Skills Required: Intermediate Beginner. You should have prior crafting experience before attempting this craft; preferably with Mod Podge. It’s not necessarily hard, but it can get tricky so it’s best if you have experience with the materials.

Yep, you heard right! You can do an inkjet photo transfer to wood with just Mod Podge. I love transferring images to wood – they make these personalized rustic little pieces that are perfect to just sprinkle around the house or to give as a small personalized gift.

You don’t need a laser printer or photo transfer medium for this tutorial. It’s different from the Mod Podge photo transfer medium in that it gives your image a clear background.

You might be wondering how the image goes from the inkjet printer/whatever you print out, and onto the wood. It’s magic! It’s actually not magic though.

The basic process is that you will print an image onto a stencil sheet (not photo paper) that has dried glue on top. You will apply Mod Podge to wood, then place the photo/stencil sheet face down into the Podge. 24 hours later, you’ll peel the stencil sheet from the wood and the photo will be left behind!

And this is how you transfer inkjet images to wood using Mod Podge.

Mod Podge Formula to Use

There are several Mod Podge formulas you can use – I recommend sticking with the basic formulas of Gloss, Matte, or Satin. It really doesn’t matter which, it’s all about the finish you like.

Stay away from the Outdoor and Fabric formulas, or any Mod Podge that’s a bit thicker. You want regular consistency medium for this project.

In addition, don’t get confused by the photo transfer formula. It’s not the same thing as regular Mod Podge at all. The transfer medium uses laserjet images and can’t be used decoupage.

Are you interested to see how I did this craft? I know you’ll use this technique for transferring photos all the time after I teach you. So read on!

Gather These Supplies

• Plastic stencil sheet
• PVA Glue (normal school glue)
• Mod Podge Matte or Gloss
• Sponge brush
• Ink Jet Printer
• Wood block
• Wood stain
• Sandpaper

This project does take time, but it gives fantastic image transfer results without the hassle of wetting the image and rubbing the paper off. The stencil sheet can also be used again!

What image would you transfer? Have fun crafting and don’t forget to follow me on social media or my blog for more ideas, freebies and tutorials!

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Mod Podge Photo Transfer with Inkjet

This inkjet photo transfer to wood is easy with Mod Podge and regular school glue. Do it in five simple steps!

Course Cheap Crafts

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes

Dry Time 1 day day

Total Time 1 day day 1 hour hour 35 minutes minutes

Servings 1 project

Cost $5

Equipment

• Foam brush(es)
• Printer and paper
• Sandpaper

Ingredients

• Plastic stencil sheet
• PVA glue normal school glue
• Mod Podge Matte or Gloss
• Wood block(s)
• Wood stain

Instructions

• Sand the wood block – you want the surface to be as smooth as possible for better image transfer. Wipe away any dust with a tack cloth or wet cloth.
  
• Paint two thin layers of glue onto the shiny side of the stencil sheet. You can use transparency films as well, if that is what you have on hand.
  
• Once fully dry, print the image onto the glue covered stencil sheet with the printer. Allow the printed image to FULLY DRY before proceeding to the next step.
• Paint a layer of Mod Podge onto the wood block and carefully lay the image on top. Using the stencil sheet will allow you to align it much easier with the wood edges. Smooth slightly with your hands.
  
• Wait until the Mod Podge is dry on the inkjet transfer to wood (I let mine dry overnight – 24 hours is recommended). Lightly run the tip of a craft knife onto the sides of the wood before peeling to separate the image from the rest of the glue that dried. Peel carefully, again making sure the image is fully dry or it won’t transfer perfectly.
  
• Stain the sides and the back of the wood block and let that dry to finish.
  

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Notes

Step 3: if you’re using text in the image, you’ll need to reverse it when print so that it shows up (and reads) correctly.

This was inspired by another inkjet photo transfer we spotted at Photojojo! If you enjoyed this craft idea, let me know in the comments! Plus check out these other photo ideas here:

Breakfast in Bed Tray • Family Reunion Centerpiece • How to Transfer Photos to Wood • Image to a Wood Block • Modern Photo Blocks • Photo Keychain • Transfer Paper to Fabric • Transfer Photos to Fabric • Transfer to Furniture • Transfer to Glass • Transfer to Metal • Wooden Photo Blocks

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Skills Required: Intermediate. Photo transfer takes a little practice, particularly with learning how much of the paper you can rub off. I’d try a sample project first in case there’s a learning curve for you.

I’m really excited to share with you today, my friends. This is a project I get asked about ALL the time.

Have you ever wanted to turn your favorite photos into custom canvas prints – without the hefty price tag? With just a few supplies and Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium, you can create your own DIY canvas prints right at home!

I recently decided to try this photo transfer to canvas technique with pictures of my cats (because let’s be honest, they deserve their own gallery wall). The process is surprisingly easy and gives your photos a unique, slightly vintage look that stands out from regular prints.

Plus, since you’re transferring the ink rather than adhering paper to the canvas, you won’t have to worry about wrinkles or air bubbles.

The key to success is using a laser print of your photo – don’t worry if you don’t have a laser printer, a quick trip to your local copy shop will do the trick!

