DIY Scratch Off Valentine Cards

Have you started planning for Valentine’s Day yet?  I have!  Here’s a fun idea for DIY cards:  scratch off joke cards!
(This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find me every Tuesday with a new tutorial!)

It doesn’t matter if you’re a kid or a grown up, there’s something about revealing a hidden message that feels like a teeny treasure hunt.  I enjoy making scratch paper with my kids, and I shared that tutorial here.  It’s been so popular that I thought I’d adapt the idea for Valentine’s Day.  What kid (or grown up) wouldn’t love to receive a handmade scratch off Valentine card?

Supplies:

• Valentine Joke Printabl
• Cardstock
• Clear Address Labels or tap
• Washable Paint
• Dish Soap

To make your own Valentine Scratch Off Cards:

Step one:  Print the Valentine Joke Printable, found here.  Cut out the cards and mat with card stock.

Step two:  Place the clear address label over the joke’s punchline.

Step three:  Mix your tempera paint with the dish soap.  I used 1/3 cup of paint and 1 teaspoon of soap.  Paint on the clear label to cover the message.

Once it has  dried you can address and sign the card on the back.

This would be a fun project to make with your kids.  If you don’t have kids, you could always make a more “grown up” version to give that special someone.  Have fun crafting and creating!