Did you notice my glue gun in yesterday's post?
Last week I saw Whitney from Shanty 2 Chic post the glue gun stand she made and I thought she was a genius. I had to make one myself, I was tired of using a plastic plate and having the gun fall over all the time.
I cut scrap wood pieces to size, pre-drilled the holes, and screwed the pieces together. Then I used my free Pantone paint in Goat to finish it off.
Yes, the wood split when I was drilling in the screws. Overkill using a drill for screwing in these small screws.
While I was painting, I added a couple coats to this old mini shelf, since I had the brush going and all. It will go on the crafting bench.
And of course, I don't have any during photos. No fear, you can see the full tutorial at Shanty 2 Chic's blog. I can't improve on her instructions!
I didn't have any tile pieces so I ended up painting and gluing on an empty metal tea light. Works for me.
It looks off centre, but it really isn't.
And I'm storing my glue sticks in a large dollar store votive holder.
What do you use to hold your glue gun? Did you make a stand, or buy one, or do like I used to do and set it on whatever is handy?
I'm sharing with:
Oh, this is really perfect!!! I love everything about it! Mine has a little kickstand on it, but I sit it around on anything disposable, and it is a pain! I believe you could sell these!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie! Mine has a kickstand too, but it never works properly. This is a great solution. :)
DeleteOkay I had seen the Shanty to Chic one and pinned it but I really love the idea of the tea light candle - I have to make me one asap :) Great job! Pinning this one too
ReplyDeleteThis is great and a large improvement over the paper plate that I use. The tea light is a wonderful addition.
ReplyDeleteTraci
A very good idea. I use a paper plate.
ReplyDeleteGuess I need to make one of these as I always just set it wherever is handy.
ReplyDeleteUsing that empty tea light tin is genius! It came out great ... can't wait to get back to using my glue gun one of these days. :) Totally pinning for future reference!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI don't have a stand, rely on the metal bit on the glue gun, but it doesn't always work. I need a holder like yours, which turned out great. Off to check out the tutorial. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Perfect stand! I just have the metal one it came with and my daughter-in-love has borrowed it for now! The one you made is much nicer! She is making wreaths! Nancy
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy! You're lucky yours came with a stand, mine didn't. :)
DeleteNow that is cool! I need one of those...I have burned holes in my tupperware LOL!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I'm definitely making one of these. I hate it when my glue gun falls over!
ReplyDeleteYou are brilliant! I need to make one for mine since it never stands up :) Thanks for the inspiration.
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Stephanie
Awesome! Way better than the paper plate I use!!
ReplyDeleteI set it on my formica countertop. your stand is a brilliant idea!
ReplyDeleteNow this is a great idea! wow.. I really need something like this. My glue gun falls over ALL THE TIME on me and it drives me nuts! Just a really great idea!! Bravo :)
ReplyDeleteI love this handy stand. Congrats, good work:) Thank you for your visit and beautiful comment:)
ReplyDeleteThank you! And you're welcome :)
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