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    • Feb 3, 2012

    by Layla

    Valentines Day Crafts – Paper Fortune Cookie

    Alright, now that you’ve met my partner in crime aft, Mr. EGC, let’s get this Valentine’s Day decorating ideas party started, shall we?!

    First up- our paper fortune cookie tutorial…

    You’ll need some pretty, double-sided scrapbook paper. I got mine at Hobby Lobby for .99 cents per 12″x12″ sheet. I also used a piece of old sheet music to make a few, but the heavier paper stock definitely worked better.

    Next, (1) Trace around something round, that measures 3.5″ in diameter. Then, (2) cut out the circle you drew. (3) Bend the circle in half- but don’t crease it. (4) Gently hold the “cookie” in the center of the rounded side and pinch the ends of it forward.

    After that, pinch it together nice and snug, like this…

    After that, (5) Apply a tiny dab of hot glue on the “spine” of the cookie, and (6) pinch it together, tightly, while the glue dries. Finally, pinch the cookie open at its pressure points (7) to insert the fortune paper.

    And that’s it!

    We made ours for Valentines Day month, but you could really make them for any occasion (or just to have around the house!) depending on what kinds of papers you used.

    And just in case you don’t have time to create your own fortune cookie sayings, here’s a link to the ones I made for our paper cookies…

    FORTUNE COOKIE PRINTABLE

    I put two little lines at the top and bottom of the printable so you could line it up with a paper cutter.

    I would suggest cutting the paper vertically first, as shown in the photo above. It’s much easier cutting it that way than the other way around. And last but not least, most of the phrases I chose are inspirational/uplifting, but there are a few funny ones in there, too!

    Kev said if he draws that one he’s “definitely drawing again”. Ha!

    I linked this project up over at…

    Home Stories A2Z

    PS- It’s Weblog Award time again!

    And boy were we shocked/honored to see our little Lettered love up for a bloggie in the Best Art, Craft, or Design Blog of 2012 category!

    Thanks so much to whomever it was that nominated it!

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    44 Responses to Valentines Day Crafts – Paper Fortune Cookie

    1. Mary says:
      Feb 3, 2012 at 8:27 am

      oh yay!
      thanks so much for tutorial!
      my kids are gonna LOVE these!
      and i hear ya on valentines MONTH…
      we’ve been crafting up a storm for weeks! :)
      i’m off to vote! {for you all of course}
      have a wonderful weekend.
      xo

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      • Layla says:
        Feb 3, 2012 at 8:32 am

        Sure thing, Mary! I love that you’ve been crafting up a storm over there! :-D
        And thank you for the sweet comment today! :-)

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    2. Krystle @ ColorTransformedFamily says:
      Feb 3, 2012 at 8:28 am

      These are so cute! These would be great for a dinner party or birthday party.
      Congratulations on your nomination… I enjoy reading your blog!

      Reply
    3. Mary says:
      Feb 3, 2012 at 8:28 am

      *the* tutorial :) oy!

      Reply
    4. marni says:
      Feb 3, 2012 at 8:31 am

      love anything with pretty paper! these are so cute and i love the thought of writing something personal to hide inside.

      Reply
    5. The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh says:
      Feb 3, 2012 at 8:33 am

      I am SERIOUSLY in love with these! I’m going to Hobby Lobby later so I’m picking up some paper to give these a try! Perfect for any time of year really!

      Now I’m off to vote!!

      Reply
    6. Britta says:
      Feb 3, 2012 at 8:37 am

      “Kev said if he draws that one he’s “definitely drawing again”.”

      hahaha

      Reply
    7. Sabrina @ NeverlandNook says:
      Feb 3, 2012 at 8:40 am

      Thanks so much!!! Adorable!! You deserve to win!!!

      Reply
    8. June says:
      Feb 3, 2012 at 9:12 am

      Cute cookies! :-) Good Luck…I voted!

      Reply
    9. Lisa Blendowski says:
      Feb 3, 2012 at 9:32 am

      LOVE THIS! I will be making these for our annual adults Valentines Party! Thanks for sharing Layla!

      BTW: I just voted for you! I hope you win!!!!!

      ~Lisa

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    10. Sheila says:
      Feb 3, 2012 at 10:30 am

      Thank-you, Thank-you!! I have had SO much FUN making these with the adorable V-day papers I knew I would need for something! :) Sending bunches to college students and using as table decor for my Stitch and Bi*ch group. Adorable and no question who deserves the votes! :)

      Reply
    11. Melinda says:
      Feb 3, 2012 at 10:43 am

      BIG congratulations on your nomination! I will be voting right away. And thanks for the tutorial – fun for “kids” of ALL ages.

