16 Christmas Stocking Hanging Ideas (that don’t require a
Hang Christmas stockings from a branch. Source: The Merrythought. Hang them from a bookcase. Use a coat rack to hang your stockings. Put them on a coat tree. Hang from a ladder. Hang from a piano. Hang from a stairwell. Hang in the window.
How do you hang stockings on brick fireplace without mantle?
Hanging Stockings Without a Mantle
The steel hanger securely hooks onto the top of any brick and has a small hook on which you can hang the loop of your Christmas stocking. If you are hanging multiple stockings, you will need a brick hanger for each. Another option is to drill holes directly into the surface.
How do you hang stockings on a flat fireplace?
Place heavy paperweights on your mantel and secure stockings underneath. Use adhesive hooks or “s” hooks to create a spot for hanging. Attach a piece of yarn or twine to your mantel for clipping on empty stockings. Attach a curtain rod to your mantel with command hooks for easy hanging.
How do you hang stockings on walls without nails?
1. Command Hooks. Command hooks are really the best thing I’ve found for hanging wreaths, garland and stockings on my mantel, door, or wall, without nails! If you haven’t used them yet, they are little hooks with a non-damaging adhesive double sided tape on the back.
What can I use instead of a stocking?
7 Christmas Stocking Alternatives
Christmas Rainboots via Design Mom.Christmas Stocking Sacks via Not On The Highstreet.Christmas Cowboy Boots via HGTV.Christmas Buckets via DeLaDesign.Burlap Bags via Linen Chic.Christmas Shoes via Ala Parisienne.Upside Down Christmas Hats via My Home Ideas.
How do you secure stockings to the mantle?
Find a sturdy, heavy branch that you can hang against the wall with a large ribbon or set atop your mantel. Tie lengths of twine around the branch to hang the stockings from. Then, place it on the mantel along with other decor like sculptures, garland, candles and lanterns.
How do you weigh down a stocking holder?
If you plan to add tons of weight to the stockings, you can also weigh down the stocking hanger box by adding sand or rocks. If you place your stocking hanger on a mantel or bookshelf, though, the overhang of the box will create some resistance that the box won’t easily pull over or topple.
Do Command hooks work on brick?
Do command hooks work on brick walls? Command stips only work on bricks if the brick is painted, and not too rough. Think more on the lines of painted concrete block, much smoother, rather than a rougher brick. The issue is the surface area the adhesive has to have enough flat smooth surface to grip onto.
Can I hang stockings on electric fireplace?
There shouldn’t be stockings hanging down in front of the door or grate to your fireplace. Stockings are made of synthetic fabrics that can become too hot and melt or catch fire. Be safe about your holiday stockings.
