Pink Butterfly String Art Kit by Wizardi M1-3 DHACE28054

A wide-winged butterfly in bands of magenta, pink and light pink, with lime wingtips and a gold body, spreads across a cream board with a gold trim. It is a DIY string art kit: you set the nails, wind the thread and end up with a piece of wall or shelf decor you made yourself.

Butterflies have long stood for change and new beginnings, which is why they turn up on so many spring and garden decorations. Thread art needs no drawing skill: the nails set the outline and the thread does the shading, which is why it has stayed a favorite relaxing craft for decades.

Why this kit: the largest picture boards in our string art range, for a real wall or shelf statement; pre-drilled holes and illustrated instructions, so a beginner can finish it with confidence; and a fold-out stand and adhesive pad, so it can stand or hang.

Kit includes: a pre-drilled wooden board, a bag of nails, spools of colored thread, a fold-out stand with an adhesive pad, a small hammer and illustrated instructions. Not included: scissors for trimming the thread ends.

Tap the nails into the pre-drilled holes with the small hammer, tie the thread to a starting nail, outline the shape first and then fill it in with criss-cross passes, one color at a time, finishing with a small knot. The nails are small and sharp, so it is a project for adults, teens and older children working with an adult.

The finished piece measures about 21 x 30 cm (8.3 x 11.8 in). It is a natural fit for a girl's room, a sunroom or a garden-themed shelf, and makes a thoughtful gift for a nature lover or a young crafter.