16 DIY Christmas Stocking Holders, Racks And Hangers

diy christmas stocking holders, racks and hangers

We’ve just told you of some stocking DIYs so that you could easily make them and bring a holiday feel to your space at once. But where are you going to hang them? If you’ve decided on a mantel or just shelf, you’ll need some hangers or holders, and maybe you want a separate shelf, this roundup is here to help you. I’ve gathered a whole bunch of cool DIYs to make all kinds of displays and holders, let’s have a look.

Personalize your stocking display with a monogram! This cool monogram display can be attached anywhere you like and it won’t be difficult to make on or several ones. Attach your stocking with a mini clothespin, and the result is a modern hanger, which will fit most of interiors. Wanna make it glam? Cover the letter with glitter!

DIY monogram stocking hangers (via www.fabricpaperglue.com)

DIY monogram stocking hangers (via www.fabricpaperglue.com)

Here’s a creative and simple idea to make a display: use a curtain rod to hang them all. All you need is to attach the rod to your mantel or some other space, and don’t forget to make some loops on the stockings to hang them. Enjoy!

DIY stocking hanger of a curtain rod (via www.maisondepax.com)

DIY stocking hanger of a curtain rod (via www.maisondepax.com)

These stocking hangers will be a fit for a rustic or Scandinavian interior, they are made of wooden cubes and wooden Christmas trees. There are small metal hangers, which allow hanging your stockings. The good thing is that you can put them everywhere you want, so your stocking display is mobile.

DIY wooden block and Christmas tree stocking holders (via www.atkinsondrive.com)

DIY wooden block and Christmas tree stocking holders (via www.atkinsondrive.com)

For a vintage feel, make a cool vintage book display for your stockings. The old books are turned into cool stands in black and white, with a shabby effect. Then there are some hooks attached to the books and then you can hang the stockings. How to make such cool hangers? Read the tutorial.

DIY Christmas stocking book hangers (via knickoftime.net)

DIY Christmas stocking book hangers (via knickoftime.net)

Need a pretty rustic stocking display? No problem! Take some galvanized buckets, put something heavy inside and then attach striped bows on them, the stockings may be put under the buckets or attached to the bows. You’ll get a light rustic feel and a cool mantel look for the mantel, enjoy!

DIY galvanized bucket stocking holders (via www.athoughtfulplaceblog.com)

DIY galvanized bucket stocking holders (via www.athoughtfulplaceblog.com)

These cute wooden stocking holders are chalkboard ones – what can be better to personalize them? Due to some hardware, the pieces are heavy enough to hold the stockings you’ve made. Write your names on the holders or chalk something that you like and make them super cool!

DIY chalkboard stocking holders (via www.hgtv.com)

DIY chalkboard stocking holders (via www.hgtv.com)

This craft is similar to the previous one with the only difference that there are no chalkboards, there are cute and traditional coverings in red, green and white – no painting needed, only some paper attached. Add colorful bows to the hangers to make them look even more festive and enjoy!

DIY colorful stocking hangers with bold paper and bows (via www.sugarbeecrafts.com)

DIY colorful stocking hangers with bold paper and bows (via www.sugarbeecrafts.com)

Grab some usual stocking holders and make them special with these ornaments! Take the ones that you like and attach them to the holders using hot glue. The idea is very simple and your mantel or shelf will look very holiday-like.

DIY stocking holders with ornaments (via www.downhomeinspiration.com)

DIY stocking holders with ornaments (via www.downhomeinspiration.com)

Who needs a mantel when you can make such a gorgeous rack for hanging stockings? The piece is made of dowels and with some copper touches, it looks modern and glam at the same time. Hang the stockings you want – faux fur ones for a glam feel – and enjoy the effect it produces! It’s a real modern take on a traditional stocking rack!

DIY copper stocking rack (via www.poppytalk.com)

DIY copper stocking rack (via www.poppytalk.com)

Take some table legs and a curtain rod to make the coolest stocking rack ever! The piece has a strong vintage feel due to the vintage legs  but you can also try modern ones if you have some at hand. Put the whole rack on the table or mantel, add evergreens and little ornaments, and enjoy the festive look!

DIY stocking holder with evergreens and ornaments (via beckiadams.blogspot.ru)

DIY stocking holder with evergreens and ornaments (via beckiadams.blogspot.ru)

This candy cane stocking rack is amazing for any mantel! Paint the rack in candy cane style, or in any other color combos you like. Attach the holders and decorate the rack with evergreens, faux blooms and ornaments to make it look holiday-like. Hang the stockings and enjoy!

DIY candy cane stocking holder (via modelbehaviors.com)

DIY candy cane stocking holder (via modelbehaviors.com)

If you love natural or Nordic decor, this stocking display is right what you need. It’s made of a large branch or you can take several branches and decorate them with stockings, evergreens and ornaments. Attach the whole display on the wall, and voila!

DIY branch stocking display (via themerrythought.com)

DIY branch stocking display (via themerrythought.com)

Such a display will be a nice idea for a kids’ space because the holders are made of wooden toy soldiers. Pick the stockings in traditional bold colors, too, watch the whole video to make the holders – not very difficult and looks very whimsy!

DIY toy soldier stocking holders (via www.hallmarkchannel.com)

DIY toy soldier stocking holders (via www.hallmarkchannel.com)

A usual pine board and some hooks can be turned into a chic rack for stockings. Paint it the colors you like, add letters and quotes and attach the hooks. Hang the stockings, and voila! Such a display can be hung anywhere, from an entryway to a living room or kitchen.

DIY numbered Christmas stocking hanger (via simplykierste.com)

DIY numbered Christmas stocking hanger (via simplykierste.com)

Here’s another wall-mounted rack for stockings, with different letters. You can also take a usual coat rack that fits, renovate it as you like and hang the stockings on it. Such an easy and fast idea for those who don’t have much time!

DIY lettered Christmas stocking hanger (via lollyjane.com)

DIY lettered Christmas stocking hanger (via lollyjane.com)

This stocking holder isn’t only a holder, it’s a storage piece, decorated with paint that shows buffalo check. Put something you like into you box – Christmas trees in buckets, pinecones or ornaments, for example.

DIY box stocking holder (via lollyjane.com)

DIY box stocking holder (via lollyjane.com)