Sunday Stocking Special: DIY Non-traditional Stockings

Welcome to another serving of Sunday Stocking Special. Last Sunday, I shared some great no sew and traditional (sew) do it yourself tutorials. Today, I’m going to spice things up and share five fun non-traditional stocking tutorials.

Alright, let's get cooking!

These fruity stockings make me think of the saying, "Christmas in July". The pineapple stocking would be perfect for the fashionista in your life. Pineapples were very trendy in fashion this summer. 

The grinch that hates Christmas and misses the summer, this is the stocking for them!
DIY Fruity Christmas Stockings With Free Pattern by My Poppet 

What little girl wouldn’t love one of these cute Frozen inspired stockings.

DIY Frozen Christmas Stocking by My Sister’s Suitcase

This cactus, yes I said cactus, tutorial is brought to you by the same maker of the fruity stockings. This stocking would be hilarious for any garden lover! 

Cintia, the author of this tutorial, almost makes me want to ditch the traditional Christmas decor and spice things up with her festive Christmas summer decorations. But I don’t think my husband would go for it. 
DIY Cactus Christmas Stocking With Free Pattern by My Poppet 

You know we all have that favorite old shirt that doesn’t fit anymore and we’re not sure what to do with it. Well, here’s a solution and there’s no sewing involved. For those doing the Bee Creative Stocking Swap, you can always hit the local thrift store for gently used band shirts or printed tees. 
T-Shirt Christmas Stocking by Crafty Chica

Of course I wouldn't forget to included a stocking tutorial for man’s best friend. Woof! Woof! 
Paw-some Stocking by Hallmark 

I hope you guys enjoyed these fun and some fruity stocking tutorials. Some are really outside the box when it comes to non-traditional stockings. 

If you’re a visual learner like myself and do better with detailed tutorials with lots of pictures, head over to The Morose Bee. Emily has the perfect dish, I mean stocking tutorial, to satisfy your creative itch. Don’t forget to sign up for Bee Creative Stocking Swap HERE, before it's gone!

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Sunday Stocking Special: DIY No Sew and Traditional Stockings

For Sunday Stocking Special I will be serving (ha, ha, I crack myself up) stocking tutorials for crafters of different levels and for those who work with specific art mediums. I found no sewing stockings tutorials, sewing tutorials, a crochet tutorial, and a quilted tutorial. I hope you will find something on here that will work for you. 

Let’s dig in!

DIY No Sew Stocking

Bye bye sewing machine. Hello glue gun! 

DIY No-Sew Christmas Stocking Tutorial by Salty Canary

Keep your glue gun out, you'll need it for this one too. This tutorial includes a printable stocking template. 
How to Make a No-Sew Felt Stocking by HGTV

Making this stocking is so easy that even a kid can do it! 
No Sew Christmas Stocking Patterns from Fleece Fun


Traditional Stockings (Regular Sew Stockings)



This is a tricky tutorial but if you get creative with the grid provided the results are beautiful. These stockings are a perfect example of different stockings with a common theme. 
Jingle Bell Stocking by Martha Stewart




For visual learners like myself, you’ll like this tutorial. It includes step by step instructions with photos for beginning level sewers. 
A Christmas Stocking Tutorial for Beginners by Lindsey Blogs




Here’s one for crocheters. It has great reviews from people that have crochet this stocking. The tutorial considers this an easy level crochet project. The stocking is a classic stocking design. Whether you use traditional colored yarn or not, it is up to you. 
Quick & Easy Stocking (Crochet) from Red Heart

I love the festive Christmas fabric used in this tutorial and how both fabrics are different inside and out. It’s also another great tutorial for visual learners. 
Simple Stocking Tutorial by Diary of a Quilter 



Imagine all the fun Christmas prints you can use on a quilted stocking. Or, you can always use fabric that has objects of your partner's favorite things. 
Easy Quilted Stocking Tutorial from Diary of a Quilter


For my thrift store lovers, skip Joann’s and let warm sweaters be your fabric. 
From Sweater to Christmas Stocking in 12 Easy Steps by An Extraordinary Day






Another great step by step tutorial with pictures. It is a simple neutral colored stocking with pom pom decorations that add a little fun. The round wooden tags with the names are a nice touch too. 
DIY Pom Pom Trim Stocking Tutorial from Just the Bees Knees

I know these stocking tutorials have done a good job at feeding my creative juices. I hope it did the same for you. I would love to know which one is your favorite and why. 

If you haven’t signed up for Bee Creative Stocking Swaps, CLICK HERE, and sign up!

Bee Creative Stocking Swap

Now, that Viva La Frida Craft Swap has come to an end, Emily and I, from Bee Creative Swaps are at it again. This time we are bringing the holiday spirit out a little early with  “Bee Creative Stocking Swap!” You don’t sew? No worries! You can buy an already pre-made stocking and decorate it based on your partner’s likes. For full details and to sign up CLICK HERE!

I will be posting inspirational do it yourself stocking ideas on my blog each Sunday, until July 28. The Sunday posts will be called, “Sunday Stocking Special.” Scheduled posts themes are as follows: 

August 14: DIY No Sew and Tradition Stockings 
August 21: DIY Non Traditional Stockings
August 28: Decorating Stocking Ideas

The Sunday Stocking Special posts are meant to get your creative juices flowing and give you some out of the box ideas on how you might like your own stocking made. And, maybe be the little push to motivate those who are still unsure if they want to participate to sign up.

Sign ups are open until August 31st and shipping deadline is November 1st.

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