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September 19, 2014 by: Ashley Greenwood

DIY String Art Deer Project

This DIY String Art Deer Project proves that boys love crafts too. Especially if it involves a hammer and nails!

To celebrate Honey’s birthday and his love for the outdoors, my ten year son old and I worked together to create A Deer for Daddy ~ DIY String Art Deer Project. It is a fun and simple DIY art project that you and your little guy will love to make.

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Like most of my projects, it all started at Goodwill. Thrift store shopping has become my newest love. It’s an awesome place for finding treasures that make you think outside the box. This post contains affiliate links marked by asterisks. Click here to see my full disclosure policy.

That’s exactly what I did when I picked up this wooden plaque. The sweet little “Special Friends” wasn’t really working for me but the dark stained board would be the perfect canvas for DIY String Art Deer action.

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It took lots of Goo Gone* adhesive remover {love that stuff} and a good bit of scraping but Big Boy was able to get the “Special Friends” poem off.

While he was working I found an outline of a buck online then traced it from the computer screen onto notebook paper. Note to Self: Get some printer ink!

Once I explained the string art project, he began to place dots around the image to create a template for the nails. Make sure the dots are evenly spaced and used sparingly in tight spots like the antlers.

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The template was taped onto the wooden board and he got to hammering. We used nails similar to these Wire Nails* for our DIY deer string art. It was loud and a wee bit dangerous and he loved it!

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Other than a little help with the antlers, he completed the hammering all by himself.

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Once each nail was in place, Big Boy anchored the string on one of the nails then began to weave the string back and forth across the shape.  The string was woven in and out of each nail.

Make sure to work slowly and carefully to make sure the string is spaced evenly around.

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The antlers were bit more intricate so I stepped in to complete them.

To give the outside of the deer string art more definition weave the string in and out along the outside of the shape several times. The more you do it the more defined the edges will be.

We used this Classic Crochet Thread* left to me by my grandmother who was an avid crocheter. I used couldn’t bare to part with it after she passed. It makes me so happy to see one of my children use it in a different way.

Here is where you can learn a lesson from me: Remove the paper template after the nails have been attached but before you begin the string work.

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AMAZING DIY String Art Deer tutorial! So simple even a kid can do it! Great gift for Father's Day! #StringArt #DIYStringArtDeer #DeerArt #DIYArt

We finally resorted to using tweezers to pull out all the stuck paper.

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Big Boy was so very proud of his artwork! Honey loved getting it for his birthday!

Tips for Making String Art

  • Begin and end the string art by outlining the shape with string. Weaving the string in and out between the nails will help to define the shape.
  • Look back at the image you are making. This string art tip is especially important if the shape you are making is intricate.
  • Keep the hammer handy! As you pull the string around the nails, there is a good chance that you will pull up nails along the way. Simple pound any loose nails back into place with the hammer.
  • Step back and look at the string art project as you are working. Doing this will help you see if the string is evenly placed or if you missed a few spots.

A Deer for Daddy ~ Kid Created String Art by 3 Little Greenwoods

AMAZING DIY String Art Deer tutorial! So simple even a kid can do it! Great gift for Father's Day! #StringArt #DIYStringArtDeer #DeerArt #DIYArt

Hope you have been inspired to create art with your little ones! Our oldest son worked so hard on this DIY String Art Deer for his Daddy. It is a prized piece our collection of thrifty home decor for our home office!

Amazing find at Thrifty Thursday: Home Office Art by 3 Little Greenwoods #ThriftyDecor #DIYArt #HomeOffice

 

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Comments

  1. 1

    Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says

    September 19, 2014 at 6:40 am

    Oooh loving this!

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      September 20, 2014 at 9:44 am

      It was so fun and super quick to make!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
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    Lindsay Eidahl says

    September 19, 2014 at 11:22 am

    I LOVE THIS! I want to do something like this! Great job and welcome aboard My Crafty Spot contributors!

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    • 4

      3littlegreenwoods says

      September 20, 2014 at 9:44 am

      Thanks, Sweet Friend!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
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    Leslie says

    September 19, 2014 at 11:33 am

    How cute, he’s going to love it! I thought about doing this for a little spot in the boyfriends house above the fireplace. I love how they look. You did a great job.

