DIY Paper Fortune Teller: Easy Step-by-Step Guide
Remember those fun paper fortune tellers from childhood? Also known as cootie catchers, these origami creations are a fantastic way to entertain kids and adults alike. This guide will show you how to make your own paper fortune teller, step by step!
What You'll Need
- A square piece of paper (6x6 inches is a good starting size)
- Pens, markers, or crayons for decorating
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Fold and Crease: Start with the square piece of paper. Fold it in half diagonally, crease well, and then unfold. Repeat with the other diagonal, creating an 'X' crease in the center. — Airline Pilot Central: Forum & Community
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Bring Corners to Center: Fold each corner of the square into the center, so the tips meet precisely in the middle. Crease well. You should now have a smaller square.
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Flip It Over: Turn the folded square over to the other side.
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Fold Corners to Center Again: Repeat the process of folding each corner to the center, creasing well. You'll have an even smaller square. — Atlas Vs. Juárez: A Liga MX Showdown
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Fold in Half: Fold the square in half, bringing one side to meet the opposite side. Crease well, and then unfold. Repeat by folding the other two sides together, creating a rectangle. Crease well again.
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Insert Fingers: Carefully slide your thumbs and index fingers under the flaps on each of the four corners. Gently push the corners together to form the fortune teller shape. — Security Guard License Lookup: Quick Guide
Decorate Your Fortune Teller
This is where the fun really begins! Use your pens, markers, or crayons to decorate your fortune teller.
- Outside Flaps: On the outside flaps, write a color or a number. These are the choices the player will make.
- Inside Flaps: Under each flap, write a fortune or a prediction. Get creative and have fun with it! Examples include: "You will have a great day!", "You will find a lost treasure.", "Good news is coming your way.", "You will make a new friend."
- Inside the Cootie Catcher: You can add drawings or additional messages inside the cootie catcher for extra flair.
How to Play
- Ask a Question: Have someone ask a question that can be answered with "yes" or "no," or a prediction about the future.
- Choose a Color or Number: Ask the person to choose one of the colors or numbers on the outside flaps.
- Move the Fortune Teller: Open and close the fortune teller, alternating directions, once for each letter in the color name or the number chosen. For example, if they choose "blue," you would move it four times.
- Choose Again: After completing the movements, have the person choose another visible color or number.
- Reveal the Fortune: Lift the flap to reveal the fortune or prediction underneath. Read it aloud!
Tips and Tricks
- Use thicker paper for a more durable fortune teller.
- Get creative with your fortunes! Tailor them to the interests of the people you're playing with.
- Experiment with different sizes of paper to create different-sized fortune tellers.
Variations
- Themed Fortune Tellers: Create fortune tellers based on specific themes, such as holidays, animals, or favorite characters.
- Educational Fortune Tellers: Use fortune tellers to quiz kids on math facts, vocabulary, or historical events.
Conclusion
Making a paper fortune teller is a simple and enjoyable activity that can provide hours of entertainment. Whether you're reliving childhood memories or creating new ones, this classic origami project is sure to be a hit. So gather your paper and pens, and start folding!
