There are a few really lovely things I adore about the holidays. But I have to say, one of my favorites is decorating the mantle. I love to decorate my fireplace mantle at my little abode in town, and light a crackling lovely fire. Sit around, all cozy, lights twinkling… Stockings, dancing around, waiting to be filled with treats…
When Miss Polly of Counting Your Blessings asked me to submit a Christmas themed idea to her new and exciting PORCH magazine (for bloggers, by bloggers), I immediately thought about easy to make stockings. Little Sugar plum fairy stockings, with candies as sparkly embellishments…
Last year I made a few miniature carboard houses and enjoyed that. However, stockings are such a huge part of my family, and kids (of any age) love making them. So, I thought up an easy plan.
An easy plan with a free and easy template made just for you, by me.
Click here for printable PDF File.
Your PDF file will open up in 10-20 seconds, and look like the image below. You will want to cut out your stocking template and use it to outline the stocking on the fabric. Use it to outline the stocking twice per stocking, for front and back. I will show you my process below…
I added a few of my illustrations that you can cut out and use to decorate your stocking, if you choose not to use candies (or use candies and little paper cut outs too). It is best to print this out on cardstock if you have some on hand.
So, here is what I did to make mine. I started by cutting out my template and tracing the outline on beige felt, with a colored pencil. I used the same template to draw out the front and the back of the stocking, by simply flipping the template.
Then I cut out my stocking out with fabric scissors that have a design on the edge. I cut outside the brown line, as opposed to inside the line. So my stocking wouldn't be too tiny.
If you have pinking shears they work really well. I know this is self explanatory to those of you who sew and craft all the time 😉
I used the sides that didn't have the colored pencil lines as the outside of my stocking.
Now, I used hot glue for this entire project, but you can use white craft glue. Just let it set up over night… I prefer hot glue for quickness. If young kids will be making these, and hot glueing will be going on, an adult must be around doing the glueing for kids. (I know you know this, I am just being cautious 😉
So, after my stocking was all cut out, front and back, I glued the edges together (I will say, feel free to sew, if you would prefer. I use really hot glue, and find it makes felt to felt stick very well)…
Then the fun decorating part began. I went through my stash of gift wrapping & scrapbooking papers, and found just the perfect one I wanted to use for the top edging of the stocking…
I cut out a little piece, and drew out some scallops.
Then I cut them out, and hot glued them right on…
I ran a little band of ribbon at the top of the stocking. And then, saw that I had some jelly beans on hand. So, I set them on the stocking to see if they looked good.
I loved the idea and decided to add some iridescent sparkled to one side of the jelly beans. I used regular white craft glue to adhere the sparkles. Then I glued on the candy with a bead of hot glue…
I like to keep creme savers candy on hand, because it is pretty to play with and pretty to use to add sparkle to for this craft.
I cut out little scrapbook paper circles with my scalloped scissors, to set the candies on, for a little extra decor love… I glued the cutout to the stocking and then the candy to the cutout.
I simply used whatever candy I had on hand. That sparkle sure does add the Sugar Plum Fairy Magic to those candies 😉
And there you have it. A happy little Sugar Plum Fiary stocking, for your mantle or for anywhere you hang them really. I like to hang stockings from the top of my bookcases 😉
You can really do anything with this stocking. Embellish it with tchotchkes you might have sitting around. I thought about running a colorful cord around the edge, if I hadn't used pinking shears… The ideas are endless. I would love to see what you come up with if you make one or two, or many 😉
Oh, also, to make mine hangable, I took a ribbon, folded it in half, and hot glued it to the inside corner, of the heel side of the stocking…
To answer some questions that have arisen, the stocking I made is very sturdy. I find that hot glue on felt sticks incredibly well. But, if you would rather sew yours, feel free to do so. This is a little stocking, and won't hold a ton, so you can't overfill it, even if you wanted too 😉
Here are some filled stocking shots…
Annnnd, the news is, if you'd like to own this stocking, leave a hello in this post. This week's giveaway will be this actual wee stocking used in this lil' tutorial and also, seen in Porch Magazine. I can't wait to receive my copy…
Thanks for being patient with my slowness in blogging hello's and what not. I have been filling those lovely magical holiday card orders and getting those to the post. Whilst attempting to get a shop update in order before Thanksgiving. So, you can imagine, there is craziness behind the scenes! But I love being a busy bee, so it is just wonderful!!
