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DIY String Art Christmas Stocking Holders

Last Updated: May 8, 2019 | By: Laura 19 Comments | Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY Projects This post may contain affiliate links.

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String art is such a fun and easy DIY project. All you need is a template, nails, hammer and some string!

DIY String Art Christmas Stockings - super cute and easy DIY craft for Christmas!

I thought a Christmas string art project would be fun. But then I thought, wouldn’t it be even more fun to make it functional and not just pretty? I’ve seen these DIY stocking holders around the inter webs, so I thought I’d try my hand at this simple DIY/crafty combo!

A little story: it’s funny how we even have stocking holders now, because when I was growing up (and it’s still this way at my mom’s house), our stockings hung from thumb tacks pressed into the underside of the mantel. 😂

But even if a super cute stocking holder isn’t totally unnecessary, it’s certainly fun to craft and DIY! And you’re not going to believe how simple this is. It turned out even cuter than I imagined in my head.

By the way, I’m sharing this Christmas DIY project with a bunch of my super talented blogger friends today, hosted by the lovely Krista at The Happy Housie. Be sure to check them allll out at the end of this post!

Supplies to Make a DIY String Art Christmas Stocking Holder

You will need just a few basic supplies:

  1. 2″ x 6″ pine board (cut into 5.75″ and 4″ pieces)
  2. Hooks
  3. Hammer
  4. Nails (about an inch long with a flattened head)
  5. String of your choice (Twine works well, too, for the farmhouse vibe!)
  6. Longer nails or brad nails (for attaching the bottom of the stocking holder)
  7. Nail gun, optional
  8. Circular Saw or Miter Saw, optional
  9. Stain or paint of your choice
  10. Paint or stain brush
  11. Hot glue or craft glue

How to Make a DIY String Art Christmas Stocking Holder

Step 1. Cut your 2″ x 6″ board into one (1) 5.75 inch piece and one (1) 4 inch piece for every stocking holder you will make. So, if you want to make 4 stocking holders you will need 4 pieces of each size.

Cut down your boards and stain them whatever color you'd like! - DIY String Art Christmas Stockings

Step 2. Stain or paint your blocks the color you want. I used my favorite: Old Barn Milk Paint’s Stain in Weathered. I love it! It’s water based, no VOC’s, goes on like paint, but yet it’s a stain. LOVE the color, too.

Step 3. Print out your templates. {Click here to download the templates I used.}

I’ve included 4 templates for download: a star, tree, snowflake and deer head. I will say that I didn’t finish attempting the deer head because it was going to be too intricate. So, just ignore that one unless you’re up for a challenge. But you could also blow it up and use it on a larger project if you’re feeling extra creative.

Gather your supplies! - DIY String Art Christmas Stockings

Step 4. Center your template on the 5.75″ x 5.75″ block & start nailing. Start nailing nails into the corners and edges of the template. For the star, you would start at all the corners and the points. Then fill in evenly along the outline.

Nail your nails in! - DIY String Art Christmas Stockings

Tip: For the snowflake, put your nails in the middle of the design instead of the outside! It’s much easier that way. 😉

Once you’ve finished all of your nails, remove the template.

Tie the string or twine to the top nail.

Step 5. Tie your string (or twine) to the top nail and then zig zag across the pattern randomly, yet evenly until you have it filled in the way you like.

Continue to zig zag the twine all over the pattern until full. | DIY String Art Christmas Stockings

Once you’re finished zig zagging inside the shape, make one last pass around the outside of the shape. This will make it look finished.

Finish my outlining the shape with one last string. | DIY String Art Christmas Stockings

Step 6. Tie the string or twine around the last nail and glue it into place with hot glue or craft glue. Tuck any loose ends into the project with tweezers.

Finish my outlining the shape with one last string. | DIY String Art Christmas Stockings

Repeat with as many blocks or shapes as you would like!

