18 Creative Christmas Stockings You Can Totally DIY

Dec 17, 2015

Now that we’ve shown you how to hang stockings without a mantel, it’s time to get creative with your very own DIY stockings. This holiday season, get inspired by non-traditional designs like cacti or comfy-cozy materials like upcycled sweaters. Just be sure your DIY stocking stuffers are on fleek too. Sound overwhelming? It doesn’t have to be! Make a night of it by whipping up some spiked hot cocoa, turning on your fave holiday movie and making your way to a festive holiday.

1. Holiday Batik Indigo Stockings: For a non-traditional look, try your hand at these gorgeous indigo stockings. It’s like tie-dyeing for grown-ups. (via Brit + Co)

2. Cactus Christmas Stockings: Play up the traditional colors of red and green in a new way. Get this adorable, prickly look with felt and yarn. (via My Poppet Makes)

3. Monogram Pom Pom Stocking: If the simple things in life do it for you, monogram your first initial onto a stocking and finish off with a matching pom pom trim. Red and white are a classy pairing, but feel free to change it up. (via Studio DIY)

4. Felt Stockings With Tassels and Poms: Take an extra step to really personalize your stockings with hand-stitched names. Add a colorful cluster of poms poms and a yarn tassel to finish it off. (via A New Bloom)

5. Gray Knit Stocking: Worried about your mantel decor clashing with the colors/patterns of your stocking? Don’t sweat it. Go monotone! It doesn’t take much to make a statement going the minimal route. (via The Merrythought)

6. Woven Stocking: If you have a knack for weaving, put your skills to the test with this DIY. Use several different colors of wool to replicate this bold color explosion. (via A Beautiful Mess)

7. DIY Embellished Holiday Stockings: Need some mantel decor in a hurry? Hack these adorably embellished stockings using none other than craft supply-closet staple VELCRO. (via Brit + Co)

8. Fruity Christmas Stockings: If you live in a warm climate, playing with bright colors should feel natural. Craft these fun fruity stockings with felt in assorted colors, craft glue and a sewing kit. (via My Poppet Makes)

9. Christmas Pom Pom Stocking: Upgrade a simple black and white stocking by incorporating gold accents and a pair of pom poms. Not gonna lie — effortless chic is pretty effortless. (via Craft Hunter)

10. Furry Stockings: Get this luxe look with faux fur material from your craft store. Cut out your stocking shape and use a sewing kit to stitch it up! (via Poppytalk)

11. Scrap Fabric Stocking: Reduce, reuse and recycle with this easy DIY made out of fabric scraps. Mix and match patterns for a one-of-a-kind stocking. (via Fall for DIY)

12. Fabric Christmas Stockings: Here’s another stocking you can make out of fabric scraps. Finish it off with a faux fur trim for this cute ‘n’ easy look. (via Julep)

13. Gold Sequin and Velvet Stocking ($38): Gold sequins will up the glam factor of any stocking. When it comes to holiday decor, we say the more bling, the better.

14. Stitched Stocking: Several shades of red come together to create this pretty stitched stocking. Get a crafty look with felt and your everyday knitting supplies. (via Tell Love and Party)

15. Colorful Pom Pom Stockings ($40): Who knew a colorful pom pom trim was all the detail you needed? You can easily DIY these playful little guys.

16. Sweater Stocking: Upcycle an old sweater (yours or thrifted) to create one cozy knitted stocking. The plus? You don’t have to knit anything — just stitch together the edges. (via Treasures & Travels)

17. Christmas Tree Stockings: Recreate this easy DIY using canvas drop cloth and leather. Cut out the desired stocking shape from the drop cloth, cut out triangle trees from leather and use fabric glue to add the trees to the stocking. The finished product will be cute stockings with a hint of rustic cozy. (via Kojodesigns)

18. Disney Frozen Stockings: Do you want to build a stocking? This Disney-inspired look is a sure winner for anyone with little ‘uns who are Frozen fans.(via My Sister’s Suitcase)

What kind of stockings will you be hanging this year? Show us your DIY stocking by tagging us on Instagram + using hashtag #iamcreative!

