Are you looking for a fun and creative DIY Valentine’s Day craft? Look no further than the classic string heart! This timeless craft is great for kids of all ages, and it’s sure to bring smiles to everyone in your family. With just some basic supplies like yarn/string, paper, nails, or tacks, you can easily create beautiful heart-shaped string art that will make this holiday extra fun. In this blog post, I’ll show you how easy it is to make these unique pieces of art! So grab the supplies and let’s get crafting!
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How to make:
Note: You can paint the wooden or foam board before beginning the project. Just allow to fully dry before starting this project.
To start, printing this complimentary heart template will make the project run smoother. Though any heart outline should suffice, this specific one reveals precisely where you should place each nail.
Securely attach the printed graphic to your wooden board/canvas with tape. Then, carefully insert nails or pins at each marked dot on the paper. When finished, slowly and gently remove the sheet from its backing. It should rip away from around the nails/pins.
Invite your child to make use of string or yarn and guide them in weaving it across the nails, staying within the confines of the heart. There is no wrong way to wrap – they can go crisscross or side by side; just be sure that every nail has been used! You can encourage them to start off by looping around each individual nail, thereby forming a pronounced outline for their masterpiece before weaving back and forth within its boundaries.
The Visual Process