      Reply
    12. Colleen says:
      Feb 3, 2012 at 10:48 am

      oh my…seriously the cutest craft ever! These are wonderful for the top plate on the tablesetting for my annual ValEnTinES dinner party! I think I will do a double one with the inside paper being a paper doily!
      Thanks for inspiration!…Yeah! you made my day!

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    13. Linda/patchwork says:
      Feb 3, 2012 at 11:08 am

      Thanks for the tutorial. These are so cute!

      Off to vote. Good luck!

      Reply
    14. Laurie V says:
      Feb 3, 2012 at 11:21 am

      I’d just like to say that I believe you certainly deserve the nomination (and the win) for the Best Art, Craft, or Design Blog.
      I started reading your blog a few weeks ago. I have gone to the beginning of your blog and I’m working my way forward. It has so inspired me to update much of the decorating style in my own home. I even have Rice Grain as a possible choice for my living room. I’m striving for a cleaner, fresher style than I’ve had before, thanks to your inspiration. Your style has, without doubt, been the starting point for our redecorating approach.

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      • Layla says:
        Feb 3, 2012 at 11:29 am

        Laurie, you definitely know how to make a Lettered Cottage couple feel good! :-D Thank you so much for your kind comment, and have so much fun decorating (and re-decorating!) your home to your hearts content! :-D

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    15. kathleen @ a bunch of craft says:
      Feb 3, 2012 at 11:34 am

      I would love to try this for my daughters first birthday party! How do people open them? Just pull the fortune out? Rip them? They are so cute.

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      • Layla says:
        Feb 3, 2012 at 11:56 am

        Hey Kathleen!
        They slide out really easily so we’ve been doing it that way, but I guess you could rip them, or open them, too! :-D

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    16. Laura says:
      Feb 3, 2012 at 12:10 pm

      Thank you so much for this tutorial. So much fun! I made some and put a little love note strip in it for my children. http://6lalas.blogspot.com/2012/02/14-days-of-love-day-3-of-14.html

      PS – Love your blog ! :-)

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    17. Elisa says:
      Feb 3, 2012 at 12:33 pm

      Thanks for the super-cute tutorial! You’re so creative! This just reminded me of the fortune cookie I just got at a Chinese restaurant which said, “All of your hard work will be paid off.” ??? Maybe that makes sense to someone – let me know if you figure it out! ;)

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    18. Jennifer Grey says:
      Feb 3, 2012 at 12:50 pm

      Huge congrats TLC! Getting nominated for a Bloggie is something to be very, very proud of, and you so deserve it my friend. Better get that acceptance speech ready ; )

      Loved the note to your mom, by the way : )

      oxox
      Jennifer

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    19. Design is... All in the Detail says:
      Feb 3, 2012 at 4:56 pm

      How fun! I love those little ‘cookies’ and congrats on the award – great job! Enjoy your weekend

      Reply
    20. Kim says:
      Feb 3, 2012 at 5:33 pm

      Congrats on the nomination! I’d never heard of the bloggies before, but I’m glad that I now know.

      I love the fortune cookie idea — so cute & simple. Thanks for sharing!

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    21. Hillary says:
      Feb 3, 2012 at 7:35 pm

      My two elementary school-age daughters are sitting at the kitchen table making their paper fortune cookies right now! Thanks for the great idea. Handmade valentines are the best.

      Reply
      • Layla says:
        Feb 3, 2012 at 7:48 pm

        Yay! Yay! Yay! That sounds like a whole bunch’a fun and I’m so glad you left a comment! Warms my heart, Hillary! :-D

        Reply
    22. libbywilko says:
      Feb 3, 2012 at 8:26 pm

      This is a great idea ! Thanks, I’m sure my boys will love doing this too.

      Reply
    23. katrn says:
      Feb 4, 2012 at 7:40 am

      Those are soooo cute…I think you could do that with felt too, instead of paper.

      Reply
    24. DIY Show Off says:
      Feb 5, 2012 at 11:59 am

      I love these…super cute and so fun! Great tutorial too!

      Reply
      • Layla says:
        Feb 5, 2012 at 12:01 pm

        Thank you! They’re super easy to make and I enjoyed sitting down and getting crafty for a while, too! :-D

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    25. Alecia Burleson says:
      Feb 6, 2012 at 1:56 pm

      I just made these for my preschoolers as a valentine from me for our valentine exchange. Thanks so much for the fabulous idea :-)

      Reply
    26. Anne says:
      Feb 6, 2012 at 3:03 pm

      Congratulations on your nomination! Well deserved as I love your blog, photography and ideas!

      Reply

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