Christmas is the perfect time for DIY. Whether you’re decorating your space, preparing small gifts, or adding handmade details to holiday items, a glue gun lets you turn simple materials into festive creations quickly and cleanly.
This guide focuses on easy Christmas DIY projects using the HOTO Easyflow Cordless Hot Glue Gun, with clear materials and steps you can follow even if you’ve never done DIY before.
Glue Gun Basics: What It Does & How to Use It Properly
A hot glue gun works by melting a solid glue stick and dispensing it through a heated nozzle. Once applied, the glue cools and hardens within seconds, creating a strong bond for many common crafting materials.
How to Use the HOTO Glue Gun
Step 1 — Insert the glue stick
Pick a glue stick and insert it into the back of the glue gun until it sits firmly.
Step 2 — Power on and preheat
Press the power button. The glue gun heats up and becomes ready for use in about 30 seconds.
Step 3 — Press the trigger
Gently press the trigger to dispense glue with control.
Step 4 — Smooth Glue Flow
Apply glue in short lines or small dots—this gives you better control and a cleaner finish. If you’re bonding items, press the materials together immediately and hold them in place for a few seconds while the glue sets.
Practical Tips for Christmas Crafting
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Protect your table with a craft mat or cardboard—hot glue can leave marks.
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When you pause, keep the nozzle pointed down over a scrap piece of paper/cardboard to catch any drips.
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If glue sets in the wrong spot, gently peel it off once fully cooled; for delicate surfaces, warm it slightly (hair dryer) to soften before removing.
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Let the glue gun cool completely before putting it away, and remove any glue strings around the nozzle after it cools.
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Christmas DIY Idea 1: Handmade Christmas Wreath
A Christmas wreath instantly sets the holiday mood and works well for doors, walls, or as a handmade gift.
Materials
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Wreath base (vine ring, foam ring, or metal ring)
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Faux pine branches or greenery
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Christmas ornaments (small baubles, berries, bells)
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Ribbon or twine
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Optional: fairy lights
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Glue sticks + HOTO Glue Gun
Steps
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Arrange the greenery around the wreath base without glue first to plan the layout.
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Glue the greenery onto the base section by section.
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Add ornaments and decorative elements using small dots of glue.
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Attach a ribbon bow or hanging loop at the top.
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Optional: secure fairy lights along the inner ring with minimal glue.
Christmas DIY Idea 2: Holiday Card with Gold Border Detail
A gold-edged card adds a festive, premium look and is perfect for Christmas greetings or gift tags.
Materials
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Blank card stock or folded thick paper
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Optional: metallic ribbon, stickers, dried flowers
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Craft mat
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Gold-colored glue sticks + HOTO Glue Gun
Steps
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Insert a gold glue stick into the glue gun and preheat.
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Slowly apply a thin glue line along one edge of the card.
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Repeat for all four edges, working one side at a time.
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Let the glue cool fully before handling the card.
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Add a small decorative element to the front if desired.
Tip: Keep your glue line steady and thin for the cleanest gold border effect.
Christmas DIY Idea 3: Decorated Christmas Stocking
Upgrade a ready-made stocking with pom-poms + mini ornaments for a classic Christmas look—fast, simple, and gift-ready.
Materials
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A felt Christmas stocking (red or green), with a fluffy white cuff
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Pom-poms (red, white, and green)
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Mini festive add-ons (e.g., tiny gift boxes, small bells, star/snowflake charms)
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Glue sticks + HOTO Glue Gun
Steps
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Decide where to add decorations (the top cuff works best).
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Apply glue in short sections and attach pom-poms along the white cuff.
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Add mini gift boxes and small festive charms with small glue dots.
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Optional: add a few small accents (e.g., bells/charms) across the front for a fuller look.
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Let everything cool and set before use.
Christmas DIY doesn’t need to be complicated. With a glue gun that’s ready in about 30 seconds and runs at a safe 320°F, you can jump straight into making. Add a wreath to your door, give your cards a shiny gold edge, and turn a simple stocking into something that looks hand-made (because it is). Small details, big holiday mood—done in minutes.
Author: Nova
