Rustic Stocking Tags

1 min read September 13, 2026 Jamie Bare
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My kids love seeing their name next to their stocking so I made these rustic tags to coordinate perfectly on my Buffalo Plaid Mantel. All you need are a few items to create a personalized, rustic look on your mantel this year.

 

Project Time
10 to 20 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Using a pencil, write names on the back of the rustic wood ornaments. I like the look of cursive when writing the name.

Rustic Stocking Tags step 1
Step
2

Go over the pencil writing in black Sharpie marker. Use an eraser to erase any left over pencil lines.

Rustic Stocking Tags step 2
Step
3

Add silver and gold by metallic markers around the black cursive name.

Rustic Stocking Tags step 3
Step
4

Tie the personalized rustic ornaments around the top off your stocking loop.

Rustic Stocking Tags step 4
Step
5

Hang the stockings on your Christmas mantel. You can add one more rustic ornament showing the image on the front.

Get all of the ideas for our Buffalo Plaid Christmas Mantel including this adorable DIY Pinecone Garland.

Rustic Stocking Tags step 5

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