DIY Scratcher Cards

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June 26, 2018

DIY Scratcher Cards - scratcher card There are so many fun options you could do with this do it yourself scratch off coat. You can make scratcher cards as fun gifts (doesn't necessarily have to involve money). Use this idea toward gender reveals, prom/dances, games, etc.

*If you are making an abundance - it would be easier to print on a heavy card stock versus handwriting/hand-making each one.

This was my trial run to make as a gift for my cousin - he's turning 18th so what better gift than a scratcher (and it'll be his first win!)

Total Time: 20 minutes + drying time

Supplies:

pen
crayon
acrylic paint
dish soap
spoon
cup/bowl
cardstock paper

Steps:

I wanted to make a simple scratcher card. I used a circular stencil and traced 6 circles.

DIY Scratcher Cards - trace circles onto a piece of paper

I wrote Match 3 and Win!!! And added random dollar amounts.

DIY Scratcher Cards - caption and dollar amounts added

Using a crayon (this will be the part that helps create your scratcher). I used a yellow crayon and traced/filled the circles.

DIY Scratcher Cards - color in the circles with a crayon

DIY Scratcher Cards - all circles colored yellow

Mix equal parts of dish soap and acrylic paint; stir. You can use clear, but I had green dish soap on hand. *I used 2 spoons full of dish soap and acrylic paint, you don't even need much, but it depends how much you are filling. Reduce or increase depending on how much you have to paint.

DIY Scratcher Cards - spoon of dish soap

DIY Scratcher Cards - adding a spoon of paint

Using a paintbrush, dip into your mixed solution and paint the circles. Allow to dry.

DIY Scratcher Cards - paint in the circles

Once dried, you will need another coat. Allow to dry between each coat. I could have gone in for another coat (3rd), but this was a demo.

DIY Scratcher Cards - add another coat and allow to dry, more coats can be added

Ready to scratch! I had my fiancé scratch the card and he said it was fun! *This was a demo card before I made the real card because I wanted to test if it'll work and it does.