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Paper · Valentine's Day · Kids

Valentine fortune teller

A folded paper fortune teller full of sweet messages and silly dares to swap with friends.

Valentine fortune teller
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 6 to 10
Time20 minutes
Cost$0 to $2

What you'll need

Materials

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Tools

  • Child-safe scissors (to square printer paper)Find it →

How to make it

  1. Step 1: Fold the X
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    Fold the X

    Fold the square corner to corner both ways and open it flat. You'll see an X.

  2. Step 2: Fold corners in
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    Fold corners in

    Fold all 4 corners into the center point.

  3. Step 3: Flip and fold again
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    Flip and fold again

    Turn it over. Fold the 4 new corners into the center again.

  4. Step 4: Fill it in
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    Fill it in

    Color the 4 outside squares. Number the 8 triangles inside. Write a message under each flap.

  5. Step 5: Pop it open
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    Pop it open

    Fold it in half, slide your fingers into the 4 pockets and push them together.

  6. Step 6: Play
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    Play

    Pick a color, spell it while opening and closing, pick a number, and read the fortune.

Edie's tip

Fortunes like "You will get a high five" are more fun than mushy ones for most kids.

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