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!

Holiday String Art DIY

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

 

Holiday String Art DIY

I purchased this nail assortment at Hobby Lobby, but I am sure you can find them elsewhere. 

Holiday String Art DIY

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:

Holiday String Art DIY

Next, cut your design to fit your wood. Once aligned secure the template by lightly taping down the corners. 

Holiday String Art DIY

 

Holiday String Art DIY

Begin securing a nail at each point on the design. Continue around the design until all spots have a nail. 

Holiday String Art DIY

Holiday String Art DIY

 

Holiday String Art DIY

Once complete, begin slowly tearing the paper template away from the wood.

Holiday String Art DIY

Finally get your string handy. Tie a not at your starting point and then snake through the nails exposing the design. 

Holiday String Art DIY

Holiday String Art DIY

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. 

Holiday String Art DIY

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.

Holiday String Art DIY

Plan to give string art a try? 

Tag me on Instagram (@handrafted) for a Shout Out!

Holiday String Art DIY

Happy Crafting!

xo,

C