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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Cloud Shaped Hand Warmers

Looking for a silver lining to the days turning colder?  Look no further.  Why not make some cloud shaped hand warmers so that even though it may be cold outside, your hands can remain nice and toasty.


To make your own, gather the following supplies:

Fleece {I used white}, scissors, rice, needle and thread
*Optional:  embroidery thread to add an embellishment to your cloud.

Using this pattern:


Cut 2 cloud shapes out of the fleece.


Either by hand or with your sewing machine, sew around the perimeter of the cloud leaving a gap...


big enough to insert rice into.


Once filled with rice, hand sew the opening closed.


Pop them into the microwave for about 30 seconds, put one in your pocket and enjoy having your hand warmed up.


They are the perfect silver lining for any cold day.


Or, perhaps these cloud hand warmers will make you feel as if you are on cloud nine.


*Optional:  if you want to embroider an embellishment to your cloud, embroider it prior to cutting out your shape.


After it's embroidered, cut out your cloud shapes and follow the steps above.


They would be perfect for stocking stuffers or even paired with a Starbucks gift card as a teacher gift.


*Don't have time to make your own?  These are now for sale in my Etsy shop.



And be sure to check out my other Christmas inspired posts:

Star Wars Ornaments
DIY Pottery Barn Candle
DIY Advent Calendar
DIY Santa Beard
Christmas Flower Boxes
Pine Needle Gift Tags
Pucker Up Ornament

39 comments:

  1. So creative and functional. :) Your are one smart cookie.

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  2. How cool are they! A great idea. I could sure use some of those in my pocket when I'm working out in the shop. I'd want to be on cloud 9! Are you thinking of selling these in your shop?

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  3. I want a BIG ONE! One to cuddle with on the sofa! Or to pop under the covers before bed. ETSY SHOP???

    This IS a perfect teacher gift! OHHHH!

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  4. Okay now, those? Those definitely need to go in the shop ;)

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  5. oh my! those are super cute and super useful!! I always wanted to make some...but these clouds ones are terrific

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  6. OMG I friggin' love these! They are too cute! And thanks for the shout out :-)

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    1. I just wanted to let you know I featured this today on my blog! You can check it out and grab a Featured button here: The Fun In Functional link party

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  7. again - just like i said on FB i wanna be your adopted sister - these are all amazing things! i could make one for Bubba Hubster and Buckaroo in camo for a gift this year!

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  8. These would make the most adorable little gifts! Love love this idea. Before stopping by, I saw them at one of the linky parties and I knew it was yours without clicking on it... it had Amy written all over it!

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  9. what a wonderful idea! You are so amazing...
    Pinning!

    hugs x
    Crystelle
    http://www.crystelleboutique.com

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  10. These are awesome, and I love your twist to it! Definitely already on my list of things to make, for myself, cuz when I ran the idea by my mom she didn't like it...

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  11. SUPER cute---love this idea!!!!

    Julie
    www.thechirpingmoms.com

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  12. too cute! do you have an embroidering machine? that text is perfect:)

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    1. Thanks Carissa. My mom has an embroidering machine. I only wish I could embroider that perfectly :)

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  13. These are great teacher gifts, I pinning this for Easter (when our teachers are getting cold) Mum has an embroidery machine so I think I'll get her to do some embellishing.

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  14. Darling! And love your new pillow on Etsy! What a great fabric!

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  15. Those are adorable!! Hi! I'm your newest follower and was kinda maybe sorta hopin' that you'd hop on by my blog and follow me back!!

    xoxo-
    Sarah
    www.enjoyingtheepiphany.com

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  16. Too cute! Another fun addition to your etsy shop?!

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  17. These are adorable. I am going to make some for a good friend whose hands are always cold! Thanks for sharing!

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  18. This is practical and cute too! Found you from the Adorned from Above linky party. Happy to be your latest follower. :)

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  19. So cute! If you haven't already I would love for you to come share at my weekly Farm Girl Blog Fest: http://fresh-eggs-daily.blogspot.com/2012/12/farm-girl-friday-blog-fest-12.html

    Happy Holidays!
    Lisa
    Fresh Eggs Daily

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  20. AHH! These are just what I have been looking for. It's been in the negative temperatures lately and my hands get cold fast, not to mention that these would be a nice step out of the box since I don't often work with felt. And I love the 'Silver lining' part, since we know every cloud has one of those... although I might just stitch a silver ribbon or thread in.

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  21. WOW thanks for all the inspirations!! :)

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  22. These are cute! thanks for sharing the how-to :)

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  23. What a great idea! These would be perfect for my daughter to make as gifts for her friends!

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  24. So cute! My daughter wants me to make her a rice warmer, this would be a fun one to make! I started a new saturday linky and would love to have you come by to share some of your great ideas! http://www.teachbesideme.com/2012/12/share-it-saturday.html

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  25. Love this idea - what a great stocking stuffer! Am featuring your project on the All Star Block Party today - head on over to grab a button.

    Merry Christmas, Amy

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  26. Congratulations! You've been featured on this week's Martha Mondays! :) Swing by to pick up a "Featured" button and do a little bragging! :)

    http://www.watchoutmartha.net/2012/12/martha-mondays-link-up-party-features_23.html

    Amanda
    www.watchoutmartha.net

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  27. Hi Amy,
    These little hand warmers are so cute. What a great idea. Thanks so much for sharing at Wednesday's Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
    This weeks party is live. Here is the link to the party
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/12/5-fun-posts-and-wednesdays-adorned-from.html
    Debi @ Adorned From Above
    Joye and Myrna @ The Busy Bee’s
    Linda @ With A Blast

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  28. This adorable little project only renews my crafter crush on you lol. Thanks for sharing, Amy!

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