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

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How to Transfer A Photo To Canvas, an image transfer idea, and a great fix using stuff you already have on a shelf

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.

4. Image Transfer Botanical Photo Holders

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Image Transfer Botanical Photo Holders, quick to put together in an afternoon and an idea worth saving for later

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

5. DIY Flower Photo Transfer Shorts

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DIY Flower Photo Transfer Shorts, easy enough for a beginner to follow and a satisfying finish for not much work

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

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Waxed Paper Transfer Towel, an image transfer idea, simple enough for a first try and a satisfying finish for not much work

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

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Step by Step DIY Reverse Canvas, flexible enough to adjust as you go and a clever way to use what you already own

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

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DIY Photo Candle, simple to scale to fit almost any space and a great fix using stuff you already have on a shelf

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.

10. DIY Pallet Photo Transfer Art

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DIY Pallet Photo Transfer Art, an image transfer idea, and a great fix using stuff you already have on a shelf

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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DIY Photo Canvas Prints With Authentic Texture, simple enough for a first try and an idea worth saving for later

12. Canvas Vision Board

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Canvas Vision Board, flexible enough to adjust as you go and a great fix using stuff you already have on a shelf

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

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Transfer Text To Canvas, an image transfer idea, simple enough for a first try and a satisfying finish for not much work

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

14. Foiled Canvas DIY Beach Bag

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Foiled Canvas DIY Beach Bag, flexible enough to adjust as you go and something that looks far pricier than it was

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.

15. Photo Transfer Art

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Photo Transfer Art, easy enough for a beginner to follow and a great fix using stuff you already have on a shelf

16. DIY Canvas Art

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DIY Canvas Art, an image transfer idea, doable even on a tight timeline and a satisfying finish for not much work

18. Photo Transfer Journals

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Photo Transfer Journals, flexible enough to adjust as you go and a nice way to make a plain corner feel finished

19. Freezer Paper Transfer

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Freezer Paper Transfer, simple to scale to fit almost any space and something that looks far pricier than it was

21. Mason Jar Decal Transfer

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Mason Jar Decal Transfer, an image transfer idea, simple enough for a first try and a satisfying finish for not much work

22. Queen of Hearts Canvas Art

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Queen of Hearts Canvas Art, flexible enough to adjust as you go and something that looks far pricier than it was

23. Photo Transfer Idea

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Photo Transfer Idea, flexible enough to adjust as you go and a great fix using stuff you already have on a shelf

25. Image Transfer With Dixie Belle

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Image Transfer With Dixie Belle, an image transfer idea, and a great fix using stuff you already have on a shelf

26. Spray Painted Doily Canvas

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Spray Painted Doily Canvas, flexible enough to adjust as you go and something that looks far pricier than it was

28. DIY Iron Transfer Tote

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DIY Iron Transfer Tote, simple to scale to fit almost any space and something that looks far pricier than it was

29. DIY Transfer Decal Onto Ceramic Plates

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DIY Transfer Decal Onto Ceramic Plates, an image transfer idea, and something that looks far pricier than it was

30. Transfer Ink to Wood

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Transfer Ink to Wood, flexible enough to adjust as you go and a great fix using stuff you already have on a shelf

31. DIY Wood Slice Photo Transfer

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DIY Wood Slice Photo Transfer, flexible enough to adjust as you go and proof a small touch makes a big difference

32. DIY Gold Foil Prints

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DIY Gold Foil Prints, an image transfer idea, simple enough for a first try and a satisfying finish for not much work

34. DIY Child’s Chair With Photo Transfer Medium

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DIY Child's Chair With Photo Transfer Medium, doable even on a tight timeline and an idea worth saving for later

35. Custom Canvas Shoes