Celebrate New Year’s Eve by sharing personalized messages through these easy to make paper fortune cookies.
Why we love this craft
You can use the printable messages I created, or make up your own. These fortune cookie messages are fun to give to friends, family and neighbors, and kids will love them for their friends and teachers too!
I recommend using scrapbook paper. Construction paper is a lower quality paper and may not give and bend the way you need it to. However, if you would like to give construction paper a try, by all means, do! I would love to hear how your fortune cookie messages turn out!
How to make Paper Fortune Cookie Messages
Find the full printable instructions at the end of this post.
- Cut scrapbook paper into circles that measure 3 1/2″ in diameter.
- Turn the circles over and place a glue dot at the top edge or each one.
- Fold the circle in half, securing with the glue dot. Do not crease the fold.
- Print off the messages I’ve provided on the template, or open up a Word document and create your own sayings! If you prefer, you can handwrite your messages. Try using a gold marker for a festive look! Cut messages into thin strips.
- Insert message into the half-circle.
- Using your forefinger in one end of the half-circle, and your thumb in the other, bend the half-circle into a fortune cookie. Secure the ends together with another glue dot.
For more New Year’s Eve fun for kids, try this Paper Plate Party Animal. For adults, these Confetti Champagne Glasses are always a hit, and you can pair them with a bottle of champagne and a cute printable New Year Bottle Tag! If you’re looking for more New Year’s activities and crafts for kids, check out these 30 ideas at Red Ted Art.
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New Year’s Fortune Cookie Messages
Supplies
- Scrapbook paper
- Glue dots
- White paper
Craft tools
Instructions
- Cut scrapbook paper into circles that measure 3 1/2″ in diameter.
- Turn the circles over and place a glue dot at the top edge or each one.
- Fold the circle in half, securing with the glue dot. Do not crease the fold.
- Print off the messages I’ve provided on the template, or open up a Word document and create your own sayings! If you prefer, you can hand write your messages. Try using a gold marker for a festive look! Cut messages into thin strips.
- Insert message into the half circle.
- Using your forefinger in one end of the half-circle, and your thumb in the other, bend the half circle into a fortune cookie. Secure the ends together with another glue dot.
I originally made this project for Spoonful, which has since closed and the instructions were taken down. I am putting the instructions here until such time that Spoonful projects are redirected to a new home. At that time I will remove the instructions and link directly to the project on their site. Originally published here December 28, 2013.
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Paula Kaskie says
What an awesome idea, especially with the year we all have had. Thanks!
Jodie says
Hi Amanda. What a fabulous idea for NYE. Our readers will love it. I’ve shared your tutorial in our latest roundup of Top 10 In New Year’s Eve Crafts. https://craftylikegranny.com/new-year-eve-craft/ Cheers Jodie
Becky W says
Cute idea and it would also make for a fun item to pass out as a Random Act of Kindness!
Amanda Formaro says
Good idea!
Ronnie says
This is an awesome New Year’s project for kids.
Cathy S. says
Thank you for this wonderful idea! I hope to incorporate this one very soon!!!
Amanda Formaro says
Thanks Cathy!