10 Modern and Colorful Mantel Decor DIYs to Try This Weekend

Your mantel already has all your faves on display (ie: travel pics, sentimental tchotchkes, and books), so add some mantel decor to make it stand out even more. If you're ready for some new decorating ideas for fall, these modern DIYs go beyond the conventional pumpkins and leaves. Colorful accents like a clock or tray, and maybe even some on-trend tassels, keep the balance. You'll find just the right mix here!

DIY Tassel Pumpkin

Make this DIY now so that you still have time to enjoy it before you're tempted by Christmas trees. (via Delineate Your Dwelling)

DIY Brushstroke Monogram Letters

Because you went minimal for summer (who has time for clutter in the heat?), you can officially add all kinds of colorful knick-knacks back into your life. (via Persia Lou)

DIY MCM Wall Clock

With the sun setting earlier and earlier, you need a better way of telling the time. Might as well make it a stylish one too. (via Sugar & Cloth)

DIY Fabric Pumpkins

You've seen them on Insta, but how are they actually made? Now you know. (via PMQ for two)

DIY Simple Catch- All Tray

A pop of pink is just what you need to complement your fall scene. (via Sarah Hearts)

DIY Painted Rainbow Pumpkins

Rainbows don't have to use all the colors in order to be pretty. These muted blues and pinks are moody and totally on trend for fall. (via A Bubbly Life)

DIY Pumpkin Vase

Just in case you were wondering, yes, you can turn one into a vase, and you totally should. (via Brit + Co)

DIY Woven Storage Basket

It's not just your mantel that deserves some love! Toss your throws in this funky basket and complete the fall vignette. (via A Kailo Chic Life)

DIY Geometric Metallic Vases

Ok, so maybe the gourds aren't doing it for you... but a shiny metallic pop is just what the doctor ordered for a dose of cheer this November. (via Enthralling Gumption)

DIY Billy Buttons

Who knows why these are so hard to find in stores, and who knows where they actually grow in nature? Say hello to the DIY you (and your mantel) have been waiting for. (via Dans Le Lakehouse)

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McGee & Co.'s "Gorgeous" Outdoor Collection Has Us Giddy For Spring

It's almost outdoor decorating season! And McGee & Co.'s gorgeous outdoor collection is here to tempt our urges to decorating early with stunning finds. From plush outdoor pillows and elegant rugs to comfy furniture and charming floral plateware, this collection has everything to elevate your outdoor space. "I wanted this outdoor lounge to feel like a Southern veranda — inviting, layered, and effortlessly elegant," says Shea McGee. The new Spring 2025 collection is both timeless and relaxed, "perfect for lingering conversations and warm breezes," Shea adds. I'm especially loving the cozy seating, classic patterns, and stylish entertaining pieces that are actually affordable.

Check out all the earthy, elegant outdoor decor from McGee & Co below!

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Melrose Striped Tablecloth

This linen tablecloth, featuring a charming green and ivory palette, makes every outdoor occasion feel just a little more festive and special. Celebrate from spring to fall!

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Alcott Melamine Dinner Plates (Set of 4)

The scalloped edge and delicate border on these melamine plates bring a perfect blend of charm and playfulness to your outdoor table. It also has a bit of a vintage Euro vibe.

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Crosley Indoor/Outdoor Pillow

Make your space super cozy with thoughtfully designed pillows, like the Crosley Indoor/Outdoor Pillow, featuring a classic plaid motif and playful fringe. Ah, so cozy and pretty!

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Amherst Handwoven Indoor/Outdoor Rug

What I love about McGee & Co.'s outdoor rugs is that they look just as elegant inside. The Amherst Handwoven Indoor/Outdoor Rug in a golden yellow plaid is actually soft and is easy to clean — perfect for high-traffic indoor/outdoor areas.

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Nola Paper Mache Vase

Give your outdoor space the living room treatment with details like potted greenery. The Nola Paper Mache Vase elevates your table with a modern rustic aesthetic.

