In most parts of the country right now, not only is it cold… but it is bitter cold! Winter storms are hitting a lot of the US and it is a daunting thought to even anticipate going out there into the frozen tundra.
With Valentine’s Day coming up, and the frigid weather outside, we figured that these DIY Heart-Warming Hand Warmers made from recycled material might just be what the doctor ordered.
Supplies:
- All-natural material (We used a 100% cotton flannel shirt from a thrift store)
- 100% cotton thread
- Uncooked long grain white rice
- Scissors
- Needle
- (Optional) Dried Lavender or Essential Oils to put into the rice
Directions:
First and foremost, if you are using a recycled shirt like we did, wash it and make sure it is clean.
Cut square of fabric from your shirt and fold it in half.
Cut the shape of a heart out of your square ensuring you are allowing part of the fold to stay intact. (this just makes it easier to line up when sewing)
You can sew the edges of your heart together by hand or by machine but you must make sure if you are sewing by hand that the stitches are close enough to not allow any of the rice to fall out when finished.
Leave a gap when sewing so that you may turn your heart right side out and fill it with rice.
Once you have put your rice in, stitch the open gap closed by hand.
Heating time depends on the size of your hand warmer and the strength of your microwave.
You can make one heart for each pocket! My Heart-Warming Hand Warmer only takes 30 seconds to heat up. Make sure to be careful when removing your hand warmer from the microwave in case it is hot and also keep an eye on it when you are microwaving.
You can reuse these hand warmers time and time again!
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Keri Calhoun