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Fox Stocking Stuffers & Hand Warmer

Christmas, Gift Idea, Holidays    ·    December 9, 2013

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Last year the Salty Bison girls posted  some adorable owl stocking stuffers. They created the perfectly simple sewing project.  With that in mind, I thought it’d be fun to make a new version- Fox Stocking Stuffer and Hand Warmer.
DIY Fox Stocking Stuffers + Hand Warmer www.thirtyhandmadedays.com

This too is a simple sewing project.  When I was younger my Mom taught me how to sew.  She’s an incredible seamstress with a lot of patience for perfect lines.  I unfortunately am not.  I get a little too impatient and end up ripping lots of seams.  Sad.  But this project is about as basic as it gets.  And it would be awesome to give as gifts to friends or to stuff those stockings!  I used scraps of fabric I had laying around.

DIY Fox Stocking Stuffers + Hand Warmer www.thirtyhandmadedays.com
Take your scraps that you have and create a bunch of these little hand warmers for friends and family members! I printed out the fox template I created, pinned them to my fabric pieces and cut them out.  This is what it looks like stacked on each other:

Fox Stocking Stuffers pieced together www.thirtyhandmadedays.com
I DID bring out my iron (even though these pictures look like I grabbed crumpled up scraps)…. After cutting out all of the pieces, I top stitched everything together.  First the ear pieces, then the bottom of the face, next the eyes and finally the nose.  Next I top stitched the top to the bottom (making sure the back was facing the right direction) and left a small hole to add rice.

Fox front www.thirtyhandmadedays.com

I used about 1/3 cup of rice to fill my fox.  You could add a bit more for a fuller fox.  The fuller you make it, the harder it will be to top stitch- so keep that in mind. Once you have your foxes complete, stick them in the microwave for 15 seconds at a time.  You can add essential oils or some fragrance (in small small amounts) to make them smell nice too! And ta-da- finished fox!

DIY Fox Stocking Stuffer with pattern from www.thirtyhandmadedays.com
Didn’t she turn out cute?  My daughter loved it! Two thumbs up from the tween.  That’s a win in my book.
Print the template below and get busy sewing:

Fox Stocking Stuffer Pattern www.thirtyhandmadedays.com

Do you have a thing for foxes?  Check out these other fun posts:

Printable Lyric Lunch Box Notes "What does the fox say?" www.thirtyhandmadedays.com

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Fun wall art ideas- What does the fox say? Perfect for the holidays but can be switched out all year round Printables included www.thirtyhandmadedays.comWhat Does the Fox Say Wall Art

stocking stuffer idea- handmade heat pack tutorial

And don’t forget to check out the Owl Hand Warmer if you haven’t already.

 

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  1. Avatar for Miquecheap games for ps3 says

    April 19, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    Amazing! Its truly awesome piece of writing, I have got much clear idea concerning from this article.

  2. Avatar for Miquemegan says

    December 23, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    these are almost unbearably adorable. and i think i might even be able to manage sewing them!

  3. Avatar for MiqueMarni @ Haberdashery Fun says

    December 21, 2013 at 11:34 am

    Found you over at Nap-Time Creations. Love these cute foxes!

  4. Avatar for MiqueEmily says

    December 21, 2013 at 6:11 am

    these are SOOO super cute! I’m loving all the fox projects.. thanks so much for linking to Create Link Inspire! I’ve just featured this project in a group of Christmas sewing ideas and spread the word around the social media world… I’ve tagged you and would love re-shares, tweets or +1s… have a great weekend and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! EMily

  5. Avatar for MiqueStephanie says

    December 17, 2013 at 6:38 pm

    What a fun design, I love the colors! I’ve made hand warmers before but they definitely weren’t this cute.

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      December 17, 2013 at 9:21 pm

      Thanks so much Stephanie! You need to make some of these ones. :)

  6. Avatar for MiqueClaire says

    December 12, 2013 at 11:44 am

    Hello! I really think these are adorable, but have made handwarmers before using brown rice. The smell after awhile is horrible. Do you recommend stuffing them with anything else that won’t burn in the microwave over time?

