Looking for new ways to use your glue gun? How about a glue gun pitcher like no other? This technique can be used to deboss a wide variety of items around our home. A new technique to turn trash into treasure and you are going to love it!
Transforming an old pitcher from a thrift store into a charming and personalized decor piece is a creative way to upcycle old stuff!
This simple yet rewarding DIY project not only breathes new life into a forgotten item but also allows you to showcase your unique style while embracing sustainability. The repurposed pitcher can serve as a vase for fresh flowers, a decorative centerpiece, or a one-of-a-kind gift that tells a story of creativity and resourcefulness.
How to Deboss a Pitcher with a Hot Glue Gun
Supplies needed for a Hot Glue Gun Pitcher:
I got this idea from Make the Best of Things. You will need:
- hot glue gun and glue
- tissue paper
- fleur de lis on paper
- mod podge
- your pitcher (any pitcher that needs rescued!)
Instructions
I just cut out my fleur de lis and used it as a template to get my glue on. Yes hot glue right on that pitcher in a fleur de lis shape. You can of course use any shape you would like for this step. What is something you truly love? A monogram? A cow silhouette? The possibilities are endless!
Scrunch up that tissue paper and then tear it into pieces. Mod podge it right on to your pitcher directly over your hot glue detail. In fact, you will want to decoupage tissue paper all over the piece. It will get a wrinkly appearance and hide all those wrinkles in your glue job.
Allow to dry completely and then spray paint. You will probably have to allow to dry at least overnight.
Now I stopped here cause I love it just like it is. You can keep going like Make the Best of Things and add some darker paint to highlight. So whaddya think? Like, love, hate? Still think I am crazy? What will you rescue with your hot glue gun?
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Equipment
- hot glue gun and glue
- Tissue paper
- mod podge
Supplies
- fleur de lis on paper
- your pitcher any pitcher that needs rescued!
Instructions
- Cut out the fleur de lis shape and use it as a template to get your glue on. Yes hot glue right on that pitcher in a fleur de lis shape. You can of course use any shape you would like for this step.
- Scrunch up that tissue paper and then tear it into pieces. Mod podge it right on to your pitcher directly over your hot glue detail. In fact, you will want to decoupage tissue paper all over the piece. It will get a wrinkly appearance and hide all those wrinkles in your glue job.
Great job! I just knew anything was possible with a glue gun 🙂
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love it! can’t wait to find me a victim, i mean ugly pitcher! great project!
I just had to stop by to tell you THANKS for this idea! I tried it with my own design and it worked BEAUTIFULLY! It’s the perfect addition to my bedroom make-over! Thanks!
WoW! If it weren’t ten o’clock on a Sunday night I’d be off to a thrift store to find me an ugly pitcher to make over! LOVED it!!!
We chose your pitcher as one of Our Favorite Thingz from last week! You can see it in our sidebar!
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oh totally cute
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Angie, that is really really cool!!! 🙂 I’ll admit that the hot glue by itself was pretty “eew,” but the finished product is awesome. 🙂 Visiting from The CSI Project! 🙂
That is a wonderful project! Thank you for sharing it! I’m thinking it would make for some pretty great Christmas gifts here.
Nicole visiting from The CSI Project.
Oh My goodness. I think you just saved me a ton of money. You are very clever! Thanks!
This is gorgeous. Another white treasure is always good. And this one is so creative.. Love it!