We have discovered the cutest method to hold chilly fingers at bay. How cute are these coronary heart hand heaters? Tuck them into coat pockets to maintain you cozy all winter lengthy. They had been the right anniversary present for the hubby final week. And hey, Valentine’s might be right here earlier than you understand it!
Need to whip up a few your individual? Here is how:
Felt Coronary heart Hand Heaters
My fingers are at all times chilly. It does not actually matter if it is the center of winter or the useless of summer season, my fingers might be so chilly the hubby virtually screams if my clammy fingers a lot as graze him (hey, that jogs my memory, I ought to most likely get my thyroid checked someday quickly). So, I am at all times on the hunt for one thing to maintain ’em heat.
These coronary heart hand heaters are cute and so easy to make. Plus, I really like that they are all-natural they usually odor cozy and stress-free, because of the dried lavender.
To make them, all you want are wool felt, white rice and dried lavender blossoms. If you do not have dried lavender, you possibly can at all times use important oil in any scent you want. Chamomile, cinnamon, pine and candy orange are particularly festive this time of 12 months.
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Provides
Makes: 1 hand hotter
Directions
Step 1: Fold the felt in half and reduce out a coronary heart form. I sketched out a number of completely different shapes on paper earlier than chopping my felt as a result of I wished to verify it was dimension – however you possibly can freehand it, if you would like.
The one actual requirement is that it matches comfortably within the palm of your hand. If giving as a present, chances are you’ll wish to hold your recipient’s hand dimension in thoughts when chopping out the hearts.
Step 2: Upon getting a form you want, use it as a template when chopping out your remaining hearts. In my expertise, one sheet of 8″ x 10″ felt makes about 2 hearts (1 handwarmer).
Step 3: Place the 2 hearts collectively and line up the sides. If they do not match up precisely, trim off any extra felt and clear up the sides.
Knot the embroidery thread on the finish and thread it by means of the needle (since embroidery floss is thick, it helps to have a pointy upholstery needle). Begin stitching the hearts collectively utilizing a easy whipstitch.
Step 4: Once you’re about ¾ of the best way across the coronary heart, spoon the rice and lavender inside. I used common white rice, however you need to use brown rice in case you’ve received it. The quantity of rice you want will fluctuate primarily based on the dimensions of your coronary heart. Simply be sure that to not pack it in since you’ll need to have the ability to sew it shut (plus, I discover it extra comfy if there is a little bit of give!) Use your finger to evenly distribute the rice earlier than including extra.
If you happen to selected to make use of important oils as a substitute of dried lavender, add 4-5 drops of important oil to a small bowl of rice and stir it collectively. Then spoon it into your coronary heart.
Step 5: Sew the outlet closed and knot to safe.
To make use of, stick your hand heaters within the microwave together with a small cup of water (this retains the rice and cloth from drying out and catching on hearth!) Warmth for 20-30 seconds, turning sometimes, then tuck them into your pockets for toasty fingers.
If you do not have a microwave, preheat the oven to 175 levels F and warmth them for 5-10 minute. Simply be sure that to maintain an in depth eye on them!
Reheat as wanted to maintain heat.
A word on dampness:
Rice creates “damp” warmth, that means it releases moisture when it will get sizzling. This can make your fingers and garments really feel barely clammy when utilizing your do-it-yourself hand heaters. It is only a quirk of rice – you did not do something flawed.
Set your coronary heart hand heaters someplace they will dry out between makes use of. You do not need the rice to remain moist otherwise you run the danger of your hand heaters mildewing. If saved dry, they need to final for years.
