Make your mantel beautiful by decorating it with a set of these amazing DIY Christmas stockings! These 35+ ideas are so festive.
Christmas stockings. They’re a holiday decor staple that holds so much more than goodies; each is a vessel of childhood memories, mischief, and a hint of sibling rivalry.
My journey with Christmas stockings is a tale sprinkled with humor, a dash of creativity, and a pinch of good old-fashioned strategy.
It all started with my grandmother’s hand-knitted stockings, each lovingly crafted with our names on them. These weren’t just stockings; they were knitted heirlooms.
Now, here’s where the plot thickens. Being the eldest of five siblings, I was convinced that the secret to maximizing my haul of holiday treats was simple – the bigger the stocking, the more treasures it could hold.
So, year after year, I embarked on a covert mission to stretch my stocking to its limits. The result? A stocking toe that gradually elongated, comically dangling below its peers in our festive lineup.
Let’s just say, I never got any more presents due to the stretching. So it was all for naught.
Fast forward to today, and while I may have outgrown my stocking-stretching days (or have I?), my love for DIY Christmas decor remains stronger than ever.
This year, I’ve taken the leap from stretching stockings to creating them, and let me tell you, the experience of figuring out what to make has been pretty fun.
Inspired by my childhood antics and a desire to keep the tradition alive, I’ve compiled an eclectic mix of over 35 DIY Christmas stocking ideas.
Whether you’re a sewing savant or someone who prefers no-sew projects, there’s a stocking design here that will ignite your festive crafting spirit.
And yes, in homage to my childhood belief, I’ve ensured my DIY stocking is generously sized (old habits die hard, right?).
So, are you ready to add a personal touch to your holiday decor? Are you prepared to create a stocking that might just become the next family heirloom?
Dive into this festive pool of inspiration, and let’s craft stockings that are not only unique but also brimming with personality.
Scroll down to explore the range of Christmas stocking ideas, and who knows, you might just find the perfect design to stash those extra holiday treats.
Remember, the bigger the stocking, the more potential for Christmas magic!
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Chelsey Foy
Pom-Pom Jingles
I love everything about these stockings: thrift store sweater cuffs, tassels, pom-poms, and even a bell!
If you love mid-century as much as I do, this inspired stocking will be right up your alley. The classic Christmas stocking shape gets a modern twist with a 1950s color palette and lots of modern geometric shapes.
Why pay a lot when you can make a Christmas stocking on your own? Casey saw a boho version at World Market and decided she had to make it – the results are beautiful.
I like the way Nikki did this project. She used an existing cross stitch pattern, but broke it up and created it on linen for the stocking. Such a good idea!
You can make this DIY Christmas stocking the night before – by picking clip art or even cookie cutter shapes. Choose a simple design and learn how to make a stocking in minutes.
When Michelle needed to replace her worn out felt 90s, stockings (you know, the red ones), she put these beautiful and simple stockings together pretty quickly. I like how she added the initials hanging from a button. Great idea!
These aren't your typical stockings. The kids will have fun practicing their yarn sewing with these free printable stockings. Hang them, or use as gifts or party favors.
A drop cloth is perfect for making stockings. It is inexpensive, stiff and can hold a great shape. You can make four stockings from one small drop cloth!.
Use your Cricut Maker to cut felt in different colors to make these super cute DIY Christmas stockings. The iron on script gives them a very unique and pretty touch.
Using felt is a pretty (and inexpensive) way to make simple stockings. These embellished booties with blanket-stitched edges are just begging to be filled by Santa. Among the chic yet simple felt flourishes: pinwheels, faux foliage, stripes, and more.
I really like that this blogger used different fabrics for each stocking. Each family member could pick out their own fabric! It works well on a mantel as long as the patterns coordinate (but hey, they don't have to!).
Cintia has so many cute, non-traditional Christmas stocking ideas! These cactus stockings are a favorite of mine, with embroidery floss "needles" and pom-pom flowers.
For a budget Christmas stocking option that looks great on the fireplace, use thrift store sweaters. I love that Kelly left the buttons on the front of one. These are so unique!
Johnnie created these cute stockings out of tea towels! If you are looking for a quick, easy, inexpensive sewing machine project for your stockings this year, these are perfect. You can also use a drop cloth.
Don't want to make really big stockings for your mantel? Make this garland instead. It will look so cute draped across your mantel! Plus, you can use up your holiday fabric scraps.
These stockings could be for anyone, not just the dog. Just change up what is written on it. They can be hung on the mantel or used as a planter outside.
This version doesn't hang from a mantel, but I had to include it because it is so cute! There are three spots in this little Christmas stocking to hide dog treats.
What do you think about these DIY Christmas stockings? Are there any you want to try? Let me know in the comments! I’d also love for you to visit these other craft ideas for the holidays:
