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November 1, 2017

Easiest-ever photo transfer to glass {DIY glass photo block}

In today’s post: A glass photo block makes a gorgeous DIY gift! Learn the easiest-ever method for photo transfer to glass, plus a quick way to add a shape overlay to your favorite photo.

If you’re a regular visitor of this blog, you know I like trying out different photo transfer techniques. Because, you know, pretty much any surface is better with a picture on it, right? Recently I’ve discovered a couple new, easier-than-ever photo transfer techniques. I shared the easiest way to transfer a photo to wood last month, and today I’m showing you the easiest way to transfer a photo to glass, so you can make a personalized glass photo block. This glass photo transfer technique is easy, foolproof, and takes less than 5 minutes!

Learn how to make a beautiful glass photo block in 10 minutes! Click through for easy instructions.

A personalized glass photo block makes a great DIY gift! See how cute it turns out?

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This is the absolute easiest photo transfer to glass technique ever! Print, peel + stick! Makes a great DIY Christmas gift.

It makes a really pretty decoration up on a shelf or mantel, and is a fun way to display one of your favorite pictures. You can even add a string of fairy lights around it for a bit of extra prettiness.

How to make a glass photo block - it's so easy! Gorgeous DIY gift idea.

Today I’m also going to be showing you how to add a shape overlay to your photos using Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018. Keep reading for both tutorials. Thank you to Adobe for sponsoring this post!

How to add a shape overlay to your photos

How to add a shape overlay to a photo using Photoshop Elements 2018 - easy photo editing tip.

A shape overlay is a great way to add an artistic touch to one of your favorite photos, and it only takes a minute or two using Photoshop Elements 2018. The Shape Overlay Effect is one of the new Guided Edits in Photoshop Elements 2018. It allows you to add a shape to your photos as well as multiple photo effects. It’s found in Guided mode, with all the other simple step-by-step edits:

How to add a shape overlay to a photo using Photoshop Elements 2018 - easy photo editing tip.

Watch this video to see how it works:

Photoshop Elements is my favorite photo editing software because it allows me to do so many fun things with my photos! If you’d like to give it a try, click here to download a free trial. And click here to see all the other photo projects I’ve made using Photoshop Elements.

 

How to make a DIY glass photo block

Watch this video to see how easy it is to transfer a photo to a glass block (written instructions follow video):

 

 

This is the absolute easiest photo transfer to glass technique ever! Print, peel + stick! Makes a great DIY Christmas gift.

To make a glass photo block, you will need:

  • Glass block: I used the KraftyBlok brand found at many craft stores for around $10
  • Sticker paper: I used the Silhouette brand clear printable sticker paper found on Amazon

How to make a glass photo block - it's so easy! Gorgeous DIY gift idea.

Easiest photo transfer to glass technique

For the easiest photo transfer to glass, follow these 3 steps:

1. Prep your photo. In Photoshop Elements, crop your photo to the same size as your glass block (7.4 in x 7.4 in if using the same block I did). You can also bump up the photo saturation to make sure it prints nice and bright: Enhance -> Adjust Color -> Adjust Hue/Saturation.

2. Print your photo. Feed a sheet of sticker paper into your printer so the photo will print on the shiny side of the paper. Print using normal ink settings. Trim around the edge of the photo and use a corner rounder to round corners if desired.

How to make a glass photo block - it's so easy! Gorgeous DIY gift idea.

3. Apply the photo to the glass block. Remove the plastic backing from the sticker paper and stick the photo down on the glass block. Gently smooth it down. Tie ribbon around block if desired.

How to make a glass photo block - it's so easy! Gorgeous DIY gift idea.

Super easy way to make your own glass pictures! Glass photo block DIY tutorial.

How to make a glass photo block - it's so easy! Gorgeous DIY gift idea.

And your photo transfer to glass is done! Now you have a beautiful glass picture ready to display in your home or give as a gift.Super easy way to make your own glass pictures! Glass photo block DIY tutorial.

Click here to learn more about what Photoshop Elements 2018 can do. To add a shape overlay to one of your favorite photos, download a trial of Photoshop Elements 2018 for free!

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How to make a glass photo block - it's so easy! Gorgeous DIY gift idea.

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  1. Sherry Fletcher says

    November 2, 2017 at 12:05 pm

    Is it possible to put the picture on the back of the block, facing forward. So that you could see the picture(on the back) from the front side. I want to put a poem on the front side and be able to see the picture.

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    • autumn says

      November 3, 2017 at 5:04 pm

      Hmm, I’m not sure. I guess you could try printing your photo backward and putting it on the back of the block, but I’m not sure about that. Good luck!

      Reply
    • Pax says

      January 12, 2019 at 10:16 am

      Sherry, it has been a while since you posted your question. Have you tried it? I am wanting to do your idea for memorial block of/for my friend’s son.

      Reply
  2. Suzanne says

    November 8, 2017 at 9:02 pm

    Reverse decoupage it on the back and use the sticker paper for the poem.

    Reply
  3. Debbie Cundiff says

    December 1, 2017 at 2:09 pm

    How did you enlarge the photo so that it still prints well? I tried this and made the photo 7″ x 7″ and when I print on the sticker paper I get a message that it will print less than 300dpi. The image is pixelated and the darker areas seem to have extra ink. Any suggestions?

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  4. Lydia says

    November 2, 2018 at 10:39 pm

    I would like to put lights in the block. Any ideas?

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  5. Stephanie Catron says

    November 12, 2018 at 6:21 pm

    What type of printer did you print from on the sticker paper ….laser or ink jet?

    Reply
  6. Carole Marsico says

    January 9, 2020 at 6:23 pm

    If I sprayed the back of the block with frost spray, would the picture be more clear?

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