Hot Glue Alphabet

Hello and happy start of a new month!

Did you know that March is "National Craft Month"? Woohoo! But to anyone who loves to craft, every month is craft month!

As a crafter, I have a tendency to hoard materials. And sometimes I forget that I have them.

Take this silicone mold for example.  I bought it many years ago and haven't used it. Eeep!

Use it to shape clay, salt dough, and even fondant. But the instructions suggest using hot glue sticks. Yes, the ones we use for a glue gun!

I found these glitter glue sticks at the dollar store. I thought they would be perfect to try out the silicone mold. 

I used the glue gun that I already had.

Once the glue stick was melted, I generously filled in the letters and let the glue harden for a few minutes. 

Because the mold is made of silicone, it's heat-resistant and the letters are easy to pop out. 

Here are some of the words I spelled:

LOVE

 HI

YAY

And here are some of the crafty applications:

I'm using the letters to dress up an envelope crafted from an old map.

The letters and the twine embellish the envelope.

Instant gift wrapping...TADA!

This time, I'm making my own stationery using scrapbooking supplies.

Here's what the card looks like.

A darling little card that's ready to cross the oceans to cheer up a friend...TADA! 

We can also attach the letters to toothpicks using hot glue (apply the glue to the toothpick, then carefully place the letter on the glue and allow to dry). 

Use it to top cakes and cupcakes. Spell out names or greetings, too.

It instantly dresses up a homemade dessert...TADA!

I hope you enjoyed these ideas. Have a great day!