Good morning friends, its Katie here welcoming you to another day at Clearly iStamp. I hope you've enjoyed all the great samples this past week. Lots and lots of eye candy and lots and lots of great new items to fill your carts.
Well, I know that its Sunday and its not my normal posting day, but I've got something for you anyway. This was an idea that was suggested by a fellow Design Team member and I did a little bit of browsing and found lots of tutorials and even a few video tutorials as well, but as usual, its always slightly different when you do it yourself.
I'm making fortune cookies today and I'll say up front that I felt that the whole process was a bit temperamental, but I loved the end result.
I started with some Basic Grey Paper (Lime Rickey) The great thing about making these fortune cookies is that they will work for whatever type or themed event you want to make them for. They are just plain fun looking.
Now, you can make your fortune cookies any size you would like and I've got several sizes to show you. I wanted to make 6" circles, but it wouldn't work for me. Curious as to why? Well, my hand width is too small. You'll have to try one yourself or get your hubby to do the scrunching for you :)
So what I did was create some different sizes with my circle nestabilities. Remember your sandwich will look like this: Plate A, Plate B, Die, and Plate C
Another size I made was using a CD. I just traced it with a pencil and hand cut with a pair of scissors.
So what is the mister for? Well, for the life of me I couldn't get my cardstock to fold right without getting a rip here and there. So my solution is to very lightly mist my cardstock. It softens it just enough that its very pliable.
Fold in half.
Ok, this part is a bit difficult to describe in writing, but the picture speaks well. It doesn't have to be exactly in the center. This is why I couldn't do a 6" circle. My fingers wouldn't spread far enough.
Just keep folding down. Leave folded and your cookie will keep its shape even when its still damp.
Now you can create your "fortunes" for the cookie centers. This is where any theme goes. I decided to use the set called Kid Encouragements, and even though "kids" is in the title, these sentiments really apply for everyone. I just got my oldest a new lunch bag for the school year and it has a separate compartment that I'll be able to toss one of these fortune cookies in without it getting smooshed.
Open up your cookie slightly and place your fortune inside. Once everything is closed, trim the edges of the strips of paper.
Place some double sided tape towards the center. Make sure that your piece isn't too long so it doesn't show.
Squeeze cookie together.
Well, that is it. The process is easy, but like I said, it was temperamental for me. I swear each time I folded one it folded slightly differently than the one before it. BUT... again, I loved the end result.
Below you can see the range of sizes I created.
Here is a complete picture... and what do you see in the background? Don't forget that I promised some blog candy. Lori was kind enough to send me a pad of the Basic Grey Lime Rickey to play with and I didn't even come close to using all of it so I have most of the pad left over. She also sent some matching brads to go along.
Just leave me a comment and I'll randomly pick a winner and post on Tuesday.
Thanks for visiting and enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Katie signing off for Clearly iStamp.
WOW What a fabulous idea!!!! I absolutely love them and am off to make some now!!!!
;D
Posted by: Brandy J | August 03, 2009 at 09:49 AM
What a FUN project & as always GORGEOUS BG papers! I just love everything they make! Thanks so much for your generosity & the chance to win!!!
Posted by: Michelle Adams | August 03, 2009 at 09:45 AM
What a great way to be able to use fortunes without having to make edible fortune cookies! So cute...thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Cindy Fowler | August 03, 2009 at 09:42 AM
That is adorable. I love the lunch box idea. The kids would be so surprised!
Posted by: Becky | August 03, 2009 at 09:27 AM
Terrific idea for Chinese New Year party I am planning for the coming year! Still have the Asian bug even though I have moved home to the US now. Love them!!! Thanks for sharing and would be terrific to win the blog candy.
Posted by: Susan | August 03, 2009 at 09:24 AM
Absolutely adorable idea!!! I love it. This has endless possibilities.
Posted by: Michelle Sampson | August 03, 2009 at 08:54 AM
cute idea, thanks so much for sharing. Would be a fun way to pick partners for a game or something too by putting names in instead of fortunes
Posted by: Lady Dawn | August 03, 2009 at 08:26 AM
Hi Katie! I love this blog and I love Basic Grey. I'm lovin' your fortune cookies, too. My niece is getting married in September, with a shower coming up soon...thinking maybe I can somehow incorporate the "cookies" into either the shower or for wedding favors!
Posted by: Renée K | August 03, 2009 at 07:49 AM
Perfect idea for a Ladies Retreat! My mind is buzzing with scripture possibilities!
S. A. Craig
Posted by: S. A. Craig | August 03, 2009 at 07:43 AM
WOW! What a cute idea. This would also be fun for a "shower" And I can use up some of the paper that I cannot seem to fit into either a card or scrapbook page. Thanks for all of your great ideas!
Posted by: Konnie Wren | August 03, 2009 at 07:16 AM
You've outdone yourself this time. The cookies turned out absolutely great!
Posted by: Candy Fosta | August 03, 2009 at 01:08 AM
Very clever - thanks for that fun tutorial
Posted by: Karen T | August 02, 2009 at 11:58 PM
Those are the yummiest no calorie cookies I have ever set my eyes on! Very cute!
Posted by: Michele V | August 02, 2009 at 11:46 PM
Cute cookies! They'd be adorable to add to the top of a box of real ones. :)
Posted by: Veronica | August 02, 2009 at 11:26 PM
oh my gosh, these are sooo cute! totally gonna have to make them :D thanks for the tutorial!!!
Posted by: SMK | August 02, 2009 at 10:38 PM
So so super cute Katie! Love these!
Posted by: Ryann Salamon | August 02, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Well wouldn't that be a wonderful surprise to find in your lunch! Great way to brighten someone's day! Thanks so much for another awesome tutorial.
Posted by: Laurie/Virgo5 | August 02, 2009 at 08:16 PM
This is SO STINKIN' CUTE! LOVE it! I've made REAL fortune cookies, one time, and these look much better than what I ended up with. I love your tutorials, Katie!
Posted by: Lori Garrison | August 02, 2009 at 07:22 PM
What a cute idea. Love the positive sentiments for kids or adults! Thanks for sharing! Diane
Posted by: Diane | August 02, 2009 at 06:42 PM
This is so awesome! What a cute idea! This will also be a great thing for a baby shower game and use a bunch of tips for the new mom!
Super cute and love it!
Denise Wells
mamascollections@aol.com
Posted by: Denise Wells | August 02, 2009 at 06:06 PM
Katie! This is such a great idea! My little boy is starting kindergarted tomorrow! (yikes) and I have been trying to think of something sweet to put in his lunch box. And this is it! Great Job!
Thanks for sharing!
Christi
Posted by: Christi Bryant | August 02, 2009 at 05:54 PM
Wow! what a cute idea! thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Denise c. | August 02, 2009 at 05:47 PM
cute idea and so adaptable
Diane H
Posted by: Diane | August 02, 2009 at 05:34 PM
These are so cute! What a great idea. Thanks for the tutorial.
Posted by: Anita | August 02, 2009 at 04:33 PM
OMgosh, Miss Katie, these are simply phenomenal!! I love the creativity of these fun little goodies and they look just as neat to make as they are to recieve! Thanks for another wonderfully fun idea and tutorial, you are such a doll! Fortune: I definitely see myself making some of these in the very near future! hehe ;) hugs and smiles for a blessed sunday!
Posted by: linsey | August 02, 2009 at 02:05 PM