Create Your Own Painted Stones Tic Tac Toe Game

Unleash your creativity with our guide to making a painted stones Tic Tac Toe game! Perfect for outdoor gatherings, this DIY project combines art and fun, giving you a unique game that friends and family will love. Discover step-by-step instructions, tips for painting, and ideas for personalizing your stones for the ultimate backyard entertainment!

Create Your Own Painted Stones Tic Tac Toe Game

Are you looking for a fun and creative way to elevate your outdoor gatherings? Imagine a classic game of Tic Tac Toe, but with a personal twist that adds some extra fun to the game.

Whether it’s a sunny picnic, a family reunion, or a cozy backyard evening, this game is sure to bring smiles and laughter to everyone involved.

From selecting the perfect stones to choosing vibrant colors and unique designs, each step is a chance to reflect your personality and style.

So grab your paints, gather your stones, and let’s get started on crafting a beautiful Tic Tac Toe set that will not only entertain but also spark conversations and inspire creativity among players of all ages!

Items needed for painted rock tic tac toe

Supplies Needed

10 Smooth rocks (about the size of a golf ball)
Martha Stewart craft paint: colors I used Surf, Raspberry Ice, and beetle black
2- 1″ foam paint brushes
1 Small flat paint brush
Outdoor chalk

How to make Tic Tac Toe Game

Step 1 – It is time to go on an outdoor adventure with your kids. Take them on your favorite hiking path or just for a nice walk. Grab a reusable bag or backpack to store your rocks. You are looking for about 10 smooth river rocks. Bonus if you can find them all around the same size.

Step 2 – Wash and dry your rocks. The paint will stick better to a clean surface and not peel.

Step 3 – Using a foam brush, paint five of your rocks pink and let them dry thoroughly. If you are outside on a hot day, it will dry extremely fast.

Don’t throw out that foam brush. Place in a grocery bag and wrap up. We will be using it again to apply a second coat.

Step 4 – Time to paint your other rocks. Using another foam brush, paint the other five rocks teal and let them dry.

Step 5 – Get out your previously saved foam brush and get ready to paint the second coat on your pink rocks. If after painting your pink rocks, move ahead and paint your teal rocks as well.

Step 6 – Now use your small flat brush and paint all your teal rocks with an “X” and all of your pink rocks with an “O” and let them dry.

Step 7 – Once your rocks are dry, use your chalk to draw a tic-tac-toe board on the ground.

If you have a fun little bag or even a shoebox, you can store them in a safe place for your next game. Hey! The kids can even decorate that show box too.