July 07, 2011

How to make your own scratch-offs


Continuing the "Wish I'd Thought of That" series, learn to make your own scratch-offs from Martha Stewart. I've seen several tutorials for creating scratch-off tickets using dish soap and paint, and always wanted to test it. At Martha, the mixture is applied to a save-the-date wedding announcement. To see the instructions, click here. (Note the tips in the comments, too.)

18 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 7, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    What a great series!!!

    I've seen the scratch off concept done so many time but this one was a great execution by Martha Stewart.

    Thanks for the post!

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  2. NicoleJuly 7, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I did this with our "we've moved" cards - covering our new address. Was pretty easy to do. (I used a layer of clear nail polish to cover the text before the paint. Helped to protect from scratching off.)

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  3. KristieJuly 7, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Love this!

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  4. Grandma GJuly 7, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Cute, but seems like an awful lot of work for something you're gonna tell 'em, anyway. ;)))

    Mum/lazy

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  5. trish valdellonJuly 7, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    aside from nail polish you can also use clear tape so it scratches neatly and doesn't tear off your paper :)

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  6. ValerieJuly 7, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I love doing this --- I made scratch-off Valentines last year for my small group using a recipe I found via Family Fun magazine. I applied the paint/soap solution to clear contact paper and then cut out whatever shape I wanted. Peel the backing off the contact paper and apply directly over top of the image you want to cover up! Easy!

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  7. Melissa at MasterPiece WeddingsJuly 7, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I love this idea! It is such a unique save-the-date and so much fun!

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  8. Rose ClearfieldJuly 7, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    I love the idea of using one of those for a save the date like in the picture. So creative!

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  9. Little MadeleinesJuly 8, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    Smart! Would love to try them once I'm free!

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  10. UnknownJuly 8, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Fun idea for invitations! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Lisa BrownJuly 9, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Love this idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  12. KaylynJuly 11, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Oh!! I can send 'secret messages' to my grandchildren!! :>

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  13. Kristen @ Popcorn on the StoveJuly 11, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    This is wonderful. I loved them immediately when I saw them in Martha's magazine It's just so much fun!

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  14. n*stitchesJuly 11, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Cool idea! I hope I can try it out mmyself. I liked Valerie's suggestion using contact paper.

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  15. babalismeJuly 12, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    I am really surprised that this is very easy to make! I thought only some high tech machines could do this!

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  16. ErinJuly 12, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    I cannot believe you can make your own scratch-offs! Love it!!!!

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  17. KitschyHippoJuly 12, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Fun! Love this tutorial..

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  18. pochyMarch 25, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Hi,

    There are also scratch-off inks available on Etsy.

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/MSLinktech?section_id=11321852

    They are really handy.

    Bye

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