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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Blog Hop Day Four: Scratch Tickets


Thanks so much for joining us for the Back to School Blog Hop 2010!

This is my fourth project here at Cards by CG. Today the craft is a Scratch it ticket. If you haven't made your own scratch tickets before.... be prepared to go crazy!!! I know this project is not school themed, but once you learn how to make them, you'll want to whip some up for Halloween, Valentine's Day, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday....

Okay, I started with some images from the web, your photos would work too as well as just a layout, just about anything you can set up for a spot to scratch off.

I took my images and edited them in PhotoShop, added text, text effects etc.

I used at 4" x 6" photo paper, so when I cut it in half, it left me with two projects that measured 4" x 3".


Here is a picture of all the scratch tickets I'll make today (a total of 8).


I cut a card stock mat for each measuring 3 1/2" x 4 1/2". I used glue runner to attach the mats to the scratch tickets. At this time you'll also want to cover the space that will be the scratch off section with a layer of packing tape. I've found that most any brand will work (it just protects the image from being scratched away by overzealous scratchers).


Okay, here is the fun part. To make the scratch off paint, mix equal parts of dish soap with acrylic paints. Here I used orange, but in the past I've used silver and that really looks like a real scratch ticket! :)

You may need two to three coats of paint, just enough to cover up the image under the paint. The thicker your paint starts, the thicker it will stay when mixed with the soap.



Here is the back of my scratch tickets, I stamped the "Trick of Treat" with a Studio G stamps, printed out the candy corn paper (1 3/4" x 3 3/4") from a picture I found online, then I mounted the whole thing on a strip of white paper (2 1/2" x 4").

Whenever I make these scratch tickets, I add a penny to the project with pop-dots!


That's it I hope you like it!

Thanks for hopping along this blog hop. To win some blog candy from CardsbyCG, please become a follower and leave a comment at the end of this posting. I look forward to hearing what you think of this project!  The blog candy drawing will be held on Monday, August 16th, 2010.




If you want an additional blog candy entry, go back to my post announcing the blog candy
 and leave a comment there:
http://cardsbycg.blogspot.com/2010/08/back-to-school-blog-hop-blog-candy.html

Feel free to go back and look at the other projects I've posted for the blog-hop. Each comment (one per project) will get you one entry for the blog candy, so comment away.


Blog Hop Day One - Bookmark Reading Logs
Blog-Hop Day Two "Monster Booklets”
Blog-Hop Day Three: Quick Treat Pouches









Here is the blog-hop line-up!
The link (with the school house picture) on the left will take you to the beginning of the line-up.

Georgiana at Carson's Cricut Creations

Dorcas at 4 Crafty Angels

Cheryl at Cards by CG (That’s me)

Jen at Purplescrapbooker

Carri at abusybee

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40 comments:

  1. jd designsAugust 11, 2010 at 4:01 AM

    How fun! You have had some great ideas this week! Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings!!

    ~ JD ~

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  2. KerriAugust 11, 2010 at 4:12 AM

    What kid doesn't like scratch offs?! I can see endless possiblities with this idea for my students! Thanks for sharing.

    Kerri
    www.caresofkerri.blogspot.com

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  3. YvetteAugust 11, 2010 at 4:18 AM

    What a crafty idea. The kids would love that. I will have to try it soon. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  4. beejayAugust 11, 2010 at 5:47 AM

    I have never seen these before! Great project, I can't wait to try it!! TFS
    beejaysstudio.blogspot.com

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  5. Scrappin' SistaAugust 11, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    Wow. I definately could see using these for random drawings or when you want to mixes students in groups. You can let the students create a bunch of the cards with matching letters and then pass them out randomly later. The students scratch them and get in groups according to the image on the ticket. TFS

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  6. 4kids4August 11, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    Another great idea...this one I haven't seen before...I'm already thinking of ways to use these for my kids...!! TFS!

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  7. Carolyn RuizAugust 11, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    what a great idea! i've never made those before but it looks like fun! thanks for the great idea.

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  8. JeanAugust 11, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    These are too neat. I really need to try these.

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  9. LindaAugust 11, 2010 at 7:44 AM

    Oh My Gosh what a great idea, I can't wait to try making this for my children they would love it.Thanks for the inspiration


    http://ikolinda-scrappinmomma.blogspot.com

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  10. UnknownAugust 11, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    oh how fun, I can't wait to try these. Love, love, love it

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  11. The Scrapbooking QueenAugust 11, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    These are so stinkin' adorable... I so going to have to make some what a way to do a special gift to anyone that you want them to win the prize (wink wink)

    The Scrapbooking Queen

    www.thescrapbookingqueen.com

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  12. EmilyAugust 11, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Such a great idea :)

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  13. CourtAugust 11, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    How fun! Thanks for the idea!

