Today I have a simple little project that I recently completed for my parents.
They celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary on Friday. Don’t my parents look young?!?
This is a photo transfer that anyone, with the right materials, could easily accomplish.
Materials:
- Scrap piece of wood (my sister put an addition on her house, so that’s where mine came from)
- Photo photo-copied onto regular printer paper
- Omni-Gel 8-Ounce Transfer Medium
- Modge podge
- Paintbrush
- Washcloth
Steps:
1: Coat the piece of wood with transfer gel.
If it’s your first time visiting Small Things, I’d love for you to connect with me in some way!
Ashley says
I was wondering if this can be done with a regular inkjet printer or do the prints have to be done with a laser printer? Thanks
Nancy Bandzuch says
Unfortunately you do have to print on a laser printer or the ink will smear (believe me, I’ve tried ;))! Best of luck. I usually just head to the library and pay .$10 be copy. It’s well worth it!
Lesley says
Love too try this but what is transfer gel? I live in Sydney Australia and never heard of it? Please help. Thank you
eedbac12-bcda-11e2-a2ed-000bcdcb471e says
Will this work with a color copy? To make a color photo?
Debi Bolocofsky says
Sorry this is late, but better late then never. Thanks so much for sharing with last weeks with Wednesday’s Adorned From Above. The link party is open now for this week.
Debi Bolocofsky
http://www.adornedfromabove.com
Debt Free Mommy says
Neat story! I love the gift you gave your parents. It’s very unique and lovely. Thanks so much for linking up with Making Space Mondays. I hope we see you back again next week! -Tabitha
keri @ shaken together says
Nancy – I can’t wait to try this! I’ll be featuring your technique tomorrow!!
Claiming Our Space says
What a great project and congrats to your parents on 34 years! Mine just celebrated 47 years. I would love it if you would share this on Tout It Tuesday. http://www.claimingourspace.com/2012/08/tout-it-tuesday-19.html
margar says
I’ll add my compliments as well. I don’t consider myself a crafty person, but I would consider doing this project…..very cool, Nancy!
The Thriftiness Miss says
This is the coolest! Great job! Thanks so much for linking this up to our Weekend Wonders party! We hope to see you back again on Thursday 🙂 Have a great week!
Angela says
Discovered your blog via Debt Free Mommy. Love this craft idea!
I’m your newest follower and look forward to reading more from you. Hope you’ll drop by my blog and say hello some time 🙂
Angela @ atypicalenglishhome.blogspot.com
Karri Reiser says
So much easier then I ever thought it would be. I’m going to have to try it out, I have a few pieces of wood hanging around. Your comments about your parents are so beautiful, your parents remind me of mine. Thanks so much for linking to my Our Favorite Things Link Party.
Nancy says
Thanks for this–you leave the best comments!
craftythriftydecoratingwifemom says
That is so cool! As someone who celebrated anniversary #36 in May, your parents look much like we did when we wed. So nice of you to do this for them.
Janet
Crystelle Boutique says
So cute! Great thinking!
Great way to celebrate 34 years….
Erin says
My daughter did this in her class last year for mother’s day and it’s so adorable! I was planning on doing this with a picture of my son but didn’t know how. Thanks for the tutorial!
Nancy says
Happy to help!
Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home says
I bet your parents loved this gift. Very cool! Thanks so much for linking up with us this week @ Keep Calm & Link Up! We’re thrilled you joined us :o)
Lauryn Clemmer says
very cool.. i had thought about doing this just yesterday in fact! i would love for you to come link this, or any other post you’d like to up to my weekend link party http://lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com/2012/08/spread-love-link-party-20.html
hope to see you there!
have a great weekend!
{love} lauryn @ lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com
Nancy says
Thanks for the invite. I will plan on linking up in the future!
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says
This is great! Absolutely love it! Thanks for linking up to the Pomp Party! Pinning!
Amy says
I had never heard of transfer gel either. Where did you pick it up? Newest follower! Would love if you dropped in at my blog! 🙂
~Amy~
Nancy says
Thanks for stopping by. You can find transfer gel at any craft store–i got mine at Michael’s. It is by the glue/modge podge.
good luck, and if you transfer photos i’d love to see what you come up with!
Nancy
Nicole {WonkyWonderful} says
What a simple project and great gift! I love how it turned out. Where or in what store department do you find the transfer gel? Thanks for the great idea – I’m a new follower 🙂
Nancy says
Thanks for stopping by. You can find transfer gel at any craft store–i got mine at Michael’s. It is by the glue/modge podge.
good luck, and if you transfer photos i’d love to see what you come up with!
Nancy
NeeCee says
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Barbara Hiatt says
I love this idea! I want to try to do it, I hope it’ll turn out as well as yours did!! My mom would love to see a pic of her grandkids on wood plaque!
Wanted to stop by and thank you so much for linking up at the Creative Headquarters Blog Hop! I’m following you now on GFC! Hope to see you next week!
Barbara @ Chase the Star
http://chase-thestar.blogspot.com
Jenny Melrose says
I love it! I have to try this. Such a great idea. I have a great aunt celebrating an anniversary and birthday soon and this would be perfect. Thanks so much for sharing at whimsy Wednesdays.
Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts says
Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday – – you were featured today!!
–Mandy, http://www.SugarBeeCrafts.com
The Thriftiness Miss says
Love it! and it looks so easy.. I gotta try it! Thank you for the follow too. I am following back now as well. Have an excellent day!
Wende says
Love this project. What is transfer gel and where do I get it. TIA
Nancy says
Thanks for stopping by. You can find transfer gel at any craft store–i got mine at Michael’s. It is by the glue/modge podge.
good luck, and if you transfer photos i’d love to see what you come up with!
Nancy
Erika says
Very beautiful picture of your parents, and great transfer technique, thank you for sharing it, I’ll try it at home.
Nancy says
If you do try it, I’d love to see what you come up with!
Thanks for stopping by,
Nancy
Lindsey Ralls says
Such a cute idea! I’ll have to try it
Daniela @Frugal Aint Cheap says
I really want to try this! thanks
Nicole@Show Off Friday says
I’m a new follower! This is such a lovely idea!
Jamie says
Nancy, What a cute project! I bet your parent’s just loved it. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and taking the time to comment. Thanks for following along too. Now I’m your newest follower. Have a lovely day! ~ Jamie
Nancy says
Great to have you here!