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Free Printable Fortune Teller & Magic Spinner

January 22, 2026 1 Comment Adult Birthdays

A celestial-themed party already feels magical, but adding interactive party favors like fortune tellers and decision spinners brings that “written in the stars” vibe straight to your guests’ hands. After a special request for the designs from my Celestial Themed 40th Birthday Bash, these printable favors are now available as free downloads for your next moon-and-stars celebration.

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Celestial party favors as free printables

During my 40th birthday party, the celestial theme was all about the moon, stars, and the future, so it only felt right to create favors that helped guests “discover” what might be ahead. The fortune teller (a classic cootie catcher from the 90s) and the celestial decision spinner both doubled as decor, activities, and take-home gifts.

These printables were originally designed for the Celestial Themed 40th Birthday Bash, so if you’d like to see how they looked in action on the tables and favor displays, you can visit the original post here: Celestial Themed 40th Birthday Bash on A Well Crafted Party. The same designs will work beautifully for a 40th birthday, New Year’s Eve, celestial wedding, or even a Twinkle Twinkle Little Star birthday for little ones.

How to use these free celestial printables

Once downloaded, you can print the fortune teller and spinner at home or through a local print shop, depending on how many guests you’re hosting and how polished you’d like them to look. For a sturdy, party-ready feel, print both designs on a white glossy paper. A heavier weight coverstock would be best for the Magic Spinner fortune teller, I used a 14 pt. cardstock. For the fortune teller I used a 100 lb weight paper.

These celestial printables are for personal use only and are meant as a free resource to help you celebrate well without adding extra design work to your plate. Please do not resell, redistribute, or host the files elsewhere; instead, link back to the printable post or tag @jennibost when sharing.

Printing and folding the 10×10 celestial fortune teller

The fortune teller is designed as a 10×10 inch square so it has enough space for starry details and clear, easy-to-read fortunes. Printing it at the intended size keeps the folds crisp but still large enough for adults and kids alike to use comfortably at a party.

10X10 Fortune Teller:

Click to download the 10X10 Fortune Teller PDF free fortune teller printable. Save the file to your printer and print on a large-format home printer or through an online or local printer.
To print at 10X10 size: Most home printers won’t print at the 10×10 size. Mine doesn’t! I ordered my prints from Uprinting.com but any local printer would be able to print these at actual 10X10 size. You can print single sided if you want a white background or print double sided to have the celestial print on the other side. My print order: Size: 10″ x 10″, Paper Type: 100 lb. Paper Gloss, Folding: None, Printed Side: Front and Back, Bundling: None
If you do have a large format printer then print actual size on a glossy 11X17 cardstock*.

8X8 Fortune Teller:

Click to download the 8X8 Fortune Teller PDF free fortune teller printable. Save the file to your printer and print on your home printer or
To print at 8X8 size: Print at actual side and double sided on 8.5X11 glossy paper*. You may have to adjust your printer settings to get the image to line up. You can print single sided if you want a white background or print double sided to have the celestial print on the other side.

To fold the fortune teller (cootie catcher):

Start with the printed square facing design-side down on a flat surface.
Fold each corner into the center so all four points meet in the middle, creating a smaller square, then crease each fold firmly with your fingernail or a bone folder*. (I highly recommend a bone folder to keep the print looking good!)
Flip the paper over so the folded flaps are now face down, and again fold each corner into the center, forming an even smaller square.
With the folded side up, fold the square in half horizontally, crease well, then unfold and fold in half vertically, creasing again.
Slip your thumbs and index fingers under the four inner flaps from the underside and gently push inward to pop the fortune teller into shape, adjusting the creases so it opens and closes smoothly.

celestial themed decision wheel free printable with mirror balls and folded fortune tellers

Printing and assembling the 7×9 celestial decision spinner

The celestial decision wheel spinner is designed at 7×9 inches so it can sit nicely on a plate, favor table, or bar as both decor and an interactive activity. Guests can ask the spinner a question and spin to “see” what the stars suggest they do next—whether that’s dance, grab dessert, or snap a photo!

