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:
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!
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.)
Love this!
Cute, but seems like an awful lot of work for something you're gonna tell 'em, anyway. ;)))
Mum/lazy
aside from nail polish you can also use clear tape so it scratches neatly and doesn't tear off your paper :)
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!
I love this idea! It is such a unique save-the-date and so much fun!
I love the idea of using one of those for a save the date like in the picture. So creative!
Smart! Would love to try them once I'm free!
Fun idea for invitations! Thanks for sharing!
Love this idea! Thanks for sharing!
Oh!! I can send 'secret messages' to my grandchildren!! :>
This is wonderful. I loved them immediately when I saw them in Martha's magazine It's just so much fun!
Cool idea! I hope I can try it out mmyself. I liked Valerie's suggestion using contact paper.
I am really surprised that this is very easy to make! I thought only some high tech machines could do this!
I cannot believe you can make your own scratch-offs! Love it!!!!
Fun! Love this tutorial..
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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