's Comfy Cottage says

    May 15, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    My grandies and I will be making these cute little bees, you are so clever!

    Reply
  12. Rose @ Walnut Acre says

    May 15, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    These are so cute! :-)

    Reply
  13. Handy Man, Crafty Woman says

    May 13, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    Those are so, so cute!!

    Reply
  14. Ally Cooper says

    May 12, 2011 at 1:01 am

    So cute Amanda, this might be just what I need to do to keep my kids from freaking out every time they see a bee!

    Reply
  15. Tami says

    May 11, 2011 at 6:12 pm

    So darn cute, Amanda!

    Reply
  16. Megan says

    May 11, 2011 at 4:44 pm

    Very cute. I love bumblebees. At least from a distance. ;) It would make me smile to see these guys everyday. At first I thought the wings were old pairs of glasses with the glass removed. I see now it is wire but that would be a great recycle kind of craft for old glasses. Great one Amanda!

    Reply
  17. RedTedArt says

    May 11, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    I LOVE! These are very very cute. Love the little wire wings!

    Thank you for sharing on Kids Crafts Party!

    Maggy

    Reply
  18. Nicole {tired, need sleep} says

    May 11, 2011 at 12:25 pm

    These are absolutely adorable! I know my son will love making these – thank you!

    Reply
  19. CraftyMummy says

    May 10, 2011 at 9:39 pm

    So cute!!

    Reply
  20. Cathy says

    May 10, 2011 at 3:35 pm

    Those are adorable!

    Reply
  21. Sue says

    May 10, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    These are so cute Amanda! I have a "thing" for bees (cute ones, anyway):) I've painted some on rocks also, but they are not as cute as yours. I LOVE the wings!

    Reply
  22. DebWestbury says

    May 10, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    With Bees and Lady Bugs you must create more…maybe as rockpets for your garden…

    Reply
  23. Nichol says

    May 10, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    What a cute idea. I run a daycare the kids would love this.

    Reply
  24. Jenny @ Embellishing Life says

    May 10, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    These are adorable! I've seen ladybug ones, but these bees are so cute. Great idea using the wire for the wings. :)

    Reply
  25. The Scorpio Woman says

    May 10, 2011 at 12:37 pm

    This is so cute and original. I'll probably try it with my son.

    Reply
  26. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says

    May 10, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    These are so cute! My granddaughter would love to help make these.

    Reply
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