Nail the base to the string art block | DIY String Art Christmas Stockings

Step 7. Nail the string art block to the base block. Take your finished string art block and line it up with the base 4″ piece. I used a scrap 1″ piece of wood to place under the string art block to keep some distance between the back of the block.

Nail the base to the string art block | DIY String Art Christmas Stockings

Using your nail gun, staple nails into the bottom of the base piece up into the bottom of the string art block. You could use a regular hammer and nails, too. Or even just wood glue and a clamp would work!

Step 8. Add a hook to the front. I bought these inexpensive oil-rubbed bronze hooks and love the simplicity of them!

Now you just need to hang your stockings! Look how cute these turned out. I just love them!

DIY String Art Christmas Stockings - super cute and easy DIY craft for Christmas!

I’d love to see what you do when you make these. If you share on social media, be sure to tag me! And let me know in the comments if you are planning to make these or not. Where do you find your favorite stocking holders?

DIY String Art Christmas Stockings - super cute and easy DIY craft for Christmas!

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How to Make a Holiday Scrabble Letter Board at Tatertots & Jello
Simple & Natural Wire Hanger Christmas Wreath at Jenna Kate at Home
Kringle’s Cookie Co Christmas Kitchen Sign at Tauni Everett
Easy Advent Countdown Calendar at Jamie Costiglio

French Country Christmas Wreath Printables at Designthusiasm
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Homemade Dry Holiday Potpourri at TIDBITS
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Quick & Easy Floating Candles for Your Christmas Centerpiece at Home.Made.Lovely
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Comments

  1. Rebecca says

    October 5, 2019 at 3:00 pm

    Hi, super cute idea. I was wondering when you say 2×6 wood and then cut, you are cutting them so they are 6 in wide, 5.75 in long, and 2 in deep?

    Reply
  2. Jamie says

    November 14, 2018 at 1:10 pm

    These are adorable, Laura! Such a great idea!!
    Hugs, Jamie

    Reply
  3. Kristin salazar says

    November 8, 2018 at 10:50 pm

    These are absolutely gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      November 13, 2018 at 8:49 am

      Aww, thanks so much Kristin!

      Reply
  4. Jennifer Lifford says

    November 8, 2018 at 8:56 pm

    Such a cute idea! I especially love that snowflake. And your Christmas tree sign is pretty awesome too!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      November 13, 2018 at 8:50 am

      Thanks, Jen! I made that tree sign last year and love it so much I’m using it again this year. Ha! I used a different string for the snowflake because it had sparkles in it and it didn’t turn out quite the way I hoped, but standing back from it, it looks pretty cute! Thanks girl!

      xo, Laura

      Reply
  5. Krista says

    November 7, 2018 at 10:43 am

    These are such a good idea! Thanks for sharing Laura and being a part of the blog hop.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      November 13, 2018 at 8:53 am

      Thank you for hosting, girl! You are so good at it! xo, Laura

      Reply
  6. Ashley says

    November 6, 2018 at 8:04 pm

    These are so cute – my kids would love making these too!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      November 13, 2018 at 10:47 pm

      Yes! They are perfect for a kids craft! Thanks, Ashley!

      Reply
  7. Laura says

    November 6, 2018 at 1:50 pm

    Love these! Planning to do them with my granddaughter. I need some clarification on the snowflake – when you said put the nails in the middle of the design, do you mean just to the inside of the template and not try to place them all around the perimeter of the tiny “arms” of the snowflake? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      November 6, 2018 at 5:41 pm

      You can do it either way, but yes! I just put some inside the design instead of all along the outside of the snowflake. It seemed like it would take a really long time to place them all along the border! 🙂 Have fun making these with your granddaughter. That is a great idea! xo, Laura

      Reply
  8. Jennifer Hadfield says

    November 6, 2018 at 11:32 am

    OMG those are so fun! My kids would love to make them!!

    Thanks for sharing! I pinned them to my holiday board 🙂

    xoxo

    Reply
    • Laura says

      November 6, 2018 at 5:41 pm

      Aww, thank you for much, Jennifer!!

      Reply

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