The Ultimate Craft Hack Guide – Try These 25 Unexpected Ways to Use Hot Glue Today

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1. Great video Shannon. Thank You for all the tip and tricks and quick DIYS.

   1. Thanks for watching!

2. The binder clip hack is great. My glue gun stand is broken. Going to do this right away!

3. I saw someone draw a choker necklace template, put it under the DT cutting mat and just traced it with the hot glue. glued ribbon onto the sides, painted it and wore it “backwards” and it looked amazing

   1. Is there any way you can show one? Sounds awesome!

   2. @Debbi Packer, I’m sure you could google it, and find the tutorial.

   3. @Dayna D I did try but not even sure what I’m looking for and don’t know much about cutting mats or any of those things but thx.

   4. I made it in Florida and melt down 😅😭😢😭

   5. @Debbi Packer DT’s cutting mats are in the kitchen section, usually by the cutting boards. They basically are clear, flat flexible mats. They come in a package of 2. So if you draw or print out your design, you can put it under the mat and you can see it and trace it like a template with the glue gun because the mat is clear. In this video that I found the lady just freehands it without a template, but it’s still a good tutorial.
      https://youtu.be/WLjgLL-zGVA
      This is a completely unrelated video but it shows what the mats look like and how they are packaged so you know what to look for: https://youtu.be/XE7BUdrrPNM

4. Great ideas! I had no idea about colored glue sticks!👍 Happy 1st day of fall!🏵️🍂 Honey is a cutie!

   1. Happy Fall 🍁🍂🧡

5. Lots or fun ideas today Shannon! I love the hot glue glitter sticks so much and I love the seal idea without the wax…very cool! I have a friend who uses the glitter sticks to make cards. I still have some of her cards from several years. She makes designs like trees, snowflakes, etc. on paper and folds it to make cards. They’re beautiful! I love your shirt today too…perfect for us old hippies! Honey is just precious too!

6. Honey is just adorable! These are great, useful, glue hacks. Thanks Shannon!

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7. Thank you, Shannon! Great ideas and I will be implementing a few tomorrow when I get ready to use my glue gun for a few projects I have at the house. I have my binder clip ready and will be picking up a silicon mat to use to protect the surface I will be working on.

8. It’s amazing what you can create with hot glue. I remember when it first came out where I live. I would’ve never thought then it would’ve been what it is now. Thank you for sharing all these great ideas.

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10. Absolutely awesome hacks Shannon…I love them all!!! My favorite is the 1st stamp on the envelope!😊 Honey is such a beautiful baby! As always Shannon, thank you for sharing all of your hard work, creativity, talent and inspiration! Stay safe, healthy and positive! God bless you and your family! I hope you are feeling better!🙏❤️🇺🇸😊

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11. Thank you! So many great ideas. My mind is already whirling. You can also use hot glue in silicone moulds for sprucing up decor. I have not yet perfected getting the glue even, and think it needs the big gun, but perhaps someone here has done it and can share.

    1. I still am not sure of that either. Takes a steady hand for sure

12. Thank you Shannon for hot glue craft ideas. Amazing! Going to share with my friends. Have a lovely weekend 🌻😎🌻

13. Adorable puppy! great ideas! Thank you for always helping us decorate and organize for low budget!

14. LOVE the glue on the hanger idea for non-slip!

15. Shannon the dog brush glove from DT works great for brushing your pup!! 💗💗💗 Je is super adorable 🥰 thanks for all the tips n tricks 👏🤩💗👏🤩💗👏 I’m definitely gonna try the window design glue hack with my grandkids !! I wonder if you used the DT cutting mats ( 2 pk) would work cuz you might be able to trace a design on for us non-artists types !! 😂😂

16. Loved the tip about hot gluing two small glue sticks together. I ha e been wishing I had a longer stick and this will be perfect.

17. Wow such a simple thing to put hot glue on the hangers! Thanks for all your tips today ☺️

18. The pillow hack with the tote bag is genius!

19. TIP: when you buy new furniture make every effort to remove the protective covering (plastic bag, paper or fabric cover on sofas etc) in one piece, keep it intact. When you paint, clean carpet, or move you simply unfold it from storage (linen closet etc) and presto you have a custom fit protective covering to keep your investment clean. ESPECIALLY with mattresses. Moving they are often put on their side and slid or scooted across a dirty floor or ground, heaved into a truck bed etc.
    Can anyone attest to Gorilla glue use from a mini low heat gun to a full size high heat gun? Is there a substantial difference? Does it matter? thanks!

20. Love love love the brush cleaning hack! I usually use the drain strainer to scrub them. This looks like a much better idea!

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