Pink Flamingo with Crown String Art Kit by Wizardi M1-2 DHBC26330

A crowned pink and magenta flamingo stands on one leg on a teal picture board scattered with white hearts. 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.

Flamingos get their pink color from the shrimp they eat, and since the plastic lawn flamingo of the 1950s they have stood for sunshine and fun. 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: a full-color picture board, so the background is already done and you only add the thread; pre-drilled holes for the nails and a fold-out stand for the finished piece; and a cheerful, kid-friendly design for older children working with an adult.

Kit includes: a pre-printed, pre-drilled picture board with a colored rim, a bag of nails, colored thread, a fold-out stand, a small hammer and step-by-step instructions. Not included: scissors for trimming the thread ends.

Tap the nails into the pre-drilled holes on the picture board with the small hammer, tie on the thread, outline each part of the design and fill it in with criss-cross passes, one color at a time. The nails are small and sharp, so younger crafters should work with an adult.

It is a natural fit for a bathroom, a tropical-themed room or a girl's room, and makes a thoughtful gift for a flamingo fan or a beach lover.