Mini envelopes on planner pages filled with recycled fortune cookie fortunes

I save my fortunes from fortune cookies and I thought I would recycle them into a fun little daily surprise on my August planner pages.

I punched tiny square envelopes and a tiny rectangle envelopes out of a variety of pretty scrapbook papers.

I laid them out on the planner pages alternating rows of square and rectangle tiny paper envelopes.

After gluing the envelopes together with a bit of glue stick I then taped them along the top edge with a variety of Designer Choice GoWashi tapes on each day of the month. I then folded each of my recycled fortune cookie fortunes and placed them in each envelope. I bet it will be fun to open one up each day.

I plan on reversing this process and each day put an accomplishment of the day in each envelope. Another idea is to write a quote each day and slip it in the envelope.

Here is a scan of some of my fotunes for you to download if you don’t have a stash of your own:

If you love filling your home with color, personality, and handmade charm, then The Big Book of Happy Crafts by Lucia Mallea is going to be your new favorite creative companion. This book is an absolute celebration of cheerful DIY, packed with 24 vibrant and joyful projects designed to spark your imagination and make your space a little brighter.

Lucia Mallea brings her signature style—bold, colorful, and totally fun—to every project, from paper flower arrangements and party décor to custom accessories and playful home accents. The instructions are easy to follow, even for beginner crafters, and the materials are accessible—think paper, craft tools, and glitter (because yes, everything’s better with glitter).

What makes this book especially fun for those of us who love thrifting and upcycling is how effortlessly it encourages you to reimagine simple supplies into something magical. Whether you’re decorating for a celebration or just want your daily surroundings to feel a little more fun, this book offers creative ways to craft with joy.

It’s also a great reminder that crafting doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful—it just has to make you smile. And The Big Book of Happy Crafts does exactly that.

Shellie

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