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Hang Stockings Without a Mantel

Learn how to make a DIY stocking holder, perfect if you don't have a mantel! Let Santa fill your stockings and have some unique decor at the same time.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time2 hours 45 minutes
Dry Time2 hours
Total Time5 hours
Yield: 2 holders
Cost: $15

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • Cut the scrapbook paper to fit the top of the plaque. I used a craft knife and ruler since it was rectangular.
  • Use the acrylic craft paint to edge the side of your plaque, and the back too if you like. Let the paint go up over onto the top in case there are any gaps in the paper. Let dry and give a second coat; then let dry completely.
    Paint the edges of the plaque with white craft paint
  • Put a medium layer of Mod Podge on top of the plaque. Work quickly, as Mod Podge starts to dry right away. If you see a dry area before you apply the paper, put more Mod Podge down. It's better to use too much than not enough.
    Coating the top of a wood plaque with Mod Podge Satin
  • Take the scrapbook paper you cut and smooth it down onto the Mod Podged surface. Smooth with your fingers, and then use a brayer if you have one. Let dry 15 - 20 minutes.
    Smoothing down paper onto a wood plaque using hands and a brayer
  • Paint a layer of Mod Podge over the top and let dry (include the sides). Repeat and let dry completely, overnight if you can. You want it to be as dry as possible before adding the chalkboard paint.
    Painting a layer of Mod Podge over the top of the paper on teh wood plaque
  • Section off the area you would like to be chalkboard with painter's tape.
    Stocking holder with an area taped off with painter's tape and a hand holding a bottle of black chalkboard paint
  • Paint the chalkboard paint in the area you have sectioned off with a foam brush. Let the paint dry and see if you need two coats. The coats must dry completely before applying another. Once the paint is completely dry, peel away the tape.
    Painting chalkboard paint and removing painter's tape on the stocking hanger
  • Remove the painter's tape. Add a bow to the top of the chalkboard rectangle with a paint pen. Start by making your bow (or other design) with a pencil. Then go over it once with the paint pen. Let dry.
    Hand holding a white paint pen and then using it to trace a bow
  • Add the hook to the bottom of the plaque with a screwdriver or drill.
    Screwing the hook into the Christmas stocking hanger using a screwdriver
  • Attach to the wall with a Command Strip or sawtooth hanger and hook.
    Finished DIY Christmas stocking holder

Video

Notes

If necessary to cut your scrapbook paper: you can make a template (rubbing) with a piece of tissue paper and a pencil. This is helpful if you use an ornate plaque.
Note: Before you write on the chalkboard paint, you're going to have to prepare it according to the instructions on the bottle. Typically you prep the paint by rubbing chalk on it and then wiping it off. Then you can write a name on it.