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 
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• Snowflake 
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• Tree 
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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