1. A multilayer image transfer sheet comprising, in the following order with respect to each other: a backing sheet; a water-releasable sacrificial layer disposed on the backing sheet; an ink-absorbing layer disposed over the water-releasable sacrificial layer; a printed image layer formed on the ink-absorbing layer, wherein the printed image layer comprises ink printed to form at least one image; and an adhesive layer disposed over the printed image layer and configured and arranged for permanent attachment of the printed image layer to a receiving object, wherein the multilayer image transfer sheet is adapted to non-thermally transfer an image to the receiving object.