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  14. HeatherAugust 11, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    Great idea!
    ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  15. LadybugCarrieAugust 11, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    What a great idea! I can't wait to try this! Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Connie GailAugust 11, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    What ever made you think of such a fun (and encouraging) idea? Love it! I'm exciting about having some new ideas to play with this week. Your students are gonna love this!

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  17. *StarAugust 11, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    WOW! I have never heard of this before and I think it's great. I can't wait to make these for my kids. TFS and have a great day.

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  18. MeliaAugust 11, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    That is an INCREDIBLE idea....

    MY kids LOVE scratch off tickets...
    Now I can make em for their christmas stockings... with little treats on each...

    LOVE IT

    Melia
    wifey7799@gmail.com

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  19. emspelAugust 11, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    What an awesome idea! I need to mark the directions for this. Thanks so much!

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  20. The EmBellished Card - BelindaAugust 11, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    This is a great idea! I bet my sister's students would love scratch off tickets. Thanks for this tip/trick!

    Thanks too for becoming a follower at The EmBellished Card (http://theembellishedcard.blogspot.com)

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  21. Angi BarrsAugust 11, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    Awesome project. Kids would love it.

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  22. Celeste B.August 11, 2010 at 5:07 PM

    This is so extremely creative!!!!! This gives me so many ideas for Valentines Day. I LOVE IT!!! Thank you so much for sharing this!!!!!!!

    Celeste B.
    ccscards.blogspot.com

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  23. Cathy SAugust 11, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    Cheryl I have printed these instructions off!!, I have never seen the scratch tickets and love it for so many things. This is on my 'must do this' Thanks.
    Cathy S
    seashore@telus.net

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  24. DeannaAugust 11, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    Oooohhh! These would make great rewards for students! Will have to try this!
    msdjmyers AT yahoo DOT com

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  25. Patti BAugust 11, 2010 at 6:08 PM

    How cool. Great for kids as well as adults we like scratch offs too.

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  26. VeronicaAAugust 11, 2010 at 6:34 PM

    What a unique idea. This is my first time seeing this done. Thanks for sharing and the opportunity to win.
    Veronica
    vballen@comcast.net

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  27. ~HeidiAugust 11, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    How Cool! Thanks for the idea. I have an uncle who loves scratch tickets. I'll be making him a card this way for sure!

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  28. Linda SAugust 11, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    What a cute idea!! Thanks!

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  29. Theresa99August 11, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    Thanks again for another great project. I never would have thought to make scratch off cards like this! Very cool.

    Theresa99 :)

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  30. Crooked ScrapperAugust 11, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    I'm sure your students will get a big kick out of these cards. Great job!!

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  31. CristiAugust 11, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    I think that has to be one of the coolest things I have ever learned how to create. Thank you so much for sharing!!
    HUGS

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  32. MarionmentAugust 12, 2010 at 5:13 AM

    What a great idea. I have never seen this before. I will have to try it.

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  33. HopeAugust 12, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    How cleaver!!! You are so creative!! Thanks for sharing your talents with us fellow crafters!!!

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  34. Got2BCraftingAugust 13, 2010 at 12:08 AM

    Oh my goodness this is just the cutest idea...where do you come up with this stuff?? I am totally going to do this. TFS.
    Lori
    http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com/
    tahoe_luvr at yahoo dotcom

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  35. LizAugust 13, 2010 at 7:17 PM

    What a fun idea! I bet these go over great! Definitely going to have to try this one - maybe for Christmas presents.

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  36. Kerry TAugust 13, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    Amazing. Who would of thought to make your own scratch tickets (not me). Another project I will have to try. Thank you for sharing this.
    mommakcrafts.blogspot.com

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  37. AJoyAugust 13, 2010 at 10:46 PM

    I have never seen these! Too cute! I can see MANY teachers using this idea. Perfect for BTS Blog Hop!

    April
    nginerd at gmail dot com
    http://ajoy2scrap.blogspot.com

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  38. ShanaAugust 14, 2010 at 3:05 AM

    well i never would have thought of that. neat idea.

    shanasewing@yahoo.com

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  39. - - Sheryl - -August 14, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    I will have to try this - would be great for a fun birthday card. Thanks for the directions.

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  40. NicoleAugust 15, 2010 at 6:46 AM

    Oh wow, what a neat idea!! I'm going to try this.

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Thanks for taking the time to comment! I love to hear what you have to say. - Cheryl