Well, I'd love nothing more than to stay and play all day, but I must be off!! Have a charming lovely day!! Lots of 🖤's, V
ps: The shop is full of all sorts of Holiday Cards and Mini Calendars… And I am shipping every 24 hours so you get them with more than enough time 😉
pss: Two extra tip ideas for making your stocking, from my friend Sarah… First an alternative to hot glue. Can I suggest two things? Use Fabritac instead of the hot glue, because it sticks fabrics together really well. And, wait to cut the scallop-y edges until after you have the stocking glued, so that the scallops line up. Sarah is a maker of amazing fabric creatures and treasures!! I like her tips, so here you have them ;)
Yay yay yay!!! I love your stocking it is so deliciously adorable!! And, I am so excited I am the first to post! (Unless someone posted before I refreshed the page) I just might have to make a stocking myself! Thanks for sharing!
xoxo
~K
I’m lovin that stocking idea! Thanks so much!!!
That IS a happy stocking! Think of the treasures it will hold!
Oh my…what a WONDERFUL stocking!! Thanks so much for sharing the template, you know I’m on it with a smile on my face! My girls are going to LOVE THIS!
You have the BEST blog and BEST shop in the world…you’re definitely at the top of my fav list, hehe. I received your elfin cards I ordered and I’m thrilled they are sooo cute & thanks for the extra calendar, what a nice suprise!
You rock~
Jamie
http://www.stampinmom.com
Oh & I have a small giveaway going on right now that your crafty self might enjoy…come check it out if you get a chance 🙂
OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE those stockings. We are going to a cabin in the smoky mountains this Christmas and all my nieces will be there. This will be our Christmas Eve project. Squeal…I am so excited. Thanks Miss V
xoxoxo Emily
How cute, that is awesome and you are very talented.
Hello Miss Vanessa,
Is there anything that you don’t do?
Porque realmente, sos una genia!
Love this stocking!
~ Gabriela ~
YUMMY stockings…who knew?! LOL ‘-P)
Have a great week lady.
XOXO
Chris 🙂
How so creative and adorable and fun!! That’s what I love about your website, there’s always something fun going on. 🙂
What a fun tutorial! The stocking came out great. Mmmm I could use some hot soup right about now too.
Hi!
That stocking looks yummy! I want to make one-and will when certain other more tedious obligations are out of the way. I bought a hot glue gun recently-I never realised the advantages of the speed of the drying glue.
I only have chocolate though which may look a bit weird on a stocking!
Have a good week!
Oh! That is such a delightful stocking. If I can find my hot glue gun, I think I just may make a few stockings for family and friends.
What a great idea for a stocking Vanessa, thanks for sharing that. I also adore your little calendars.
Take care,
Martha
This is BEAUTIFUL! I’ll be making a bunch! Linking as well. Thanks SO much for sharing!!!
Lovely stocking…and a great choice of candy decorations.
Enchanting (as usual)! I love how you used candy and glitter! =)
Such a cute stocking. I’m sure it’s also essential to eat some of those leftover lollies while you’re decorating, just to make sure they’re of a high enough quality to adorn such a stocking, right? ;o) But make sure you eat plenty- you need to do a thorough quality check. Hehe
This is such a great post! I love the candy! (especially since I am british) You would love Victoria magazine. You are such a talent.
Such a cute stocking, however it wouldn’t last 2 minutes here at Willow House, the dogs would nick it and gobble up all those sweets (candy) glitter and all!
Hello, Vanessa! The cuteness is blinding. What a great idea.
I love your sweet holiday stocking Vanessa! Thank you for sharing your fun, holiday spirit. 🙂
Oh you are so sweet…what a lovely tutorial for a sweet get it sweet stocking! Love it! By the way Vanessa….I can see you knickers!!
Kiss Noises Linda
This is adorable, Vanessa…and I needed some sparkly~happiness today. :o)
Oh I was planning on making my own stockings this year and this pattern will be perfect (I love the idea of decorating with candy). Porch magazine looks so great.
A sparkly and sweet stocking indeed! My wee one is in need so I’m keeping my fingers crossed 🙂
Thanks for sharing more of your enchanting ideas!!