After applying the transfer medium, letting it dry, and carefully removing the paper, you’ll be left with a beautiful, professional-looking canvas print. Add a coat of Mod Podge for protection, and you’re good to go.

This technique is perfect for creating affordable wall art, personalized gifts, or even an entire gallery wall of special memories. Once you try it, you’ll want to make more – I know I do!

Keep reading to see exactly how I did it, along with some helpful tips to get the best results. Get the printable how to below:

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Transfer a Photo to Canvas

Learn how to do an image transfer to canvas using Mod Podge photo transfer medium.

Course Home Decor Crafts

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Dry Time 14 hours hours

Total Time 14 hours hours 55 minutes minutes

Servings 1 canvas

Cost $10

Equipment

• Foam brush(es)
• Scissors
• Small bowl of water
• Sponge
• Brayer optional

Ingredients

• Round canvas
• Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium
• Mod Podge Matte or formula of your choice
• Laserjet photo to fit the canvas
• Parchment paper or wax paper
• Cardstock optional
• Stand template(s) optional

Instructions

• Print out your image to transfer on a laserjet printer. Remember to mirror (reverse) any words so that they are correct when transferring.
  
• Place parchment paper on your work surface. Apply an even amount of photo transfer medium on your printed photo using a foam brush, making sure to cover all the areas of the photo so that they are obscured.
  
• Once your photo transfer medium is applied evenly, smooth the photo onto the canvas, making sure that it is centered. Use a brayer or flat card to ensure all of the image is adhered to the canvas. You don't need to push too hard. Wait for that to dry, about 12 hours per the bottle’s instructions.
  
• Begin removing paper with water and a sponge once the photo transfer medium is dry. Slowly begin rubbing and removing the paper. You will begin to see the image appearing – continue until the paper is removed.
  
• Once the canvas is dry, apply a thin coat of Mod Podge Matte (or formula of your choice) and let it dry.
  
• This step is optional. You can hang your canvas or create a stand using cardstock – I’ve provided a template that you can use with an electronic die cutting machine or you can cut them using scissors. Fold vertically once you have cut it, and use to display your canvas.
  

Notes

Tips for a Successful Transfer:

• Regular copy paper works best—avoid thick or glossy paper, as it will be harder to remove later. You *do not* want to use photo paper.
• Cover your entire image with a thick, even layer of Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium. Any missed spots won’t transfer.
• Don’t try to remove all the paper at once! Do one round, let it dry, then check if there’s still a white paper haze.
• If the image looks cloudy after drying, it means there’s still paper residue. Lightly dampen and rub again.
• Once most of the paper is gone, gently buff the image with a soft cloth to remove any last fibers.
• If you accidentally remove part of the image, don’t panic! You can blend the area with a bit of acrylic paint or distress it intentionally.

Love this home decor idea? Let me know in the comments! Plus check out these other photo transfer ideas here:

Breakfast in Bed Tray • Christmas Napkins • Family Reunion Centerpiece • How to Transfer Photos to Wood • Image to a Wood Block • Inkjet Transfer • Photo Keychain • Transfer Paper to Fabric • Transfer Photos to Fabric • Transfer to Furniture • Transfer to Glass • Transfer to Metal

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Skills Required: Intermediate. This is a great project to try for your first photo transfer. You’ll learn how to transfer photos to wood – you need some prior crafting experience to master this technique.

Are you ready for Mother’s Day? I wasn’t, until recently – when I made this photo keychain! This photo craft was created for my mom, with a photo of me and my younger brother when we were kids since we don’t live near her anymore.

I think it’s a good gift to make for someone who has older kids, younger moms or even fur moms. You can create a basic one (like the one I made), or fancy it up with charms and other embellishments.

If you like DIY keychains, add this Mod Podge photo craft to your list of projects. Join me to see how easy this picture keychain project came together!

Gather These Supplies

• Wood Square
• Cutter
• Drill with bit
• Sandpaper
• Photo (laserjet printed)
• Matte Mod Podge
• Mod Podge Photo transfer medium
• Paintbrush
• Antiquing Wax
• Keychain Ring

I’m pretty sure my sentimental mom would love this photo keychain, and I hope yours would too! It’s something easy, simple and from the heart that you can give to your mom or make for yourself.

I’m going to be making one of these DIY keychains with a photo of my furbabies too! I know my mom likes this plain so I kept mine simple, but you can definitely personalize it even further with different embellishments or charms.

Get the printable how to below:

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DIY Picture Keychain

Create a photo keychain that comes together in a matter of minutes (excluding dry time). This is a perfect gift for Mother’s Day!

Course Cheap Crafts

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Dry Time 1 day day

Total Time 1 day day 55 minutes minutes

Servings 1 keychain

Cost $2

Equipment

• Steel ruler
• Box cutter Or X-Acto made for thick materials
• Drill and drill bits
• Sandpaper
• Paintbrush(es)

Ingredients

• Wood square(s)
• Photo laserjet printed
• Mod Podge Matte
• Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium
• Antiquing Wax
• Keychain Ring

Instructions

• To create a ‘long’ piece of wood perfect for a keychain, I used a 3″ x 3″ wood square. They’re soft enough to cut down to size with just a box cutter or X-Acto knife. You’ll want a steel ruler and patience, as well.
  
