DIY Pet Rock Party Favor Boxes

1 min read September 13, 2026 Michelle Stewart
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Pet rocks were one of the most popular products in the 1970s. Everyone had one and they were all the craze! Re-create this iconic fad for your next 1970s themed party easily with just a few steps. You can whip these up in minutes and they’ll look great on your party table!

Project Time
15 to 25 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Gather a Yellow Favor BoxStencils and a black Sharpie.

DIY Pet Rock Party Favor Boxes step 1
Step
2

Using the stencil and Sharpie, trace and fill the letters to spell out PET ROCK on the box.

DIY Pet Rock Party Favor Boxes step 2
Step
3

The Pet Rock boxes from back in the day had air holes in the top. To mimic this look, trace three “O”s on the top section of the box.

DIY Pet Rock Party Favor Boxes step 3
Step
4

Fill the “O”s to make them look like holes.

DIY Pet Rock Party Favor Boxes step 4
Step
5

Next, place a Rock-Shaped Bouncing Ball in each box.

DIY Pet Rock Party Favor Boxes step 5
Step
6

Add a few more 1970s icons, such as Pop RocksDisco Ball Necklaces and Peace Sign Buttons.

DIY Pet Rock Party Favor Boxes step 6
Step
7

Set the boxes out on your party table for your guests to enjoy! Be sure to check out all the details from my far out 1970s Party including a recipe for Tang Milkshakes and tutorial for DIY 1970s Party Backdrop.

DIY Pet Rock Party Favor Boxes step 7

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