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.
These are so cool! My kids would love them. I might make them each one for Saturday. I think they might win a Sunday afternoon movie!
Thanks for posting this cute idea! I linked it on my site: http://VintageMafia.blogspot.com
They are sweet, my daughter will be in 6th grade next year, going to have to keep them in mind.
How fun! That’d be a cute coupon book idea too. As always, fantastic idea!
This is a fabulous idea! I’m not sure as a mother of 3 whether or not I would attempt this but I looOOoove all the other great crafts on your site. I visit often!
Wow – these are amazing! You are so incredibly talented!
Oh my gosh! Way to go out with a serious bang!!! love ’em!
Cindy – It is so very wonderful the positive difference you make in our childrens lives. Not only are you the coolest, you also create the coolest things! You do certainly ROCK! I am so happy to be your husband. I am not sure that my valentine for you can measure up! It is great you have given me some ideas….XOXO Geo
Those are amazing!! I’m sure his friends will definitely think they are a winner too. Just came across your site the other day and I love it! Made the lollipop valentines with my kids.
I teach middle school and my students would LOVE these. Especially if I put in “real” prizes like, 5 minutes of extra recess, or one free homework assignment. I have got to remember this idea for next year! Thanks.
VERY cool. If only I’d see this before the night before the party. My son is in 5th grade and he said to me today, “Mom, make me something really cool in Illustrator. Nothing babyish. I need 32.”
Oh brother.
Such a cute idea, love it!
Wow!! You are amazing! I bet he had the coolest valentines! This tops any valentines ever!
Such a great fun with this suggestion! I love it! <3
What an awesome idea! I am so keeping these in mind for next year!!