Things to do with a Hot Glue Gun

16 Things to do with a Hot Glue Gun<br /><br />3. Make zipper jewelry. Cut apart the two sides of a zipper and twist them into spirals, hearts, and drop shapes. Glue them in place and attach jewelry findings or glue to a headband.<br /><br />4. Glue buttons to plain napkin holders.<br /><br />5. Glue Hershey kisses to the top of Christmas, birthday or valentine presents in the shape of the person name or a heart.<br /><br />6. Create permanent, child proof fruit bowl by gluing fake fruit to the inside of a plastic or other inexpensive bowl in a bright color. If desired, supplement with real fruit for added realistic effect.<br /><br />7. Create a flower head dress.<br /><br />8. Decorate a plain hairbrush by gluing colorful buttons and beads to the back of it. Now leave the hairbrush on the bathroom counter as part of the room decor.<br /><br />9. Glue an arrangement of feathers, beads, buttons, and fabric to a piece of felt and glue a pin on it to dress up an outfit, purse, or headband.<br /><br />10. Create a collar style necklace to dress up a sleeveless shirt or dress: start with felt, and punch a hole in either side. Thread chain or cord of your desired style through the holes. Then decorate the felt with glue on beads, feathers, buttons, and brightly colored fabric.<br /><br />11. Add a name to a gift box or storage box by writing in hot glue each letter in the name. Sprinkle glitter on each individual letter for a three and eye catching personalized touch.<br /><br />12. Decorate the front of a hard back journal with a name, letter, or pieces of fabric, buttons, and beads.<br /><br />13. Create a holiday wreath by gluing inexpensive red ornaments to a green foam wreath structure. Substitute old wine corks, pre tied gift bows, or artificial greenery for variations.<br /><br />14. Create a felt doll style toy by cutting a body out of flesh colored felt. Then make clothes by cutting and gluing together pieces to form stylish outfits that can be mixed and matched.<br /><br />15. Glue old but beloved shoes back together. Take care to make sure the glue is completely smooth if the glue is put on a surface you walk on, like the sole, of the shoe.