Glue Gun Caddy
It’s time for the May Creative Craft Blog Hop
Thank you Sara from Birdz of a Feather for hosting this month
Welcome readers, friends and visitors from Ann @ Apple Street Cottage
we are so glad you’re here!
Today I’m going to show you how to keep your gluing supplies
organized and handy
I was browsing Pinterest one day and came across this glue gun stand
created with 2 napkin holders and a silicone oven mitt
My glue gun is constantly falling over because it’s so top heavy~
I have a silicone oven mitt and decided to try this
Well my oven mitt is shaped differently and didn’t work,
so I would have to get a different one
plus I would have to get 2 napkin holders
I looked at Amazon
and discovered that it would cost at least $20+ …
Then I found this desk top Mini Arts and Crafts Organizer,
under $10
It has 3 sections, one half is a large section
and then 2 smaller sections make up the rest
This plain white finish was begging for a little paint!
Our kitchen and my adjacent art & craft area is mostly black and white
with a lot of MacKenzie-Childs black and white checked things
So I went with black checks
A flat square brush makes quick work of adding the checks
around the top and bottom with black gloss enamel craft paint
Next came polka dots using the opposite end of the paint brush,
dipping the tip of the handle into the paint to apply the dots
After the pink dots came aqua dots
My glue gun and cord fits perfectly in the large section,
with glue sticks and a case of finger protectors
in the other 2 sections
It’s neat and tidy and slides into the cabinet when not in use
and then when I’m using it,
the heated gun stays upright in the caddy
between applications of glue
Everything right at my fingertips and it looks pretty
sitting on my desk too
Next up on the hop is Carol @ Blue Sky at Home
with her easy, quick way to recover an outdoor bench cushion
You can visit all my crafty friends on the links below
all links will be live at 7am EST
Glue Gun Caddy Jenna @ The Painted Apron
Easy and Quick Way to Recover an Outdoor Bench Cushion Carol @ Blue Sky at Home
Lavender Frost Daisy Catchall Dish Gail @ Purple Hues and Me
Repurposed Old Window Terrie @ Decorate and More with Tip
Word Art Design Sara @ Birdz of a Feather
DIY Painted Rocks For Grandkid’s Garden Area Donna @ Modern on Monticello
Fragrant Honeysuckle and Rosemary Luminary Cecelia @ My Thrift Store Addiction
Easy Inexpensive Swing Frame Art Ann @ Apple Street Cottage
Thank you so much for your visit!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado/ Happiness is Homemade
What’s for Dinner / Love Your Creativity
Between Naps on the Porch / Turn About Tuesday
Wednesday Linky Party / Karin’s Cottage Linky Party / Creative Crafts
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Jenna, this is a great idea to store any number of things. Organization is not my strong point. Not only is this a great idea, it is also cute, and easy enough that I could do! Wishing you a wonderful Tuesday!
Thanks Pam, it’s nice to have my glue supplies handy and organized, the rest of my art desk needs a lot of work however 😂
I love your version of the glue gun caddy! You ‘Jenna’fied it and gave it so much personality! It’s so perfect for your crafting; you can never have too much storage.
Thanks so much Sara! These hops always are so much fun~
Such a fun and handy caddy for the glue gun Jenna! Love the dots and checks! Happy Tuesday ♥
Thank you Mary 🙂
Oh my, Jenna! Another cool creation and idea! This is something all hot glue gun users really need! And I love how you decorated it, too!
Thank you Gail, it is a big improvement!
All crafters need …. I too have problems with my hot glue gun. I store it up on the wall in my closet, but your idea seems to be a better solution. Thanks for sharing, Ann!
I meant to say Thanks for sharing, Jenna. 🙂
Thank you Terrie, it’s nice to not have it constantly tipping over!
Love the glue gun! But I’m afraid my sticks are all over the place.
It’s nice to have all the stuff organized and handy!
You certainly know how to dress up a plain caddy, Jenna. We all want our organization to look pretty and you’ve shown us a great way to do it!
Thank you Ann!
Jenna, you did such a great job of elevating the plain Jane caddy to reflect your style and personality! Blessings, Cecilia @ My Thrift Store Addiction
Thank you Cecilia 💕
This is pretty brilliant, Jenna. And darling. And I love your work area — so much wonderful light!
Thank you Jeanie, I do love the windows!
That is such a great idea, Jenna, and you enhanced the caddy so beautifully! It sure beats the disposable aluminum pie tin that mine sadly sits in.
Ha ha, thank you Kitty!
Jenna, this is a wonderful idea! Finding a place for my glue gun while I’m using it is always a challenge. The MC inspired pattern is also so pretty and looks perfect on your desk. Thanks so much for sharing,. I am always looking for ways to be more organized. Happy Wednesday!
Thank you Shannon, I am enjoying this so much, it used to drive me crazy when my glue gun was always tipping over 🙂
What a great idea, my glue gun often falls over too! I should have a caddy for it since I am always toting it around with me fixing things. lol, my way of fixing things anyway. Thanks for sharing your inspiration, it looks lovely too!
Thanks Cara, it’s very handy!
Jenna, who would know you could make an artistic-looking glue gun caddy! So cute and yet so practical, not just for holding your glue gun but also for carrying to your work space. You should patent this idea.
Thanks so much Carol!
This is such a great idea. And I love how you decorated something so simple and made it extra special.
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Thanks so much Donna, I am really enjoying it!
This is a very creative project for a practical tool all of artsy folks have laying around! CLEVER!💖
Thanks Mary!
What a great idea and personalization! I need something like this in my life, instead of glue sticks stored and gun stored separately.
Enjoy your weekend!
Thank you, I am loving this caddy!
Great idea and you made it look so cute too!
Thanks Linda, it’s so handy now 🙂
Brilliant Jenna! It’s things like that that make crafting so much more fun – and this is such a cute pattern in your fun and artistic style! Did you paint the platter in the last picture? It looks like you too! Thanks for sharing the fun, and for the great idea! Hope you have a lovey week!
Thank you Barbara, I am loving this caddy! No, I didn’t paint that platter, but it does have my favorite black and white checks on it!