If you don’t have the artist’s touch, no need to worry because string art is a great, inexpensive craft project that anyone can do. Besides, you probably have all of the simple materials already in your house — string, some nails, and any surface you choose. If not, this simple craft is also dollar store friendly, and everything needed can be easily found at your local DollarTree! In no time, you will be whipping up wall art, ornaments, simple gifts, and so much more! Need a last minute gift for your bff or even a profitable product to sell, string art is your answer. So whether you are curious to start your first ever string art craft or just looking at something you can imitate, here’s a list of step-by-step tutorials that will make it a breeze!
Easy Affordable String Art Craft Tutorials
1. DIY Geometric Escort Cards
If you are planning a party, wedding, need a memorable bussiness card, or just love gorgeous symmetry, these escort cards are the perfect, inexpensive craft. You could even make a collection of them, throw them in some frames, and hang them as pieces of art to adorn every blank wall in your home! They would look adorable as a colorful array in a kids room:)
2. DIY String Words Wall Hanging
When you make and hang this cursive banner, love is literally, and figuratively in the air, since you will love it at first sight! Although it doesn’t exactly fit along the lines of a string art project, it is a string art project and I thought it was too cute of a teen craft to miss. And if this phrase doesn’t suit you, no need to worry, you can shape the letters into any shape or words you like!
3. DIY String Art Skull
This adorable string art skull is perfect if Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos is around the corner. If not, it can be kept up as a festive statement or in a children’s room. I mean, spooky season never ends, right?
4. DIY Modern String Art
My personal favorite teen craft of the list, this DIY modern string art is so adorable and fits any interior theme, adding elegance to every blank wall or workspace. Eight simple materials is all you need in addition to this super simple, step-by-step tutorial, and this lovely piece of art will be hanging in your home in less than an hour.
5. DIY Heart String Art
This does not necessarily mean Valentine’s but if you are a heart-sy person, then here’s how to make one of the most beloved shapes for crafting. Hearts just make me happy, so if you feel the same way, why not learn how to make a string art heart for your bedroom, office or even the bathroom. Why not make a few? If you happen to be a Mom looking for ideas to decorate a teen girls bedroom, this is one of my top picks. You kinda can’t go wrong with this DIY idea, plus it is not hard to make.
6. DIY Statement Leaf String Art
String art crafts are great because they really do not require much in terms of supplies, just getting the hang of the string art making technique, which is easy and enjoyable once you get going. Really hard to end up with a Pinterest fail when you have great instructions like these from dawanda.com and of course, you can make this fun wall art idea in any colors you like. I made one with all blues, just found the colors of embroidery floss that I liked and I was set to go with this teen craft, string art project.
7. DIY Thankful Sign
Here is a lovely idea to hang across from the bed so you can wake up every morning and see it, be reminded to be thankful each day. I made one of these last summer and am so happy when I look at it, both knowing that I made it and what it represents. Now, I think it is the perfect inexpensive DIY Christmas gift idea for just about everyone special – my Mom and Dad, sister and best friend. The step by step how to is simple to follow and very well done, Check it out at heytherehome.com.
8. DIY Cactus String Art
9. DIY String Art Wall Decor
10. DIY Abstract String Art
11. Corkboard String Art
12. DIY String Art Monogram
13. Crocheting Inspired String Art
14. Cute Hedgehog String Art Tutorial
15. DIY Rainbow Birds Tutorial
16. Wood Slice Ornament Tutorial
17. DIY State-Themed String Art
18. DIY Baker’s Twine String Art
19. Reverse String Art Tutorial
20. Rustic Sign Tutorial
21. Elephant String Art Tutorial
22. DIY Pineapple String Art
23. Love String Art Tutorial
24. DIY Sunflower String Art
25. DIY Modern Heart