June 11th, 2009 
Cindy Ornament Reviews
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New Lucky Collection Charm Car Ornament Figurine Hard Silica Gel Bear Pendant $3.99 |
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Cherished Teddies Spanish Boy Ornament $13.75 |
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Cherished Teddies Russian Girl Ornament $18.74 |
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Wish Bear “Peace 2000″ Ornament, May Company $3.99 |
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Boyds Bears Plush 2005 Go Airforce Ornament – #562766 $12.99 |
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BOYDS PLUSH 5″ NUTCRACKER SERIES-NUTCRACKER SOLDIER BEAR ORNAMENT-MWMT $13.99 |
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BOYDS PLUSH 5″ NUTCRACKER SERIES-CLARA BALLERINA BEAR ORNAMENT-MWMT $13.99 |
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BOYDS PLUSH 5″ NUTCRACKER SERIES-MOUSE KING BEAR ORNAMENT-MWMT $13.99 |
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Retired Plush Boyds Bear Ornament Stella Goodnight $7.50 |
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Moose Ornament New $7.50 |
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3 RARE Retired Cherished Teddies Angel Ornaments 912980 Harp Trumpet Bells $21.99 |
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BOYDS BEARS GlassSmith Collection Celeste 1997 Angel Bear Ornament Limited Ed $19.88 |
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Boyd’s Bears Lot of 3 Plush Bunny Ornaments -JERI, JILL, & JOSIE HOPKINS – MWTS $3.99 |
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BOYDS Bears Plush FLIT ANGELWISH bear 4″ ornament $2.99 |
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CINDY LOU STUFFINS Boyds Plush Ornament Bear $3.00 |
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NWT 8″ Ganz Christmas Frog Plush Ornament (Lot of  $21.99 |
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Boyd Bear Plush Peggy Sue Stuffins Ornament $3.00 |
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Boyd’s Bears Thou Shalt Not Melt Ornament MIB NEW $8.99 |
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Jingle S Stuffins Boyds Bear Ornament $3.00 |
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Cherished Teddies Porcelain Ornament Eric $4.99 |
Christmas Ornaments: New Ideas for Old Decorations
Most families have a collection of Christmas ornaments they display on their tree year after year. Often times, these ornaments are full of sentimental value. However, when you’ve been using the same ornaments for many years, they can also get a little boring. The important thing to remember is, you don’t have to part with your old ornaments in order to freshen up your tree. Hang onto those treasured items and find a new way to display them.
When getting ready to clean out an old collection of Christmas ornaments, the first step is to weed out any items that are worn or broken. Some things you may be able to repair easily, while others will need to be thrown away for safety reasons. Next, go through the remaining ornaments and decide what you want to keep. If there are ornaments you don’t want to keep, but also don’t want to donate to charity, consider handing them down to another family member. The gift of an old heirloom ornament might mean a lot to someone else in the family.
Now that you’ve got your old Christmas ornaments cleaned out and you’ve decided what to keep, the next step is figuring out how to display them. If you still want to display them on the main Christmas tree in your house, then consider ways to freshen up the look of your tree. If you currently use an artificial tree, you might want to consider getting a live Christmas tree this year, or perhaps just purchasing a new artificial one in a different size or color. Adding a new set of ornaments in coordinating (or differing) colors will spruce up the look of the tree. You might also consider new lights. For example, if you’ve always used multi-colored lights in the past, try using plain white. You’ll probably find that your holiday ornaments stand out a lot more. You could also add some other types of decorations to your tree to make it feel new again. Consider adding strings of beads, tinsel, feathers, floral accents…the sky’s the limit! For a really unique and whimsical tree, you can add almost any item and it will simply add character to the tree and make it more interesting.
In some cases, you may not want to put your old ornaments back on your main Christmas tree. After all, you’ve been using them there for years, so why not come up with a totally new way to display them? One option is to purchase another, smaller tree that you set up in another part of the house, and use only your old decorations on that tree. If your collection of old ornaments isn’t very big, a small tabletop tree will probably be large enough, and these smaller trees can be lovely on an end table or buffet, in a foyer, or on a countertop in a guest bathroom.
