You’ve spent the time finding the perfect photographer for you, and you’ve spent the money to get your dream photos, so now what?! Of course, you’ll get a gorgeous, professionally designed album, and hopefully some lovely framed images for your home, but what about all those other fun photos you want to show off? In case you missed the display at our recent Crafts & Cocktails event, here are some great ideas for the crafty bride to try! Presented by City Lights Studio Photography.
Easy Photo-to-Tape Transfer
SUPPLIES NEEDED : Laser printer, Copy paper, Clear packing tape, Bowl of water, Glue or Mod Podge, Gift tags/bookmarks/journals/etc
Print out any image onto regular copy paper with a laser printer (please note, this will not work with inkjet printer or photo paper!) It’s helpful to use a photo size equal to the width of your tape. Stick your tape down, right over the top side of the copy. Smooth it out, removing all air bubbles. Submerge paper with tape into a bowl of water, and begin rubbing the paper off the back with the pad of your finger. Eventually, you will be left with a piece of tape, with the image transferred over, and all paper dissolved! Dry with a paper towel, and glue onto whatever surface you’d like (in the photo above, we used gift tags & bookmarks!) Have fun!
Canvas Transfer
SUPPLIES NEEDED : Canvas, Laser printer, Copy paper, Gel medium (like Liquitex), Water
Print out any image onto regular copy paper, sized to fit your canvas (keep in mind, this image will be reversed on the canvas, so you’ll need to flip horizontally in a photo editing program prior to printing.) Paint a layer of gel medium across your canvas, and press your copy paper face-down while still wet. Allow to completely dry, at least a few hours, preferably overnight. Once dry, spray water on top of the paper, and begin to slowly rub off using the pads of your fingers (do not use sponges or anything rough, otherwise you’ll scratch the image off). Once you have all the paper off, allow to dry & finish by applying another layer of gel medium on top to seal the image in. Hang & enjoy!
Photo Tree
SUPPLIES NEEDED : Photographic prints, Ribbon, Tape, Branch, Jar/vase
Cut your photos to size (these are cut to 4×4″ squares), tape two ends of ribbon to back to create loops, and hang! Super quick & easy way to showcase your photos around your reception. Great for displaying engagement photos or childhood images.
Mason Jar Photo Collection
SUPPLIES NEEDED : Photographic prints, Mason/glass jars
Truly the easiest of them all! Simply cut your photos to fit within the height of the jars you’ve selected and drop in. This is a low-cost, unique way to showcase your photos and perfect for a rustic shower or wedding! Add battery-powered lights or LED candles behind to give the images a lovely glow!