Lately, I have seen these fun string art pieces all over Etsy, Hobby Lobby and of course Instagram. They add such character to a room with a strong sense of personal touch.
As I decorate my home for the holidays I keep finding holes in my decor. Holes that need to be filled by DIY of course!
From a piece of wood to a beautiful piece of art, this project was wonderful! I cannot wait to do it again for the next season!
Items you will need:
- Wood (I used one piece 4.5″ x 14.5″ and one 8.5″ x 8″)
- .75″ nails (with a nail head)
- Embroidery floss or crochet thread
- Hammer
- Tape
I purchased this nail assortment at Hobby Lobby, but I am sure you can find them elsewhere.
I chose to use a grey crochet thread with silver sparkle. I wanted my pieces to be neutral enough to transition to January without issue.
Next print your template:
- JOY/HOHO
- Snowflake
- Tree
Next, cut your design to fit your wood. Once aligned secure the template by lightly taping down the corners.
Begin securing a nail at each point on the design. Continue around the design until all spots have a nail.
Once complete, begin slowly tearing the paper template away from the wood.
Finally get your string handy. Tie a not at your starting point and then snake through the nails exposing the design.
On the letter sign, I overlapped the string to create a pattern. This pattern was not planned it’s just the way the project flowed. Stringing the pieces was very methodical and relaxing.
On the snowflake, I went around a total of three times, where the Joy I was more attentive to pattern than a number of passes. For the next project, I plan to use multiple colors of string and add several more layers for a fun look.
Plan to give string art a try?
Tag me on Instagram (@handrafted) for a Shout Out!
Happy Crafting!
xo,
C
MatthewSmoda 
Rita Fowler 
Bethany Burgess 
Corina Davey 
Madelaine Begum 
Jackie Benson 
andrenjade 
