I have never thought of hot glue, but I did use "staples" when I didn't give a hoot about the walls - at the time, "that holiday feeling" was all important - then, the holiday garb came down - and oh boy...I will leave it there! LOL! I am very surprised that the Command hooks didn't work - it must be the stucco. I'm sure there's a way to work it out but if all else fails - be VERY conservative with the hand gun staples!