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Under the Sea Nursery: Seahorse String Art with Free Printable

in Bedroom, Crafts & DIY, Home Decor, Home Decor & Landscaping, Painting, Printables

Have you hopped on the string art trend yet? This old school craft adds great texture to your wall decor and is fun to do! Download the free printable template from this post and discover tips to create a large scale seahorse string art for your nursery or beach house!

Under the Sea #Nursery Seahorse String Art with Free #Printable | spotofteadesigns.com

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When it was time to plan the nursery for baby number 2, I knew one thing was for sure: she’d need some custom made wall art from mommy! Here’s the first the several DIY projects I completed for Hailey’s “Under the Sea” themed Nursery!

DIY portable growth chart for an under the sea themed baby nursery. #nursery #craft #diy @Decoart_inc | spotofteadesigns.com

I’ve been eyeing all the string art projects popping up on Pinterest these days and decided to tackle one using the same seahorse shape I used in Brielle’s Quiet Book. The base was made from a scrap of wood left over from the growth chart I made.

Under the Sea #Nursery Color Palette - @DecoArt_Inc Americana Acrylic Paint | spotofteadesigns.com

After Derek painted two coats of primer, I gave the board a nice background design using a dry brush technique Wild Orchid and Lilac Deco Art Americana Acrylic Paints. I love the coverage these paints give you on wood surfaces!

Under the Sea #Nursery Seahorse String Art | spotofteadesigns.com

I used temporary adhesive to add my seahorse template to my board. Feel free to download my template for your personal use here. It’s shown on two pages so you’ll need to print each, overlap and tape together to get the full length of this design.

Even though I saw a lot of bloggers tape their designs right to the board and not cut them to shape, I suggest you DO cut yours to shape. One particular blogger pointed out that she had some paper fragments left over when nailing right into the paper and not next to it like I did.

Under the Sea #Nursery Seahorse String Art | spotofteadesigns.com

Next, I nailed in all of my nails around the shape. Since I thought this was a somewhat complicated design, I started with all the key points in the shape so I knew those spots would be anchor spots. Then I kinda eyeballed the other nails all the way around (my typical crafting method).

Under the Sea #Nursery Seahorse String Art | spotofteadesigns.com

TIP: make sure to look for nails with a decent nail head so you have something to wrap your string around. I used these wire nails and they were perfect for this project!

Under the Sea #Nursery Seahorse String Art | spotofteadesigns.com

After removing the template I was happy to see that I could fully recognize my shape. Whew!

Under the Sea #Nursery Seahorse String Art featuring @RedHeartYarns Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread | spotofteadesigns.com

I used this Aunt Lydia’s crochet string for my project as it was thin enough to easily get into the tighter spots but still held up well without a worry of breaking.

Under the Sea #Nursery Seahorse String Art with Free #Printable | spotofteadesigns.com

To decorate, tie the string around one nail and go all the way around the outline first, adding some loops around some of the trickier “corner’ sections of the shape to secure it in place.  Once it was completely outlined, I just went crazy twisting the string around the shape in no particular order. I have fun with this trying to make sure to make all new paths in any new direction. The great thing about this part is there really is no right or wrong!

Under the Sea #Nursery Seahorse String Art with Free #Printable | spotofteadesigns.com

I love how my first string art project turned out and think I’m hooked on this design style! There was such little cost and I love the texture it gives to the room. I think another string art project might be needed in the future! :)

Under the Sea Nursery - #babygirl #nursery | spotofteadesigns.com

Take a tour of this Under the Sea nursery, which includes more DIY crafts!

Cactus string art with free printable template | spotofteadesigns.com

Check out another fun string art design I did, also with a free printable template!

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  1. Danielle says

    March 8, 2016 at 2:23 pm

    Hi There,
    I am looking to make this. Could you please let me know the dimensions so that I can replicate? Thanks so much!
    Danielle

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    • Spot of Tea Designs says

      March 8, 2016 at 2:39 pm

      Hi Danielle. This was made on a piece of wood that’s 9.25 x 18 inches.

      Reply
  2. tiya knipper says

    June 19, 2016 at 10:34 pm

    I want to make your canvas do you have a template of the quote you used?! Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Spot of Tea Designs says

      June 20, 2016 at 6:23 am

      Hi Tiya! I dont have a template of this quote but you can find more about it here https://spotofteadesigns.com/under-the-sea-nursery-quote-wall-art/

      Reply
  3. Dorthy says

    August 18, 2016 at 11:17 pm

    I love everything about the room! The wall decor is perfect! What color did you pain the walls?

    Reply
    • Spot of Tea Designs says

      August 19, 2016 at 7:44 am

      Thanks Dorthy! It’s Tropical Breeze by Behr!

      Reply
  4. Jackie says

    September 25, 2016 at 8:55 pm

    Love this and I’m going to try it but how did you nail it to the wall?

    Reply
    • Spot of Tea Designs says

      September 25, 2016 at 9:04 pm

      Great Jackie! We used two of those saw tooth picture frame hangers on the back. (affiliate link) it looks like this –> http://amzn.to/2cUSnYT

      PS I’d love to see your final version! I’m always looking for more submissions to my annual Reader’s Feature!

      Reply
  5. Erica A Samuel says

    February 6, 2017 at 10:01 am

    I am trying to print the seahorse template and am wondering if it is suppose to bigger than one sheet of paper. I am assuming so since the board is 9.25″x18″ but after I download it, my two printing options are fit it on one page or print a portion of it that will fit on one page

    Reply
    • Spot of Tea Designs says

      February 6, 2017 at 10:45 am

      Hi erica. I will double check how I have the file set up but yes I did print it on two sheets and tape it together. Let me know if you’re not able to print the full piece and I will reevaulate how I have it uploaded. PS please send me a photo if you make it!! I’m always looking for more submissions for my annual reader’s feature.

      Reply
      • Dayana Garcia says

        October 27, 2017 at 7:47 pm

        Hi, I am trying to print it into two pages and for some reason it is not letting me. Is it possible to you could upload it again or help me to print it correctly?

        Reply
        • Spot of Tea Designs says

          October 27, 2017 at 7:56 pm

          Hey Dayana,

          I actually have updated the template. Go back to the post and redownload the file. It will be two pages that you will need to overlap and tape together to get the full design. Please let me know if you have any issues, and of course, I’d love to see your finished version!!

          Reply
    • Spot of Tea Designs says

      October 27, 2017 at 7:57 pm

      Hey Erica,

      I have since updated this file to fit onto two pages. Sorry for the inconvenience!

      Reply
      • Dayana Garcia says

        October 27, 2017 at 8:10 pm

        Thank you for the update! I truly love the decor you have done for your daughter’s room. I am having a little girl and the theme I want is mermaid but not the little mermaid and it’s been hard to find anything until I found your site through Pinterest. Kuddos to you for sharing your experience and helping other moms like myself finding something we like for our little ones.

        Reply
        • Spot of Tea Designs says

          October 27, 2017 at 8:22 pm

          Thank you for the sweet message. Congrats on joining the girl mom club! It’s a fun one to be in :) Please share if you make any of the diy crafts! I love seeing them! :)

          Reply
  6. Angie says

    March 29, 2021 at 9:39 pm

    Thank you so much for your template and this super cute idea. I made a seahorse from your inspiration for my new niece’s under the sea nursery.

    Reply
    • Spot of Tea Designs says

      April 1, 2021 at 11:00 am

      Awe I’m so glad you were able to make one! I’d love to see! If you share it on social, please tag me!

      Reply

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