Phew – FINALLY, our stockings are hung thanks to this fun (and simple) DIY Stocking Hanger! I meant to get them up sooner, but then I bought a Silhouette Cameo (woohoo – seriously, can’t tell you how much fun I’m having with this thing), so waited until I could make up some vinyl with it. I got a little carried away and made even MORE decor: a Christ is the Reason sign for our mantel!

My awesome Sis-in-Law designed it, then I got it all printed off the Silhouette. Pick it off the sheet, transfer it to vinyl….

Then put it on the painted boards. We then did nails for hooks, putting little jewels on the tip of each.

The kids were so excited…..until I told them it’s not Christmas Eve yet. Seriously – only a few days, they at least need to give me that to get ready! LOL

We also made this beautiful blue-and-silver themed mantel display with our vinyl Christ is the Reason for the Season sign. I wanted something central reminding us of the most important part of Christmas. I finally made use of some of that blank space above our Backpack Center!!!