• Once you are done creating your wood rectangles, sand the edges as well as the front and back surfaces with fine-grit sandpaper.
  
• Drill a hole on the top to accommodate your keychain ring later on using a drill with small drill bit – the size would be relative to how big or small your keychain ring would be.
  
• Print the image – don’t forget to flip it before printing if there are words on it. Base the photo size on the size of the wood strip.
  
• Apply a thick coat of photo transfer medium to the image, and lay it face down on your piece of wood. Use a brayer to push out bubbles and flatten the image onto the wood. Leave to dry overnight.
  
• Once dry, wet the paper and carefully rub the paper until the image shows. Be careful with rubbing the paper too much, unless you want a really aged look to the keychain. Repeat until paper is removed.
  
• Use antiquing wax and apply it on the edges of the keychain. This step is optional, but it's a fun effect.
• Using the same brush (unwashed), apply a layer of Matte Mod Podge. The remaining residue from the antique wax will mix with the Matte Mod Podge to create a slight sepia sheen. Make sure the faces don’t have any stray specks of wax or paper before it dries.
  
• Attach the keychain ring and chain to finish.

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Notes

Step 1: If your wood squares are thick, you may need another tool to cut the wood. Rather than mess with it, you may just want to purchase wood rectangles with holes already cut. I’ll let you decide!

What are you planning on making for Mother’s Day? I’d love to know in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these other keychain and photo transfer ideas here:

Family Reunion Centerpiece • How to Transfer Photos to Wood • Image to a Wood Block • Inkjet Transfer • Keychain from a Soda Can • Make a Keychain on a Budget • Personalized Wooden Keychains • Photo Keychain • Photo Pillows • Resin Keychains • Transfer Paper to Fabric • Transfer Photos to Fabric • Transfer to Furniture • Transfer to Glass • Transfer to Metal

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When I saw this breakfast in bed tray marked down to $2.00 at a local thrift store, I knew I had to get it for a resin project.

Furthermore, in a rare moment of clarity, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it and it involved Mod Podge Transfer Medium. There was also going to be a red theme to go along with my kitchen tool shadow box, rolling pin bookends, and kitchen cabinet hardware.

Did I mention that croissants and coffee were in my vision as well? Here’s what I did to revamp this breakfast in bed tray. Once you try this you’re going to have to paint a tray of your own ASAP!

There’s my CROISSANT! (and coffee . . . I really needed some coffee).

Get the printable how to below:

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DIY Bed Tray

Learn how to decorate a thrift store find in this DIY bed tray table project. Resin makes the perfect waterproof coating for your tray.

Course Home Decor Crafts

Keyword bed tray, bed trays, breakfast bed tray, breakfast in bed table, breakfast in bed tray, breakfast tray, diy bed table tray, diy bed tray, Diy breakfast tray, how to make a bed tray

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Dry Time 1 day day

Total Time 1 day day 1 hour hour 45 minutes minutes

Servings 1 tray

Cost $12

Equipment

• Sander
• Scissors
• Paintbrush(es)
• Towel

Ingredients

• Spray paint
• 1 box Envirotex Lite
• Wax candle
• Sandpaper 220 grit and 100 grit
• Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium
• Mod Podge Hard Coat
• Rags
• Printed design
• Trisodium Phosphate TSP (optional)

Instructions

• Clean your surface with TSP and sand, if necessary. This allows the next layer of paint to stick effectively. Wipe away any sanding dust.
  
• Rub a wax candle on the edges. A quick rub creates a barrier that prevents the spray paint from sticking in those spots. Give the tray two light coats of spray paint and set aside to dry for several hours.
  
• Run the 100-grit sandpaper over the waxed edges to remove some paint here and there, giving an antique look.
  
• Print out the image of your choice using a laserjet printer. If you use any words – you'll need to reverse them when printing so they show up correctly when transferred.
• Apply Mod Podge Transfer Medium to the printed side of the graphic and lay down on the tray. Smooth out bumps and clean up any excess medium that has squeezed out the sides of the paper. Leave to dry overnight.
  
• Lay a wet towel over the image for several minutes. Begin to rub away the layers of paper. Repeat until your image is completely revealed and no more paper is left.
  
• Use the 220-grit sandpaper to distress the tray and graphic to desired levels.
• Cover the tray with a coat of Mod Podge and let dry for a few hours.
• Mix and pour the Envirotex Lite according to package instructions. Give at least 12 hours of cure time before using.

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Notes

Step 1: I wanted an antique look for my tray with wear and tear on the edges, but I didn’t want the original bright blue color to show. I sanded the entire tray using a 220-grit sandpaper (the sanding roughs up the surface giving it “teeth” which allow the next layer of paint to stick better).

