This origami fortune teller is a classic and fun paper craft that's perfect for parties, classroom activities, or casual entertainment.
This easy DIY tutorial guides you through step by step instructions to fold a fortune teller that can be customized with fortunes, colors, or themes to suit any occasion.
Whether you want to create a playful activity for kids or a nostalgic craft for holiday gatherings, the origami fortune teller adds interactive fun with just one sheet of paper.
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This origami fortune teller is a timeless paper craft project that combines simple folding techniques with creative customization.
This step by step origami tutorial is ideal for beginners and experienced folders alike, making it accessible for all ages.
It's especially popular for birthday parties, school events, summer camps, and even holiday celebrations like Easter, Halloween, or Christmas where you can add themed fortunes or messages inside.
Using a single square sheet of paper, this craft quickly transforms into a playful tool that can reveal fortunes, dares, or silly prompts, making it a perfect interactive decoration or party favor.
The fortune teller also works great as a gift topper or part of a DIY game set.
With just a few folds and a little imagination, this origami tutorial helps you create an engaging paper craft that brings smiles and laughter wherever it's used.
Why You'll Love This Pattern
- Quick and simple paper craft using just one sheet of paper
- Customizable with your own fortunes, colors, and designs
- Perfect for parties, classrooms, holiday gatherings, and casual fun
- Step by step origami tutorial suitable for beginners and kids
- Interactive and playful craft that encourages creativity
Skill Level
★☆☆☆☆ (Very Easy)
Materials Needed
- 1 square sheet of paper (origami paper or any lightweight paper)
- Pen or markers for writing fortunes or decorating
Instructions
Step 1: Start with the color you want your fortune teller to be facing down.
Step 2: Fold the bottom left corner up to meet the top right corner.
Step 3: Unfold previous step.
Step 4: Fold the bottom right corner up to meet the top left corner.
Step 5: Unfold previous step.
Step 6: Fold all 4 corners in to meet the middle.
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Step 7: Flip your paper over from left to right.
Step 8: Write the fortunes you'd like to on the areas shown.There are 8 in total.
Step 9: Once again, fold all 4 corners in to meet the middle.
Step 10: Write the numbers 1 to 8 on the top triangle flaps as shown.
Step 11: Flip your paper over from left to right.
Step 12: Decorate the four sections of the paper as you like. Usually, you put a word such as "red" "blue" "pig." Then, when you play the game you pick a word and use the amount of letters in that word to open and close the fortune teller to start the game.
Step 13: Flip your paper over from left to right.
Step 14: Fold the paper in half both diagonally (bottom left corner to top right corner, unfold and bottom right corner to top left corner and unfold) and vertically (bottom edge to top edge and unfold, and left edge to right edge, unfold) creating the creases and then unfold. This will help to shape your fortune teller in the next steps.
Step 15: Fold the bottom edge to meet the top edge.
Step 16: Slightly lift the top flaps on both sides of the paper and slide your fingers underneath. Then adjust the fortune teller into shape. Completed fortune teller.
Tips For Success
- Use lightweight paper for easier folding and smoother operation.
- Write fortunes or prompts with a fine-tip pen so they are easier to read.
- Decorate with colors or patterns to match party themes or holidays.
- Practice folding to get crisp, precise folds for the best results.
- Encourage kids to create their own fortunes for personalized fun.
Color, Paper Ideas, and Variations
- Use bright, bold colors for a festive party vibe.
- Create themed fortune tellers for holidays like Christmas, Easter, or Halloween.
- Add stickers, glitter, or drawings to personalize.
- Try using patterned origami paper for a unique look.
- Make mini fortune tellers for party favors, New Year's Eve, or larger ones for classroom games.
FAQ
Yes, but origami or lighter paper folds better and is easier to manipulate.
Write or print fortunes on the paper before folding, or carefully open sections to add messages after folding.
Absolutely! It's a fun and simple paper craft that kids enjoy making and playing with.
Yes, customize fortunes and colors to fit Christmas, Easter, Halloween, or any celebration.
To play with an origami fortune teller, ask a friend to pick a color or number written on the outside.
Open and close the fortune teller while spelling the color or counting the number, then have them pick another number to reveal a hidden message or "fortune" inside.
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Helpful Origami Tips
If you're curious to learn more about origami, you might like to look at our basic guides on how to make some common origami folds.
Start with the valley fold and mountain fold-these are the foundation of most origami models.
Once you're comfortable, you might like to try the petal fold for 3D shapes, and explore the bird base and square base for more complex designs.
The water bomb base is also great for creating inflatable or geometric models, like this inflatable origami rabbit.
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