Denise
hello! I wrote an entire message out here about your stocking and how I am just in need of such a thing, and when I went to post it, my computer froze! oh… this is horrible!
But on another note, before I go to make thousands of stockings, or at least the one I need for a swap, whose hair did Mr. cut? His, or yours?
I’m going to go look at Porch now.
Thank you!! My son and i MIGHT attempt this!!
Can I suggest two things? Use Fabritac instead of the hot glue, because it sticks fabrics together really well, and wait to cut the scallop-y edges until after you have the stocking glued, so that the scallops line up.
Otherwise, MAHVELOUS! I wish Brian would let me start decorating!
Oh, this stocking is wonderful – thank you so much for the template and the inspiration. I really love the template color – it would be beautiful in pink !!!
How fun was that? It was a blast making stockings with you, Miss Vanessa! 😉
So, so lovely! It strikes me as quite Dr. Seuss-ian, no?
Vanessa,
What a lovely stocking. So charming and colorful. I love it and the quiche, matzo ball soup and anything else you may be brewing up in your kitchen!!!
Kris
Omg, candy stockings! I “lick” it! I do! I really do! Those are so fun and a way better twist on a candy house 🙂
Missy V, you’re precious, you know that?
Luvs you! And thanks for your uplifting ways 🙂
muah
i’m running out of adjectives… i mean, how many times could i write things like “lovely”, “adorable”, “beautiful” and “amazingly cute”? apparently a million, beacuse that’s exactly what all the things you do are :).
love that stocking! and i love that you’re mixing fabric and paper and… well everything.
Vanessa! Your stocking is simply charming. I love that you just went ahead and stuck that candy right on there. I think the Mister in my house would probably eat the candy, glue and all. ^..^
Hello Hello Hello! Love the colors used for and on the stocking. Sweet! (literally)
thanks for making your instructions so easy! i will be making a few of these with my girls. xx rosey
The cutest, most adorablest, most huggably precious stockings ever! And No sew? I love.
xoxo Hugs to my friend, i’ve missed you so! we are busy busy bees….bzzzzz….
xo
I would be nervous about filling that kind of stocking with presents. Have you tried using it?
Thanks so much for the template! I can’t wait to make these with my daughters!
Hello there!
Your stocking is “scrum~dilly~licous!!!
{if that’s even a word}!!!
I LOVE it! What a great idea! I really do have to get Porch….
Hope you have a tingly good day!
It’s the sweetest stocking I have EVER seen! Oh my god, who would have thought of sparkling up some candy and putting it on there? Only you, wonderfully creative YOU (in my mind at least :).
~Sparkle Away~
Melissa
Those are the sweetest (literally) and most darling stockings ever, methinks!! And now I want to order more wool felt to whip up two to hang from our little stovling! We only ever do stockings here….and rather go in for a big, yummy breakfast for the main Christmas event!! 🙂 That reminds me…..must get to making (and buying…Etsy all the way!) some stocking nifties for my Mr. Sir!! 😉
Oh, I am so making these with my daughter! Won’t that be all kinds of fun?! I can’t wait to get started.
Hope you post some more ideas! You really do think of the cutest and most wonderful things.
Oh your stocking is so adorable! It looks good enough to eat!
This is awesome…Thank’s for sharing with us! I am inspired!
This is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!
Adorable.
I LOVE your stocking! So, so cute. Thanks for the pattern.
I was reading the post with a little girl at my elbow going “Is that candy? Real candy?” Your stocking is so lovely Ms V!
Vanessa, love the Stocking… what can’t you do? You are amazing!
Cheers!
What a cute stocking.
And so VERY different from the knitted one which is now on its way over The Atlantic from me to you.
That is the most delicious looking stocking that I have ever seen! You can make magic out of anything! It’s so charming and fabulous.
What a great stocking…I might have to try my hand at this tonight. Tooooo cute!
Hugz,
Michele
Your stocking is just AdOrAbLe!
I love making stockings and have made many over the years from various materials. Felt is a material that gives you many construction options (especially with no raveling). One option would be to punch holes all along the edge and use a thin ribbon or embroidery thread (all 6 strands) to whip in and out of the holes to hold the pieces together.
This adorable one you’ve made could be duplicated a few times and strung together like a banner. See….the mind starts going..
