Meet the Minis: 2" × 2" DIY Scratch Off Cards for Tiny Surprises & Big Reveals
Sometimes you don't need a big card to make a big moment.
In fact, we thought scratch off cards could stand to get a whole lot cuter.
Meet the 2" × 2" Mini DIY Scratch Off Cards from My Scratch Offs.
They're tiny. They're colorful. They fit right in the palm of your hand.
And the best part?
You decide what they reveal.
Write your own reward, note, clue, surprise, announcement, or message. Cover it with the scratch off area. Then hand it to someone and let them discover what's underneath.
That's it.
These little cards can turn an ordinary note into a surprise, a classroom reward into an event, or a simple gift into something the recipient gets to reveal.
And at only 2 inches square, they're made for all the little moments when a traditional-sized card is more than you need. The current Mini collection includes nine 2" × 2" designs sold in 50-card packs.
What Are Mini DIY Scratch Off Cards?
Our Minis are pre-designed 2" × 2" DIY scratch off cards that let you create the hidden message yourself.
The process is simple:
1. WRITE
Add your message, reward, clue, or surprise in the designated reveal area.
2. COVER
Cover your message with the scratch off area included for that design.
3. SCRATCH
Give the finished Mini to someone and let them scratch to discover what's underneath.
Unlike a ready-to-play scratch off game, you control the reveal.
That makes one little card useful for hundreds of different ideas.
So...What Can You Put Under a Mini Scratch Off?
This is where Minis get fun.
There doesn't have to be a monetary prize underneath.
Your reveal can be funny, practical, sentimental, exciting—or completely ordinary until you put a scratch off over it.
Try messages like:
For kids:
- Ice Cream After Dinner!
- Movie Night!
- Pick Dessert
- Stay Up 30 Minutes Later
- Choose Tonight's Dinner
- Park After School
- You Pick the Game
- Surprise Inside Your Lunchbox!
For teachers:
- Homework Pass
- Pick Your Seat
- Line Leader
- Treasure Box
- Extra Computer Time
- Teacher Helper
- Choose the Brain Break
- Positive Note Home
For adults:
- Dinner Is On Me
- Date Night!
- Coffee Run
- You're Amazing
- Girls' Night
- Pick the Restaurant
- One Chore—DONE!
- Surprise Trip!
And that's just the beginning.
Mini Scratch Off Cards for Teachers
Teachers may be one of our favorite uses for the Minis.
They're small enough to keep in a desk drawer and easy to hand out when a student earns a reward.
Instead of simply telling a student:
“You earned a homework pass.”
Give them a Mini.
Now they get to reveal the reward.
That little bit of anticipation can make even a simple classroom privilege feel special.
Mini scratch off cards can be used for:
- PBIS rewards
- Reading incentives
- Behavior rewards
- Classroom prize boxes
- Attendance rewards
- Test encouragement
- Random acts of kindness
- Student recognition
- Birthday surprises
And because you write the hidden message yourself, you aren't locked into a predetermined set of rewards.
The same pack can contain completely different surprises.
Put One in Their Lunchbox
Parents: this one is for you.
A 2" × 2" Mini is just about perfect for slipping into a lunchbox.
Instead of another regular note, write something your child gets to reveal.
“Dessert after school!”
“You rocked your test!”
“Pizza tonight!”
“I love you!”
“Movie night!”
Or simply:
“Have an awesome day.”
It doesn't have to be a prize.
Sometimes the surprise is the message itself.
Make a Mini Scratch Off Scavenger Hunt
This is another use where the 2" size makes a lot of sense.
Write one clue on each card and hide the Minis around the house, classroom, yard, party, or vacation rental.
Each scratch reveals where to go next.
For example:
Look where we keep things cold.
The refrigerator contains the next Mini.
Scratch it:
Now look where you rest your head.
And the hunt continues.
Use Mini scratch off scavenger hunts for:
- Birthdays
- Christmas morning
- Easter baskets
- Vacation surprises
- Concert tickets
- Proposals
- Classroom activities
- Gifts
- Date nights
- Family game nights
The collection itself is designed to support scavenger hunts across all nine current Mini designs.
Tiny Gift Reveals
Giving someone a gift card?
Concert tickets?
A weekend getaway?
A new puppy?
Don't just tell them.
Make them scratch for it.
Write the surprise on a Mini, cover it, and place the card:
- Inside a gift box
- On top of a wrapped present
- Inside a greeting card
- In a stocking
- In a lunchbox
- Inside an envelope
- On a pillow
- At someone's place setting
The Mini becomes part of the gift instead of simply being another card attached to it.
Mini Scratch Off Cards for Holidays
This is where the Mini collection has really started to grow.
Our original Y2K Retro Dot Minis now have seasonal company.