To print the 7×9 celestial spinner (celestial decision wheel):

Download the Free Celestial Fortune Teller Spinner PDF and save to your computer
Print on 14 pt glossy cardstock* to keep the spinner sturdy as guests use it.
In your printer dialog, choose “Actual Size” so the spinner remains at 7×9 inches, and avoid “Fit to Page” to prevent distortion.
Allow the ink to dry fully before cutting so dark blues and blacks don’t smudge over the stars and text.

To assemble the spinner:

Carefully cut out the spinner shape along the outer border lines with scissors or a craft knife and cutting mat.
Using a small hole punch, awl, or sharp craft tool, create a small hole in the exact center of the middle star on the spinner design.
Attach a ready-made plastic or metal spinner arrow* through the center hole, following the hardware instructions (often a small brad or screw-style fastener).
If using a brad, place the arrow on top, insert the brad through the arrow and the center hole, then spread the brad prongs flat on the back so the arrow can spin freely without wobbling.

For best results, test the spinner before the party to make sure the arrow glides smoothly around the circle and clearly points to each celestial prompt or decision.

Bringing the celestial theme together

At the original party, the fortune tellers and spinners joined glowing moon lights*, strands of star fairy lights*, and personalized star ornaments to create layered, starry table settings. You can pair these printables with other celestial touches—like metallic star garlands, dark blue linens, or twinkle lights—to create a cohesive look without overwhelming your decor.

To see how the fortune tellers and spinners fit into the full event, including decor, favors, and entertainment, head over to the Celestial Themed Party post and use it as a blueprint for your own moon-and-stars celebration. Whether you are planning a milestone birthday, New Year’s Eve party, or cosmic-inspired wedding, these free printables are ready to help your guests feel like fortune really does favor them.

Home DIY

Quick and Easy Floral Arrangements: Turn Grocery Store Flowers into Show-Stopping Bouquets

April 25, 2025 No Comments Home DIY

I remember one Valentine’s Day when my husband took the time and effort to order flowers from a local flower shop and send them to my work. I felt incredibly special and the flowers were absolutely stunning. However, we were young and just starting out at the time, the $70 price tag made me a bit sick. While there is a time and place for amazing work by professional florists, if you are on a budget or need flowers for every day decor read on for easy tips on how to turn grocery store flowers into stunning, and affordable bouquets!

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When I’m looking for flowers for my arrangements I tend to look for a few different categories. And, because I’m a bit dramatic… the categories are as follows: The Stars, The Supporting Characters, and then the Extras or the Day-Players.

Meet the Grocery Store Floral Bouquet Cast:

The Stars: This will include 1 to 2 different types of flowers that are the focus of the bouquet. They are leading the cast of characters in this show and are beautiful to look at. Often you’ll see flowers like roses, peonies, and irises be the stars.

The Supporting Characters: These will include 2 to 3 different types of flowers that are also beautiful and interesting, but not as BIG or exciting as the stars. Roses can fit here too if you have other more interesting flowers standing in as the stars.

The Extras/Day Players: These are your filler pieces. You can use 1 to 3 different kinds usually and make a beautiful bouquet. Generally this is your area for greenery or flowers that are more of a filler like baby’s breath or hydrangeas.

**Pictured:** Floral Design Kit with Wire, Floral Tape, and More*, Flower Prep Kit with Thorn and Leaf Strippers and more*, my favorite pruning shears*

Where do you start when making a DIY Bouquet at home?

Start with proper flower prep: Remove leaves, clip the end at an angle, and get the stems in water as soon as you get home from the store if at all possible. This will allow your blooms to really pull in water and look their best.

Prep your vessel:

Ceramic Vase with Chicken Wire: I like using ceramic vases* when doing more elaborate designs because I can hide my inner workings a bit. If you want to have a lot of structure I suggest using floral chicken wire* wrapped into the vessel so you can place stems where you’d like them. I also love fun vases such as a head shaped vase* or small bud vases* to create smaller but interesting bouquets.

Clear Vase with Scotch Tape Grid: If you are using a clear vessel you can use scotch tape to create a grid on the top of the vase. It isn’t the most sturdy solution, but it helps!