Step 4: I came up with a design that I liked – just some simple text on a red band. I used the font called “Market Deco” which is available for free at DaFont.com (an amazing resource for free fonts). I work in Adobe Illustrator when I’m designing, but the same look can be achieved in Canva, basic MSWord using shapes from the graphics bar and the built in Word Art function. Or you can use photos.

Mod Podge Transfer Medium requires you to use a “dry toner” (laser) copy of your graphics, which is available at any Kinkos or Staples if you don’t have access to a laser printer.

Step 9: You don’t *have* to use the Envirotex. A brush on waterproof sealer or Engine Enamel (which comes in a spray) are also options. It depends on if you want the resin or not.

If you have any questions about this tutorial, please don’t hesitate to ask – I’ll monitor the site and try to get back to you as quickly as possible. Plus check out these other photo transfer ideas here:

Christmas Napkins • Family Reunion Centerpiece • How to Transfer Photos to Wood • Image to a Wood Block • Inkjet Transfer • Photo Keychain • Photo Transfer to Canvas • Transfer Paper to Fabric • Transfer Photos to Fabric • Transfer to Furniture • Transfer to Glass • Transfer to Metal

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I’m on a Mod Podge photo transfer medium binge! After my breakfast tray project last month, my mind started percolating with other ways I could use MP transfer.

My Etsy shop and blog are pretty much all about home, family, and memories. I hit on this idea for a family reunion centerpiece (that could also be used for an anniversary, wedding, unique home decor . . . pretty much any celebration).

I thought it would be a fun way to celebrate a family’s history with names, street addresses, wedding dates, etc. I made it, I liked it, and photographed it. Then, as often happens, I thought, “Wait! I have a better idea!”

And once I started on the better idea, I suddenly realized, “Wait! I could do it this way!!”

Such is the nature of my creative process.

The issue is that in this instance, my creative process had a deadline because of the date of the party. So what follows is a tutorial on how I made my family reunion centerpiece, along with tips on how to augment it to make your own version.

At the end of this wood craft there’s a brainstorm of other variations that I hope you will enjoy. This project would look wonderful with rustic or farmhouse decor – and after the reunion it makes a beautiful decor piece. Here’s what you’re going to need!

• 4 x 6′ piece of lumber cut to 36″ long
• Wood stain
• Acrylic paint – white
• Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium
• Electric Drill with 2″ Forstner bit (to make it a tealight holder) or a 7/8″ Spade bit (for tapers)
• Sandpaper
• Laserjet copies of the family names, reversed
• Glass tealight holders (such as those from IKEA) or tapers
• Roller/brayer (optional)

Here is version with tapers rather than tea lights:

Get the printable how to for this project below:

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DIY Family Reunion Decor

Create a personalized family reunion centerpiece, perfect for memorable gatherings. You can also use it afterwards for decor.

Course Party Crafts

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Dry Time 1 day day

Total Time 1 day day 2 hours hours 45 minutes minutes

Servings 1 centerpiece

Cost $10

Equipment

• Electric drill including a 2" Forstner bit (to make it a tealight holder) or a 7/8" Spade bit (for tapers)
• Brayer optional

Ingredients

• 1 piece 4' x 6' lumber cut to 36" long
• Wood stain
• Acrylic paint white
• Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium
• Sandpaper
• Laser copy prints of the family names reversed
• Glass tealight holders such as those from IKEA or tapers

Instructions

• Clamp or brace the piece of wood securely to your work table before you drill and wear eye protection. Drill holes into the wood using the right bit (depending on the candles or votive holders you're going to use).
  
• I lightly stained the edges and top of the wood and then painted the whole piece with flat, white latex paint. Once that had dried I sanded the edges and top for a slightly aged look.
• I designed my text to fit on legal sized paper (14" long by 3" high) using the Word Art feature in MSWord. With WordArt, you can resize and move the text around to create any layout you'd like.
• I laid down a good coat of Mod Podge Transfer on the face of the wood, then placed my paper on top. To ensure a good transfer, I used my fingers and the roller to press the paper down into the medium.
  
• After letting it dry overnight, I soaked the paper with a damp rag and rubbed it away. I used the transfer medium because, as you can see, even though a thin layer of paper remains you can see the wood and the texture of the wood through it.
  

Notes

Step 1: To make sure you get all the candle holes drilled to the same depth, just mark the bit with a piece of painter’s tape and drill down to that level every time.

Step 3: I mixed fonts and styles and, once I had it all to my liking, I chose “flip horizontal” on the layout menu and flipped all the words backwards. I then printed it out on plain legal paper with a laser printer.

It took several pieces of paper to get all the way around the centerpiece, and I had different design for each piece – here is a sample of what it looks like before and after I flipped it:

I gussied up the edges of my wood with a quick pass with my small router, but I realize not everyone has those kinds of tools so it’s a very optional option.

Post Project Thoughts

• I thought it would be cool to use the same technique, but on medium-sized flower pots rather than wood. Each pot could be designated to a particular branch of the family and then they could be take-home gifts. OR perhaps small flower pots at each place setting with that person’s family names featured.
• You could do the same thing with smaller blocks. Put them together in the center of the table to make the centerpiece and then, when the party is over, everybody gets to take one home.
• The idea would also work for wedding table settings or rehearsal dinner favors.
• You could also incorporate family photos into the design for some visual variety.

