The Stockings are hung...{Burlap velvet stockings}

The stockings are finally hung,

and the Christmas mantle is done!

I chose burlap (I ordered a finer weave and it's less smelly) 

and ivory velvet as my fabrics of choice. 

Burlap is all the rage, you know. I may be late to the party, 

but I'm here with my own version. 

I wanted a basic shape with a contrasting cuff,

and then personalized each one with different adornments. 

 These faux wooden buttons looked manly enough for the hubster.

 A box of vintage lace revealed these little beauties for my stocking.

 That same vintage lace box had this sweet little lace collar for my daughter's stocking, and it fit the cuff perfectly!

 Sometimes, the odds are in your favor.

Thank heavens they were in my favor today!

 I went rummaging in my son's room to find something
 interesting for his stocking.
Oh yes, his jar of vintage keys was just the thing! 

They even jingle!!

 Here's a full view of my stocking.

 I thought about glitter initials for each stocking,

but found these mirror ones...

and they were easy!

If you'd like to read more about how I decorated my mantle click here
and click here for DIY instructions for the candles and garland.

This Christmas mantle is complete!

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