How to Make Fortune Cookies from Scrapbook Paper

It's time for a different kind of party favor. The occasion--a special birthday, bridal shower, a get-together to welcome a new neighbor--needs something pretty, festive and fun. Especially suitable for a tropical-themed party, these charming favors will bring laughter and compliments and will turn the conversation in unexpected fun ways. Making fortune cookies out of scrapbook paper is a quick, decorative way to make your party sparkle.

Things You'll Need

• Scrapbook paper
• Scissors
• Hot glue gun
• 1/2-by-4 inch strips of plain or colored paper (copy-paper weight)
• 6-inch strips of ribbon

Instructions

1. Cut scrapbook paper into 4-inch circles.

2. Roll/fold circles in half; do not crease. Anchor loose half-circle edges with a single dot of glue at the center of the curved rims.

3. Cut strips of paper, write fortunes and slip a fortune strip into each half circle. To address the too-pretty-to-open problem, you can hot glue each fortune to a piece of ribbon. Your guest then pulls the ribbon to remove the fortune, keeping the cookie intact.

4. Roll/fold tips of half circle together; again, do not crease. Secure ends with a drop or two of hot glue. Repeat until all your half circles have been turned into cookies.

Tips & Warnings

• Pile fortunes into a basket and let guests take their pick; serve the cookies when you serve dessert. Once your technique is polished, consider attaching lace, rick-rack or other trimmings to your circles to make your fortune cookie into a true memento.