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    Personalized Stocking Name Tags and Mantel Pieces

    Matching stockings look great until everyone is guessing whose is whose. Here's how to fix it with a small tag.

    Three knit stockings on a mantel, each with an engraved wood name tag

    Matching stockings look great on a mantel. They're also a puzzle on Christmas morning, when nobody knows whose is whose. A small name tag fixes it, and it turns a plain stocking into something that feels like it belongs to the person hanging there.

    A name on every stocking

    A wood or leather tag with a name makes each stocking personal. If you have a big family, a pet, or a few new additions, it keeps everything clear and looks neat.

    Wood or leather?

    Wood tags look clean and simple and work with almost any decor. Leather has a warmer, more traditional feel, and it goes well with a knit or velvet stocking. We can do either, or a mix.

    How do name tags attach to a stocking?

    Most tags have a small hole for a ribbon, a loop of twine, or a thin cord that ties to the stocking. Tell us how your stocking hangs and we'll suggest a way to attach it.

    Mantel signs and small pieces

    A mantel needs a little more than stockings. A small sign with a family name and the year, or a word like "Noel" or "Joy," ties it together. A few small wood pieces between the stockings keep the mantel from looking empty.

    Pets get stockings too

    A tag for a dog or cat stocking is a fun addition. Many families add the pet's name and a small paw print.

    Can I add new names each year?

    Yes. A family grows, and a new baby, a new pet, or a new spouse might join the mantel. If you want a matching set, tell us the style you used and we can match it.

    How early should you order?

    Start in early November, so there's time for a proof and shipping. If you're adding to an existing set, send a photo of what you have so we can match it.

    Tell us how many stockings you have and what style they are, and we'll help you plan the tags.

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