OUR GOAL IS SIMPLE…TO PROMOTE RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS TO UNSUSPECTING RECIPIENTS BY PAINTING AND SHARING INSPIRATIONAL ROCKS HERE’S HOW:
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It is important that we ensure that in the representation of our project that eco-friendly paint supplies and sealers are used as well as Leave No Trace practices. In addition, we offer corporate and school workshops & presentations that explain the inception of the project, its intention, and our 5 step mindfulness-based process for turning a rock into a kindness rock™. All of these have been carefully curated and are crucial for participation & your support helps fund the project so that we can continue to create materials and resources to help raise awareness around the importance of kindness and community building. Our one-for-one Kindness Rock™ paint kits support our philanthropic partner The Happy Hope Factory.
If you are an individual who wishes to join us, here’s how:
STEP #1 YOU WILL NEED SOME ROCKS!
Flat smooth river rocks work best. I find mine along the shores of Cape Cod, however, if you live in the city, check out your local craft store or garden center as they typically sell smooth river stones. The 1.5″ to 3″ size work best! You can also purchase stones from your local landscape supply company.
STEP #2 PREPARE THE ROCKS BY PAINTING THEM WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT
This will prepare the rock surface for your artwork/writing and seal the rock so your paint pens will last longer. We have vetted eco friendly supplies that can be accessed HERE . We have compiled all of the supplies needed for participation.
STEP #3 USE PAINT PENS TO CREATE YOUR ARTWORK
They work best… and are easy to work with, and last a long time. We suggest Tooli Art.
BE SURE TO ADD…#THEKINDNESSROCKSPROJECT to the back of each rock you drop so others can join us and share their pictures when they find one, that way you can follow the journey of your rock…
DO NOT ADD STICKERS OR GOOGLE EYES TO YOUR ROCKS AS THEY CAN HARM ANIMALS
STEP #4 FINALLY top COAT your art with a NON-TOXIC CLEAR SEALANT
This will protect the artwork from the elements and the paint from altering the environment…
In a hurry? Try spraying light coats of Duraclear brush on sealant or Krylon clear acrylic spray. This will typically dry in 10 minutes or less.
*When sharing your rocks or installing an Inspiration Garden, be sure to acquire permission. It is our goal to promote respect and consideration for others while spreading kindness. It is frowned upon to drop anything in our National forests and National Parks, where they have a LNT (Leave No Trace) policy for visitors. Please visit our LNT Page for further information on respecting our environment. NEVER EVER LEAVE MARKERS OR PAINT FOR OTHERS TO ADD INSPIRATION, AS YOU CANNOT BE SURE THAT PEOPLE WILL BE RESPECTFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT!
Not Crafty ?
Check out our Random Art of Kindness Cards
Where do I find interesting, inspiring quotes to use?
We search Pinterest, Instagram or Brainy Quote for super cool inspiring quotes but often we create our own sentiments that come from straight from our heart!
…some of our favorites are
“One moment can change a day, one day can change a life and one life can change the world, Buddah”
This was dropped to let you know that You matter!
Your Legacy is every life you’ve touched
Hey, Psst… just wanted to let you know how awesome you are
You got this!
Smile and the world smiles back at you
In the end, what will matter most?
Wish to start your own social media page?
No problem, that is great too, Its fun to connect LOCALLY with your COMMUNITY and many groups have popped up adding their own twist to the project, such as community scavenger hunts, hide and seek rock games as well as in memorium of lost loved ones. Simply be sure to add your group to our REGISTRATION so that others in your area can find you, and in your “about us” section on your page be sure to note that you are part of our project! Finally, be sure to email us your information and photos so we can feature your kind work as this is a project of MANY KIND SOULS!
PLANNING A GROUP ROCK PAINTING EVENT?
*If you are a Business, School or Organization it is requested that you reach out to us before organizing your own Kindness Rock™ painting event. It is important that we ensure that in the representation of our project that eco-friendly paint supplies and sealers are used as well as Leave No Trace practices.
What's better than creating kindness rocks for others...getting together with people in your Community to create KINDNESS together! Many people have reached out to us asking for tips on HOW TO create a large rock painting event. First secure a location whether it be at a local Restaurant, a School, a Park or a Community Center. Often these businesses welcome the great PR they receive for hosting these events.
Next you may want to reach out to a local garden center to contribute to your rock event... be sure to include them on your social media posts and posters as a "thank you" for their community support!
We have compiled all of the eco friendly Kindness Rock painting components for your group event HERE with our Connector Kit!
Next, make sure you have plenty of paint pens on hand for the expected number of participants, and you may want to have some samples of inspiration scattered on the tables.
Finally you will want an outside area to spray the rocks with a light top coat of clear acrylic sealant. This will prevent the rocks from running in the rain or fading in the sun as well as protect the environment from the paint (a component of our Connector Kit).
You then must decide whether you will use the kindness rocks from the event to "plant" a community inspiration garden or if the participants will take home their kindness rocks and distribute them in their neighborhood.
How to create a community inspiration garden
*If you are a Business, School or Organization it is requested that you reach out to us before organizing your own Kindness Rock™ painting event. It is important that we ensure that in representation of our project that eco friendly paint supplies and sealers are used as well as Leave No Trace practices.
If you are looking to create an Inspiration garden like the one you see on in our photos, simply reach out to your local town, community, organization or school and ask for permission to create one.
Next, create a sign that reads Welcome to our Kindness Rocks Inspiration garden inspired by The Kindness Rocks Project “Take one for motivation, share one for motivation or join us and add one to the garden and watch it grow” (or something similar)
Begin by planting the initial seeds… leave several kindness rocks in the garden and be sure to maintain it on a regular basis to monitor it. Reach out to local groups to help you such as girl or Boy Scout troops, local non-profits, schools or businesses. It’s that simple!
Are you a corporation or organization who wants to join us?
We are thrilled that you wish to join us. We do ask that you reach out to us so that we can learn more about the intentions of your companies potential participation. Our project is trademarked including the usage for “Kindness Rocks™”-painting inspirational messages and leaving them in communities for inspiration using a hashtag on the back of the rocks for linking and for social media purposes. To ensure that our project’s original intention and guidelines are followed we ask that you email us at Thekindnessrocksproject@gmail.com