I actually went to college to become a photographer, so I’m really excited about these DIY photo transfer projects. Nothing makes a more personal accent, gift, piece of art or memento than a photo… and we’ve found some great ideas for taking those amazing memories, and then transferring pictures to wood, fabric, even glass to create one of a kind (really one of a kind!) projects. Those amazing candid shots of family fun are perfect for this. Find ways to make it last!
Our featured project is from ‘A Beautiful Mess‘. This is an easy tutorial on how to transfer a photo to canvas by transferring an image with gel medium. Frankly, I think this looks amazing on these b&w old photos… and no, you don’t ruin the photo itself! Read her easy instructions, this is a great first project for anyone trying this.
‘The Ruffled Blog‘ brings us this DIY canvas photo art by Rachael Grace Photography… I love this one because even though she used a color photo, she still chose to make it look aged and imperfect, which of course, is PERFECT! She also has some great tips. Read what she says about furniture polish.
From ‘Southern Revivals‘, this DIY pallet photo frame with Mod Podge photo transfer is easy, and of course we all love the idea of using repurposed wood, for…anything. :) She has an important tip for you…if you use her directions and use Mod Podge for the transfer, make sure your photo is a laser print…not an inkjet.
Wanna really make your Instagram account useful? Make this photo transfer Instagram block from ‘Mod Podge Rocks‘.
Still got your bottle of Mod Podge out? Then try this photo to wood transfer project by ‘Crafts Unleashed‘. Just as easy!
Find out how to transfer photos to fabric to create these nature inspired pillows by ‘BHG‘.
From ‘The Customize Windows‘, easy steps on how to transfer photos to wood, metal or glass.
If that wasn’t enough, I had to throw this last one in here, because it is so incredible. Amazing. Beautiful. And easy! (OK, simple, if not easy…) ‘Art in Red Wagons‘ did photo transfers on glass…but not just any glass… Beach glass! These are crazy! Love! So cool, I’m including two shots of it. Wow! (Did I say that already?)
Did you enjoy how to make photo transfer projects! We think you would also love our posts on Dollar Store DIY or Projects with Picture Frames!
Image Credits: Ruffled, A Beautiful Mess, Southern Revivals, Mod Podge Rocks, Crafts Unleashed, BHG, The Customize Windows, Art in Red Wagons
Such cute ideas! Thanks so much for sharing my pallet photo frames!
We loved your project! Thanks!
Awesome ideas and tutorials. Thanks❤️
I adore the quilt in your duck pillow picture! Adore adore! What pattern is that? I love it!
Hi Jody, The duck pillow is a project by BHG, so I have no idea, any readers out there have a clue as to the quilt pattern?
That’s a beautiful idea transferring images onto glass! I do event photography, such as weddings and engagements, I might start offering that as well!
Hi Kathy, You have beautiful work! Thanks much for sharing. I have a question about Transfer Image using a “Toner Cloner Marker” on to old glass window. Using the toner cloner marker I put my image (printed from Laser and in mirror image) on the glass side of the window the ink really didn’t come through then I tried using the side of the glass that I painted with Chalk Paint using the same procedure and still didn’t stick. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you, Marty
Hi Marty! I don’t have any experience with that, but each of the projects on the post has a link back to the original blogger, and they may be able to help you more!
can i do this on a piece of painted wood??
Hmmm, good question! Anyone tried that?
Would this work on laminate?
Can you transfer colored pictures to glass just like black and white?
Yes!
Could this work with an inkjet printer instead of a laser printer?
Those are not our projects, but the instructions for one of them says specifically it MUST be a laser printer…not an inkjet. Hope that helps!
I Love transferring photo’s! I do mine on canvas! Great page!
Beutiful
what kind of paper are you supposed to use to print on when wanting to transfer photos onto stone?
We haven’t tried that, but we would think it would be the same instructions as for the wood projects. Hope that helps!
Hi, hoping to do a photo transfer to wood but I saw another pin & they said to reverse the photo before printing? Now I’m thinking do I have to reverse it or will it not look right & well now I’m just confused on how it will look lol! I didn’t see anything about reversing the photo here but thought I would double check before I get started!
I have never reversed the photo… maybe thats only for people concerned about it showing exactly like the photo? Because when you transfer, it’s going to face the opposite way like a mirror image, but if that doesn’t bother you, transfer on!
AM ANXIOUS TO TRY THIS… I MAKE A LOT OF SEAGLASS PIECES AS WELL AS MAKE CANDY JARS FOR CHARITY AND FRIENDS…