Water: Pour in fresh water for your vessels (as in not the water it has been sitting in). I typically use the pack of flower food that comes with the grocery store flowers per directions in my water. I feel like it does help with the overall time my flowers do well. However, the best tip is to clean your water and pour fresh water every couple of days to really extend the freshness of the bouquet.

Building your DIY Bouquet

Now that you have your vessel and flowers prepped, it is time to have fun and build your bouquet. Now, you’ll get different schools of thought on the method of building, but I’ll share what works well for me. As with most things, there are many ways to get to your goal!

First, plan to clip your flowers to the size you need as you go. I use a pair of floral shears*, but a good pair of kitchen shears work fine as long as your stems aren’t too reedy or thick. As a general rule of thumb your flowers can be about as tall above the vase as the vase is tall. You can cut to different sizes to create shapes or highlight certain blooms more.

Extras go first! Fill the base with a good layer of the filler flowers and greenery.
Supporting characters go next. I like to work with these in odd numbers. If I want 3-5 of my stars then I’ll do 5 to 7 of my supporting character flowers.
FInally, add in your stars! Give them the spotlight. I like adding them last as I am able to utilize the rest of the stems to help give my stars the structure they need to stand out.

Be careful to not overfill your vase with the extras and supporting cast. You can always go back and add more if needed, just get in enough to build structure and let you get your stars in the exact place they need to be.

It was a blast sharing my DIY floral tips with Hannah at KATU’s Afternoon Live. It was a speed marathon floral building session, but in the end, we ended up with some beautiful home-bouquets!

Do you have any tips or tricks that I might be missing here? Share in the comments!

Cocktails

Black Forest Cocktail- Cherry & Chocolate Martini Recipe

February 2, 2025 3 Comments Cocktails

Cherry and chocolate belong together. It is a fact and there is no disputing it. They especially go together on Valentine’s Day (despite Cherries not being in season in my area). Black Forest Cake is my favorite cake and so when I started to think about a chocolate martini to serve for Valentine’s Day I naturally wanted to lean into trying to create a Black Forest Martini.

When creating this cocktail I knew I wanted it to have the essence of Black Forest Cake without going too far into dessert territory. The key to a good chocolate martini though is to not allow it to be too sweet. If a chocolate martini is so sweet that feels like you’re drinking dessert, you’re done with the meal and ready for bed before the night has even started. Also, I knew that adding in cherry could be a dangerous mix. Some cherry cordials or cherry syrups can just make your cocktail taste like a bad nostalgic take on children’s medication. I needed to find a balanced mix that wasn’t overwhelming nor cloyingly sweet, but still taste like cherries and chocolate.

The secret to not going overboard in the sweetness department was using good quality ingredients and ingredients that didn’t rely on sugar to carry flavor. I used a dark chocolate syrup rather than a sweeter milk chocolate. Cherry bitters and cherry liqueur carry the cherry flavor and scent rather than a grenadine.

Black Forest Cocktail — Cherry Chocolate Martini Recipe

Black Forest Cocktail

Jenni

A delicious dessert cocktail reminiscent of the traditional black forest cake where chocolate and cherry create a decadent treat.

5 from 1 vote

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Servings 1 cocktail

Equipment

1 Cocktail Shaker
1 Jigger
1 Martini Glass chilled

Ingredients

1 oz Vodka
1 oz Half & Half
3/4 oz Cherry Liqueur
1/2 oz Chocolate Liqueur
a few dashes Cherry Bitters
Chocolate Syrup for garnish
Ice for shaker
2-3 maraschino cherries on a bamboo skewer for garnish

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Instructions

Take a chilled martini glass and swirl the glass with chocolate syrup
Add ice to a shaker
Top the ice with 1 ounce of vodka, 1 ounce of half and half, 3/4 ounce cherry liqueur, 1/2 ounce chocolate liqueur, and a few dashes of cherry bitters.
Shake the mixture over ice, strain into chocolate drizzled martini glass
Garnish with maraschino cherries

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Saving I love you to someone is one of the most important things you can do. It has meaning every time. Whether you are celebrating the love you have of your friends, your partner, or yourself… this cherry and chocolate martini, this Black Forest Cocktail will be.a drink worth celebrating that love.

I love love. I also love cherries and chocolate. 😉