Blue Narwhal String Art Kit by Wizardi M1-2 DHBC28765

A round blue narwhal with a white belly and a pink spiral tusk swims across a teal wave-print board. 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.

The narwhal, with its single spiral tusk, inspired medieval tales of sea unicorns, and today it is a favorite of every kid who loves magical sea creatures. Nail-and-thread pictures like this grew out of curve stitching, the 1800s math lesson in thread, and became a favorite home craft in the 1970s.

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 kid's room or a playroom shelf, and makes a thoughtful gift for a narwhal-mad child or a teen.