Monday, July 30, 2018

#102 Cinderella and Prince Charming

This one was made using stickers that I picked up when the kids were little with the intent to use them for scrapbooking. I sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
8/3/18- This rock was abandoned outside on the ledge of Pufferbelly restaurant.

#101 Dinosaur

This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash. I sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
7/31/18- This rock was originally abandoned in the rocks outside of Rimrock Walmart, GJ.

#100 Dinosaur

This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash. I sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
7/31/18- This rock was originally abandoned in the waiting room at Dr Nock's office.

#99 Barbie Swan Lake

This one was made using stickers that I had left over from when I made Melody's birthday invitations when she was little. I sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
This rock has not yet been abandoned.

Friday, July 27, 2018

#98 Unicorn


This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash. I sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
7/27/18- This rock was originally abandoned at Taco Time in Price, UT.

#97 Unicorn


This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash. I sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
7/27/18- This rock was originally abandoned at The Outlaw Cafe in Wellington, UT.

#96 Dinosaur


This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash. I sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
7/28/18 - This rock was abandoned at a gas station in Spanish Fork, UT.

#95 Speckled Dinosaur


This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash. I sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
7/28/18- This rock was originally abandoned at a gas station in Wellington, UT.

#94 Dinosaurs and Dino Eggs






This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash. I sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
7/27/18- This rock was originally abandoned at the Tangerine Eatery in Price, UT.

#93 Butterflies




This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash. I sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
7/27/18 - This rock was originally abandoned at the Walgreens Pharmacy in Provo, UT

#92 Butterfly


This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash. I sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
7/27/18 - This rock was originally abandoned at the Hampton Inn Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, UT.

#91 Speckled Butterfly


This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash. I sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
7/28/18 - This rock was originally abandoned at Adam Day Violins in Murray, UT

#90 Butterfly

 This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash. I sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
7/27/18 - This rock was originally abandoned at a gas station in Green River, UT.

Sunday, July 22, 2018

#89 Blue Ribbon Corn

This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash. I sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
7/26/18- This rock was originally abandoned on a bench at Sherwood Park in GJ.

#88 Suzy's Zoo Violin

This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash. I sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
My daughter has claimed this one to be a part of her "live" corner at her dorm. (She plays violin)

#87 Remember Me...

This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash. I sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
7/26/18- This rock was originally left on a table at Village Inn on North in GJ.

#86 Live Long & Prosper

This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash. I sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
7/25/18- This rock was originally abandoned at Taco Bell on North Ave, GJ.

#85 Drop Me a Lion

This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash. I sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
7/28/18 - This was originally abandoned at Village Inn on North Ave, GJ.

#84 "Shear Up"

This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash. I sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment


#83 A little bird told me

This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash.  I sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
7/25/18- This rock was originally abandoned at the Maverik on 29 Rd, GJ.

#82 For-get me-not

This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash.  I sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
My daughter has claimed this one to be part of her "live" corner in her dorm.

#81 You're the Cat's Meow

This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash. I then sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
7/24/18- This rock was abandoned at the LDS Church on G Rd.

#80 Friends like you...

This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash.  I sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
My daughter has claimed this one to be a part of her "live" corner in her dorm.


#79 You quack me up

This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash.  I sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
7/25/18- This rock was originally abandoned at Jeff's Automotive in GJ.

#78 A Berry Nice Garden

This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash.  I sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
This rock has not yet been placed.

***6/1/20- This one had been in my bag to be placed and the stickers started to peel off, so I peeled them off and decided to do something different with it. (#137)***

#77 Suzy's Zoo back to school

This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash.  I Mod Podge'd it and then sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
10/18 - Rock abandoned at GJHS

#76 Earth

This rock had concrete that was stuck to it.  When I did the basecoat it reminded me of land formations, so I painted it to make it look like the earth.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
This rock has not yet been placed.

#75 Toys on Shelf

This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash.  It is a vellum sticker, so it was a little harder trying to get it to lay flat against the curve of the rock.  I Mod Podge'd it and then sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
7/25/18 This rock was originally abandoned at the Shell Station on Horizon in GJ.
9/19/20 I received a message from William D. on FB: 
"Hi Lori, found this rock Wednesday at Red Pine Lake - Lone Peak Wilderness - Wasatch Mountains. It really brought joy. I've taken the time to check-out GJRATA and Marilyn's & friends positive contribution to our world. thanks."
Picture sent from William

#74 Ladybug

This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash.  I Mod Podge'd it and then sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
My daughter has claimed this on to be a part of her "live" corner in her dorm.

#73 Corn on the Cob

This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash. I picked this one because Olathe Sweet Corn season has just started and it is the best corn ever! I Mod Podge'd it and then sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
8/1/18- This rock was originally placed by the Olathe Sweet Corn in City Market on 12th and Patterson.


#72 Flowers

This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash. I Mod Podge'd it and then sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
7/24/18- This rock was originally placed near Rib City in GJ.


#71 Free Fishin'

This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash. I Mod Podge'd it and then sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
8/1/18- This rock was originally abandoned on a log at Snook's Bottom in Fruita


#70 Baby


This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash.  I Mod Podge'd it and then sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
7/26/18 - This rock was originally abandoned on the bench in Rimrock WalMart by the Pharmacy.

#69 2 Teach is 2 touch a life 4ever

This one was also made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash.  I Mod Podge'd it and then sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
9/18 - Originally abandoned in the Copy Room at GJHS.

#68 Say Cheese

This one was also made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash.  It is a vellum sticker, so it was a little harder trying to get it to lay flat against the curve of the rock.  I Mod Podge'd it and then sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
This rock has not yet been placed.

#67 Book Lover

This one was made using stickers from Aunt Carolyn's stash.  It is a vellum sticker, so it was a little harder trying to get it to lay flat against the curve of the rock.  I Mod Podge'd it and then sealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
11/2/18 - Originally abandoned on a bench in Frasier Hall, UNCO

#66 Triple Yellow Flowers

I tried a new to me techniques with the rocks, so the next several rock were all done with this method.  I put stickers on the painted rock and then sealed it.  The first batch I Mod Podge'd the stickers to the painted rock and then sealed it with concrete sealer.  I received a lot of stickers from my Aunt Carolyn who is a retired school teacher and wanted to get rid of her very large sticker stash.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
My daughter has claimed this one for her "live" corner in her dorm.


#65 Flower Mandala

This was drawn with the gel pens that are more clear when they dry, so it is hard to photograph. I sealed it with Krylon and it pealed, so I resealed it with concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
7/26/18 - This rock was abandoned At Larsen Dental on 1st Street in the waiting area.

#64 Dot Flower

This one was also done with the new gel pens.  The design is raised, so you can feel it.  I sealed it with Krylon and it pealed (I think due to the smooth rock)  I then sealed it with the concrete sealer.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
7/26/18- This rock was originally abandoned outside of Larsen Dental on 1st Street in GJ.


#63 Ladybug

I got some small rocks from the store and they were smooth.  I drew a ladybug with the new gel pens and then when I sealed it, the seal started to chip off.  It looks like it is peeling.  I then sealed it with concrete sealer and if I use these stones again, that is the way they need to be sealed.
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
7/24/18- This rock was originally placed at the USPS Post Office on 4th St in GJ.

#62 Palm Tree on the beach


 
Made this one at the Lauretta Family Reunion with the gel pens.  When it was sealed it "washed out" some of the design. 
#GJRATA GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment
7/24/18- This rock was originally placed at the USPS Post Office on 4th in GJ.




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