Wizardi String Art DIY Kit - Love Hearth. Wizardi Craft Kit

A big red heart fills the board in dense crisscross thread, outlined in silver nail heads against the bare wood grain. It is a DIY string art kit: you set the nails, wind the thread and end up with a piece of wall or shelf decor you made yourself. A heart has stood for love since medieval artists began drawing it in the 1300s, and it is still the design people reach for first when they want to say something without words. Nail-and-thread pictures like this grew out of curve stitching, the 1800s math lesson in thread, and became a favorite home craft in the 1970s. Why this kit: a framed board that stands on the desk or hangs on the wall, both fittings included; pre-drilled holes, so every nail goes in exactly where the design needs it; and enough detail to keep you busy for an evening or two without being fiddly. Kit includes: a pre-drilled board with a rounded rim, a bag of nails, spools of thread in the colors of the design, a fold-out stand, a wall hanger with two screws, an adhesive pad, a small hammer and illustrated instructions. Not included: scissors for trimming the thread ends. Tap the nails into the pre-drilled holes with the small hammer, tie the thread to a starting nail, outline the shape first and then fill it in with criss-cross passes, one color at a time, finishing with a small knot. The nails are small and sharp, so it is a project for adults, teens and older children working with an adult. The finished piece measures about 20 x 15 cm (7.9 x 5.9 in). It is a natural fit for a bedroom shelf, a desk or an anniversary table, and makes a thoughtful gift for a partner, a best friend or a Valentine.