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Giveaway- DIY String Art: 24 Designs to Create and Hang

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Giveaway- DIY String Art: 24 Designs to Create and Hang

Leave a comment in today’s post by June 30th, 2016 and you are in the running for this fun modern spin on a classic craft.

Open to U.S. residents only please.

More about the book from the publisher:

This isn’t your summer camp string art!

String art has made a stylish return, and Jesse Dresbach’s DIY String Art gives this nostalgic craft a fresh, modern twist. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned string artist, this book is packed with designs ranging from simple geometric shapes to intricate nature scenes, zodiac signs, and even negative space patterns. Jesse’s approach is flexible and inviting, allowing crafters to jump right into the fun part—wrapping and weaving string into stunning designs.

The book opens with a tour of Jesse’s tool setup, offering practical tips for prepping boards and placing nails using paper templates. He covers several stringing methods, including his standout double-wrap technique for creating bold outlines and framed effects.

What sets this book apart is its contemporary, urban vibe. Designs are versatile—some neat and structured, others beautifully chaotic—and the end results are strikingly display-worthy. With helpful tips and a wide variety of patterns, Jesse gives you everything you need to turn string and nails into eye-catching modern art.

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Comments

  5. Seeing more of these
    popping up and
    they would be fun
    to create.
    Carla from Utah

  10. I would love to learn how to do string art! What a different way to bring attention to that blank wall?

  11. Have a string art picture from the seventies done by children’s grandmother…it is awesome.
    Would imagine this book has some great patterns as well.

  13. Thanks for the chance to win. I have seen a lot of these projects around but haven’t tried it myself. I have been looking for patter,s for this to make one for my son’s room. It would be great to have this book as a guide to get me started.

  19. My daughters were talking about string art just the other day so we would have fun using the book

  20. My parents had a beautiful string art piece that I managed to ruin by falling into it while coming down the stairs. Maybe I could make a piece to replace it,

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Add a Splash of Joy to Your Crafts with The Big Book of Happy Crafts

If you love filling your home with color, personality, and handmade charm, then The Big Book of Happy Crafts by Lucia Mallea is going to be your new favorite creative companion. This book is an absolute celebration of cheerful DIY, packed with 24 vibrant and joyful projects designed to spark your imagination and make your space a little brighter.

Lucia Mallea brings her signature style—bold, colorful, and totally fun—to every project, from paper flower arrangements and party décor to custom accessories and playful home accents. The instructions are easy to follow, even for beginner crafters, and the materials are accessible—think paper, craft tools, and glitter (because yes, everything’s better with glitter).

What makes this book especially fun for those of us who love thrifting and upcycling is how effortlessly it encourages you to reimagine simple supplies into something magical. Whether you’re decorating for a celebration or just want your daily surroundings to feel a little more fun, this book offers creative ways to craft with joy.

It’s also a great reminder that crafting doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful—it just has to make you smile. And The Big Book of Happy Crafts does exactly that.

Shellie