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D.I.Y. string art heart picture

String art heart picture on an ottoman in a living room

Overview

This heart artwork made from string is a lovely craft gift for Mum on Mother's Day. You'd be surprised how easy it is to make it look great.

Steps

  1. 1

    Sand the ply panel edges

    Give the edges of the ply panel a sand to smooth them out.

    Woman sanding the edge of a sheet of plywood
  2. 2

    Stain the board

    With your newspaper underneath to protect where you're working, use the paintbrush to give the ply panel a wood stain.

    Person staining a sheet of plywood
  3. 3

    Draw a heart

    After the stain has dried, use a pencil to draw a big heart in the middle of the project panel.

    Person with pencil and sheet of stained plywood
  4. 4

    Add the nails

    Carefully hammer in nails along the line you've drawn. Try and make them about 2-3cm apart.

    Person threading pink string around nails in plywood sheet
  5. 5

    Criss-cross the string

    Tie the stringline to one of the nails and start criss-crossing it across the panel. 

    Person threading pink string around nails in plywood sheet
  6. 6

    Run string around the outline

    Tie the string on a nail and run it around the outline of the heart.

    Person threading pink string around a heart shape outline
  7. 7

    Tie the string off

    Make a knot on a nail when you're finished to tie the string off. 

    Heart shape made of pink string on stained wood
Health & Safety

Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.