A Rub-On Transfer Craft For Fall

If you haven't guessed yet, rub-on transfers have become my new favorite craft supply.

No matter what kind of art I'm trying to create or thrift store item I'm trying to recreate, using transfers always seems to be on the top of my creative idea list.


Transfers are extremely versatile, you can use them on any surface from wooden furniture and glass makeovers to paper garlands.

They're readily available online and in local stores.

And best of all, they're budget friendly.

The book that contained the flowers I used to make my wooden transfer sign last week, was about $40, but...it has enough transfers to make many, many projects.

And the rub on transfers I'm using for today's DIY were purchased at Dollar Tree for $1.25.

Love that.

They were so adorable and had fall written all over them - like literally all over them - I just couldn't resist.

Especially when I came across these two teeny frames in the next aisle.


Clearly, this pair was a match made in decor heaven.

Best of all, it took me just a few minutes to put it all together.

I started by tracing the glass from the frame onto the cardboard backing that came in the package with the transfers. I used that as my canvas.


Next, I used my straight edge paper cutter to cut the two rectangles out.

Then, I chose my artwork and traced around it as well.

And I cut it out, using the same paper cutter, so I'd have perfectly straight lines.

Straight Edge Paper Cutter

The rest of the process is the same, whether you are using large transfers on furniture or small ones on glass.

I peeled the protective backing away from the transfer and stuck it on my surface.

I used gentle pressure with my stick rubbing the top of the clear transfer paper until the design was released.

Then I peeled it away to reveal my new design.


There were a few places where I wanted to add some more leaves and flowers, so I just cut those elements out freehand and added them on top of my existing design.


Once I was happy with my composition, I focused on the frames.

They were pretty. Simple. And a little too unfinished looking for my taste. After all, it's fall, the season of bold colors and jewel tones.

Green Stain// Brown Stain

So I whipped out my favorite no mess, no prep, no smell, dries quick stains and covered each one with a bit of color.

I've used them to stain wooden crates, stain my fireplace mantel and more.

This time, I used a combination of a brush, to get in the small nooks, and a rag to wipe away the extra and give the wood an even finish.


When I was totally done, I was thrilled with my newest DIY decor accessories.

They were tiny pops of fall, with big style.


Alone on a shelf or displayed elegantly under glass.

Set Of Mini Cloches // Scalloped Wooden Cake Stand

Not bad for $3.75 worth of supplies.

And 15 minutes of my time.

Like I said, I'm all about those transfers lately.

Can you blame me?

😉

Do you craft with transfers?