Transferring Images Onto Furniture

I have used this method myself on both painted furniture and unfinished wood with great results.  Of course you have to be realistic in knowing that using this method your picture isn't going to come out completely flawless.  It's going to look hand drawn - which for my pieces worked well, as it only added to their charm!  It just depends on the look you're going for!

All you need for this method is...
1)  A piece of chalk (I prefer pink or yellow - or some sort of bright color that would be a contrast to the piece you're working on)
2)  Ball point pen
3)  Permanent Markers, I used Ultra Fine Point and Fine Point in black.  After having to make a few extra unplanned trips to the store my advice would be to have SEVERAL of these on hand as they tend to dry out, they'll moisten up after a bit but who wants to wait?
4)  Blue painters tape
5)  A clear top coat of your choice - this is just going to depend on the type of project you're doing. I have done one project where I didn't seal it at all (an indoor crate that is only going to be used for decoration), a chair painted in Annie Sloan's paint and the graphic (courtesy of The Graphics Fairy, LOVE HER!) sealed over with Annie Sloan's wax.
And last but not least...
6)  Your graphic!  There are a bunch of places you can get GREAT graphics all over the web!  The Graphics Fairy is one of my favorite sources, you can find her at www.TheGraphicsFairy.com.  I also have a board on my Pinterest page called Paints, Stains & Graphics where you can find links to other great sources.

Optional:
Ruler & pencil (for lining up where your graphic is going to be on your project)
Paper towel (to wipe off the chalk that will find its way from your paper, to your hands, to your nose and cheek for sure!)
And sandpaper (if you want to distress it afterwards)

I'm only listing these last tid bits because I absolutely hate it when I get settled in at my work table, think I'm all ready to go and realize something I need is half way across the room!  So hopefully this list will have you FULLY prepared!

Now to transfer your image...
1)  Once you've decided on and printed your graphic decide where it's going to be placed.  Once you have an idea you can mark the area with your pencil, this will make placing the graphic quicker after step 2.
2)  Now, flip your graphic over, and on the BACK side of the paper take your piece of chalk on its side and color over the paper.  Make sure to apply the chalk heavily where the graphic is on the opposite side.
3)  Once the back of your graphic is covered in chalk flip it back over so the front of the graphic is again facing you.  Now place your graphic onto your piece being careful not to drag it, and tape it securely into place using your blue painters tape.
4)  Use your ball point pen to trace over your entire graphic.  The most important part here is to trace all of the outside lines.  There is no real need to color everything in, however, if you want to keep track of the areas that ARE shaded in I suggest two things - 1) draw x's in the areas that are colored in and 2) do not discard of your graphic once you remove it from your piece, so that you can use it for reference when it's time to outline with your marker.  The key is to work slowly and press firmly, but not so firmly that you'll tear the paper or dent your wood.  You're just trying to make sure that the chalk on the other side of your paper is going to make its way to your piece!
5)  Once you've traced over the entire graphic carefully remove the tape and paper and you should have a nice chalk outline of your graphic!  Now comes the fun part!
6)  Using your permanent markers (or you can use paint markers, acrylic paint...whatever you're comfortable with) trace over the chalk lines from right to left if you're right handed, (or opposite if you're left handed) making sure not to drag your hand across the chalk outline.
7)  After you've completely outlined and colored in your graphic and let it dry completely, you can use a soft cloth to wipe away any excess chalk.

After a few hours when I was sure everything had settled, I used sand paper to distress my drawing, then sealed it with a coat of wax.  Although as mentioned earlier, another piece I had done this way was left unsealed so I think it just depends on how your piece will be used, what kind of surface your are putting your graphic on (painted, unfinished wood...) and personal preference. 

Best of luck with your projects!