Have some fun this year by creating your very own DIY scratch-off lottery tickets! They will be perfect to share with friends. Not only are they incredibly easy to make at home but they also provide an element of surprise.
My son took these “Lottery Tickets” to school. They were fun to make.
Grab a few simple supplies and get ready to make cute lotto scratch-off tickets for Valentine’s day.
Lottery Scratch Off Ticket Supplies
- paint brush
- acrylic paint
- clear sticky-backed shelf liner
- DIY Scratch-off Lottery Ticket Download
- cardstock
- color printer
How to Make Scratch Off Cards
I printed the tickets on card stock, cut them out, and then covered them with clear laminate (contact paper).
I made a little heart stencil out of sticky backed shelf liner (this is just slightly sticky). Place it over the scratch-off area.
Paint the inside of the stencil with acrylic paint. Many tutorials add a drop of dish soap to the paint, however, I had no trouble scratching off the dried paint to reveal the message.
It takes about two coats. It worked better if I removed the stencil while the paint was slightly wet. If some of the paint comes off it can be touched up later. When I had problems with the words showing through I just went in with a small paintbrush and gave the words another coat.
Trim edges and cut the tickets apart.
My son gave everyone a penny along with his Valentine to scratch off the message.
Before you roll your eyes and think these were way too much work—–please note that my son is in 6th grade. We have hit the end of the road for valentines! This was my last hurrah!
Getting in the Valentine’s Day spirit often means making your own cards, decorations, and gifts.
Great idea! I’ll be linking.
That was a brilliant idea! Too bad it’s too late for my granddaughter as she has hers all written out. Sometimes, my daughter and I do something creative but this year we didn’t. Thanks for posting and for the pattern. Linda
http://twosucculentsisters.blogspot.com/
You have the best ideas! This is great…I’m thinking of all kinds of uses for this method…
I have been wondering how to make scratch offs. Thank you so much for the info! Great Blog
I think that is brilliant! I love it. I think YOU are a winner. hehe
Thank you for the whirly gig Valentine template. It’s just perfect for my 5th grade boy…not mushy or little kid. Love your site! You rock!
you are definitely the coolest mom! what a great, creative way to go out with a bang. Good going!
This is a fabulous idea and such a great change from the average valentine! Thank you for sharing!
Those are tooo cute! Well worth the effort I’d say!
Blessings,
Kim
I don’t think they seem like to much work. I think those are very creative! I love them. It’s a great idea!
Hugs,
Joanne
I don’t think these are too much work. But then, I’m crazy and I overdo everything. Seriously, way cute. Thanks for sharing.
What a neat idea! I’ve never seen homemade scratch offs before.
WOW!!! I’m so impressed. I’ve got to file this away for when my kids are a bit older.
Jessica
http://www.MomShots.com
Those are too cool, Cindy!
We missed you on Saturday. Hope all is well. 🙂
Those are so creatively, amazingly awesome! I’d like to be in your son’s class just to get one…no, wait, scratch that last part. Being a kid is hard work! Anyway, what a wonderful Valentine’s card. It’s sure to be a hit!