I hope this sparks some ideas for your next family gathering. And, as always, I will monitor the comments section, so if you have any questions – fire away! Plus check out these other photo transfer ideas here:

Christmas Napkins • Image to a Wood Block • Inkjet Transfer • Photo Keychain • Photo Transfer to Canvas • Transfer Paper to Fabric • Transfer Photos to Canvas • Transfer Photos to Fabric • Transfer to Furniture • Transfer to Glass • Transfer to Metal

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Skills Required: Intermediate. You should expect some trial and error with this project. The decals are somewhat thin and it takes some practice to learn how thick to make the medium and how much paper to rub off. It helps if you’ve used Mod Podge or photo transfer medium before.

Nothing makes a house feel more like a home than pictures of friends and family. I especially love collecting and displaying old photos that family members haven’t seen.

Here is an interesting way to display vintage photos on glass vases using a Mod Podge photo transfer process – it’s call the decal method. What I like about it is that the photos look very rustic after being transferred, so this project goes well with farmhouse decorating.

Let’s dive into the decal method and into a few frequently asked questions you might have about transferring photos to glass before I share the tutorial with you. I’ve done this a lot and have failed a lot, so I’m excited

In the decal method, you’re going to print out photos on printer paper (not photo paper) and then paint them with Mod Podge photo transfer medium.

You’ll let that dry, rub away the paper, and a decal of the medium will be left behind. You’re going to use this as a decal to place on the glass. The nice thing about this method? It’s basically a glass cling, and you can (typically) remove it and reuse as necessary.

(Another related method is the packing tape image transfer if you want to check that out! It works on glass too but has a different effect).

Transferring Photos – Tips for Success

What are my most important tips for a photo transfer to glass? Here they are:

1. Use a medium layer of the transfer medium – obscure the image entirely so you can’t see any portion of it. Thicker is better than thinner, otherwise your decal will be too thin and tear easily.
2. Reverse any images with words so that they appear correctly when the transfer is complete.
3. Use thinner printer paper. You are going to rub away all the paper, so nothing too thick – 20 lb or less is good.
4. Don’t rub too much in one place or you’ll tear the decal. Wet, rub, let dry a little, then repeat. The decals are slightly fragile.
5. Understand that the images are always going to have a vintage look. This is the case when you transfer any image to wood, canvas, etc. as well. That is the result of using this medium.

Ready for the project? Let’s get to it – and learn how to transfer photos to glass using the decal method. Get the printable how to card below.

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Photos on Glass

Learn how to do a photo transfer to glass with the decal method and Mod Podge photo transfer medium.

Course Home Decor Crafts

Keyword how to transfer photos to glass, photo transfer to glass, photos on glass, transfer picture to glass

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Dry Time 1 day day

Total Time 1 day day 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Servings 3 decals

Author Amy Anderson

Cost $2

Equipment

• Printer and paper
• Foam brush(es)
• Scissors
• Wax paper or a silicone mat

Ingredients

• Glass vases of various sizes
• Mod Podge photo transfer medium

Instructions

• Print out the images and cut out with the scissors. Leave approximately a 1/2” – 1” border around the image.
  
• Lay the photos face up on wax paper. Spread medium in a thick layer using the foam brush until you can no longer see the photo. Then place on wax paper (keeping the photo transfer medium and photo face up).
  
• Let the photos completely dry overnight on the wax paper.
  
• Once dry, turn a photo over, dampen in the sink (or with a spray bottle) and start rubbing away the paper. You can use your finger and medium pressure.
  
• Let the photos dry and see if there are additional areas where you need to rub away paper. Continue to be gentle when rubbing.
  
• Cut out the images and adhere the photos to glass. They will stick if you rub, so rub carefully.
  

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Notes

TIP: If there is any writing or text in the photo, reverse the image before printing to make it readable.

I love the idea of doing this photo transfer on recycled glass bottles, mason jars, or any other containers you can get from the thrift store. Let me know what you think! Plus check out these other photo transfers here:

Breakfast in Bed Tray • Christmas Napkins • Family Reunion Centerpiece • How to Transfer Photos to Wood • Image to a Wood Block • Inkjet Transfer • Photo Keychain • Photo Pillows • Photo Transfer to Canvas • Transfer Paper to Fabric • Transfer Photos to Fabric • Transfer to Metal

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Skills Required: Intermediate. To transfer an image to fabric, I recommend having previous experience with photo transfer medium. This is because fabric is not forgiving and if you mess up, it’s permanent.

Hi there! It’s Shannon from Rosyscription again! After last month’s baby blocks, I thought I’d show you another fun Mod Podge photo craft I made for our daughter’s nursery. With this project you’ll learn how to do a Mod Podge photo transfer to fabric!

Did you know that it is really easy to make a custom pillow for your home with an image transfer? You can buy a plain pillow cover (or sew your own like I did with this easy envelope pillow tutorial) and decorate it in so many ways.

