I love beautiful, sparkly Christmas decorations. They make me smile. What makes me cry is when they get broken by two little boys. Solution? I got it right here for you.
Hit up your dollar store for some pretty plastic bowls and/or plates. Grab some shatter-proof ornaments (also at the dollar store).
Pull out a few cans you aren’t going to be using for the next month or so and wrap with wrapping paper or metallic tissue paper.
Stack the plates or bowls on top of the cans to create a beautiful stand.
Fill the plates and bowls with shatterproof ornaments. Add in any other pretty, non-breakable items and voila! Take that little boys!
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Athena at Minerva's Garden says
This is a good idea, and perfect for use around little children–well done!
Rachel H. says
You had me at “unbreakable” 🙂
shopannies says
very festive love the fact it is unbreakable come see me at http://shopannies.blogspot.com
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Jen Lossing, The Consigner Designer says
This is awesome! I have a young son who loves to put his hand on shiny, pretty, breakable things. Thanks for the tip!
raising4princesses says
wow, now that’s smart! I’m having a link party on my blog and I’d be tickled pink if you’d link this up! http://caribbeanmissionarywife.blogspot.com/2011/12/t-time-48-and-link-party.html
Tonia @ TheGunnySack.com says
Great idea for a centerpiece! I love making things from dollar store finds! Thanks for sharing!
JHONSTEVE says
that center recipe seems really strongChristmas Recipes for Kids
Lacey says
I love this! We used the plastic ornaments for our wedding, but placed them in a lead crystal bowl. It’s amazing how festive simple Christmas balls look when placed inside a bowl. I think I am going to pin this on Pinterest so others can see it.
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Mimi says
Great option especially when you have young children around.
lindsey @makeandtakes says
That is so creative! I love it.
Would also love for you to submit this to the Make and Takes spotlight page–http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight
Youaretalkingtoomuch.com says
This is smart and sturdy! I am so glad I found you through Anna’s party. I am one of Anna’s “monday party gals” that are mentioned above. My readers would love this and love to meet you! Would love for you to head over! either way….I am glad I found you! Love, Me This is so beautiful! It is right up my readers alley! I am so glad I found you through Brookes party at “Get Outta’ My Head”. I am one of her “Monday Party Gals”. I know my readers would love this and would love meeting you. I would love for you to share it! Love, Me http://youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com/2011/12/meet-me-monday-14.html
Janet says
I only have one boy (and one girl), both now adults, but one boy with autism with a high degree of impulsivity =at least 5 neuro-typicals, LOL. I didn’t have glasses (Tupperware) or any dishes non-Corelle for the first 20 (at lest) years of his life. So I relate. And now we have to dog proof!! 3 standard poodles+the boy-now-man+hubs+me in a smallish ranch. Always thankful for unbreakable anything!!
Janet
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Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
Such a cute, great idea! I love this 🙂
PS… I am your newest follower 🙂 Love the blog baby!
Chel Hery says
What a great idea for a holiday centerpiece! Thanks for sharing! I also love your blog name. Lol! Aren’t we all moms on time out at one time or another? Glad to have found your blog.