DIY Pocket Hand Warmers with Free Printable Label

These DIY Pocket Hand Warmers make great gifts and stocking stuffers, and not only are they great as pocket warmers, they also double as cold packs.  Includes free printable labels!

 

 

We are slowing moving towards spring but there is sure to be a lot more cold weather before we get there.

Pocket hand warmers are perfect for cold days – larger ones work can be tucked into pockets along with your hands and smaller ones can be put directly into mittens to help keep hands warmer.

They are super easy to make and your entire family is sure to love them.

 

 

They make great stocking-stuffers for the holidays but I think these heart shaped ones could be fun Valentine’s day gifts too.

Not only are these DIY Pocket Hand Warmers with Free Printable Labels great as pocket warmers, but they also double as cold packs. Keep a few in your freezer for use as a cold compresses!

 

 

DIY Pocket Hand Warmers with Free Printable Label

Materials:

Flannel or Felt
Printable labels
Needle
Thread
Pins
Funnel
Rice

Directions:

 

 

1- Using a simple shape as a pattern, cut two matching pieces out of fabric per warmer.

 

2- Place the right sides of fabric together and sew around the shape leaving 1/4″ edge.  Leave a 1.5″ unsewn opening.

 

3- Turn right side out.

 

4- Using a funnel, fill your hand warmers with uncooked rice.

 

5- Pin the opening so it looks good and stays closed.

 

6- Using a needle and thread, sew the opening shut.
7- Print the printable labels on white cardstock and cut apart the cards.
8- Place one card and a hand warmer in a clear bag or use the card as a tag and tie it around the hand warmer.
9- Give away to someone who deserves warm hands!