Quick Hot Glue Projects

Whether you're in need of a quick, impressive gift or you just want to make some pretty things for your own home there are lots of great projects that you can do with a hot glue gun and a few supplies. Craft departments sell mirrors in all shapes and sizes. Purchase round or square ones and glue two of them together. The best way is to place one mirror flat on a table then place a line of glue on the bottom edge of the second mirror and hold it onto the first mirror until cool.

The standing mirror will be a little shaky but to sturdy it you can add a few decorations. In the center of the base mirror glue an angel, dolphin, kitten or another novelty. Glue appropriate decorations around it, such as flowers, pebbles, or a tiny ball of yarn. Make sure that some of these decorations are glued to the base mirror as well as to the back mirror to make the back one more sturdy.

Make pillows with hot glue simply by cutting two squares and gluing them together, all but a few inches for stuffing. Check to see that there are no places unglued. Stuff the pillow well and glue shut. Attach a "dry clean only" tag if this will be a gift. Make runners to match the pillows by measuring the length and width needed, then hemming with the glue. Turn under the edges and hot glue. After it is cool turn under and glue once again.

Make a tablecloth in a similar fashion by laying the cloth on the table and cutting it to appropriate proportions. Hem with the hot glue method, allow to cool, then hem once again. Other similar projects are place mats, cloth napkins, pet beds and end table covers.