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June 21, 2016 by: Ashley Greenwood

My Southern Hometown and a Horse String Art Project

Welcome to my Southern Hometown Tour of Aiken, South Carolina! Experience a vibrant downtown, thrilling horse races, and beautiful gardens. Plus I’m sharing a Horse String Art Project to help you remember the trip!

I was beyond excited when Heather from the fabulous Southern State of Mind asked me to be a part of her Southern Road Trip. You are going to love cruising through our part of the country! Make sure to visit each of our much loved cities at the bottom of this post.

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Aiken is located across the Savannah River from Augusta, Georgia. It’s a vibrant community filled with beautiful gardens, cobbled downtown streets, and horses.

Lots and lots of horses.

In fact, our fine city is known as Thoroughbred Country. Welcome to my Southern Hometown Tour of Aiken, South Carolina! Experience a vibrant downtown, thrilling horse races, and beautiful Hopeland Gardens.

Spring here is azaleas, Easter dresses, and the Triple Crown Horses. I even met my husband at the Steeplechase races in 2000.

Bless his heart. Three children, four houses, and 16 years later he had no idea what he was getting into!

Steeplechase Races in Aiken, SC

A string art project that reminds me of the day I met my husband and how wonderful our hometown is exactly what our mantel needed. It’s paired with a handpainted ocean scene and my favorite Southern Sayings Printable.

Love this Horse String Art Project! The tips for making string art are great and it's the perfect gift for horse lovers. Easy and inexpensive wall decor! // 3 Little Greenwoods

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Horse String Art: Supplies

horse template

wooden plank plaque

grey hemp cord

small nails and hammer

Love this Horse String Art Project! The tips for making string art are great and it's the perfect gift for horse lovers. Easy and inexpensive wall decor! // 3 Little Greenwoods

Horse String Art Project: Instructions

Step One: Create a Horse Template

There were no fancy machines used to create this wall art. I simply found a horse silhouette that I like, enlarged in on my computer to the size I wanted, and traced it from the computer screen.

The same technique was used to create these pet silhouette gifts and this deer string art.

Step Two: Outline the Shape with Nails

Secure the horse silhouette onto the wooden plank plaque with tape then use small nails to outline the shape.

Love this Horse String Art Project! The tips for making string art are great and it's the perfect gift for horse lovers. Easy and inexpensive wall decor! // 3 Little Greenwoods

Step Three: Fill In the Shape with String

Create a starting point by tying the hemp cord tightly to one nail. Begin the string art by outline the entire shape with string. This will define the shape and give you clues to where the string should and should not go.

Love this Horse String Art Project! The tips for making string art are great and it's the perfect gift for horse lovers. Easy and inexpensive wall decor! // 3 Little Greenwoods

After the outline is complete, start weaving the string in and out to cover the shape. 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.

Finish by outlining the horse art project one more time with string.

Tie the string off one more time and your string art project is finished!

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.
  • The art project can be completed with one continuous string or you can use several pieces of hemp cord.
  • 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.

Love this Horse String Art Project! The tips for making string art are great and it's the perfect gift for horse lovers. Easy and inexpensive wall decor! // 3 Little Greenwoods

Join me on a virtual road trip throughout the South with an amazing group of bloggers! I will update the links daily so you can enjoy the trip!

 

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THE GREAT SOUTHERN ROAD TRIP ITINERARY

Monday Graphic- FINAL

Southern State of Mind {Atlanta, GA} | Restless Arrow {Belton, SC}

Southern Hospitality {Marietta, GA} | Our Southern Home {Caswell Beach, NC}

TUESDAY ROUTE:

Tuesday Graphic- FINAL

Unskinny Boppy {Birmingham, AL} | Maison de Pax {Austin, TX}

Atta Girl Says {Greensboro, NC} | 3 Little Greenwoods {Aiken, SC}

WEDNESDAY ROUTE:

Wednesday Graphic- FINAL

Dixie Delights {Savannah, GA} | Slightly Coastal {Fernandina Beach, FL}

Uptown Acorn {Grand Isle, LA} | The House of Wood {Nashville, TN}

THURSDAY ROUTE:

Thursday Graphic- FINAL

11 Magnolia Lane {Southern Pines/Pinehurst, NC} | The Turquoise Home {Huntsville, AL}

Duke Manor Farm {Pendergrass, GA} | Domestic Charm {Charlotte, NC}

FRIDAY ROUTE:

Friday Graphic- FINAL

Our Fifth House {Charleston, SC} | At Home with the Barkers {Greenville, SC}

Simple Stylings {Mount Pleasant, SC} | Refresh Restyle {Bishop, GA}

 

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Comments

  1. 8

    Nancy @ Slightly Coastal says

    June 21, 2016 at 10:34 am

    What a cool project and reminder of where you met your husband.

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 22, 2016 at 3:20 pm

      Thanks so much, Nancy! So happy to be on this road trip with you!

      Reply
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    Christy @ 11 Magnolia Lane says

    June 22, 2016 at 9:10 am

    My aunt used to live in Aiken and it’s such a sweet town. I don’t know if I ever realized the connection to horses, though. Thanks for the lovely tour and string art project!

    Reply
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      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 22, 2016 at 3:19 pm

      Hey Christy! Yep, horses are big here. There’s a collection of painted horses all over the city and races in the fall and spring. Thanks so much for the sweet comment.

      Reply
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    laura janning says

    June 22, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    love aiken. We were there a few years back to look for some horses for my sister. Do you ride? Hope you and your family are enjoying the summer!

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 22, 2016 at 3:15 pm

      Hey Laura! Unfortunately, I don’t ride but I always enjoy seeing the horses and their riders around downtown. Thanks so much for the sweet comment!

      Reply
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    Lori Dorrington says

    June 23, 2016 at 10:29 am

    Seems like a good project for my older granddaughters, they love horses. I think I’ll get the supplies ready for their next visit. They are currently at a riding camp in Tennessee. Thanks for sharing this idea.
    Cheers!
    Lori in Blue Ridge, GA

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    • 15

      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 30, 2016 at 9:42 am

      YAY! I’m so excited that you are going to try this horse string art project with your granddaughters! It’s an easy project that they will love.

      Reply
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    Dana Benjamin says

    January 7, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    Any type of project involving horses I love. I especially like the horse board you made, I think I could make these for my clients when they buy a farm. Thanks for sharing

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      January 7, 2017 at 4:04 pm

      Oh yay! I’m so excited to hear that you loved my horse string art.

      Our town has many horse farms and families so it fits right in here too!

      {BIG hugs}
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
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    Maria Johnson says

    July 7, 2020 at 10:50 pm

    Making a project similar to this one with my kids was awesome!
    Thank you very much for this nice idea 🙂

    Reply

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