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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One person will win a String of the Art crafting kit of choice.
*This is a Rafflecopter giveaway open to residents of the USA.*
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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115 comments:
I would choose the owl!
I love the dandelion one
I love the Wedding Champagne Picture Frame Kit
Thank You for the chance!
Fiona N
I would probably pick the puppy love it red and white love piecs.
Thank you for the giveaway.
I would like to have the Stars and Stripes String Art Kit
I like the swirling coffee kit.
I like the Inverse oak tree!
Inverse Puppy String Art Kit is what I would choose.
I would choose the Love one:P
We are a bicycle family, so the yellow bicycle string art kit would be perfect for us!
I like the 'Love' one best. I'd love to try these kits with my daughter!
I like "Black and Gold Owl String Art Kit"
Queen Bee String Art Kit
I would choose the Christmas lights picture frame string art kit.
I would choose the Inverse Oak Tree String Art Kit. This looks so fun.
I like the stretching cat string art
well THAT was hard to 'nail' it down to one LOL...I really liked the Inverse Oak Tree String Art Kit which is the set I'd choose. Thank you for hosting this crafty (my fav kind) giveaway
I love the Stretching cat sting art
I would choose the Sunflower String Art Kit if I were lucky enough to win. I love sunflowers!
I like the Colorful Raindrops String Art Kit :)
I like the love picture frame string art
My favorite is the Love Picture Frame.
Wow these are so cute! I would love to get either the stretching cat or the pouring wine string art kit. Would be perfect for my new apartment!
Purple Butterfly String Kit
I like the Anchor and the Purple Owl.
I love the Sunflower.
OMG! This would releive some stress!
I love the Anchor Kit w/ Rope!
I like the Purple Butterfly String Art Kit
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I might pick the inverse oak tree.
Oh wow…I am in love with the Puppy Heart String Art Kit! My nephew would love to do this with me! There are lots of cool-looking kits. The Queen Bee one and the tree one is really nice to look at.
I like the Inverse Oak Tree String Art Kit.
Puppy String Art Kit is cute.
I would pick the puppy heart string art kit
They say when you whisper I love you to a butterfly, they bring the message to someone you love in Heaven. I would love to get the Purple Butterfly String Art Kit and make that so Heather will get all our messages of love.
I would choose the hearts mini string art kit
I'd get either the Red High Heel one or the Stars & Stripes one.
i like the puppy
I would love to get the inverse oak tree kit.
I really like the Inverse Oak Tree String Art Kit.
Daisy please!
I would pick the Love Picture Frame String Art Kit
I like Inverse Oak Tree. So many cool choices!
I like the Love Picture Frame String Art Kit
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Ashley C
I would pick the Swirling Coffee kit.
Inverse Oak Tree String Art Kit
I may choose the Swirling Coffee Kit. This looks like so much fun!
All of their kits are so cool. I might choose the Love Picture Frame String Art Kit.
Nancy
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I woudl like the Inverted Red Heart Love String Art Kit
I love the inverse oak tree string art kit. Thank you
Anchor String Art Kit with Rope
I love the white daisy string art with picture frame.
I might choose the Purple Butterfly String Art Kit.
I like the Inverted Red Heart Love String Art Kit
I really like the sunflower kit and the colorful joy kit!
I might choose the Dandelion Mini String of the Art Kit if I win. Thank you for the chance to win!
I would definitely choose the Black and Gold Owl String Art Kit!!!
I would definitely go with the Queen Bee String Art Kit.
I would choose the Inverse Oak Tree String Art Kit.
I would love to have the Love Picture Frame kit!
I would pick the Puppy Love string art kit.
Christmas Lights Picture Frame String Art Kit.
I love the Colorful Joy String Art Kit.
I' probably pick the anchor String Art Kit with Rope
String of the Art
I would choose Joy.
The kit I like best is the Black and Gold Owl String Art Kit
I like the joy kit! :)
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I LOVE the black and gold owl one!!
The Inverse Oak Tree kit looks kind of intricate and difficult, but the finished product is stunning! I love that one.
The purple butterfly kit is very cool!
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I would pick the Palm Tree kit.
I use to be creative with string art when I was growing up as a teen. I remember we did this in Art class. Wish I still had some of these old treasures.
I'd love to get the Anchor String Art Kit with Rope for my daughter in law!
I like the Swirling Coffee Kit. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com
I would like the Purple Owl Mini String of the Art Kit.
i would love to get the yellow bicycle string art kit it is really cute.
A co-workers wife of mine actually teaches classes for string art at a community college here. So much fun! I am in love with the Inverse Oak Tree String Art Kit! Entering as bonita7878(at)yahoo(dot)com
White daisy picture frame string art. I love the cat stretching one, too, but I prefer things that are useful, and not hanging up a, albeit pretty, dust collector.
I believe I would choose the Queen Bee String Art Kit because technically from the weight of a bees body and its little wings it shouldn't be able to fly. But the bee doesn't know that so it flys. Meaning set your mind to accomplish a task and don't listen to negative messages and achieve what you want to.
queen bee kit
Wow! It's so hard to pick. I have several I like but I think I would pick the Love Picture Frame String Art Kit. I also love the Red Rose.
Several were in the running, but I finally settled on the Black and Gold Owl kit.
love the purple butterfly
I like the Queen Bee String Art Kit
The anchor! I LOVE anchors and collect them!!!
I love the yellow bicycle one. Reminds me of my Grandma :)
Swirling coffee would be great for the kitchen
I would pick the inverted red heart love string.
Here is my today's tweet: https://twitter.com/blessed_nc_mom/status/962172255626293249
I accidentally posted the wrong one in the form!
I'd get the Inverted Red Heart Love String Art Kit
I might choose the Sunflower String Art Kit
I am crazy about the Inverse Oak Tree String Art Kit!
love the Sunflower String Art
So hard to choose. I think I would get the purple butterfly though.
I like the Inverse Oak Tree String Art Kit. Thank you
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Yellow Bicycle String Art Kit!
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I really liked the Christmas Lights Picture Frame String Art Kit, I think I'd choose that one. Thanks!
Oh wow, so cool! I like the "Swirling Coffee Kit" (altho I'd think of it as tea, for me). Great kits! Thanks and God Bless! ILuvTheEucharist @ aol dot com
I would choose the Pouring Wine String Art Kit on Painted Wood.
I would pick the inverse puppy string art
I would choose the Christmas Tree String Art Kit, it is so awesome!
vikki.billings@yahoo.com
I would like the puppy heart. It looks like our dog.
I would get the Wedding Champagne Picture Frame Kit. It's perfect since we are getting married in July.
I love the sunflower
The swirling coffee kit would be fun, then I could put it in the kitchen too!
My favorite is the Christmas Lights Picture Frame String Art Kit! I would choose it of I won.
I might choose the Puppy Heart String Art Kit.
I love the stretching cat art kit.
Tracy Shafer
I would choose the Swirling Coffee Kit
I like the Inverse Oak Tree String Art Kit
Wedding ring
I might choose the Puppy Picture Frame Kit.
I like the Stars and Stripes String Art Kit.
I am loving the Inverse Oak Tree String Art Kit! These are definitely beautiful when all put together!
Colorful Joy String Art Kit
I love the Snowman picture string art kit.The Purple Butterfly is cool too. This is such a fun craft kit.Thank you for the chance ☺
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