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Berkeley Handwoven Indoor/Outdoor Rug

This navy and white gingham rug with brown natural stripes is another soft indoor-outdoor rug made from recycled materials, and perfect for high-traffic indoor and outdoor areas.

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Haviland Outdoor Sofa with Striped Cushions

Bold cabana stripes get me every time. This weather-resistant sofa is just as comfy as it is cute.

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Cadie Outdoor Chaise

Lounge the spring days away with a good book on this teak-framed chaise and weather-resistant fabric.

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The Market Umbrella

Fringe makes everything better. The Market Umbrella can withstand spring's fickle weather while bringing vintage vibes to your space.

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Sanibel Acrylic Goblets (Set of 4)

Elevate your outdoor drinkware with these break-resistant ribbed goblets. Spring mocktails are so close.

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Fontaine Melamine Dinner Plates (Set of 4)

Embrace spring 2025's romantic trend with these floral dinner plates, paired with dainty Wilkie Floral Napkins.

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Bonjour Doormat

Set the stage for an inviting escape with this charming welcome mat. Très chic!

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Classic Pool Float

Cannonball! Make the most of the warmer months with the classic pool float in navy and white stripes. It has a hanging hook for storage too!

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Everyone's Losing It Over This "Horrifying" 'Severance' Season 2 Theory: "I'm Gonna Lose My Mind."

If you can't stop talking about Severance season 2, you're not alone. The Apple TV+ show has totally taken over the internet (and all my group chats) and as the mysteries at Lumon continue to unfold, there's one heartbreaking, viral theory surrounding this week's episode, and Gemma, that has the internet in a tizzy.

Keep reading for the most insane Severance season 2, episode 9 theory on the internet.

Has Gemma been an innie the whole time?

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TikTok user @msauroraalice made the connection that Severance season 2 episode 9, "The After Hours," has the same title as a specific Twilight Zone episode in which a mannequin, well, forgets she's a mannequin. And now we're all wondering whether Severance is going to reveal a very similar plotline with Gemma.

"Could Gemma have been manufactured at Lumon and all of her experience with Mark is just a severed version of herself," @msauroraalice says, theorizing that "there is no Gemma."

"I bet this next episode, Gemma or Helly has a horrifying discovery about themselves just like the mannequin realizing she's not even alive," she continues.

Clearly, this Twilight Zone episode has a ton of similarities to Severance, with the split identities of it all. And as one Reddit user just made it even more heartbreaking by saying, "She could be an experiment from the very start which is why they went as far as to fake her death and recruit Mark to work for them. That would be heartbreaking. It would mean Mark and Gemma 's relationship was manufactured from the beginning."

"The After Hours" is sure to set us up for a crazy 'Severance' season 2 finale.

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After everything Mark has been through, this would truly be a heartbreaking turn of events and I don't know if I could handle it! I'm not alone, either. TikTok users flooded the comments of the post (which has over 900K views).

"If Gemma was never a full person to begin with I'm gonna lose my mind," one user said, while another theorized, "I think Gemma is real but she actually died. Lumon had plans for her to begin with so they revived her body because they effectively own it and now she's stuck in purgatory testing."

But if this Severance theory breaks your heart as much as it breaks mine, there's a silver lining. "The next episode after 'The After Hours' from TWZ is called 'The Mighty Casey' and is about a robot who becomes more human I believe," a third TikTok user says.

But honestly, emotional devastation — and peeling back a character's insecurities, fears, and heartbreak to get to their core — make for really good TV because of how relatable those moments can be. So we'll just have to see what the Severance season 2 finale has in store.

Here are 10 Questions I Need Severance Season 2 To Answer — let us know on Instagram what kinds of questions and theories you have.

