Christmas Door Stocking

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Why

Dress up an interior door with a beautiful Christmas stocking.

Steps

  1. 1. This stocking will keep for years and become a family Christmas favorite! You could even make several to create a swag with them! Here are some ideas for crafting the stockings.
  2. 2. Roll out two large handfuls of Crayola Model Magic® Fusion™ compound. With a craft stick, either free hand or using a large athletic sock as a tracer, cut out two sock shapes. To create a 3-D stocking, crumple a few pieces of paper towel and place in between the layers, and then press the stocking edges together. Leave the top open.
  3. 3. Make a cuff for the top with two contrasting Fusion squares. Press in place. Poke a hole in the top with a straw to hold the ribbon for hanging.
  4. 4. Cut out holiday designs using cookie cutters or a craft stick. Either press the designs on the stocking or leave them separate for filling the stocking with "treats."
  5. 5. For example, make imaginary candy canes by rolling out long pieces of white and red Fusion. Twist together and curve the top. Shape miniature gift packages and decorate with flat Fusion "ribbons." To make a marbleized lollipop, knead several different colors of compound together, pull and twist, roll into a ball, and then flatten. Attach a craft stick for a handle. Fusion air dries to the touch overnight and is completely dry in 2 to 3 days.
  6. 6. Decorate your stocking with Crayola 3-D Squeezables™ Paint. Make dots, squiggles, lines, or shapes. Write a name on the cuff. By using different pressure on the tube you can make various widths. Air-dry the paint.
  7. 7. Remove the paper towels and place your dry goodies in the stocking. Thread ribbon through the cuff for hanging. Hang indoors for a festive holiday look.

When & Where

"We made stockings for each family member and hung them like a swag in our front hallway. They look great!"
- Marvel G., mother of 12- and 6-year-olds.

"Our scouts made several of these for a nursing home. They wrote holiday wishes on them. The nurses hung them all around for the residents to enjoy. "
- Carey R., Junior Girl Scout leader.

Interesting Info

Here’s a legend about hanging stockings at Christmas. St. Nick, who wanted to remain anonymous and help a poor family, threw gold coins down the chimney after his visit to them. The coins fell into the stockings that were hanging on the fireplace to dry. Hanging stockings later became a tradition in many cultures.

Safety Guidelines

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Wood—By its nature, wood is rough and may contain splinters or sharp points

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