Don’t miss this amazing Christmas tree ornament storage hack! This simple and effective solution from TikTok will change the way you decorate!
With lots of Christmas tree ornament storage ideas out there, how do you store your ornaments? I used to individually wrap mine in tissue paper, paper towels, and packing paper for years in 20-gallon storage containers.
It’s worked and served me well for several years, but am totally over individually wrapping and unwrapping stuff! Since I already have several of these huge storage bins, I didn’t want to buy more storage bins.
Use what you already have, am I right?
One day, while I was scrolling TikTok, someone shared this Christmas tree ornament storage life hack. And I thought it was brilliant. Particularly if you have oddly shaped ornaments of all different sizes like me.
It looked a little less time-consuming in the long run. So I decided to try this DIY ornament storage trick.
Wait until you see how easy this Christmas storage idea is to do! And be sure to check out some extra Christmas tree decoration storage at the end of this post plus an update as to how well this storage method is.
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Christmas Tree Ornament Storage Hack
Every year, I spend SO MUCH TIME individually wrapping and unwrapping ornaments. I know it’s not the best way to maintain them, but seriously, I’ve been storing Christmas baubles like this for years. It’s worked for me but it is really time-consuming.
Anyway, I saw someone on TikTok share her life hack for storing Christmas tree ornaments and I was blown away! This method is SO much easier.
I can use what I have. And I only needed to purchase one item to make the life hack work.
Supplies Needed for Christmas Ornament Storage
What I love about this method of storing Christmas tree ornaments, is you don’t need much to do it! Here’s what you need:
- Oversized storage containers (whatever size you have)
- Sharp scissors
- Sharpie
- Egg crate mattress pad (I used hospital bed size)
Christmas Tree Ornaments Storage Hack Directions
To do this ornament storage hack, we’ll be storing Christmas tree ornaments in layers with the egg crate mattress pad serving as the base. This DIY ornament storage box looks like it will work great for decor that ranges in sizes, textures, and shapes.
If you have oddly shaped and sized baubles like me, you’ll want to group similarly sized ones on the same layer in your Christmas ornament storage bins. And all we need to do is make one template so we can cut each base layer.
- It’s best if you trace around the bottom of the bin with a sharpie to get a more precise measurement of the layer.
- I skipped this step and instead, flipped the lid over, eyeballed it, and cut around it. (This method is not as accurate but still works).
- Whichever way you decide to do it, once you have your template, layer it on top of the egg crate mattress and cut the rest up.
- Lay the first layer down on the bottom of the storage bin.
- Arrange like-sized Christmas tree ornaments on the mattress pad until the layer is full.
- Then lay the next layer down and repeat the process until the storage bin is full.
- When you reach the top, either top it off with another layer or top it off with soft ornaments so they don’t get crushed.
Christmas Tree Ornament Storage Hack Observations
What I like about this method is the ornaments stay in place and don’t move around. Plus they are protected by each layer from damaging one another inside the DIY ornament storage box.
Using the hospital bed-size egg crate mattress pad, I was able to cut 8 layers which were more than I needed for one storage bin, so I used them with 2 storage bins. Cutting the templates in a less precise way meant my sizing was off, but it still worked.
Sidenote: I did not store glass balls or mercury ornaments this way because I don’t have that many and wouldn’t have enough to create a full, even layer. The ones I have, I wrapped up with tissue paper and placed carefully on a top layer.
If I had more glass ball ornaments, I would prefer storing them in something like THIS ornaments storage box or continue to individually wrap them as I’ve been doing.
Why?
Because I’m not sure if the foam used to make the egg crate mattress would damage the glass or mercury ornaments while in storage. To avoid any risk, I suggest this DIY ornament storage hack be used for other types of ornaments made from fabric, wood, resin, or plastic.
If you have stored your glass ball or mercury ornaments this way, let me know in the comments how it worked for you.
When I neared the top layer, I reserved my softer ornaments to put on top before the lid so there was a protective layer on top. Because I had a few extra layers of mattress pad, I wanted to used them in a second storage bin.
Next year, when I take the ornaments out and put them away, it will go much faster than having them individually wrapped.
How Should I Store My Christmas Tree Decorations?
While it’s a matter of preference, here are some things to consider before putting your Christmas tree decorations into storage.
More Christmas Tree Decoration Storage Tips You May Not Have Thought Of
- Store decor in clear plastic bins so you can see what’s inside.
- Label bins well so you know what’s in them.
- Save those toilet and paper towel cardboard rolls to wrap Christmas or fairy lights around.
- Remove batteries from lights or other decor items to preserve the battery component. Batteries can corrode while in storage.
- Keep all of your holiday decor stored together so it’s easier to find next year!
Update on This Christmas Tree Ornament Storage Hack
I just finished decorating this very tree after storing my ornaments with this hack that I found on TikTok. And it could not be easier to decorate my tree!
The ornaments were unboxed in perfect condition and we decorated the tree much faster because there was no unwrapping involved. I’ve been doing this for years now and love this christmas organization DIY.
More About DIY Christmas Ornament Storage Ideas
How do you store your Christmas ornaments for storage? Do you have any tips you’d like to share? I would love to chat about it more in the comments below.
Don’t Want to DIY Christmas Storage Bins?
If you’d rather not make your own Christmas ornament storage bins, I curated a list of premade ornament organizer ideas that I use for my vintage Christmas tree ornaments. You can check out my curated list here. They are awesome and help simplify packing and decorating for years to come!
Thank you so much for following along.
Enjoy a beautiful day! xo
Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas
Adding a new tree or are you looking to change things up for next year? Now is a great time to purchase Christmas tree ornaments, skirts, collars, and other decor on sale. Once you know your Christmas aesthetic, shopping for the decorations will be as easy as 1-2-3.
Not sure what your aesthetic is?
Here are 17 Christmas tree decorating ideas to consider. Oh and here’s 9 more inspiring Christmas tree-decorating ideas.
And if you want to go with a flocked Christmas tree here are some decorating ideas to that look amazing with the snow-like look!
And If You Want to Buy a Faux Christmas Tree?
After 23 years of decorating live trees, my husband and I chose to go with faux a few years ago and haven’t looked back.
We could not be happier with the trees we purchased! They are easy up and easy down in a matter of minutes with little fuss.
I shared some of my faux favorites HERE.