Congrats on Porch Magazine, I had not heard of it before but will check out the link.
I think there may be a visible whirlwind over your house from all the activity!
XOXOXOXO Love,L.
Oh, I would love to have a mantel to decorate. I was thinking about making a fake one above my bed. The wheels are turning. Thanks for the ideas.
Vanessa, every time I stop by your blog I am simply blown away!!!! beautiful, fabulous, delightful, fanciful!!!! I have mentioned you on my blog – I don’t like the term ‘tagging’ – it seems too pressured, but if you want to be tagged, then please feel free! 🙂
Love them! I see stockings in our future! Thanks!
Such a cute stocking, and thanks for the tutorial. I stopped by as a reminder that my Christmas Fair is on my blog on Friday. Hope you stop by. Karen
Thank you so much for this post, like all the others I cherish them greatly. This is great quick fun and most of all Fanciful! I’ve been thinking of Ideas for my friends and I to try and this looks like so much fun. Hot coco and Cookies with stocking making…I can’t wait.
OMG, That so cute!!! It look like a yummy cookie, lol. I love your site and everything you in it.
I’m in love with the stocking! I’ve been looking for one to send to my best friend, but she’s in Iraq, and I’m afraid candies would melt (my hubby, who also served there in the first war, said it was still hot).
But maybe I can convince Zack’s Kindergarten teacher to let me do this project with the kids!
That it is the COOLEST stocking EVER! I’m going to make some over the Thanksgiving holidays for my little nephews. My teenaged Cupcake Princess probably would like one, too…..and her best friend, and her high school theatre group…..oh, I could make a bunch! Thanks for sharing the idea AND the pattern. You are TOO much FUN!! 😀
~Allie
so very, very sweet!
I adore the colors you chose. And hanging there against your beautiful white fireplace…that is just magical. How can you send it away from such a pretty place?
Vanessa,
I love the stocking. May I say it looks just so YUMMILY SWEET!! You amazing me all the time. Hugs, Bobbi Jo
LOVE IT!
Yummy stocking! I think I would have to soak the candy in shellac because I have super ants that can smell sugar from across town 🙁 I love the no-sew idea though, right up my alley!
HI! I just found your blog through Artful Blogging, and i have to say- I LOVE IT!!! Awesome awesome blog. can’t wait to keep reading!
xoxo-ak-xoxo
Hola preciosa! Again, you’ve dazzled us with your step-by-step creation! Thank you so much. Even those of us with little spare time can manage to create something like this. It’s so adorable! Muchas gracias! xoxox
V
My kids will love this! Thank you so much!
xo
How DARLING Miss V!!!
Thanks for sharing such a fun project with us. I love all your new card sets and holiday goodies. sooooooo SWEET:):):)
xoxox…jenn
A lovely craft project for the holidays. Thanks for sharing this.
Inspiring to visit here! As always!
Love the candy on the stocking, what a great idea!
Congrats! I have given you a blog award!
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to see it!
xoxo
~Krista
where do you always find such beautiful gumballs? Are those gumballs inside? I rememebr some from a hallow post and I fell in love. Do you order some online or do you have a fab candy store nearby? Even my local candy stop is lacking these days.
Can you wear them outside? I Love Them!
Hey girlfriend! Love the stocking and thanks for the instructions! I am loving Portland…more later….
Hi
Just wanted to say a big thank you for your blog, and the candy stocking. I have read about your little house – how you thought it out – because of vintage houses. Well, you have inspired me. I work in an antique warehouse and the vintage houses are so beautiful. I am now going to make one of my own.
Thanks again. Lucy
http://mixedmediummusings.blogspot.com/
I like the idea of candy on the outside of a stocking! Very cute idea! Wish I had time to make it but I’m super busy! HAVE FUN CREATING:)
Love the Sugarplum~Stocking tute VV.
The stocking is wonderful and looks delicious too! You go girl. Must visit Miss Polly at her Porch!
xox
Constance
Your stocking is SO cute!! Love it!! I will have to make some of these, and I wouldn’t mind winning your very own original, either! Off to shop in your store! ((((HUGS))))
Oh how adorable! Thanks for the great giveaway!
