Pink Christmas Stocking
The traditional colors of Christmas are red and green, but there’s definitely a case to be made for going beyond the traditional. A pink Christmas stocking is a perfect way to do that, mixing the traditional sight of a gift-filled stocking with a bright pink color that’s sure to draw attention effortlessly. If you’re the parent to a young girl, they will be delighted to run into the family room and see their very own pink Christmas stocking. You can even make the surprise more personal and have it in their room. If you’ve never purchased a Christmas stocking in this shockingly wild color, you’re in for a real treat. There are a few things you need to keep in mind.
First, if you’re purchasing the stocking for a little girl, be sure the color matches something they already own. Many little girls already dress up in pink or have part of their room decorated in pink, so this is an easy step to do.
Next, be sure to get the right size of stocking for the gifts you’re trying to fill it with. If you want to give a lot of presents to be opened before Christmas, you don’t want to get a small stocking at all. A larger pink Christmas stocking will give you the space you need to fill it with presents without making it look too stuffed. If you have excess space, you might want to try a trick that interior decorators swear by: filling the excess space with cotton candy-like stuffing. It’s available at many craft supply stores and can even be colored a matching pink to go with the stocking.
If you’re stuck for gift ideas to go with the new stocking, you might want to try thinking of small things the young child will really get a kick out of. If they’re learning how to crochet for example, you can include a small ball of yarn along with a couple of crochet needles and a coupon for a ‘free’ lesson from you or another trusted adult. If they’re really into candy — and what child isn’t — you can include a mixture of inexpensive candy with a few higher quality pieces in a decorative box. For the little girl that wants to be a princess, a tiara stuck in the top after all the other presents have been inserted is always a nice touch. If the child is a lot older, they may not be interested in these things. Try appealing to their other hobbies with a few well placed gift cards and small paperback books. A one-time use camera makes taking pictures of winter fun easy and can create plenty of memories your older child will enjoy for many years to come.
When you’re stuffing the stocking, be sure to keep it as lightweight as possible. The last thing you want to do is make the pink Christmas stocking too heavy. If it’s too heavy it won’t stay hanging on the wall or over the fireplace for long.
Overall, buying a pink Christmas stocking is a fun treat for the special young girl in your life. With this information, you’ll have no problem getting a great stocking that will truly make the holidays memorable!