DIY Christmas Stocking Pole

The nights are coming quicker and I can feel winter slowly blowing in! You know what that means... Christmas is right around the corner!! Remember last week when I shared how to register for the DIY Christmas Stocking Pole at this month's Home Depot DIY Workshop? Well today is the day I get to share my take on the project along with 20+ bloggers! I decided to do a miniature version of the Christmas Stocking Pole, and it's perfect for holding gift cards.

This is a really quick project and can be customized in so many cute ways! Not only will I be sharing my tutorial, but don't forget to scroll down to the bottom of the post and check out the other 20+ ways you can make this your own!

Supplies:

Ryobi Miter Saw or Circular Saw
Ryobi Drill
Black Coat Hooks
Wooden Knob
Super Glue
Rustoleum Chalked Spray Paint in Linen White
2x2
1x6
1 ½" wood screw

To get started you will need to cut your wood first. I cut my 2x2 to 16" and my 1x6 at 5 ½" to make a square. (because the actual width of a 1x6 is 5 ½")

Next find the middle of the 1x6 and the 2x2 by drawing a diagonal line from each corner. Where the two lines intersect is the middle. You can measure to confirm. Once you have located the center, predrill a hole in each piece to avoid splitting.

Once the holes are pre drilled you can attach the 1x6 to the 2x2 through the bottom of the 1x6.

Then attach the wooden knob to the top of the 2x2 using super glue. (I did not use the included screw).

Now it's time to spray paint it. It did take a few coats. If you want to use a spray primer first that will help. Once dry attach the coat hooks. I did end up needing shorter screws for the hooks. Just make sure you are getting the right width so they fit through the holes on the hook. I placed my hooks 2" from the top of the 2x2.