How to Make a Scratch-off Valentine

I saw this here (http://www.oopseydaisyblog.com/2012/02/scratch-off-card-easy-peasy-valentine.html) on Pintrest.  Yes, this was the Valentine I was looking for. When My Hubby and I got married, money was tight (worse than it is now), we came to an agreement that we would only make and give cards for Valentines, Anniversaries, etc.  My Hubby will love it and it would take him all day to work through it (he works 10 hour days), so his Valentine would last all day.  And since I have learned to make an Instructable of everything I create, you get to enjoy the process I went through to create it. So here we go.

Step 1:

Supplies:
White card stock (will be cut down to 5”x7”)
Computer with desk top program
Red card stock (5 ½” x 7 ½”, choose your own color or design of paper)
Blue card stock (6”x8” choose your own color or design of paper)
Adhesive (I used my ATG 714- double stick adhesive, if you have glue use glue)
Heart shaped corner punch (I already had it so I used it)
Clear contact paper (really clear vinyl, just a small piece)
Silver or Gold metallic paint
Dishwashing soap (whatever you have)
Paint brush
Scissors
Pen or pencil

Comments

[Wynd]

Great idea! :)

[md4v3]

Aaaw cant help to notice the 10 things you love about your husband. It's so damn sweet. And I love this project too! Will make one for V day. Thanks for the instructables!

[megantea]

Does anyone else have trouble painting on the contact paper? Every time I try to paint a second layer of paint, it rubs off the first layer. I'm using acrylic paint, should I use something else?

[craftknowitall]

You need to add liquid dish soap to the paint to help it stick. Thanks for looking.

[khaniloveu]

hi, this is really superb idea, shud i use only a clear vinyl paper or shall i use a dotted vinyl paper, im planning to make this card for my hubbys birthday, but really dont know wat to fill up... any suggestions pls mail me...

[MrGreenFingers]

Lovely 'Ible :) Thanks!

[craftknowitall]

You're welcome.

[ashbegash]

I love love love this! Such a great idea!!
Thanks <3

[craftknowitall]

Glad you liked it!

[TheREAL_Xman]

This instructable had great instuctions and made a great gift. I used purple paint instead of metallic, and it worked fine. I used wax paper instead of vinyl, and it worked decently, not quite as scratch-off as lotto tickets but still scratchable.

[craftknowitall]

Today I discovered that the local dollar store had the clear contact paper. Wow, keep that in mind for next time. My Hubby loved it! Hope your sweetheart did to. Thanks for looking and commenting.

[techshop1]

Totally awesome idea! Great instructions, Thanks!

[craftknowitall]

Your welcome!

[shenkerism]

I used a Hot Pink Acrylic paint, and did have to do two layers, but non-metallic paints do work. Also, on a side note, if you don't have any clear vinyl sheets, or you can't find any, matte tape works just as well. It limits the size a little, and it's difficult to get on there BUT it works too.

[shenkerism]

This is incredible. He will surely love it, and you!

[craftknowitall]

Thank you! He tells me he loves me every day!

[rvr-gal]

Thank you for this terrific idea! I am planning a party in the future and plan to incorporate this idea (party favor?!)

[craftknowitall]

Your welcome!

[Nowsthetime]

Do you have to use a metallic paint or can it be any kind of paint?

[craftknowitall]

I think metallic is needed so that you can't read through it. If you want to use another color, you could try and do more than just 2 coats and use a dark color. Thanks for looking and asking.

[Nowsthetime]

Thanks, I'll give it a try in a couple of days.

[CatTrampoline]

This is a very nice, thoughtful, and romantic card. It will mean much more than any store-bought card. It gets my vote.

[craftknowitall]

Thank you, I'm glad you like it.