  7. Avatar for MiqueKristyn says

    December 10, 2013 at 6:30 am

    I LOVE these – so cute and perfect for the cold season!! Thx, girl!!

  8. Avatar for MiqueAmy Huntley says

    December 9, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    This is such a fun and cute idea! My kids are obsessed with “what did the fox say!”

  9. Avatar for MiqueMelea says

    December 9, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    I’m about to whip up a few for my kids as stocking stuffers but we don’t use them for hand warmers, we keep them in the freezer so when the kids get an “owie”, they can use them as an ice pack. They get cold enough to make the kiddos feel better but not so cold that it makes them cry.

    I use them for headaches, heated up in the microwave like you suggested.

    Thanks so much for the printables!

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      December 9, 2013 at 8:56 pm

      That is a fantastic idea Melea!! Love this. Do you mind if I share it on Facebook over the next couple days? I’ll tell them my cool reader Melea suggested it. ;) Awesome!

  10. Avatar for Mique[email protected] says

    December 9, 2013 at 8:45 pm

    Super cute Mique! This would be the perfect stocking stuffer! Thanks for sharing

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      December 9, 2013 at 8:56 pm

      Thanks Jamielyn! xo

  11. Avatar for Miquecat says

    December 9, 2013 at 8:40 pm

    How cute! These are small enough they could probably be done by hand fairly quickly, for those of us not very good with a sewing machine.

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      December 9, 2013 at 8:57 pm

      Totally true Cat!! You could absolutely hand sew them. They wouldn’t take too long to whip together. Brilliant idea!

  12. Avatar for MiqueJennifer @ Decorated Chaos says

    December 9, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    Cute fox warmers!

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      December 9, 2013 at 8:57 pm

      Thanks Jennifer!

  13. Avatar for MiqueRachel of OddModicum says

    December 9, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    Oh, utterly darling! What a great idea, and he came out cute as a button! Your fabric choices and the tattered sewing are perfect! Had to send this to a friend who’s doing tons of craft fairs in dead of winter in France, and always freezing cold… Perfectly adorable solution! Thanks for the tutorial and the handy template!

    Hugs & Hope,
    rachel of OddModicum
    http://www.OddModicum.etsy.com

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      December 9, 2013 at 8:58 pm

      Thanks so much Rachel! Great idea for your friend in France. I love that you shared it with her!

  14. Avatar for Miquekiki comin says

    December 9, 2013 at 8:40 am

    ha! we must be thinking alike today..i’m all foxes over on my blog too! ;) love this idea.

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      December 9, 2013 at 8:58 pm

      I love what you made Kiki! No shock there. Great minds…. :) xo

  15. Avatar for Miquejen @ Tatertots & Jello says

    December 9, 2013 at 8:38 am

    What a cute gift idea Mique! My girls would love that!!

    xoxo

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      December 9, 2013 at 8:59 pm

      Awww – thanks so much Jen. You’re the best!

  16. Avatar for MiqueDesiree @ The36thAvenue says

    December 9, 2013 at 7:16 am

    I love this idea… So cute!

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      December 9, 2013 at 7:35 am

      Thank you my sweet friend. xoxo

  17. Avatar for MiqueChristine says

    December 9, 2013 at 7:12 am

    Very cute!!! I may just need to get out my sewing machine!

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      December 9, 2013 at 7:35 am

      Do it Christine!! Thanks for the comment.

  18. Avatar for MiqueStephanie says

    December 9, 2013 at 7:10 am

    This is so super cute! It makes me wish that I could sew.

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      December 9, 2013 at 7:35 am

      Stephanie- this project is seriously the easiest!! It would be a great one to learn on. Or the owl stocking stuffers too. ;)

  19. Avatar for MiqueCher says

    December 9, 2013 at 7:00 am

    Oh, darling! Must make these. And yes… I always ask my little gkids “what does the fox say”. Fox obsession!

    • Avatar for MiqueMique says

      December 9, 2013 at 7:34 am

      Yay! Glad you like them Cher. We have a slight fox obsession around here too. :)

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