How to Display Shiny Brite Ornaments Safely

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 Raise your hand if you have vintage/Shiny Brite ornaments and you struggle with displaying them.  

Just as I thought!  You want them displayed and seen by everyone but the thought of them breaking...well....breaks your heart!

Let's look at the options:
 
Putting them on the tree.  Not a great idea, especially if you have children or pets.  

Displaying them in a pretty bowl.  Again not a good idea if you have children or pets....or Cousin Eddie comes over, bumps into the table they are on and sends the bowl flying.

Neither option works, so how about a glass jar like this one I found at a yard sale last summer?  Let me show you what I did!
This is what you'll need (besides your Shiny Brites):
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Start by placing a string of fairy lights in the bottom of the jar.
Add some poly-fill to the jar and start placing your ornaments.  I also rolled a bit of batting to place in the middle of the jar.  It helps hold the ornaments in place.
I continued adding ornaments and lights.

I kept adding ornaments, lights, and poly-fill...

...until the jar was full!
Honestly, that's it.  The ornaments were snug in the jar and if you want a little extra assurance, put a little sticky tack on the lid.  That way, if Cousin Eddie comes over, your Shiny Brites have a fighting chance!
My Shiny Brite ornaments are currently displayed up high - safe from children, pets, and Cousin Eddie!

Merry Christmas!

By the way...raise your hand if you got the Cousin Eddie reference.  Here's a hint:  
He's in one of my favorite Christmas movies!


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Comments

  1. Debra@CommonGroundDecember 3, 2023 at 11:08 AM

    Such a great idea! Just having them in a jar with batting helps keep them safe. Love the addition of mini lights. they look magical.

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    1. AnnDecember 3, 2023 at 10:40 PM

      Thank you, Debra. These have been in my family for a long time and they're just too precious to break!

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  2. Kim December 3, 2023 at 4:37 PM

    Love it, Ann! They look like they're sitting in snow...safe and festive. I love that you display the box with them, too. It's just as precious!!

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    1. AnnDecember 3, 2023 at 10:39 PM

      Thanks, Kim. These have been around for a long time...I remember when they used to go on the tree!

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  3. Jennifer WiseDecember 4, 2023 at 9:00 AM

    Oh, this is a great idea! They're kept safe but have special attention drawn to them at the same time. Love the lights. Visiting from Senior Salon Pit Stop.

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    1. AnnDecember 4, 2023 at 7:11 PM

      Thank you so much, Jennifer.

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    2. Jennifer WiseDecember 5, 2023 at 8:26 AM

      Visiting again from the Will Blog for Comments #17 linkup. Thank you for sharing this post there! Hope to see you next week as well.

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    3. AnnDecember 5, 2023 at 7:52 PM

      I'll be sure to stop by!

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  4. Sandi MagleDecember 5, 2023 at 11:56 AM

    Great idea. I set them in my dishes inside my china cabinet and in all the antique wine glasses, and I purchased an antique silver tier tray which will be full this year also.

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  5. JanDecember 5, 2023 at 3:36 PM

    This is a cute idea for the glass ornaments!

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  6. crackercrumblifeDecember 5, 2023 at 4:19 PM

    This is a great idea!

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  7. Reidland FamilyDecember 6, 2023 at 8:54 AM

    I love this idea!

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  8. Vintage Style GalDecember 6, 2023 at 4:46 PM

    LOL! Cousin Eddie would be sleeping outside if he bumped my vintage ornaments, and not in his camper either! I love the way the batting looks like snow, this is the perfect way to display them Ann! You are so creative.

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    1. AnnDecember 9, 2023 at 9:02 AM

      I agree - I'd want to strangle him! HaHa! This idea has been swirling around my brain for a while and I'm so glad it worked!

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  9. annies homeDecember 8, 2023 at 9:09 PM

    what a great idea so very pretty. The older ornaments bring an old fashioned charm and I love your idea of how to decorate using them thanks again for sharing if you want come see us at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  10. SlabsDecember 8, 2023 at 10:49 PM

    We appreciate you dropping by and linking up at SSPS 290. What a great idea and still so beautifully displayed. Take care and best wishes.

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  11. Beth WatsonDecember 9, 2023 at 9:09 AM

    Ann, this is a BRILLIANT idea! My collection of Shiny Brites has outgrown my two vintage tinsel trees, so this is the perfect solution!
    Don't forget to join us over at the Creatively Crafty Linky Party every Wednesday through Sunday
    https://creativelybeth.com/creative-crafts-linky-party/
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    Creatively, Beth

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    1. AnnDecember 9, 2023 at 9:18 AM

      Thank you, Beth. They haven't been on the tree in a long time, but I still wanted to display them!

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  12. Allyson @ Southern SunflowersDecember 11, 2023 at 6:50 PM

    What a great idea for protecting your vintage glass ornaments! I could kick myself for not purchasing a box of the Shiny Brite ornaments when I saw them at thrift/antique store last year. I must have been feeling very cheap that day LOL. I'll be featuring you at this week's #HomeMattersParty. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. AnnDecember 12, 2023 at 7:06 PM

      Thank you, Allyson. I think we've all passed up something and later had regrets...keep looking, more will turn up!

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  13. StephanieDecember 15, 2023 at 5:32 PM

    Ann, these ornaments look beautiful! Thank you for sharing it at The Crazy Little Love Birds link party #17 last week. :)

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