Hot Glue Icicle Ornaments

"Need some quick and easy additions to your holiday tree? You can make hot glue icicle ornaments in minutes! Grab your hot glue gun and some colored hot glue sticks to make these in any color of the rainbow. Crafting ornaments does not have to take hours! These are great because if you are using hot glue for another project and need to run some out through your gun. They will turn that excess glue into something useful! Make these for your own tree or even to give to others this holiday season."

Primary TechniqueGeneral Crafts

Materials List

• Glitter or colored glue sticks
  
• Twine or string
  
• Hot glue gun
• Non stick craft mat
  

NotesPlease visit Crafts by Amanda for the full tutorial!

Celebrate With More Christmas Craft Ideas

If you enjoyed making the Hot Glue Icicle Ornaments, you will love these other Christmas craft ideas to add some festive flair to your holiday decor!

1. Hot Glue Snowflake Ornaments: Use your hot glue gun to create delicate and intricate snowflake ornaments. Simply draw snowflake patterns onto wax paper, then trace over them with hot glue. Once the glue has dried, peel the snowflakes off the paper and add a string for hanging. These ornaments will look beautiful on any Christmas tree!

2. Pom-Pom Garland: Make a colorful and cozy pom-pom garland to hang around your home during the holiday season. Create a variety of pom-poms in different sizes and colors using a pom-pom maker or cardboard circles. Then, string the pom-poms onto a piece of twine or thin ribbon to create a cheerful garland that will brighten up any room.

3. Pinecone Reindeer Ornaments: Get creative with natural materials by making adorable pinecone reindeer ornaments. Use brown pipe cleaners to create antlers and googly eyes to bring your pinecones to life. Add a red pom-pom for Rudolph's nose, and attach a ribbon for hanging. These whimsical ornaments will add a touch of woodland charm to your Christmas tree.

We hope these craft ideas inspire you to keep creating and decorating this holiday season! Happy crafting!