After baking fortune cookies the other day, we’ve decided to continue with that theme for our New Year’s Eve celebration. I came across some paper fortune cookies in a magazine recently and thought it would be super easy to duplicate and fun to recreate as a New Year craft for kids. I used some leftover scrapbooking paper, but the fortune cookies could easily be made with construction paper.
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Here’s What You’ll Need
- craft paper in a variety of colors
- strips of white paper
- hot glue gun or craft glue
- scissors
Step 1: First prepare your fortunes. Cut strips of white paper approximately 4 inches long, and write a fortune on each one.
Step 2: Cut circles out of the craft paper that are approximately 3 – 3/12 inches wide. I traced around the mouth of a plastic cup.
Step 3: For each circle, place a fortune in the center and fold the circle in half, careful not to crease. Fold in half again, end to end, creating the shape of a fortune cookie. Secure in the center with a dot of glue. If the kids are helping out and you’re using craft glue, secure with a paper clip until dry or hold for several minutes.
Step 4: Place fortune cookies in a bowl or basket for your guests to enjoy. These would also be a fun addition to your New Year’s place settings.
I’ve always loved fortune cookies, I’m sure kids will really love these!