Graduation Gifts

I have no idea why, but we always come up with these cute ideas for grad gifts that end up being a little ridiculous.  Ridiculous as in, way more time consuming than I thought.  BUT, they turned out pretty cute.  My burnt fingers will never forgive me, however.  I can't imagine EVER making these again. 

I found a great recipe through Pinterest for these fortune cookies.  And, instead of putting fortunes in them, I put money. Every grad loves money!  Who doesn't?  

I followed the recipe and instructions exactly.  Mine turned out a little thick, but whatever.  I also watched a video on YouTube for some tips, which was helpful.

Anyway, here are the fortunes:

Some of them don't look so cute, but

the grads won't care...they just want 

the money, right?  ;)

Then, I put them in those little doggy bags you get from Chinese restaurants...the little box ones, ya know?  I wrote little fortunes all over the outside of the boxes, and then included a paper insert in each that said, "This may not be much of a fortune, but we were fortunate to know you!"

Here is the link to the recipe:

http://www.howdoesshe.com/make-your-own-fortune-cookies/