My new favorite approach to decorate a pillow is to transfer a graphic onto the fabric using Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium. It makes the prettiest, vintage inspired home decor!

I found this adorable vintage dress image from The Graphic Fairy and knew it would coordinate with some of the other vintage elements that I planned for the nursery.

With a few simple steps, I was able to take that image and transfer it onto to my pillow. The little dress on the pillow is a sweet addition for our baby girl’s room.

We plan to use the pillows as décor only and will pull them out of the crib when she is sleeping in there. I love how the dress image coordinates with the other pillows we have in her room.

Let me show you how to make this Mod Podge photo craft below.

The fabric cover can be washed cold and hung dry. I recommend turning it inside out.

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Photo Transfer to Fabric

Learn how to transfer images to fabric using Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium! You'll love the results.

Course Home Decor Crafts

Keyword how to transfer photo to fabric with mod podge, mod podge fabric transfer, mod podge photo transfer fabric, mod podge photo transfer to fabric, mod podge transfer to fabric, photo transfer medium for fabric, transfer image to fabric with mod podge

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Dry Time 1 day day

Total Time 1 day day 1 hour hour

Servings 1 pillow

Cost $10

Equipment

• Cutting mat
• Craft knife
• Paintbrush(es)
• Squeegee
• Sponge or rag

Ingredients

• 1 Pillow cover white, cotton
• Printout of graphic laserjet
• Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium
• Wax paper

Instructions

• Get a laserjet photocopy of the image you'd like to use in the correct size to fit your fabric. Use a craft knife and carefully cut out the image. Trim off any excess white around the edges, otherwise it will also transfer to the fabric.
  
• Protect the work space using wax paper. Also, lay a sheet of wax paper inside the pillow cover so that the back of the pillow cover is protected. Brush a thick layer of transfer medium over the image. Use enough so that the image is obscured – just obscured.
  
• Lay the paper (glue-side down) on the fabric. Smooth out any bubbles in the glue using a squeegee and clean up any of the medium that extends beyond the paper. Allow the glue and paper to dry for 24 hours.
• Using a damp rag, moisten the paper. After about a minute, use a damp sponge or rag and gently rub the paper off in a circular motion to reveal the image.
  
• Once all of the paper is rubbed off, let dry. Add a pillow form inside the cover.

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Notes

The key to a successful photo transfer is to work slowly and carefully so you do not tear or rub the image off.

Now that you’ve learn the technique to transfer photo to fabric, let me know what you think! Plus check out these other photo ideas here:

Breakfast in Bed Tray • Christmas Napkins • How to Transfer Photos to Wood • Image to a Wood Block • Photo Keychain • Photo Transfer to Canvas • Transfer Paper to Fabric • Transfer Photos to Canvas • Transfer to Furniture • Transfer to Metal

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Skills Required: Intermediate. It definitely takes some practice to do a Mod Podge photo transfer. You’ll be applying images to all six sides of a wood block using the medium. I recommend you try on a piece of scrap wood or dollar store wood item first.

If you’ve been around this blog for any length of time then you know that I love my pugs – and if you follow my Instagram stream then you really know that I love my pugs.

So I made this Mod Podge photo block so that everyone who visits my loft will know just how much my piggies mean to me.

It’s especially important because I have so many pictures on Instagram of my Nellie, who passed away in 2012 (and I still miss her!).

This photo block is so, so easy to make and would make a great gift . . . and it uses Mod Podge photo transfer medium. Which is a blast to use.

It’s proudly being displayed on my bookshelf. I love that this makes a great gift . . . and I was also thinking, a fun end of summer craft too. To capture vacation memories and photos!

Here’s how this photo transfer to wood is done!

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Photo to Wood Block

Learn how to make a wooden picture block using Instagram images and Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium.

Course Home Decor Crafts

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Dry Time 1 day day

Total Time 1 day day 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Servings 1 block

Cost $5

Equipment

• Foam brush(es)
• Scissors

Ingredients

• 1 Wood block(s) 3 1/2" square
• Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium
• Mod Podge Hard Coat
• Silicone craft mat
• 6 Instagram photos printed out on a dry toner printer

Instructions

• Print out the photos on a dry inkjet or laserjet printer. Make sure they are sized to fit the block.
  
• Working one image at the time, use the sponge brush to apply photo transfer medium to the front of the photo – obscuring it completely.
  
• Smooth the image down carefully onto the block. Wipe away any excess that comes out the side. Repeat with the remaining five sides and let this dry for at least 24 hours.
  
• When the 24 hours have passed, wet the block on one side. Rub lightly to remove the paper. Let the image dry and repeat on the remaining sides.
  
• After removing the top layer of paper, let dry a little and then repeat. It's better to rub gently and repeat the wetting process several times than to rub too hard and rub the image away.
  
• The finished block will end up looking slightly faded and vintage-y – this is normal. Add a layer of Mod Podge Hard Coat to darken the photos and seal the block. Let dry completely before displaying.
  

Notes

Step 1: If you don’t have a photo editing program, put the photos into a program like PowerPoint or Word so you can print them.

If there is text on the image, you’ll need to reverse the image so that the text transfers correctly.

