Holiday Ornament
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 SWAROVSKI HOLIDAY ORNAMENT 2010 MIB 1074802 $82.00 Time Remaining: 26d 20h 1m Buy It Now for only: $82.00 |
 SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL BEAD BROWN DECORATION ORNAMENT SUNCATCHER PENDANT HOLIDAY GIFT $8.64 Time Remaining: 4h 15m |
 SWAROVSKI HAPPY HOLIDAYS STAR ORNAMENT $15.00 Time Remaining: 29d 23h 23m Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
 Swarovski Christmas Limited Red Tip 2010 HOLIDAY Ornament 1074802 NEW $84.95 Time Remaining: 11d 4h 57m Buy It Now for only: $84.95 |
 SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL BEAD ORANGE SOCCER BALL ORNAMENT SUNCATCHER HOLIDAY GIFT $14.57 Time Remaining: 4h 18m |
 1988 Swarovski ornament 1988 Holiday Etching NIB $125.00 Time Remaining: 10d 2h 7m Buy It Now for only: $125.00 |
 NEW HARVEY LEWIS HOLIDAY ORNAMENT SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS LETTER A $7.99 Time Remaining: 8d 4h 48m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 Harvey Lewis 2011 Holiday Ornament Swarovski Elements NEW Target $14.99 Time Remaining: 11d 21h 45m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL BEADS BLUE DECORATION ORNAMENT SUNCATCHER PENDANT HOLIDAY GIFT $9.12 Time Remaining: 4h 22m |
 CRYSTAL Puffed HEART HANGING HOLIDAY ORNAMENT FREE SWAROVSKI PRISM $19.99 Time Remaining: 24d 21h 53m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 Swarovski Holiday Ornament 2010 Snowflake 1074802 new w box RARE Collectible $110.99 Time Remaining: 3d 2h 40m Buy It Now for only: $110.99 |
 1996 1997 SWAROVSKI HOLIDAY SNOWFLAKE STAR AUSTRIAN CRYSTAL ORNAMENTS IN BOX $395.95 Time Remaining: 18h 56m Buy It Now for only: $395.95 |
 SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL BEAD 3D RED PINK CIRCLE ORNAMENT SUNCATCHER HOLIDAY GIFT $8.64 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 36m |
 2011 SWAROVSKI CHRISTMAS LITTLE STAR ORNAMENT BNIB 1092038 HOLIDAY FREE SHIPPIN $49.99 Time Remaining: 15d 16h 52m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
 Harvey Lewis HOLIDAY ORNAMENT SWAROVSKI Elements NEW $5.00 Time Remaining: 7d 16h 57m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 SWAROVSKI HOLLY ORNAMENT 870001 BRAND NEW IN BOX GREEN HOLIDAY FREE SHIPPING $54.98 Time Remaining: 21d 1h 16m Buy It Now for only: $54.98 |
 SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL GENUINE BEAD BLUE SOCCER BALL ORNAMENT SUNCATCHER HOLIDAY GIFT $14.57 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 46m |
 NEW Swarovski 1988 Holiday Etching Ornament 92318 $110.00 Time Remaining: 19d 21h 12m Buy It Now for only: $110.00 |
 VERY RARE Swarovski Holiday Gift Ornament 94004 NEW $135.00 Time Remaining: 12d 51m Buy It Now for only: $135.00 |
 SWAROVSKI 2010 HOLIDAY ORNAMENT WITH RED TIPS RETIRED NEW MINT IN BOX 1074802 $125.00 Time Remaining: 3d 21h 19m Buy It Now for only: $125.00 |
 Damaged 1997 Swarovski Crystal Annual Holiday Star Ornament $29.99 Time Remaining: 2d 2h 56m |
 SWAROVSKI 2007 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LARGE HOLIDAY ORNAMENT NEW IN BOX $75.00 Time Remaining: 16d 17h 4m Buy It Now for only: $75.00 |
 WOW Lot of 12 Happy Holidays Ornaments Mint in Original packaging $299.00 Time Remaining: 26d 22h 17m Buy It Now for only: $299.00 |
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Promise Cake Topper by Willow Tree
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Description"Hold dear the promise of love" with this heartwarming "Promise" cake topper figurine. Beautifully handcarved from the Willow Tree collection by artist Susan Lordi, this piece will make a stunning addition to your wedding cake... |
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Snap 'N Stack Seasonal Ornament (3) 12"X12" Square Layer(4)
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DescriptionSnapware® Make A Gift® Airtight Canisters are perfect for gift giving and keeping treats fresh. |
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Wilton 2308-1132 Metal Cookie Cutter Set of 18
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DescriptionThis metal cookie cutter set includes: snowflake, holly leaf, gingerbread girl, star, sleigh, tree, stocking, snowman, reindeer, ornament, candy cane, Santa hat, angel, bell, gift, wreath, gingerbread boy, and mitten... |
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The Year Without a Santa Claus / Nestor, The Long-Eared Christmas Donkey / Rudolph's Shiny New Year
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DescriptionSanta is feeling forgotten by the children of the world as christmas preparation begins. In order to save christmas mrs. Claus and two spirited elves set out to prove him wrong until the infamous heat-miser and cold-miser try to sidetrack them with their plans... |
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Sonny & Cher - The Christmas Collection
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DescriptionHave yourself a groovy little Christmas with this compilation of songs, laughs, and Yuletide atmosphere from Sonny and Cher's fondly remembered '70s variety series. Along with guests ranging from William Conrad to Bernadette Peters to Captain Kangaroo, you'll also hear Cher's timeless rendition of "O Holy Night," a duet with Sonny on "Jingle Bells," and more... |
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Frank Sinatra Christmas Collection
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DescriptionNo Description AvailableNo Track Information AvailableMedia Type: CDArtist: SINATRA,FRANKTitle: FRANK SINATRA CHRISTMAS COLLECTIONStreet Release Date: 10/26/2004 |
