String of the Art - Review and Giveaway

I don't consider myself to be particularly crafty but can usually create a project if it's included in a kit.  It's hard for me to think outside-of-the-box and make a Pinterest worthy piece all on my own.  But, I'm all for following in someone's footsteps.

I was recently introduced to a company that sells DIY String Art Crafting Kits and was elated to try one myself.  String of the Art is a company located in the USA that sells these kits in a variety of designs.  Personally, I want them all!

instructions and materials for string art kit

Each string art kit comes equipped with a 16" x 12" wooden board, embroidery floss, and nails. They also have step-by-step instructions and a pattern template to help you every step of the way during your creative process. You can even request alterations on floss color and board for a kit.  If you want a smaller version of a kit, the company also offers mini versions that take a little less time to complete.  The only thing not provided in a kit is the hammer.

Of all the beautiful designs available, I received the White Daisy Picture Frame String Art Kit.  This should go without saying, but be sure to read the instructions first.  There are a few different ways that you can string the art and there's instructions on how for each one.  My husband, Jason, and I worked together on this kit.  We went with the X style of stringing the floss.

The first thing you have to do is place the template down on the wooden board.  We kept it in place with a couple pieces of tape.  Using a hammer, we put all the nails in the designated spots.  The nails should all be uniform in height.

Once the nails are in place, the template can be removed and the process of stringing the floss can begin.  It took a short bit to get a hang of it but, after that, it was fairly simple to do.  After the entire daisy was done, I nailed the two included clips to hang photos.  I found a couple of pictures that are near and dear to me and clipped them on.  Both photos were taken about three years ago.  One is of my daughter and mother.  The other is me with two of my sisters.  The entire string art project took us about 2.5 hours from start to finish.  We ended up with a few nails and some floss left over.  I like that because it means it would have been available to us if there would've been a mistake or if we would've lost a nail.

I absolutely love my finished piece because it's a labor of love between me and my husband, and it looks fantastic hanging up in my living room.    

Jason stringing the floss onto the nails

I'd also like to mention that this is a company located in the USA and it's run by a guy named Lawrence who hand selects the designs himself.  Communicating with Lawrence, he seems personable.  He's very hands-on with his company, and String of The Art was recognized in a Buzzfeed article as the #1 do-it-yourself art kit for the holidays in December 2015.

my completed string art kit

a Puppy Love String Art Kit that I'm also fond of

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I received product for review.  The opinions within this post are of my own and I was not influenced in any way.  Please do your own research before purchasing products or using services.  Your opinions and results may differ.

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