How do you make ornament storage dividers?

All you need is a hot glue gun, cardboard, a box, and plastic drink cups. Cut the cardboard into pieces that will fit inside the storage box. Glue the bottom of the cups to the cardboard and let dry. Place one of the cardboard pieces with cups in the box and fill with ornaments.

How do you organize ornament hooks?

Put all of the hooks in a zip-lock bag. To wrap the ornaments, use leftover tissue paper or wrapping paper. The paper will protect them from breaking and help keep them organized. If you take your time packing them, you will thank yourself next year.

How do you display extra ornaments?

10 Creative Ways to Use Extra Christmas Ornaments

  1. Decorate a mantel.
  2. Create a centerpiece bowl.
  3. Add to garland around a window frame.
  4. Hang on an old window.
  5. Use in a vignette.
  6. Collect different shapes and colors and display.
  7. Fill a metal basket.
  8. Make an ornament nest.

How long should an ornament string be?

DIY Ornament Hanger Instructions Aim for about a 3-4 inch long piece. If it’s too short it can be hard to tie. You can always cut it shorter later. Feed the end of the twine through your ornament.

Do it yourself ornament storage?

DIY Holiday Ornament Box Ornament organizers can be pricey, but not if you go this DIY route from Jill Nystul of One Good Thing By Jillee. All you need is a plastic bin, red plastic cups, cardboard and a glue gun. Cut cardboard to fit inside the bin, glue on plastic cups, drop ornaments into cups and voila!

How do you store ornament hooks so they don’t tangle?

Use the Apple Containers, (that you get when you buy a dozen apples @ Costco), for Christmas Ornament Storage. They; snap shut, hold balls up to 3″ in diameter or odd shaped ornaments, they are clear, and stack well inside other boxes.

What to do with excess baubles?

Christmas bauble display ideas

  1. Create bauble wall art displays.
  2. Add colour and sparkle to a living room light.
  3. Suspend a bauble wreath over a dining table.
  4. Decorate a ladder Christmas tree with baubles galore.
  5. Decorate the chair backs with baubles.
  6. Curate a display using cake stands and candles.

What string do you use for ornaments?

To make your outdoor ornaments you will need string, balloons, matte medium and petroleum jelly. Your string can be yarn, twine, crotchet thread or anything else, although natural fibers will work better because they are more absorbent.

What can I use instead of ornament hooks?

Easy-Clip Tree Ornaments Instead of wire hangers, use plastic-coated paper clips to hang your ornaments. The paper clips are stronger and easy to use.