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Raymond Briggs' The Snowman
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DescriptionFeatures include: •MPAA Rating: NR•Format: DVD•Runtime: 26 minutes |
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Peanuts 1960's Collection (A Charlie Brown Christmas / Charlie Brown's All-Stars / It's the Great Pumpkin / You're in Love / He's Your Dog / It Was a Short Summer)
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DescriptionTwo-disc set includes "A Charlie Brown Christmas," "Charlie Brown's All Stars!," "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," "You're in Love, Charlie Brown," "He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown," and "It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown... |
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Phineas & Ferb: Very Perry Christmas
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DescriptionIn this holiday adventure, Phineas and Ferb team up with their pet platypus to stop the diabolical Dr. Doofenshmirtz from destroying Christmas. But can the bumbling trio possibly put an end to the baddie's plans in time for Santa Claus to deliver his presents to boys and girls across the globe? 80 min... |
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Guylian Seashell Window Brown Ribbon Gift Box, 17.6-Ounce Boxes
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DescriptionThe largest gift box available of the original seashell assortment. World famous chocolate seashells with homemade praline filling. Every piece is hand-stamped with a "G" as a guarantee of quality. |
Christmas Ornament Storage Basics
Decorating the Christmas tree is a yearly tradition many families relish. Often times, we have large collections of ornaments we have acquired over the years, each with a special sentimental value because it reminds us of a particular person, place, or time in our lives. When the holidays are over, the tree and decorations are packed away, with many of us not putting a lot of thought into the way we store these valuable collections. Haphazardly tossing fragile decorations into a box is a recipe for disaster, yet this is what a lot of us do. In this article, we'll cover the basics of how to properly store a collection of Christmas ornaments so as to prevent damage and protect your investment.
Christmas ornaments will need to be stored differently depending on type. Plastic or wooden pieces, for example, won't require as much padding and protection as glass. One option for less fragile items is to arrange a single layer in a storage box or bin with a large, flat bottom. Next, place some pieces of used tissue paper or blank newsprint over the top, and start a new layer. Repeat this process until the box is full.
For delicate glass decorations, or those that might scratch if they rub together, alternative storage methods will be needed. One method is to wrap each ornament individually in tissue paper before storing away, although this is time consuming. Some ornament collectors use the original boxes for storage, which usually provides good protection and can help maintain the value of each piece. However, if the boxes are not needed for value purposes, you can usually save space by getting rid of them and finding an alternate storage container.
For those in need of an inexpensive option for storing glass ornaments, consider stopping by your local grocery store and asking the produce department for some apple cases. Apple cases are cardboard boxes fitted with honeycomb style dividers, and they are ideal for holding traditional round ornaments. If you have oddly shaped decorations; however, apple cases may not work so well.
There are commercially available ornament storage containers, some of which can work quite well. It's important to look for something that provides plenty of padding. If you have decorations in a variety of odd shapes and sizes, you'll also want something that allows for such varied types of ornaments. Hard containers can work well, provided they have some insulation or padding on the inside. If you choose a hard container that is lacking such padding, you can always add it yourself by purchasing some inexpensive pieces of foam at a craft store and cutting to the right sizes. Soft sided storage bags, on the other hand, provide the benefit of padding that's built in.
If you've never taken an inventory of your ornaments in the past, take the time to do so this year before storing them all away. Document each valuable item that you have, preferably with a receipt and photograph. If you have a very large collection, make it easy on yourself by arranging the decorations on a tabletop or white sheet and photographing groups of 10 to 20 at a time. When you're done, take the documentation to your insurance agent, so they can add the collection to your homeowner's insurance policy. In the event of a fire or theft, you'd be very glad to have such coverage in place.
Christmas ornament storage may not be something you've thought about in the past, but it's never too late to implement a new system. Keeping your decorations clean and safe is also a way of protecting your investment in them. While it can be initially time consuming, providing good storage solutions for your holiday ornaments is well worth the effort and will pay you back over time with a collection that remains in pristine condition.
About the Author
Ellen Bell works for the Christmas Tree Storage Bag Shop. For free shipping Christmas ornament storage products, visit us at http://www.christmastreestoragebag.net/Christmas_Ornament_Storage_Boxes_s/5.htm