Description
Create custom stocking hangers for your fireplace with this simple DIY project.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1x 1×2 inch pine board (length depends on your fireplace width)
- Wood screws
- Sandpaper
- Wood glue
- Paint or stain (optional)
- Mounting hardware (e.g., L-brackets, heavy-duty adhesive strips)
Instructions
- Cut the pine board to the desired length to span your fireplace mantel.
- Cut smaller pieces of wood to create hooks or loops for hanging stockings. You can use dowels, small blocks, or even sturdy metal hooks.
- Sand all wood pieces smooth.
- Attach the hooks/loops to the main board using wood glue and screws. Ensure they are securely fastened.
- If desired, paint or stain the hanger and let it dry completely.
- Determine how you will mount the hanger to your fireplace. Options include L-brackets screwed into the wall above the mantel, or heavy-duty adhesive strips for a damage-free option.
- Securely attach the stocking hanger to your fireplace mantel using your chosen mounting method.
- Hang your stockings!
Notes
- Measure your fireplace mantel carefully before cutting wood.
- Test the strength of your mounting method before hanging heavy stockings.
- Consider the spacing of your hooks to accommodate different stocking sizes.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Home Decor
- Method: Woodworking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hanger
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: DIY stocking hanger, fireplace decor, Christmas decorations, mantel decor, woodworking project, holiday crafts