If you read my old blog, you would know that my favorite holiday is Christmas. As one could imagine, Christmas being my favorite holiday and all, I own a TON of Christmas ornaments. For years, I moved them from place to place in one inadequately sized plastic bin and a motley crew of disintegrating cardboard boxes. This year, with another move on the horizon in June, I decided NO MORE!
Inspired by similar projects on Pinterest I created my own ornament storage using SOLO cups, industrial strength Duck Tape, flattened cardboard mailers, and plastic bins.
Inspired by similar projects on Pinterest I created my own ornament storage using SOLO cups, industrial strength Duck Tape, flattened cardboard mailers, and plastic bins.
As you can see, I wrapped fragile ornaments in tissue paper, but I put multiple sturdy ornaments into other cups. Three layers of cups fit in one bin! I was able to fit all of my ornaments, with room to spare in one storage bin. Off-size ornaments, that did not fit into the cups, were wrapped in tissue and tucked in with the top layer.
Lastly, I took a page from blogger Sew Many Way's book and purchased Christmas colored bins to store everything. This way, I will never be searching for the Christmas bins, they will be easily recognizable in the disaster zone that is my storage unit. As I said, all of my ornaments fit into one bin, and the other houses my lights, wreathes, tree skirt, etc.
I was so pumped to organize this one little corner of my life, and all it took was about $20 of supplies and a free afternoon. However, before you pat me on the back for my domestic goddessry, take note...
My Christmas tree is STILL up...and it's February 20th. Sigh. One thing at a time, right?
