29 Easy String Art Ideas You Can Do Yourself
String art is such a great craft idea that you can have a lot of fun with! Get inspired with these 29 different easy string art ideas that you can make yourself!
Have you ever heard of string art? If you haven’t, you’re in for a treat today! I’m sharing tons of different ideas to get you started! Even if you’ve never tried this type of DIY project before, you can easily do it yourself.
What is string art?
The idea is pretty simple. You can either use nails in a piece of wood or holes in cardstock or canvas to make an outline of a shape.
Then you take a piece of string and attach it around the simple outlines. You can either just use the string to make a simple outline or also bring the string over the shape to fill it in. You can do something with an intricate design or keep it simple.
As you’ll see below…there are SO many different ways to use string art techniques in your projects. I’m sharing 29 different string art ideas to inspire you!
But first, let’s take a closer look at one of the string art projects that we created for our little girl’s farmhouse nursery!
Barnwood String Art Heart
How cute is this adorable little string art heart that I whipped up for our little girl’s farmhouse nursery? It is the perfect little filler to add to her shelves.
I’m also looking for pieces of different shapes and sizes when styling open shelves, so this is just what I needed!
Even though we haven’t made any big progress in the farmhouse nursery the past few weeks, I’ve been busy completing a couple of smaller projects. It is, after all, the tiniest details in a room that I love designing the most.
I posted over the last few weeks about a few of these smaller projects including the DIY wood bead hearts and the DIY fabric flower garland.
I’ve honestly loved working on the little projects for her room. While I adore all the bigger stuff we’ve done too (planked wall, dresser reno, closet wallpaper), it’s the smaller details that really make the space.
I had a small piece of barn wood leftover from when we made the farmhouse shelves this past summer. And, a friend of mine had just done some cool string art that I myself was dying to try out. When she said I could use her leftover nails and ombre pink thread, I knew just what I was going to make.
I mean, you can’t beat a DIY project that quite literally cost me $0.
I completed the entire project in just one day, including waiting for the paint to dry. String art is not as difficult as I thought it would be and I’m SO happy with how the heart turned out.
The string art heart is either going to go on her farmhouse shelves or in the shadow box. I love continuing the general trend in her room of “pink” and “rustic”. It’s the perfect farmhouse girl’s nursery! (UPDATE: Hereβs how the nursery turned out!)
Hop over to Making it in the Mountains to see the full DIY tutorial!
Want to see more string art ideas??
As promised, here’s a ton more easy string art ideas that you can totally do yourself, even if you’ve never done string art before! It’s so easy, I promise.
String Art Ideas
How to Make your own Rustic Barn Wood String Art Heart
I loved doing this project and it is so simple to do with a piece of wood. Such a great way to use some simple shapes and string art design to make a cute piece of decor to go on shelving.
State String Art
Look at how using the image of a state shape on a large wooden board can make great heart string art. The different colors she used provides a nice contrast that really makes the string art pop.
Thrifty and Easy DIY United States String Art!
Another fun DIY project with string making the shape of a compass and the United States. I loved the way she used a projector to outline the shape on her farmhouse hanging. That was very creative!
String Art - Colorful Wall Letters
This easy project uses a lot of colorful strings and embroidery floss to write out different words to hang around her art studio. There are endless ways to use embroidery thread to make art.
String Art
Looking for a great string art technique using different colors of thread? The sign with the shape of an apple is a fun way to incorporate string art into a teacher's gift idea.
Heart String Art
I love this heart string art. Here's a creative project that doesn't require any wood! You simply use a piece of cardstock. You don't need a high skill level in order to make an easy string art project that looks great!
Kid Friendly Constellation String Art
This is one of the great step-by-step tutorials using a Cricut to create the outline. This is a fun craft that you can even do with your little family members and is very kid friendly.
DIY String Art Star
This is a fun DIY string art tutorial using small nails and twine to form a star. She shows how simple and easy string art can be. All you need is a small wood board, hammer, nails, and twine!
Easy and Free String Art Patterns and Directions!
Using a printable is a good idea if you are new to string art. They really break down where to put nails and look at how great they can look even if it's your first time.
String Art Love and My Secret For PERFECTLY Edged Art!
This DIY blogger shows that you can take an easy idea and make amazing string art. I love the giant heart and the word love outlined in the middle. It looks like it would be a lot of fun to make!
Diamond String Art
This diamond sign is a unique take on outlining the shape vs filling it in like other string art. And I love that this one is on cardstock, instead of with wood and nails. The diamond is one of the best geometric patterns to use and you only need a little bit of string.
