# Festive Paper Bag Stockings These DIY Santa Stocking Party Favors are Fun and Easy to Make By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-12-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-bag-stockings References: [confettisunshineblog](http://www.confettisunshineblog.com/2013/11/diy-santa-stocking-party-favors.html) If you're looking to give your traditional [Christmas decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-sparkles-outdoor-decor) a bit of a crafty twist this holiday season, then these fun DIY paper bag stockings will definitely add a playful touch to your tree or mantel. While [Christmas stockings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisky-stocking) are often items that are purchased from the store and kept for years on end, why not opt to create one from scratch that you can easily hang and stuff with little goodies and trinkets? Perfect for holiday-goers looking for something small and simple to pack little gifts in, these paper bag stockings will surely have kids excited to open these fun and festive stocking stuffers. Featured on the site 'Confetti Sunshine,' this DIY activity simply requires striped paper bags and a stocking template to make a wonderfully [festive ornament](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petinspired-ornament) in minutes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Christmas Decor:** Opportunity for businesses to offer DIY Christmas decor kits and supplies. - **Playful Holiday Crafts:** Opportunity for businesses to create and market playful holiday craft activities and products. - **Personalized Stocking Stuffing:** Opportunity for businesses to provide personalized stocking stuffing services or products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft and Hobby:** Craft and hobby stores can offer a wide range of DIY Christmas decor kits and supplies. - **Children's Entertainment:** Children's entertainment companies can create and market holiday craft activities for kids. - **Personalized Gifts:** Personalized gift companies can expand their offerings to include stocking stuffing services or products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edible Holiday Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-holiday-decoration.md) - [Festive Bamboo Tissues Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackatree.md) - [Christmas Eve Cookie Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-for-santa-cookie-kit.md) - [Mid-Century-Inspired Paper House Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-christmas-ornament.md) - [Custom Holiday Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staples-print-services.md) - [Decorative Holiday Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-marshmallow.md) - [Flat Decorative Holiday Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatyzs-christmas-candles.md) - [Confetti-Filled Wrapping Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/confetti-wrapping-paper.md) - [DIY Holiday Donut Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-creations-kit.md)