I think I will try it on my own anyways, just in case I don’t win…
Oh, and I love how you added sparkles to the candy. It looks wonderful!
Happy Saturday!
<3 lise
OOOOHHHH
S00000 cute sweet Vanessa:)
Now you have inspired me to try to make one with my mom’s sealah tape!
Have a wonderful weekend.
xoxo
Kay
~Sweet Lady~
I love you & all that you Do !~
My Minnie V. ~ aka, Rowan ~
Will love this project.
~oxoxox~Amy~
heeeeellooo miss vanessa! such awesomely fantastic eye candy you are sharing…. hee hee! your stocking is fabulous! this holiday season will be the first in which i attempt to hand make all the decorations… i’m planning for fun banners and little felt ornaments. we’ll see how it goes. thank you so very much for sharing this cute cute cute idea! hope you’re having a fantastic weekend!!!
Oh this is such a sweet treat! I love it ,but mostly I love busybee upside down Vanessa drawing!
I saw this cheery stockin’ in Polly’s magazine! I could have guessed who made it without reading. Very nice…now be a good girl and click on my name 🙂
Beautiful Stocking! Thank you for letting us know how to make it.
Great!
When I first saw the stocking in this post I thought “well that is so yummy looking…it looks edible!!”
And guess what…I found out it almost is!!
Lovely work in such mouthwatering colors!!!
You are so talented and kind to also make this available for all to use 🙂
love the stocking getting ready to make some news .Old ones got damage .
love debb
What a fantastic, magical stocking. Thank you so very much for sharing the pattern with us.
Karen
I love them!! have a happy week..m.
I think your life is one big CANDY LAND game!!! That’s totally what I thought of when looking at all of the photos. True isn’t it???? (better than Chutes and Ladders!)
D.
Love it!
Especially the glittery candy bits!
And here’s wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Sandra Evertson
Love the stocking- linked to it in my blog- hope you don’t mind- I’m looking for all things crafty and handmade for this year’s gifts! Thanks for the inspiration!
M.
This is so cute. It would be perfect for my little niece Hannah – hint, hint.
Thanks for sharing your creativity.
what a wondeful stocking…i cannot wait to make my own…(or win yours…):)
i absolutley love your sugarplum fairy…
Oh, Miss Vanessa, thank you so very much for the pattern for the stocking. Please put my name in the hat for the stocking. If I don’t win, … well… then I’ll just have to make my own, won’t I? It looks like lots of fun!
These are adorable. I love anything you don’t have to sew but can glue instead! Thanks for the well-illustrated tutorial. I may have to add this to my “projects to make this holiday” list — they’re too cute to pass up!
What a wonderland you inhabit! how charming and magical!
So pretty and what talent you have.
I am in LOVE with this stocking!!!
Loving your blog.. ;O)
fifi.
i really love it. the sweets, the colours…very fantastic.
i set a link. i hope you’ll agree.
thanks, doro.
Awesome~ Do you have a template for a high heel stocking- and suggestions for sturdier fabric~ Plz help 🙂
You write well will be waiting for your new publications.
I absolutely love your stocking! It looks good enough to eat! Even the cream-white fabric reminds me of some kind of cookie – and the design around the edges reminds me of how cookie-dough looks when it is cut out from cookie-cutters!
I was actually considering doing a blog post about interesting Christmas stockings, in which I would show about 10 pictures of unique and interesting Christmas stockings, discuss what I like about them, and either show which website it came from, or show where to buy them.
If I were to create such a blog post, would you allow me to include this stocking and show a picture of it in the blog post? I would post the name and link to your website, and explain that you have more pictures of it on your website as well as instructions on how to make it.
If you would not like me to include your work on my blog I would completely understand. I would not want to go against anyone’s wishes. I would also not want anyone to feel I was taking credit for anyone else’s work – my goal is merely to display unique and fun SOCK-related items, explain how I discovered them, and give instructions as to where others can find them.
Whatever you decide, you did wonderful work!
Love,
Lilly Briar – The Lonely Sock
Hi Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
My family and I loved your stocking idea. After seeing your adorable stockings I decided that making new stockings every year would be a fun tradition for our family. Thank you for the inspiration. You can see our rendition of your stocking at my blog http://lifeandtimesofthetippetts.blogspot.com/2011/01/2010-christmas-stockings.html.