30 Mod Podge Photo Transfer Crafts You’ll Love

One of the most loved ways to decoupage is to do a Mod Podge photo transfer – here are 30 ideas to get you inspired, from fashion to home decor!

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 crafts, 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.

Mod Podge Photo Transfer Crafts

1. Glass Plate

Spice up your next party with cool images transferred to the back of clear glass plates. You can do any words, logos, or images!

2. Polaroid Shirt

Make designer inspired fashion by adding your favorite Polaroid to the back of a shirt.

3. Photo Wall Art

Fill that empty space on a wall with dramatic art made using a photo transfer.

4. Photo Transfer to Shoes

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

5. DIY Jewelry Holder

Turn a canvas from the craft store into a cool jewelry holder with an image transfer and cup hooks.

6. DIY Wood 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.

7. Photo Transfer to Glass

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!).

8. Clay Pendants

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

9. Inkjet Photo Transfer to Wood

Mod Podge photo transfer medium uses laserjet images, but in this tutorial you can use regular inkjet images along with Mod Podge to make a transparent transfer.

10. Upcycle a 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!

If you want to do a Mod Podge photo transfer, don't forget the photo transfer medium! This product is different than regular Mod Podge. Get it here . . . then keep scrolling for more projects!

11. Photo Transfer to Fabric

Take a plain pillow and personalize it with the graphic of your choice. This was made for a nursery – I love the vintage dress theme!

12. Scrapbook Paper Image Transfer

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.

13. Faux Vintage Wood Hangers

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

14. Children's 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?

15. Graphic Coasters

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

16. Photo Folios

You can make these photo books to give as gifts or put on display. This would be so fun to do with vintage photos, black and white, and more.

17. Christmas Napkins

Add a vintage touch to your holiday table with these easy Christmas napkins. A fun twist is color copying an image out of a children's book to make them.

18. Image Transfer Photo Block

 

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

19. Mini Me Doll

Who doesn't want to see their face on a doll? Make this out of a picture of a child or pet.

Find out how it was made at See Vanessa Craft

20. Paint Stick Photo Frame

Don't throw those stir sticks away after a paint project – use them to frame an image transfer.

21. Image Transfer to Wood

 

Pick your favorite family image and transfer it onto a wood plaque with Mod Podge.

22. 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!

23. 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!

24. Photo Decor Embroidery Hoop

Use fabric, an image and an embroidery hoop to make a personalized piece of wall art. This would look so fun doing versions for each family member!

25. Dish Towel Gifts

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

26. Mixed Media

Nitsa will show you how to layer interesting backgrounds with photo transfers on top for awesome wall art. This technique would be beautiful for journal pages as well.

27. Photo Transfer Favor Bags

I absolutely love these favor bags that I made for Christmas! You can get the free printable I used at the post above – or you can design something of your very own. Perfect for parties.

28. Gift Tags

I love the look of a Mod Podge photo transfer on raw wood, like these personalized gift tags. Once they are off of the gift, turn them into ornaments!

29. Vintage Wood 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?

30. Transfer to a Plaque

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

Have you ever tried photo transfer crafts? I'd love to know – just leave a comment!