36 Cool Canvas and Image Transfer Ideas

Published Sep 16, 2020 By Diane

Looking for some cool ways to display photos and art now that the world has gone digital and most of your photos live only on your phone, Instagram and Facebook? I spend a few days once a year corralling all of my great shots and turning them into art as well as thoughtful little Christmas gifts for friends. From candles that are almost too pretty to light to DIY clothes with cool art on them, this list of 36 canvas transfer ideas will help turn all of those photos into impressive displayable art. Learning how to transfer an image to canvas is easy once you follow these simple step by step tutorials. Just print out your favorites and get ready to make some cool crafts with photos. Here are 36 DIY photo ideas to try as well as some cool things to make with quotes.

36 DIY Image Transfer Ideas for Crafts

1. How to Transfer A Photo To Canvas

stephaniemartel

Whether you have a black and white photograph or colored artwork you want to transfer to a canvas, this tutorial will show you how. Hit the link above for the full scoop and how to.

2. Deco Foil with Heat Transfer Vinyl

fynesdesigns

Isn’t this DIY bag cute? Decorate one with your favorite designs then make a few more to give as DIY gifts for friends this Christmas.

3. Mod Podge Canvas Photo Prints

howtonestforless

If you are looking for a creative way to display Instagram photos, this pretty multi canvas display idea may be the perfect project to try this weekend.

4. Image Transfer Botanical Photo Holders

shrimpsaladcircus

Here is a crafty DIY gift idea with photos that is quick to make and sure to impress.

5. DIY Flower Photo Transfer Shorts

jojotastic

This may be my absolute favorite DIY image transfer project ever. So many possibilities with this way to turn shorts into wearable art.

6. Waxed Paper Transfer Towel

earnesthomeco

When it comes to cool but inexpensive DIY wedding gifts or handmade Christmas presents, a personalized gift is a good way to go. Learn how to transfer monograms, words or art to tea towels and dish towels.

7. Step by Step DIY Reverse Canvas

gyctdesigns

Learn how to make a reverse print on canvas with this simple DIY idea. Print words backwards then lay them on a canvas to create a readable reverse print.

8. DIY Photo Candle

abeautifulmess

Wow. That is what everyone who gets one of these cool DIY candles will say. Impressive, thoughtful, cheap and easy handmade gift idea. Need I say more? Hit the link above to learn how to make this cool photo craft.

9. Easily Transfer A Design Onto Wood

angelmariemade

Learn to easily transfer any design to wood for custom art made easy.

10. DIY Pallet Photo Transfer Art

littlehouseoffour

For DIY farmhouse art, it does not get much better than this DIY pallet project that features a wood transfer with the art of your choice. Cool DIY Christmas gift idea or perhaps something to make and sell on Etsy.

11. DIY Photo Canvas Prints With Authentic Texture

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12. Canvas Vision Board

kitstanwood

Designer Trapped has done it again, created a cool and easy way to add fantastic art to the walls. Hit the link above to learn how to make this DIY photo idea.

13. Transfer Text To Canvas

engineermommy

Anyone can learn how to transfer text to canvas with this step by step DYI tutorial.

14. Foiled Canvas DIY Beach Bag

consumercrafts

When I needed a cool DIY gift idea for Mom, I knew it needed to be something personalized and special, but also cheap since I am saving up to buy a house. This crafty bag with a DIY image transfer was the perfect thing to make, although I sort of wanted to keep it for myself. She loves hers, and I will be making a few more before Christmas.