You need to make sure that the ink from your printer is DRY toner so that it doesn’t smear. Laserjet will work, and some inkjet printers.

My printer is an HP inkjet and it works. However, a lot of inkjet printers smear, so you need to do a test.

If the inkjet ink smears, get your photo copied at a FedEx store or other place where you have access to a laserjet printer.

Step 2: Doing this on the silicone mat makes it easy to pick the picture off (and protects your work surface).

Let me know if you have questions in the comments! Plus check out these other photo transfers here:

Breakfast in Bed Tray • Christmas Napkins • Family Reunion Centerpiece • Inkjet Transfer • Photo Keychain • Photo Pillows • Photo Transfer to Canvas • Transfer Paper to Fabric • Transfer Photos to Fabric • Transfer to Glass

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Skills Required: Advanced Beginner. A photo transfer to wood takes some knowledge of how to apply mediums as well as a little bit of practice.

I waited far too long to do a Mod Podge photo transfer. Because they are, in my humble opinion, one of the coolest Mod Podge crafts ever!

When I set out to find some cool Mod Podge photo transfer ideas, I didn’t know what I would find.

I only wanted to round up 20 . . . and as you can see, there were so many great ideas that I had to pull even more together.

You aren’t going to believe what you can do with Mod Podge when it comes to transferring images! Check out these great craft ideas.

PS – A lot of these use Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium. If you’re looking for an easy way to do a transfer, this is your ticket.

If you are going to attempt a photo transfer with the medium, you definitely need to check out my top five tips for using Mod Podge photo transfer medium.

These are my most important tips and tricks that I can’t live without.

Are you ready to grab the ideas? Scroll down and check them out – then let me know your favorites in the comments!

1

Photo Transfer to Wood

Learn how to transfer photos to wood in three simple steps! All you need is your favorite image and a medium.

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2

Photo Transfer to Fabric

Learn how to transfer images to fabric using Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium! You'll love the results.

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3

Transfer a Photo to Canvas

Learn how to do an image transfer to canvas using Mod Podge photo transfer medium.

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4

Photo Transfer to Metal

Explore the creative process of pictures transferred to metal! Follow our easy, step-by-step guide to transform your favorite photos into beautiful and lasting metal keepsakes.

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5

Mod Podge Photo Transfer with Inkjet

This inkjet photo transfer to wood is easy with Mod Podge and regular school glue. Do it in five simple steps!

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6

helloglow.co

DIY Shoes with Photo Transfer

A plain pair of shoes gets a new lease on life by transferring a floral fabric print to the toes.

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7

Mod Podge Photo Transfer to Glass Vases

Are you wondering how to transfer photos to glass? You're going to use the decal method I outline in this post. It takes some practice but the results are cool (and the clings are reusable!).

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8

Pallet Picture Frame and a Photo Transfer

Learn how to make a pallet picture frame with Mod Podge photo transfer medium! This is perfect for farmhouse or rustic decor.

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9

wednesdaycustomdesign.com

Vintage Wooden Table Numbers

Label your tables at a wedding or party with these cute little wood slices with the numbers transferred on top. Wouldn't these be amazing for a wedding?

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10

Image Transfer Pendants

Use photo transfer and Dimensional Magic to make cool chevron patterned necklaces. The process is really easy and fun.

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11

shanty-2-chic.com

DIY Image Transfer Coasters

Choose your favorite graphic images or printables and transfer them to the fronts of coasters using this easy method.

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12

DIY Photo Pillows

Learn how to make a photo pillow perfect for personalized gifts or home decor.

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13

French Vintage Inspired Table

Revamp an old end table or plant stand by painting it and then adding a vintage graphic to the top. This project is so easy!

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14

sprinklesomefun.com

Wood Photo Transfer to a Plaque

Any image can be transferred to wood and put on display with Mod Podge photo transfer medium. Get your wood plaque at the craft store – it's really easy to do.

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15

plaidonline.com

Photo Transferred and Altered Dish Towels and Oven Mitt

Transfer your favorite scrapbook patterns to dish towels for the perfect hostess gifts! These are so cute for the holidays.

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16

DIY Photo Block with an Image Transfer

Get your Instagrams off your phone and transfer them to all sides of a wood square block that you can put on display.

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17

classyclutter.net

DIY Rustic Airplane Valance

This designer inspired DIY wood valance uses wood planks and a cool airplane graphic – but you can transfer any image or photo to your valance.

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18

plaidonline.com

DIY Mod Podge Photo Transfer Pet Pillows

Show the love for your four-legged friends by creating a fun throw pillow using Mod Podge Photo Transfer!

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19

Transfer Paper to Fabric

If there is a pretty piece of scrapbook paper you like and you want to adhere it to fabric, you can! Learn how to do it with this tutorial.

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20

DIY Picture Keychain

Create a photo keychain that comes together in a matter of minutes (excluding dry time). This is a perfect gift for Mother’s Day!

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21

matsutakeblog.blogspot.com

Faux Vintage Hanger Tutorial

Decorate wood hangers with vintage style typography and graphics – and Katie's infamous photo transfer technique using Mod Podge.

