Painted Monster Stones

Cocoa bean turns smooth pebbles into silly monsters using paint, makers and googly eyes.  The eyes could be drawn on as well.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cocoa-bean.co.uk/users/blog/half-term-entertainment/

Coastal ways adds magnets to her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://coastalways.blogspot.com/2012/08/rock-monsters-pebble-magnet-tutorial.html

Ladybug Rocks

The baikal viktoria forum has a cute entry on how to make ladybugs out of smooth round stones using just red, black and white paint. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://baikal-viktoria.ucoz.ru/forum/51-704-3#59835

 

Oopsey daisy blog paints her rocks all red and then paints all of the bug's features, eyes, mouth, and dots black.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.oopseydaisyblog.com/2010/04/garden-rocks-for-grandma.html 

A moms take makes a whole family using different size stones.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.amomstake.com/2013/07/ladybug-rocks-for-your-garden/

Fireflies and mudpies adds black pipe cleaner antennae and googly eyes.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.firefliesandmudpies.com/2015/05/17/ladybug-stones-a-happy-nature-craft-for-kids/