Old ornaments also make a nice display in a lighted curio cabinet. Try accenting the display with old photos of your family around the tree when it was decorated with those ornaments. Old ornaments can also be very carefully placed down inside a large clear glass vase, bowl, or hurricane lamp. This is a beautiful way to display your ornaments, while still keeping them safe. You can then use the vase or bowl as a centerpiece on your holiday table.
Be sure to choose a good, safe method of storage for your old ornaments. When packed away, you don’t want them touching one another, because they may get scratched or broken. Also be sure to pack them toward the top of your boxes. Remember, the more you have to dig for something, the more likely it is to get broken.
So next time you’re cleaning out your holiday decorations, don’t throw out old ornaments simply because you’re tired of them. There are many new and fresh ways to display old items. With a little time and creative thinking, you too can come up with a unique new way to display your old memories.
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Coffee House Cup Java Silhouette Wall Art Metal Mug $10.59 Hang this fun stack of coffee cups in the kitchen for a fun bostro look. Light metal black finish cut out coffee cup design is perfect for a whimsical decor accent. Easy to hang and will enliven any bare spot you have in the kitchen…. |
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Promise Cake Topper by Willow Tree $25.00 “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. *Made of Resin *Measures 9″ tall and weighs 1.1lbs. Brand : One Coast/Lutz – Demdaco See other items from our: Willow Tree Collection Related Bridal People cate… |
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Wilton Mini Ball Pan $8.50 Individually-sized, so everyone can catch a little sports treat of their own. Ice mini balls and push together for a 3-D effect. One cake mix makes 10 – 12 balls. Six cavities are 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. deep. Aluminum…. |
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Disney’s Happiest Celebration on Earth $8.33 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed…. |
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The Year Without a Santa Claus / Nestor, The Long-Eared Christmas Donkey / Rudolph’s Shiny New Year $5.00 This DVD contains three holiday titles from Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass. The Year Without a Santa Claus Even Santa can suffer a case of the holiday blues. In this 1974 stop-motion holiday family favorite, a sparkly eyed Mrs. Claus (voiced by Shirley Booth) sings and tells about the year her hubby felt too weary and too unappreciated to prepare for his annual Christmas rounds. Mickey Rooney s… |
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December $6.61 It was inevitable that The Moody Blues would produce a Christmas record. Why it took this long is the mystery. The group’s classical music underpinnings have always been ripe for the Christmas canon and on December they add to it with their own contributions. “Don’t Need A Reindeer” is a remarkably sweet little pop song that proves Justin Hayward can still write what sounds like a hit. A fair amou… |
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Nestor the Long Eared Christmas Donkey [VHS] $3.99 The wondrous story of Christ’s birth is told by an unlikely source: Nestor, a gentle donkey with incredibly long ears and a first-hand knowledge of life in a stable. This simple tale, which takes place in the days of the Roman Empire, is about a humble couple about to take a long journey to Bethlehem and a small, insignificant donkey who is destined to help them along. By all outward appearances, … |
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Little Bill – Merry Christmas [VHS] $12.95 Little Bill’s creators–like those behind other cartoon series–could have strung colorful lights and twinkling ornaments around their character’s TV apartment and called it Christmas, but instead they reached for the real deal: an honest representation of a 5-year-old’s fuzzy grasp on the holiday spirit. One episode is dedicated to Little Bill’s anguish when Alice the Great’s flight is delayed on… |
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Noel [VHS] $12.95 In good condition… |
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Command 17001-VP-6PK Medium Plastic Hooks Value Pack $5.96 Utility hook with Command adhesive is quick and easy to put-up and take-down. The separate backing strip adheres firmly to flat surfaces–but will not damage wall when removed…. |
If you could place one and only one ornament on the pagan giant redwood tree of December 25th what would it be?
Assuming, of course, that everyone else all over the world has the option to choose an ornament as well?
An ornament from my wife’s and my first Christmas together — we didn’t have any ornaments of our own, so we made some out of cut-up toilet paper rolls wrapped in tinfoil…
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