Inkspirational #363 Visual Prompt

 Here is my DT project for the newest Inkspirational Challenge - The Challenge is a Visual Prompt.

I discovered Painted Stones through FB several months ago but until now I've just used Rub-On's to decorate them. (So much easier than actually having to draw!)

I decided it was time to try and paint a stone -so - being inspired by the greens and blue, the word Lucky and the white dots on the sign, and since it's St. Patrick's Day here in the US on March 17th,  I painted this stone with a simple shamrock!

This stone measures about 2 1/4"

I buy the stones on Amazon.  They need to be smooth stones and smaller (2"-3").

Some people live near beaches that have smooth stones so they just gather them up!

 

I used a stone already painted white on this project but I also use the plain stones.

You can use regular acrylic paints but I use POSCA Pens which are acrylic paint in a pen and easier to draw smoothly with and to fill in color.   

I lightly draw my design using a #2 pencil on the stone before painting. 

You'll find lots of inspiration for designs on Pinterest and YouTube.

After the paint is dry I spray the stones with Krylon Triple Thick Clear Glaze to protect them and it also makes them shiny.  They are a bit dull when the paint dries! 

(hence some glare on my stone photo above by the 'y' in Lucky.)

Below are stones I have made using Rub-Ons from Taperlogy.

I sell my stones at Craft Fairs along with my cards!  Egg cartons are the perfect display container!

 

So how will our visual prompt inspire you?   We'd love to see you link up over at Inkspirational!

This challenge ends on March 27!

Also linking my stone to:

NBUS

1st time painting a stone

Simon Says Stamp

A Bit of Green

Supplies:  Smooth Stones 2"-3" (white or plain stone) - Amazon,  POSCA Pens (larger for colors, smaller black one for outline and writing, Krylon Crystal Clear Glaze.