This Christmas I decided to dig into my scrap wood pile and ended up making one of my favorite little projects yet — Christmas string art on leftover 2x4s! These pieces turned out rustic, sparkly, and incredibly festive, and they were practically free since I used supplies I already had on hand.
I started with two junk 2×4 boards, each about 12 inches long and close to the same size. Instead of tossing them, I gave them a full Christmas makeover.
Painting the Boards
To brighten them up, I first:
Painted each board white Let them dry completely Added a coat of clear sparkly paint for a subtle shine
That little bit of sparkle gives them the sweetest Christmas glow — especially when the string art catches the light.
Tracing the Words
Once the paint was dry, I lightly traced the words:
“merry” on one board “Christmas” on the other
Adding the String Art Designs
I found a small Christmas string art guide sheet that had tiny designs like holly, a mitten, and other festive shapes. They fit perfectly next to the words, so I added a string art design on each side of the lettering.
Here’s the process:
Put the pattern on wood where you want the design Hammer small nails around the outline Gently pull the paper away Wrap embroidery thread to fill in the shape
The green holly with red “berries” and the little mitten turned out especially cute.
They Can Be Stacked or Displayed Separately
One of my favorite things about these pieces is how versatile they are.
You can display them separately on a shelf or table OR you can stack them — they balance nicely on top of each other for a cute layered look
Stacked together, they make a perfect little “Merry Christmas” display that feels handmade and cozy.
Why I Love This Project
These boards are:
Simple Upcycled Budget-friendly Festive And totally customizable
They work great on a mantel, shelf, entryway table, or even as a handmade gift.
Final Thoughts
This Christmas string art project is such a fun way to use scrap wood and leftover craft supplies. With some paint, nails, and thread, you can create your own rustic, sparkly Christmas decor that you’ll want to bring out year after year.
—Your seasonal crafter
Dandychandee 