DIY Origami Fortune Cookie this Valentine’s Day

You’ll need three square origami papers for each fortune cookie. I used three different patterns and colors, but you can mix and match however you like.

Cut a few small paper strips for your messages or fortunes and set them aside.

That’s all the prep you need.

Each fortune cookie is made from three folded pieces, starting with one square at a time.

Place one square of paper pattern side down.

Fold the paper diagonally corner to corner. Crease well and unfold.

Fold diagonally in the opposite direction. Crease and unfold again.

Fold the right and left points inward so they meet the center crease line.

Unfold those folds.

Take one corner and fold it inward to meet the center line.

Fold the paper back along the diagonal crease.

At this point, you should have a folded triangular shape with clean creases on both sides.

Repeat these steps with the other two squares.

All 3 origami pieces ready, one pink, one red and one patterned with flowers

Take one folded piece and insert its two pointed ends into the pocket of another piece, sliding them between the folded layer and the flat side.

Push it in fully until the shape forms a diamond (rhombus).

Add the third piece the same way, but leave one flap open so you can insert your message or treat.

Place the folded message inside, then tuck in the final point to close the cookie.

Your origami fortune cookie is now assembled.

To reveal the message, gently press up on both sides of the cookie.

It will pop open, showing what’s inside.

You can easily close it again and reuse it as many times as you like.

Make as many origami fortune cookie as you like and place them in a bowl or in plastic bags to gift to your loved ones!