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22

www.thehandmadehome.net

How to Make a Photo Puzzle

You can use images and wood to make a double sided puzzle that your children will love. Wouldn’t this make a cute gift idea?

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23

Cathie Filian

Photo Transfer Technique on a Baby Onesie

Plain baby onesies are fine – but they aren't nearly as fun as ones with graphics photo transferred to the front. Wouldn't this make an awesome gift for a baby shower? You have so many options for personalization!

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24

plaidonline.com

Halloween Table Runner

Any table runner can be made that much better with the addition of vintage graphics. This particular runner is awesome because it's Halloween themed – my favorite!

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25

DIY Christmas Napkins with a Vintage Look

Use Mod Podge photo transfer medium to create these awesome Christmas napkins – complete with a vintage holiday graphic!

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Are you ready for your bonus video? Get the skinny on using both the clear photo transfer medium and the standard photo transfer medium – with tips and tricks from Cathie and Steve! Just press play on the video in this post.

Have you ever tried photo transfer crafts? I’d love to know – just leave a comment! plus check out these other posts:

• 50+ Photo Crafts for Unique Decor or Gifts!
• Wooden Photo Blocks: 15+ DIYs for Decor or Gifts!
• DIY Photo Ornaments to Decorate the Tree
• Photo Frame Decoration Ideas Great for Beginners!

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Skills Required: Intermediate. Using photo transfer medium takes a little trial and error. I’d try it on a scrap of fabric first with one small image to practice before you try making the larger pillow. I offer some tips in the post below.

I may have a problem with Instagram, in that I’ve used it to take TONS of pictures of my pets. So if you are following my stream and think “this lady is crazy,”, I’m sorry. Guilty as charged!

The only problem I have with all of these Instagrams is that they just sit on my phone, and I never (rarely?) do anything with them. These photo pillows apply to those Instagrams (or any smartphone photos, really).

I also love those old Polaroids that my parents have that just sit in the drawer, so here’s a chance to pull those out too. And what do you use to make these photo pillows? Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium. It’s an awesome product, seriously.

If you want to make sure your pillows turn out perfectly, you’re going to need patience.

I’m assuming you let your personalized photo pillows dry for 24 hours before using any water to rub off the design – that is the most important first step.

When your design is dry, you’ll wet it in the sink and rub off the paper. Use light to medium pressure, not too hard . . . because you can always let it dry, re-wet, and then rub a little more paper off.

Are you ready to learn how to make a photo pillow? Here’s what you’re going to need!

Gather These Supplies

• Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium
• Computer with a dry toner printer or copies made on regular paper (not photo paper)
• Photos of your choice
• Foam brush
• Mod Podge silicone mat
• Sponge and water
• A pre-made cotton pillowcase OR:
  • Fabric – I used white cotton for the front of the pillows and patterned scraps for the back
  • Pillow fill
  • Sewing machine with thread
  • Needle and thread

Remember that the photo is going to have a bit of a vintage look when it’s transferred. Get the how to card below:

Display your picture pillow or give them as gifts. Be a weird dog (or cat) lady like me and make tons with your animals on them. They are so fun to create!

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DIY Photo Pillows

Learn how to make a photo pillow perfect for personalized gifts or home decor.

Course Home Decor Crafts

Keyword diy photo pillow, diy photo pillows, how to make a photo pillow, how to put a picture on a pillow, how to put a picture on a pillowcase, make a pillow out of a picture

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Dry Time 1 day day

Total Time 1 day day 3 hours hours

Servings 1 pillow

Cost $10

Equipment

• Computer with a dry toner printer or copies made on regular paper (not photo paper)
• Sponge and water
• Foam brush(es)
• Silicone craft mat

Ingredients

• Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium
• Photos of your choice
• A pre-made cotton pillowcase OR supplies to make a pillowcase

Instructions

• Wash and dry your fabric or pillowcase.
• Print out photos in the size that you would like them for your pillow. You can make one large image, print out several images, or create a collage as I did. Print out the images on a dry toner printer or get laserjet copies made.
  
• Apply a medium layer of Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium to the front of the image that you would like to transfer. Apply enough so that you cannot see the image.
  
• Quickly put the covered image face down onto the fabric or pillowcase and smooth. Wipe away any photo transfer medium that squeezes out the sides. Repeat for remaining photos. Let dry for at least 24 hours.
  
• Wet the paper slightly with water and rub the paper off of the photo transfer. Repeat until all of the paper is rubbed off of the transfer and then let dry.
• If you need to sew the fabric into a pillowcase, do that at this time. Stuff your pillow with fiberfill or insert a pillow into the case to finish.
  

Video

Are you ready to see a video that will show you how to make a picture pillow? Simply press “PLAY” in the video in this post!

If you love this photo craft, check out these other photo transfer projects you’ll love:

• How to Transfer Photos to Wood
• Mod Podge Photo Transfer Crafts You’ll Love
• Photo Transfer to a Wood Block
• Mod Podge Photo Transfer to Fabric
• Heart Pillow with a Photo Transfer (Free Printable!)

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