Christmas Stocking Craft and Printable Pattern

Looking for a fun and simple holiday craft that kids will love? This Christmas Stocking Craft is perfect for classrooms, playdates, or a cozy family afternoon. With just a few materials and creativity, children can design unique stockings to celebrate the season. Plus, we’ve included a free printable pattern to make this craft even easier!

Christmas Stocking Craft and Printable Pattern for Preschool Projects

We cut out the stocking shape on cardstock for these cute Christmas Stocking Crafts. Then we painted them with tempera paint.

After the paint dried, we added cotton for trim, decorated with stickers (on clearance at Michael’s for .79!) and added names in glitter and glue. Very simple & very cute! These stockings almost look like patchwork! Below is the printable pattern you can use to make a Christmas stocking in any way you’d like.

How to Use the Christmas Stocking Craft and Printable Pattern

Materials You’ll Need for Christmas Stocking Crafts

Christmas stocking printable pattern (download below)
Cardstock or sturdy paper
Tempera paint or markers
Cotton balls
Glitter and glue
Stickers, ribbons, or other decorative items
Scissors
Toy catalogs and brochures

Directions

Print the stocking pattern on cardstock and cut out the shapes.
Paint the stockings with tempera paint. Let them dry completely.
Once dry, add cotton balls along the top for the trim.
Decorate with stickers, ribbons, or sequins or pictures of toys cut from catalogs. (Pro Tip: Check for discounted stickers at craft stores!)
Write names or holiday messages with glue and sprinkle glitter over them. Let dry.
Display or hang your stockings for a festive touch!

More Creative Decoration Ideas

Take your stockings to the next level with these fun ideas:

Add Sparkle: Glue on sequins, rhinestones, or small bells.
Patchwork Look: Use fabric scraps or felt to create a quilted design.
Personal Touch: Include a family photo or holiday drawing on the stocking.
Low-Mess Option: Skip the paint and use crayons, markers, or stamps instead.

Variations for Different Age Groups

Toddlers: Use pre-cut shapes and large stickers for a simple, mess-free activity.
Preschoolers: Encourage cutting out their stockings.
Older Kids: Introduce yarn or embroidery floss to “stitch” designs by threading through punched holes.

Learning Opportunities

This craft isn’t just fun—it’s educational too! Here are some ways to incorporate learning:

Name Recognition: Add names on stockings to help children practice name writing or recognition.
Patterns and Symmetry: Encourage kids to create symmetrical or patterned designs with paint.
Letter to Santa: Turn the stocking into a special pocket for Santa letters.

Display and Use Ideas

Classroom Wall: Create a festive stocking display for everyone to admire.
Advent Calendar: Number stockings and fill them (make them double-sided for this idea) with small treats or activities written on them.
Family Mantel: Hang stockings as personalized decorations for each family member.

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