Make it Monday: DIY Heart-Shaped Hand Warmers/Ice Packs Made with Essential Oils

Also, find my article here on craftbits.com:

http://craftbits.com/project/diy-heart-shaped-hand-warmerice-pack-made-with-essential-oils/

This is an easy DIY project perfect to keep hands warm or ease the pain of boo boos. It is also a great non-candy option for Valentine’s Day.

(You can keep these in the freezer and use as an ice pack or heat for 30 to 45 sec. in the microwave as a hand boos warmer.)

WHAT YOU NEED:

Materials Needed

• Fabric (I used cotton)
• White Rice
• Cardstock Paper
• Sewing Machine
• Essential Oil (I used lavender)
• Heart Stencil (optional)

Instructions:

Step 1 – Take your fabric and fold it in half so the raw side is out and pattern side in. Draw half of a heart about 7 – 8 inches wide with a pencil or use a stencil on the fold.

(Note: You will need two hearts for one heart hand warmer/ice pack. So, you can use one heart to trace and make the other.)  

  
Step 2 – Cut your heart halves out and unfold. Then, align the hearts together before you start sewing or pin together in the center.  

Step 3 – Sew the hearts together and leave about an inch or two of an opening to add the rice. Then, create a funnel with your cardstock that will fit in the opening you left unsewn.  

Step 4 – Transfer some rice into a small cup and add a drop of your choice of essential oil. Lavender works really well! Cover the cup with one hand and shake the rice to coat the grains with the oil.  

Step 5 – Use the handmade funnel to put the rice inside the heart and be sure not to fill it up all the way so you can stitch it up.  

Step 6 – Finally, sew the opening together and cut the heart’s border to your liking and you’re done!    

Happy Making + Happy Valentine’s Day!