How To Make Paper Fortune Cookies

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These cute DIY paper fortune cookies are super simple to make! Learn how to fold an origami fortune cookie using colorful scrapbook paper.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: DIY & Crafts

Servings: 12 paper fortune cookies

Using a 3.5-inch round lid as a template, lightly trace circles on the back side of a sheet of scrapbooking paper, then carefully cut them out. If you have a circle cutter, you can eliminate this step altogether. Just set it to a 3.5-inch diameter and start cutting.
Select one of the scrapbook paper circles, and gently fold it in half with the printed side out.
Make a sharp crease about an inch wide across just the middle of the fold, as shown. A bone tool is optional but helps achieve a good, hard crease.
Open the circle back up, and then gently fold it in half again in the opposite direction from the existing crease. The initial crease should be running perpendicular to the new fold.
Carefully push the fold inward with your index finger while using your thumb and middle finger to bring both ends together.
Slip a paper fortune fortune in the opening on one side before bringing both ends completely together. Secure the fortune cookie closed with an extra sticky glue dot positioned near the fold.