Storing Ornaments

Fragile ornaments can be wrapped in tissue paper or bubble wrap and stored inside cardboard tubes. Acid-free tissue paper is best for valuable or vintage ornaments. Never place bubble wrap directly against an ornament.

 

Efficient packing can save time
and frustration next year.

• Wrap it in paper first, then add a layer of bubble wrap.
• Place the tubes in an old garment bag and hang them in the closet, from a pegboard, or on a clothesline strung between two basement or attic poles.

Heavy divided boxes that once held wine or liquor are perfect for protecting ornaments and are often sturdier than their commercial counterparts.

• Wrap the ornaments in tissue paper and let the box dividers keep them from knocking against each other.
• If the box sections are large and the ornaments are small, pad the area with shredded paper for protection.
• You can stack several ornaments in each slot; use tissue paper to wrap the ornaments and shredded paper or bubble wrap to separate them so you don't risk losing ornaments in the packing material.
• Make a list on the outside of the box to help you find the ornaments you want when it's time to decorate.