DIY String Art for Your Kitchen!
This is definitely one of the most amazing string art ideas for the kitchen that I've seen yet! She outlines beef cuts and uses various colors of string to make a stunning art piece.
Neon Heart Sign
his one is SO creative! I've never seen neon lights used! Proof that there are so many different and creative forms of string art! I love the heart pattern that she made into a sign. I can't think of a better gift for Valentine's Day! I can't think of a better gift for Valentine's Day!
String Art on Canvas
This is a really unique take on string art. She first creates a design with string and then paints over it. The best part is nearly anyone of any age can do this craft project.
This Baby Yoda String Art is Out of This Galaxy Awesome!
This isn't one of the easier string art patterns but wow does it look amazing! I love string art that takes characters and recreates them.
String Art Patterns For Beginners - No Nails Needed!
These are some fun projects that are better for beginners to tackle. If you are tackling string art for the first time these are some great patterns to start with.
Large DIY Word String Art Idea Tutorial
This is beautiful word string art done in a rainbow of colors. They really pop and, wow, just look at the final product.
Fall and Halloween Themed String Art Projects
Make Your Own Skull String Art
If you are looking to get into the Halloween season, then take a look at this skull string art. From the first nail to the last, it really looks creepy and is made for Halloween.
DIY Halloween String Art Trio: Ghost, Pumpkin and Bat
These are some of the cutest Halloween string art decorations. She uses some basic techniques to make some stunning string art patterns.
Fall Pumpkin String Art
What's more Halloween than a pumpkin? This cute paper pattern makes for a fantastic string art pumpkin.
Easy DIY Fall String Art Tutorial [with Video]
I don't know about you but having a season-specific DIY always gets me in the mood for the new season. I love the Fall letters she strings together.
Christmas Themed String Art Projects
String Art Trees
These string art trees are sure to kick off the holiday season. Something about a Christmas tree just gets the Christmas season started.
Wood Slice String Art Ornament
A fun and tiny ornament string art. Getting some ornaments ready for your Christmas tree is simple with this easy tutorial.
Related Reading - Check out these other DIY farmhouse Christmas ornaments for more ideas!
String Art Christmas DIY Stocking Holders
If you are looking for a cute way to hang your stockings then look no further. These stocking holder string art DIY's are perfect for your mantle.
Related Reading - Check out our modern Christmas DIY stocking holder for another idea!
Christmas String Art
I can't get enough of these tiny Christmas string art decorations. There really is no limit to the number of things you can make with string. Just get some paper patterns and start.
DIY String Art Ornaments
These cute ornaments are awesome to see hung up on the Christmas tree. I love the way she used tiny cotton balls to make ornaments on the mini trees!
Ombre String Art Tree
I love this cute Christmas tree string art. Using different colored string is a great way to make an ombre effect.
Holly Berry String Art
If you need another decor idea besides another Christmas tree then take a look at this holly berry string art.
DIY Grinch String Art With Lights | Christmas Decoration Tutorial
It wouldn't be Christmas without the Grinch. Bah Humbug! She does an amazing job with this Grinch outline and it looks amazing. I love the addition of the lights too!
Which of these fun ideas was your favorite??
Wishing you a joyful day!
* This post was originally published in February 2017 and most recently updated in February 2023. *
It turned out darling! I’ve been wanting to try out some string art myself. Maybe for St. Patrick’s Day…
Thanks so much Shani!! You should do a green four leaf clover π
Very cute! Pinning and sharing π Loving to watch the room come together!
Aww thanks so much Lora!! It’s only taken like 6 months but we are almost there haha!
So cute! I’ve been wanting to make string art and you might have finally inspired me to try it. Thank you! π
XO! Vanessa
Aww I’m so glad!! It was SO easy to make. I was always so intimidated looking at string art on Pinterest but I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was.
I remember making string art like these in school – it was a fun craft. How nice that you can make one to add to your little girl’s room. It’s very cute and the nursery is really coming together nicely. I love all the DIY’s you are creating and that you are able to keep up with it all during this stage along with chasing after the other littles.
Thanks, Zan!! I get up before they wake up and stay up long after they go to sleep. I love “making” so it’s my time. Although, I do make some stuff while they are painting or crafting, too. I can’t wait to have the big nursery reveal!
How much embroidery floss did you use? I want to make this for my daughters class party!
Hey Krissi! I honestly have no idea. I just kept wrapping it around haha. It was pretty small so not a ton!