The collection currently includes:
- Y2K Retro Dot Pink
- Y2K Retro Dot Blue
- Mini Ghosts Halloween
- Halloween Collage
- Christmas Tree
- Christmas Rudolph
- Christmas Present
- Christmas Candy Cane
- Wiener Dog Dachshund
All are currently available as 50-card Mini packs.
That means you can match the Mini to the season instead of using the same design year-round.
Halloween Mini Scratch Off Ideas
Halloween Minis are perfect for:
- Trick-or-treat surprises
- Classroom rewards
- Candy alternatives
- Halloween lunchbox notes
- Party prizes
- Scavenger hunt clues
- Fall festival rewards
Try hiding:
“Pick a Treat!”
or
“You Found the Halloween Surprise!”
underneath.
Christmas Mini Scratch Off Ideas
Christmas may have even more possibilities.
Use Christmas Minis for:
- Advent calendars
- Stocking stuffers
- Christmas morning scavenger hunts
- Teacher gifts
- Classroom rewards
- Secret Santa
- Gift reveals
- Experience gifts
- Holiday lunchbox notes
- Family Christmas games
Imagine an advent calendar where every day requires scratching a Mini to discover that day's activity:
Bake Cookies
Christmas Movie Night
Drive to See Christmas Lights
Hot Chocolate Tonight
Open One Present Early
Now the countdown itself becomes interactive.
They're Not Just for Kids
The cute size might make you immediately think teachers and parents.
But Minis work for adults, too.
Use them for:
- Date night ideas
- Wedding save-the-dates
- Bridal shower surprises
- Employee rewards
- Customer promotions
- Acts of kindness
- Social media giveaways
- Fundraisers
- Loyalty rewards
- Surprise announcements
The current collection is intentionally tagged for both adults and children and covers everything from teacher rewards and gifts to employee incentives, marketing promotions and pregnancy announcements.
The format is simple enough to adapt to almost anything.
Mini Scratch Off Cards vs. Regular DIY Scratch Off Cards
So when should you choose a Mini?
Choose the 2" × 2" Mini when the reveal itself is short.
They're ideal for:
- Short messages
- Rewards
- Prize names
- Clues
- Discounts
- Announcements
- Quick notes
Choose a larger DIY scratch off card when you need more room for instructions, longer messages, additional artwork, or more information.
The Mini isn't intended to replace every DIY card.
It's meant for the moments when small is exactly what you need.
And yes—they really are that little.
A Tiny Card With a Lot of Possibilities
One of the things we love about DIY scratch off cards is that we don't decide what the card means. You do.
The same Mini could be:
A homework reward on Monday.
A lunchbox note on Tuesday.
A scavenger hunt clue on Saturday.
And a surprise gift reveal next month.
You provide the message.
We provide the fun part.
Write it. Cover it. Scratch it. Reveal it.
Shop the New 2" × 2" Mini Scratch Off Collection
Ready to see just how much fun can fit into two inches?
The Mini collection now includes nine designs, including Y2K pink and blue, Halloween designs, Christmas designs, and the Dachshund Mini.
Shop All 2" × 2" Mini DIY Scratch Off Cards
Tiny enough to fit in your palm. Fun enough to make someone stop and scratch.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big are the Mini DIY Scratch Off Cards?
The Minis measure 2" × 2", making them substantially smaller than a traditional greeting or promotional card.
How many Mini scratch off cards come in a pack?
The current Mini designs are sold in 50-card packs.
Can I write my own message on the Mini scratch off cards?
Yes. That's the point of the DIY format. You add your own message, reward, clue, announcement, or prize in the designated reveal area and then complete the scratch off reveal.
What should I use to write on the cards?
A marker is generally the best choice. Pens and pencils can press into the card and potentially leave an indentation that makes the hidden message easier to detect.
What can I put under a Mini scratch off card?
Almost any short message that fits in the reveal area: teacher rewards, scavenger hunt clues, gift reveals, lunchbox notes, discounts, date ideas, announcements, prizes, or encouraging messages.
Can teachers use Mini scratch off cards as classroom rewards?
Absolutely. All nine current Mini products are categorized for classroom activities and teacher rewards, making them particularly well suited to incentives, PBIS programs, reading rewards, prize boxes, and classroom surprises.
Can I use Mini scratch off cards for a scavenger hunt?
Yes. All nine current Mini designs are listed for scavenger-hunt use. Write a clue on each card, cover it, and have each reveal lead to the next location.
Are there holiday Mini scratch off cards?
Yes. The current collection includes two Halloween designs and four Christmas designs, in addition to the Y2K and Dachshund options.
Are Mini scratch off cards fully custom printed?
No. These are pre-designed DIY cards. You personalize the hidden message yourself. If you need your logo, artwork, or entire card professionally customized, a Custom Scratch Off Card is the better product.
