11.29.2012

My DIY Stocking Board

I made this stocking board last Christmas and never got a chance to share......




I had this drawer front that my hubby brought me from work that was destined for the trash.
I knew the size was just perfect for a stocking board.

And I liked the finish enough that I didn't have to paint it or anything- a major bonus during busy December!




The other cool thing was that there were already 4 holes drilled in it for where the drawer handles would have gone. So I didn't have to measure out where I added my hooks. Sa-weet!

I bought these 2 packs of chrome knobs. Each package of 2 was about $6.




After adding on the knobs, the mister hung it up for me. He drilled through the board and placed it where the studs in the wall were. Then I added a little plastic cover on each screw, those somewhat blend in. 

For the star in the middle, I used part of a glitter-y tree ornament that I already had. I used a few dabs of hot glue to keep in in place for the month of December.




The great thing is that I remove the star after Christmas and I keep the board up year-round.
It is in the hallway between both entrances so it is a great spot for my son to hang his school backpack & it's also where the library bag hangs.

I love how simple this project was to put together, and that the only cost was buying the knobs!




If you want to make something similar, a piece of wood that is painted or stained would be a good alternative.


We have started to "deck the halls" around here for Christmas. 
When do YOU decorate for Christmas time??

9 comments:

  1. Well that is really clever and easy! I don't have a mantel, so this is a great idea for me!

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  2. That is clever, I have to make a stocking holder. I have some wood from a bed not being used and there are 7 of us so it should be toobig :)

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  3. Cute! I would love if you would share on Fall Into the Holidays!

    http://redcrowgreencrow.wordpress.com/2012/12/01/fall-into-the-holidays-11/

    Katie @ Horrific Knits

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  4. coming in from GFC collective hop newest follower ..hope you can come follow me to ?

    Very Cleaver
    Hugs xo

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  5. New follower from the GCF Hop. Hope you will hop over and follow back! Glad to have found you! Love this idea!!!

    Julie @ Hey Mommy, Chocolate Milk
    www.heymommychocolatemilk.blogspot.com

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  6. love it. and it seems to sit so nicely under your picture frames. love.

    Aloha,
    Stopping by to say "hi" and to follow you too from Mom's Mingle. I'd love it if you'd join me for the ride at Local Sugar Hawaii . We're having a ton of fun there, together, and I think you just might like it. You're always welcome, anytime.

    xo,
    Nicole
    localsugarhawaii.com

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  7. Hi there, I'm a new follower from the Peacoats and Plaid GFC Collective link up. This is such a great project. I don't have a fire place in my current rental, this is a great alternative. Thank you for sharing. Come stop by and see me sometime. www.amrsandamama.wordpress.com

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  8. I just sprinkled this post at all my favorite places: Facebook, Twitter and Pinterst. Thank you for sharing at Freedom Fridays and thank you for being one of my five faves!

    Hope your week is filled with Blessings!

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