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25 Crazy Good St. Patrick's Day Desserts That Will Be Your Lucky Charm

St. Patrick's Day in America is known mostly as an excuse to have a day-long marathon of drinking green beer (we'll take some green cocktails, too), but if staying in is more your jam, you'll need some epic DIY party favorsand a slew of adorable St. Patrick's Day-themed treats! In this collection of St. Patrick's Day desserts, you'll find everything from rainbow cupcakes and Lucky Charms pancakes, to Leprechauns made out of Nutter Butters and boozy green fudge. Yum.

Throw on your best “Kiss Me, I'm Irish" apron and have some fun with these 25 delicious St. Patrick's Day desserts!

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St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Donuts

This adorable DIY requires no cooking and is a blast to make with friends. At the end of this rainbow you may not find gold, but you will find a fluffy cloud of coconut just waiting to be devoured. (via Brit + Co)

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St. Patrick's Day Dessert Shots

These cute, tiny shots are sweetened with flavors like dark chocolate, vanilla, and peppermint extract — and they even have a bite-sized brownie on the bottom. Now that's a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, amiright? (via Sarah Anderson forBrit + Co)

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Lucky Charms Ice Cream

This one isn't a specific recipe per say, it's more of a how-too... but arguably the most useful how-to you'll learn this month. This overview of how to make Lucky Charms-infused ice cream can be put to use this St. Patrick's Day and beyond! (via Brit + Co)

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St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Pizza

Deep dish pizza should always have a sugar cookie crust and a Bailey's Irish Cream chocolate filling. Top with green sprinkles, green tinted white chocolate and chopped chocolate mint candies for that extra festive feel. (via Grandbaby Cakes)

Brit + Co

Double Rainbow Cake

Labor intensive? Maybe. Totally worth it? Absolutely. Grab a partner or your kiddos, and settle in for a fun afternoon of food coloring and multi-colored M&M decorating. (via Brit + Co)

Sweet Recipeas

Drunken Grasshopper Fudge

This is definitely an adults-only fudge. Made with both Crème de Menthe and Crème de Cocoa, this fudge has a boozy flavor that bites back. Throw on a handful of shamrock sprinkles to really drive the theme home. (via Sweet Recipeas)

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St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Cookies

These little guys would be so cute to make for your kiddo's school St. Patrick's Day party. Plus, they double as a fun activity to do with them at home. They're almost too cute to eat… almost. (via Home Made Interest)

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Leprechaun Hat S’mores

Obviously a large marshmallow on top of a cookie makes the perfect top hat. Once it's covered in chocolate and adorned with green decor, you have the perfect edible s'mores hat that any leprechaun would be happy to wear. (via The Cake Blog)

Classy Clutter

St. Patrick’s Day Rice Krispie Treats

You may have to go digging for marshmallows in a box of Lucky Charms to make these, but it's totally worth it. The pretty pastels in the marshmallows also looks perfect with the light green of the Rice Krispies. (via Classy Clutter)

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Matcha Roll Cake

This sponge-y roll cake is packed with matcha whipped cream, and it looks just as good as it tastes! (via Takes Two Eggs)

Averie Cooks

Irish Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes

The batter these cupcakes are crafted with is spiked with Guinness and Jameson for a bit of booziness. (via Averie Cooks)

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Mint Chocolate Chip Pie For St. Patrick’s Day

You don't have to have a lot of time and ingredients to make a great St. Patrick's Day dessert. All you need for this freezer pie is a pre-made Oreo pie crust and mint chocolate chip ice cream. Whipped cream and chocolate shavings optional – as if! (via Barbara Bakes)

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This post has been updated with additional reporting by Meredith Holser.

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DIY Fabric Pumpkins

Check out all the earthy, elegant outdoor decor from McGee & Co below!

Alcott Melamine Dinner Plates (Set of 4)

Sanibel Acrylic Goblets (Set of 4)

Fontaine Melamine Dinner Plates (Set of 4)

Keep reading for the most insane Severance season 2, episode 9 theory on the internet.

Has Gemma been an innie the whole time?

"The After Hours" is sure to set us up for a crazy 'Severance' season 2 finale.

Throw on your best “Kiss Me, I'm Irish" apron and have some fun with these 25 delicious St. Patrick's Day desserts!

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