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Mod Podge Image Transfer: DIY Cigar Box Purse

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Make the cutest cigar box purse by adding a Mod Podge image transfer of one of your favorite furry friends!  This will be your new favorite bag!

cigar purse image transfer

If I had to choose a favorite crafting technique, it might be image transfers.  I just love that I can take any picture I want and transfer it to a wood surface to create a unique, vintage looking piece.  I was thrilled when my sponsor for this post, Plaid Crafts, invited me to participate in their 50th anniversary celebration of Mod Podge, and while it was hard to choose which Mod Podge variation to choose (Sheers? Photo transfer? Outdoor?) I eventually settled on my favorite, the Mod Podge image transfer technique. I created an adorable custom tote box for my daughter with an image transfer of our newest addition, Xena the puppy.

Mod Podge Image transfer Supplies

 paint box with color shift paint
Paint the box with Color Shift paint in Aqua Flash.  This shimmery metallic color changes tone slightly as you view it from different angles.  I let one application dry before adding the next layer.
I chose sweet picture of our puppy, Xena, and converted it to a black and white image. Print the image out.  I used a special paper for image transfers made by Tom Palissade.  His paper peels off in one piece so you don’t have to rub paper off.  You can also do this project with regular copy paper (see HERE for details). Fussy cut the image out.
 Mod Podge Image transfer to wood
Apply a generous amount of Mod Podge to the image.  Make it thick enough that it is hard to see the image through the Mod Podge.
reverse image on box
Place the paper image side down on the box.  Smooth out any bubbles and squeeze out the excess Mod Podge. Let the paper dry completely.
dried use washcloth  slowly peel back
Use a wet washcloth to dampen the transfer paper.  When the paper is wet enough you will see the image show through. Carefully peel off the paper to reveal the image underneath. This is why I love image transfers….see how the paint color shows through? Awesome!
 decoupage
embelllish
Die cut pink cardstock.  Use Mod Podge to attach the paper to the box as pictured.  Seal with more Mod Podge.
Mod Melts
Use pink Mod Melts with Mod Molds to make the crown and heart embellishments.  (For more details on how to use Mod Melts and Molds, click HERE.) Attach the embellishments to the box with a dab of the pink Mod Melt as glue.
add handle
Finish off the tote box with a pink ribbon handle. First I stapled a ribbon in place, then I made and hot glued bows on either end of the ribbon handle.
purse made with Mod Podge image transfer
This colorful, custom tote box is so adorable that I want to keep it for myself! My daughter is so excited about her new tote, and she’s already filled it with Shopkins.  My youngest son asked for a tote box with superheroes, and that will be easy to customize since I can use Mod Podge to transfer anything I can print!  To see all my image transfer tutorials, click HERE.

Comments

  3. Jennifer Essad says

    NO, I’ve not yet tried to do a screen transfer but I’m looking forward to it. I silk screened in high school art glass and really enjoyed that type of art

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