By now, you probably know the significance of Christmas ornaments in Christmas decoration. Then you must know how important it is to keep these exquisite materials out of harm’s way. The best way to store Christmas ornaments is to group them according to their sizes and types. We have come up with the perfect idea of a Christmas ornament organizer you should embark on.
Supplies:
- A weatherproof lidded tote container (the container must be perfect for every season, thus weatherproof.)
- Cardboards (or old shipping box)
- Box cutter
- Disposable cups
- Hot glue, gun and sticks
Steps:
- Wash and air dry the tote container. Then, cut the cardboard to fit inside the container. It is advisable to use cut resistant gloves while cutting.
- Arrange the cups on each layer of cardboard and glue each cup one after the other to each layer of cardboard by running hot glue around their bottom. Repeat this step for the number of layers you have. The number of layers is dependent on the height of the tote container and quantity of Christmas ornaments.
- Fill the cups with ornaments layer after layer. Stack a pair of ornament in each cup to minimize space usage. You can store can place a wreath or garland on the topmost layer to prevent ornaments from falling out of the cup.
- Also, pack the inside of the cups with cotton or tissue paper to prevent the ornaments form falling out. This is after you have filled the cups with ornaments.
You could also make an organizer for your tree toppers, ribbons and Christmas lights using this idea.
This project shouldn’t cost more than $6. It is also a great way to recycle used materials. Plus, it’s fun to make. Bring your kids and family members on this project and enjoy packing up your Christmas décor.
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