‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.
Well it’s clearly not the night before Christmas, but in preparation for, look at what sprouted from the Craftberry Bush this week-end…….savour and enjoy!
Daddy, Mama, Ethan, Tristan and Isabella

Upon seeing the size of the stockings, the kids expressed a little concern – “umm…don’t you think
they’re kinda small Mama?”. Something tells me we need to revisit the true meaning of Christmas.
Lacie and pretty for the girls…
…and two little brown stripes for the boys.

And this is how I made it…
Hubby cut me a piece of 2×4 that was laying around
in the garage and drilled 5 holes through the plank.
Notice my highly detailed plan in the background?
I then sanded and painted the wood. I was concerned the letters would break if we drilled
them in so we glued them like so. Because it will sit on the mantel place I wasn’t
too worried about the way it looked from behind (sorry to the perfectionists out there)
I then drilled a hole through the back of the cloth pin and threaded some twine through it

The twine feeds through the plank and is secured with a little knot at the back
to hold it in place (for extra securtiy I also added some glue around the knot).
I had originally painted the letters brown and I think it looks nice,
but I was dreaming of a ‘Noel Blanc’ like this……….

Oh Noel, Noel….
J’aime ma craftberry beacoup.
This project was so easy and inexpensive….I hope you enjoyed it!
Wishing you an inspiring week!
Much love,
Lucy
this is adorable and yes i love it!!!!
I agree. Adorable!!!
I like the white too! You are soooo clever!!!
That is so pretty!
Love it!
Beautiful mantel! Love the little stockings and the simplicity of it! Sometimes, less really is more!! Would love for you to stop by tomorrow and share this!
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This is seriously adorable. Let’s see–LOVE graphic Noel; the holes drilled in the clips; tiny custom stockings, threaded like fishing poles. Brilliant! I’d love if you linked your project to Fabric Fun Thursday. 🙂
What a clever idea. It’s beautiful.
Just DARLING! I love it! Did you know my daughter’s married name is Noel? She would love this!! Hugs-Diana
Lucy what a fab idea… original and fun! Thanks so much for joining us at A Crafty Soiree.
Very Cute.
I am all caught up on your posts since I visited last! You are a busy lady!
U love them all, the ornaments are just beautiful!
Very talented!
Quite adorable! Love all the white!
HI Lucy. Love your project. YOu did such a good job and I love the finished product! I’m your new follower as well!
blessings,
Debbie
I love everything about this – the stockings, the trim on the stockings, the white, the NOEL!
Lucy,
I just love these sweet little white stockings!
Blessings,
Linda
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Serene and pretty. I love the monochromatic look and the stockings are adorable!
Thanks so much for sharing at My Backyard Eden!
This is absolutely gorgeous! Your style is beautiful!
Beautiful mantel!
Also, Just wanted to let you know that I gave you an award today! http://adventuresofthemichelenafamily.blogspot.com/2010/11/sweet-award-and-new-winner.html
Love it! I think I’m going to copy you.
Thanks for sharing!
I really like how this turned out especially withthe numbers on the stockings. Great idea! Thanks for sharing with us today.
Kathleen
Love Noel!!! Hugs, Liz
So beautiful in it’s simplicity!
Happy WW
Roselle
It’s beautiful. What a great project. I’m visiting from Blue Cricket and glad I clicked over.
Very creative and so delightful… I’m thinking I’m going to have to check out some more of your wonderful blog.
You are so talented….Love this!
Take care,
Lisa
Absolutely Gorgeous! What a great project.
Lucy,
This a adorable. None of the commercial stocking hangers work on my mantels and I’ve had to use small nails at the back. This is so much better.
Please stop by my blog this week and see the result of a couple of your tutorials. I credited you, so I hope you are flattered rather than displeased. I can’t wait to use the Thankful Walnuts and am already trying to think of a way I can adapt it to Christmas using something other than nuts.
Very pretty. I especially like the white letters and stockings with the rough planking boards above the mantel. A lovely vignette.
This is so cute, and the little touches of stripes and lace are adorable!
Really beautiful!!
So Pretty! I love the stockings!
Very pretty!! Found you over at Funky Junk Interiors!
How sweet! I love all the white and the beautiful mini stockings!
This is beautiful! I am impressed. It looks so calm, simple, and peaceful.
Just wanted to let you know I will be featuring this tomorrow! Please stop by and grab a featured button!
What a sweet blog and a darling project. I love it. The little lace stockings with the twine and the Noel — it’s a whole package that works beautifully together! Thank you for linking to the Boardwalk Bragfest. I bet I caught you right after you linked and haven’t had a chance to put the Boardwalk Bragfest button up yet. Would you do that pretty please? Have a blessed Thanksgiving; and I look forward to seeing many of your bragables at the party in the future (every Tuesday)!
I am totally loving the white, that will look perfect in my house!
Carol
This is such a beautiful project. Thank you for sharing it with us at FineCraftGuild.com.
In fact, it’s so good that I’ll feature it in today’s linky party. Stop by to pick up your ‘I’m featured’ badge and perhaps add another one or two of your great creations/tutorials.
We love having you being part of us! Great work!
Love the noel and your cute little stockings
Love!!
very adorable… i love it!
Those stockings are precious! I love all of it:)
so pretty!
This is fabulous! So pretty! You are one talented gal!
Merry Christmas
Kristin
Very nice project. Love the photos. Thanks for sharing.
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