Last year we ran with this idea to hand out for Valentine's day and it was a HUGE hit! Not sure it will ever be topped!
BUT I did come up with a non-sweet and functional gift as an alternative this year. Maybe it will "warm your heart" enough to give it try. I think it's a great alternative for friends, neighbors, teachers, etc.
Warm My Heart
Materials:
Fabric
Sewing Machine
Thread
Scissors/Pinking Shears
Rice (not instant)
Ribbon
Straight pins
Type up Poem or create your own!
Step 1: Create a paper template if desired. I cut out a heart that was 4 1/2" high and 5" across at it's widest. Fold the fabric, place your pattern on, pin and cut out 2 at a time using pinking shears (1st photo). OR place the pattern over the fold, pin and cut (2nd photo). Cut 1 heart for the back and 1 for the front.
Place the heart's with right sides facing out (wrong sides together). Cut a 1" piece of ribbon, fold in half and slip between the 2 layers. Pin.
Sew around the edges leaving a 2-4" opening along 1 of the straight sides.
Fill with rice about 1/2 - 3/4 of the way full. (see 2nd photo)
Sew the opening closed. Attach the poem by threading it through the ribbon loop and gift to someone you love!
I LOVE this idea! I think it's super cute, simple, and think of all the fabric left-overs I could use. I don't think I have any rice here...hmmm.....off to the store!
ReplyDeleteThanks Megan!
I'm gonna share this on my FB page today! Hope that's okay!
Wow last year's look like the coolest thing...well...EVER!
ReplyDeleteBut I have to say I really love this year's too! How cute and useful!
This is so cute it ALMOST makes me wish we lived somewhere cold, so it would be appropriate. Almost. ;)
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charlie
Megan, these are GREAT! Love the poem too! What a fun way to present a non-sugar treat! Wonder if I could whip out enough of these for three classrooms....hhmmm...maybe just the teachers! LOL
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!! I really loved those candy treats!! Genius!
ReplyDeleteHoly cow! Both of these are really such outstandingly awesome ideas!
ReplyDeleteNow I only need rice and lollipops!
Yay! :)
Thanks so much for the ideas/instructions!
what a fantastic idea,
ReplyDeleteLuv it...
Don't forget to link it in our linking party this week.
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These are so cute! And I love the ones from last year too!
ReplyDeletecool. how long does the rice stay warm? Can you slip these in your gloves when you go outside?
ReplyDeleteI usually use wheat but people seem to have a hard time finding it but rice works too. Just not sure about the length it stays warm.
ReplyDeleteIf you made them small enough and it wasn't too hot you certainly slip them into gloves. Or have it ready when they did come in. my kids finger tips are always frozen even with their gloves ;)
love the little rice hearts. already stole your idea from last year and cannot wait to send them out. i love giving small random "thinking of you" gifts, and the hearts will be perfect for that. thanks SO much for all your creativity. :)
ReplyDeleteyou have The Custest Ideas Ever! I'm totally doing this one too. <3
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! Thanks for linking @Creative Itch's "Sew Cute Tuesday"!
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Finding and Creating FUN things...
I made this for the winner of our book club trivia question. :) Thanks for the idea, I've always made squares and rectangles.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute idea!
ReplyDeleteSteffie
I appreciate you posting such detailed instructions and visuals..that's how I learn, visually. It's the perfect little gift. I posted on my blog with your link. I am new to blogging so I am still learning.
ReplyDeleteand fyi, love the sassy haircut in your picture.
This is such a lovely idea, perfect for the chilly days we're having right now! Thanks for linking up to my Valentine Link Party!
ReplyDeleteI love this. xoxoxo I found you on Pinterest. Your site & work is so beautiful but I think it reflects the person who tends to it. ♥
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