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      September 20, 2014 at 9:44 am

      Thanks so much! It really was fun and fast to make!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
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    Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom says

    September 19, 2014 at 8:49 pm

    Oh wow! Stopping over right away!
    xoxo

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      September 20, 2014 at 9:43 am

      Thanks so much, Jennifer! It was so much fun to make this string art with my oldest son!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
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    Amber @ HillsideMomma says

    September 22, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    I’m stopping over from the Inspiration Monday link party, I actually just saw something similar to this at Target and I remember thinking “I could make that!” but it never occurred to me to make it a kid project for his dad, what a great idea! I’ll be following you on bloglovin! =)

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      September 25, 2014 at 9:47 pm

      Thanks so much for the comment love and for the bloglovin follow!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
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    tina says

    September 23, 2014 at 12:43 am

    I have so wanted to try this type of project. Looks tough but you made it seem so easy. I want to try a pumpkin shape. Thanks for sharing. Love your blog and all your cool ideas. When you have a chance stop by my blog – have a creative week.

    xo
    tina

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      September 25, 2014 at 9:38 pm

      Oh I pumpkin shape would be so cute! We loved making this string art and can’t wait to think of more shapes to “string up”!
      ~ Ashley

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    Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness says

    September 24, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    Awesome!! What a great project to have your little one help you with, and I love how it turned out! Visiting from Creative Spark! 🙂

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      September 25, 2014 at 1:50 pm

      Thanks so much for the bloggy love, Amanda! Our son is so proud of this piece!
      ~ Ashley

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    AmieJo says

    September 24, 2014 at 9:32 pm

    I loved it and when my kids are older we will have to make one. Thanks for the great idea.

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      September 25, 2014 at 1:49 pm

      Our son is so proud of this deer artwork he made. I’d love for you to pin it for later. 😉
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
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    laura says

    September 24, 2014 at 11:05 pm

    this is sooo cool! Thanks for linking up Ashley! laura

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      September 25, 2014 at 1:46 pm

      Thanks so much Laura!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
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    Kimberly says

    September 29, 2014 at 2:17 pm

    This is so cool! Pinned. Hugs! Lou Lou Girls

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    • 20

      3littlegreenwoods says

      October 1, 2014 at 3:44 pm

      YAY! I love pins! 🙂
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
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    Michelle from Weekend Craft says

    October 1, 2014 at 7:43 am

    Absolutely love the string art and our link party did too! You were the most clicked this week on Creative Spark Link Party! Hope you stop by to see your feature and link up again! http://bit.ly/1pFy5yI

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      October 1, 2014 at 3:37 pm

      GET OUT! I was most clicked? That is awesome news! Thanks so much for hosting (I know it is hard work)!

      I’m so excited to be featured!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
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    Leia says

    October 1, 2014 at 12:02 pm

    I love this! i could handle that kind of deer in my house. 😉 Thanks for sharing at On Display Thursday, come again!

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      October 1, 2014 at 3:34 pm

      Thanks so much, Leia! It looks so fabulous in my husband’s office.
      ~ Ashley

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    JaneEllen says

    November 18, 2014 at 1:34 am

    This is great looking, isn’t it funny how certain trends come and go. I was trying to remember when string art was popular before, the 80’s maybe. Hubs did a great one of a ship, was quite detailed. Wonder what happened to it.
    You and kids did beautiful job on that deer art. Did you find a particular image to use for the deer? Really like the size of this. Shows up beautifully. Think Dad will love it.
    Happy creating and enjoy the season with your family.

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      November 18, 2014 at 1:56 pm

      Thanks so much, Jane Ellen!

      We had the best time making this Deer String Art for Honey. A ship sounds so cool! Wonder if I can talk Big Boy into making one with me?
      ~ Ashley

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    Cindy says

    June 2, 2017 at 3:08 pm

    Nice job! Just a couple of tips–dip the nails in glue before hammering them in. Let the glue dry and they will stay put better. Also–once the nails are in, the paper can be removed before stringing begins. Yarn can be used also.

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