26 September 2021

What to Do with those fortunes in Fortune Cookies

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Maybe you've had your share of fortune cookies, free on nights we depend on Chinese take-out or delivery?

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I do love to snack on them.

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And I can't resist the fortune inside.

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Sometimes it provides wisdom.

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Or a prophecy.

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Or even an affirmation.

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And some will make you wonder..."Ummm...what?"

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I don't know if I'm being superstitious, but I've saved all my fortunes.

Here are a few ways to turn these paper fortunes from blah to TADA!:

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Let's say we're wrapping a present like this pretty pearl bangle. It's tucked inside a mesh pouch but I want to protect it a little bit more, both to cushion it and to add a layer of surprise. We can wrap it in paper...

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Or we can use the fortunes to do that job. It's like sharing your "good fortune" to your friend...TADA!

Here is another idea if you're into paper crafts:

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With stickers and ephemera, use the fortunes to decorate handmade cards or scrapbook pages.

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If it's a good reminder for you, it's a good reminder for others, too.

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Let the fortune do the talking...TADA!

That is how I turned ordinary fortune sheets from blah to TADA!

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2 comments:

  1. I love the idea of using fortune strips of paper in paper crafts. I had never thought of that. So creative!

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  2. It's free and a lot of fun! Thank you Priscilla for always stopping by!

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