I made some String-Love-State Displays

Okay, I haven't posted on this blog in forever.

I'm sorry. School and life got crazy.

But, here is a craft!!!!! 

It's really easy and didn't take too long.

And, I think it's really cute and would look good on its own

or as part of a picture collage on the wall.

SUPPLIES:

A wood board (found mine at Wal-Mart for $7)

Acrylic Paint- doesn't matter the color. :)

Small nails (about 70per state, you can buy these at Wal-Mart for 97c)

String (I use kite string, we already had a bunch, so I'm not sure of pricing)

A map/picture of the state you are doing

Hammer

Painters/Masking tape 

Step Numero Uno:

Paint the wooden board. 

I used 2 coats

let dry

Step Numero Dos:

Tape down your map where you want 

want the state outline to be.

Step Numero Tres:

Just start hammering in those nails.

All along that state boarder.

You can decide how many details you want to leave in, or take out.

Also, make sure you hammer a heart where you live in your state!

It's nice to remember, and most needed for this project.

Step Numero Quatro:

Peel up your map.

I had to use tweezers to get some of the trapped paper out.

Step Numero Cinco:

You wrap that string.

Like a thousand times, but don't worry, you will find a rhythm.

I started on an outside nail, tied a knot around the nail.

Then wrap it around and around, all around the state.

When I reached the end, I tied a knot on the same nail I started.

Cut the ends.

VOILA!!! DONE!

I did two states, because my heart belongs in both. :)