Painted Rock Garden Project For Rosh HaShana!
Yes, it is certainly true, you won’t likely find any other painted rock projects in the Rosh HaShana crafts category anywhere except here. And yes dear readers that is because here at CJM creativity is the name of the game, which means we needn’t be constricted by standard ideas when it comes to making projects for specific holidays! So yes, apples and honey, carrots and fish, and shofars do represent Rosh HaShana, but then again so does a rock garden filled with hopes and dreams and prayers for the new year!
So, while I did not create this lovely rock garden, rather photographed it in the Bunker HIll neighborhood of Boston, at the Harvard Kent School, I have now realized that rock gardens are amazing anytime, meaning, namely really truly one can make a rock garden for every occassion and write messages on the rocks that correspond to ideas at hand. I do wish I had time to make my own rainbow colored rock garden right about now…….I’d write little messages to my children and husband, and brothers around the world, and say thanks to my mother for being so wonderful. I’d pick some key words that represent how I’d like the New Year to look, as well as goals and wishes and goodness all around. Then I’d use my little rock garden as a reminder of sorts throughout the year! Come to think of it, one could really do the same thing in a bowl for the coffee table, right? Or if the messages are private, so stuff a whole bunch in a jar and put it on a high shelf where you can enjoy the colors without having to share the thoughts? Ah yes, painted rocks can be so many things other than paper weights!
Your rocks can have words on them, or even just colors, you decide!
The main thing is the more the better, as then you can make a lovely little path to represent movement and change and moving forward with hope, which is really what Rosh HaShana is all about!
Now of course, your rock garden certainly does not have to include American flags, but a little pattern does look nice, so keep that in mind.
I hoped you’ve enjoyed this rock garden, and that you’ll consider making a colorful rock garden with a group of kids in your neighborhood!
