See how easy it is to create your own custom farmhouse Christmas stockings for your whole family by updating plain linen stockings with ribbon and wood tags.

How to Easily Create Your Own Farmhouse Christmas Stockings

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Why I Love this Craft

I can’t believe that up until this point, I never had Christmas stockings hanging on our mantel! Truthfully, I wanted to go the DIY route because purchasing stockings for five family members (4 humans plus our pet dog) can get pretty costly. I couldn’t see myself spending $100+ on something that’s only going to last for one short season.

Instead, I took to Amazon and found some plain burlap stockings (in a 4-pack at that). These aren’t the type of burlap you can see through either. They actually have more of a linen-type feel to them, making them perfect for this type of craft.

I love the idea of using a plain burlap stocking along with a simple ribbon because a few years down the road when I’m ready to change the style, it can easily be done. I’ll just rip off the ribbon and apply a new style!

When it came to the name tags, I had those in my craft stash. If you need to purchase some, check with the unfinished wood section in your local craft store. You’ll most likely be able to find a pack there (or on Amazon).

Supplies Needed

burlap Christmas stockings
green chalk paint
ribbon
wooden tags
dog bone stocking (optional, but SO cute!)

Tutorial: How to Make DIY Farmhouse Christmas Stockings

Follow this quick video, or read the step-by-step directions below.

Making the Farmhouse Christmas Stocking

Gather all the materials you need to decorate one stocking (1 burlap stocking, a length of ribbon, name tag, and hot glue gun*).
Start by finding the midpoint of the ribbon and placing that on the back of the stocking.
Fold the remaining parts of the ribbon over the front (crossing it) and bunching it together in the middle.
Then, cut a little piece of ribbon to hold the center together.**
Take that small piece and loop it so it makes a little circle.
Fold the circle around the area of the longer piece that you bunched in the middle. (You’ll notice it will start looking like an actual tied ribbon.)
Secure all of the layers with hot glue.
Bend the remaining ribbon pieces down and cut them at an angle.

*Plug in the hot glue gun beforehand to get it time to warm and be ready for use.

**It’s okay to overcut the little piece. It’s better to have more than you need rather than needing more than you have.

Creating the Name Tags

Gather the materials you’ll need for creating the tags (wooden tags, paint, paint brush)
Start by painting the name tag (front and back) with paint using a very dry brush*. I used the Waverly brand, celery color from Walmart.
Add the names to the tags**.
(If you use a Cricut and heat transfer vinyl), center the name and press it on the name tag using an easy press on mat and pressing iron (see video for visual walkthrough).
Attach the name tag to the stocking with thin twine by threading it through the hole and then tying the ends with a knot. Trim off the access and then hot glue the knotted end in the “knot” part of your ribbon.

*Only use a small amount of paint and brush back and forth very slightly.

**I used my Cricut machine and white heat transfer vinyl. I know not everyone has one so you can opt-in for freestyle writing them, printing names on paper, and tracing or ordering decals from Etsy.

Were these not the cutest and easiest farmhouse Christmas stockings to make ever?! I’m super happy with how they turned out (despite burning my finger). The last thing I did with the finished products was hung them on a rod and stuff them with straw or crumpled paper. Then, I topped them off with a few pieces of green sprigs (from Hobby Lobby).

More Farmhouse Christmas Crafts

Take your farmhouse Christmas theme to another level with these free printable rustic gift tags.
These free Christmas labels for wine bottles add the perfect touch as well.
While you’re decorating with a farmhouse Christmas theme, don’t forget to add some farmhouse Christmas art!

DIY Farmhouse Christmas Stockings

Looking to go with a farmhouse Christmas theme this year? In this post, I'll show you just how easy it is to create do-it-yourself farmhouse Christmas stockings for your entire family.

Materials

burlap Christmas stockings
green chalk paint
ribbon
wooden tags
dog bone stocking

Instructions

Making the Stocking

1. Gather all the materials you need to decorate one stocking (1 burlap stocking, a length of ribbon, name tag, and hot glue gun*).

2. Start by finding the midpoint of the ribbon and placing that on the back of the stocking.

3. Fold the remaining parts of the ribbon over the front (crossing it) and bunching it together in the middle.

4. Then, cut a little piece of ribbon to hold the center together.**

5. Take that small piece and loop it so it makes a little circle.

6. Fold the circle around the area of the longer piece that you bunched in the middle. (You'll notice it will start looking like an actually tied ribbon.)

7. Secure all of the layers with hot glue.

8. Bend the remaining ribbon pieces down and cut them at an angle.

Creating the Name Tag

1. Gather the materials you'll need for creating the tags (wooden tags, paint, paint brush)

2. Start by painting the name tag (front and back) with paint using a very dry brush*. I used the Waverly brand, celery color from Walmart.

3. Add the names to the tags**.

4. (If you use a Cricut and heat transfer vinyl), center the name and press it on the name tag using an easy press on mat and pressing iron (see video for visual walkthrough).

5. Attach the name tag to the stocking with thin twine by threading it through the hole and then tying the ends with a knot. Trim off the access and then hot glue the knotted end in the "knot" part of your ribbon.

Notes

Notes for Stockings