Lucky Blarney Stone

Why

Your children will feel lucky all year long, not just on St. Patrick's Day, when they make this decorative stone—and that's no blarney!

Steps

1. With an adult, go outdoors to collect a rock or stone.

2. Spread newspaper over your work area. With a Crayola® Paint Brush, paint the stone green with Crayola Washable Kid's Paint. Dry. Wash your hands.

3. Use Crayola School Glue to glue craft pompoms, and any other lucky craft items, to your Lucky Blarney Stone. An option would be to color cotton balls with Crayola Markers.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.

Outdoor Crafts—Choose safe outdoor areas, away from traffic and dangerous equipment. Close adult supervision is required.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Paint Brushes
  • Markers
  • Washable Kid's Paint
  • No-Run School Glue
household supplies
  • recycled newspaper
  • pompoms
  • cotton balls (optional)
  • paper towels
  • rock or stone
  • container(s) of water
  • decorative craft items (optional)

Where & When

"We read stories about luck and superstitions in several cultures. Kids made several lucky rocks each."
Odelle P., neighborhood center volunteer.

"A great outdoor project combines science with fresh air and art! Kids gathered nature items for their Lucky Blarney Stones."
Terrell C., family child care provider.


Interesting Info

The Blarney Stone is part of Blarney Castle near Cork, Ireland. Legend says that kissing the Blarney Stone will bring the gift of eloquent speech. The first use of the word blarney to mean smooth, flattering talk is credited to Queen Elizabeth I of England, who ruled England and Ireland from 1558 to 1603. The ruler of Blarney Castle had many creative excuses for not surrendering the estate to her, so she called his responses blarney.