I found the most awesome and simple tutorial for transferring text or images from my cheapo printer onto wood, over at Diddle Dumpling. It was perfect for this project I’m going to show you today.
A couple months ago, I shared some idea with you from a bridal shower I attended. Well, the wedding is this weekend and so I wanted to make the happy couple a present. Making a gift is almost always less expensive and can also be nicer just because of the personal touch.
So, here’s what I did…
I took special things from their wedding invitation, one of which is their initials, made mirror images of them, and printed them out.
I applied them to a distressed piece of cedar by laying them, ink side down, on the board and squirting the paper lightly with water.
Next, I took a marker cap and gently but thoroughly rubbed all the letters so the ink would release from the paper onto my wood.
I did this same thing with the date of their wedding, and the scripture that was on their invitation.
The verse came out a little lighter than I wanted, so I touched it up with some black paint. Then I sanded over it to give it the same “old” look as the rest of it.
My Better Half drilled holes in the signs and attached them together with copper wire.
I now have a personal, inexpensive gift to give.
I really like this look and it was very easy. I’m excited to try this on some other projects I have coming up!
Blessings,
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Gosh, I wish I had known you and invited you to MY wedding! I would have loved receiving one of these for a wedding gift! So personal, you don’t get better than that!!
Oh my I have GOT to try this! Thanks for sharing your technique; I’ve heard so many bloggers complain about many of the transfer techniques.
Cool transfer technique! I want to try it out!
Very cool I will have to try this method, I just did the wax paper method and it worked great! Thanks for sharing!
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I love that idea. I saw on another blog (darned if I remember where) how to transfer a photo onto wood. I bookmarked it, thinking it would make a great anniversary gift, copying the wedding photo. Good thing I’ve got plenty of time to organize (cough cough) bookmarks and find it. Well, find it at least. Great job and idea on your project.
Janet
Wow – I’ve been researching transfer methods and this is by far the easiest one I’ve seen. Thanks for sharing – I found you on Simply Designing.
Can you tell me how to do the mirror image? Is it a setting on your printer?
Thanks
Diane Short
Hi Diane, I have read that some printers have this option. Mine did not.I am posting a step by step tutorial tonight for how I did the mirror image.
Thanks for stopping by!
This is adorable. I’m sure the recipients loved it! Thank you for sharing. I still need to try the ink transfer and I love the simplicity of this method! Have a wonderful weekend!
Krista
Way better than a toaster 😉
SO glad I found your blog – my daughter is getting married next summer – this is such a great idea – think I’ll make on for the reception hall!
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Hugs,
Suzan
I love this! I have used the same technique for adding the lettering. It’s really a good one! I’d like to invite you to share it at my party, Twirl & Take a Bow at http://www.houseontheway.com. Hope you can join in on the fun!
Leslie
houseontheway@gmail.com
What a fabulous, personalized gift! I’m sure the bride and groom will truly love it! And thanks for the inspiration … and the tutorial.
🙂
Linda
How beautiful! How home is an old rock farm house. This technique would be perfect around here! Thank you! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
This is such a great idea and I know it will mean so much more because you made it! 🙂 Stopping over from Tackle It Tuesday!
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