Christmas Photo Ephemera
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Free Vintage Christmas Photo Collage Sheets for Scrapbooking & Journals
The holiday season is the perfect time to create something beautiful and timeless, and to help you on that journey here are two free printable collage sheets featuring images from vintage Christmas photo postcards. These printables are brimming with nostalgic holiday imagery, including children with Christmas trees, snowy scenes, and heartfelt seasonal greetings.
Whether you're working on a Christmas scrapbook, a junk journal, or festive art journaling projects, these vintage ephemera sheets will add a cozy, nostalgic charm to your creations.
About the Free Printable Christmas Collage Sheets
Before we jump into the creative ideas, here's a little information about the two printable collage sheets I’m giving away for free:
Mini Vintage Christmas Photos – These images are perfectly sized for junk journals, tags, or as focal points in your scrapbook layouts.
ATC-Sized Vintage Christmas Photos – Designed for Artist Trading Cards (ATCs), these photos are also ideal for creating small, stunning art pieces, or journal cards and inserts.
Each sheet includes a mix of black-and-white and sepia-toned images that evoke a true vintage Christmas feel.
Both collage sheets are packed with:
Vintage postcards depicting Victorian and Edwardian children with Christmas trees, gifts, and snow scenes.
Beautiful details like snowflakes, winter coats, handwritten greetings, and cozy seasonal attire.
Authentic ephemera that will take your holiday crafts back to a simpler, more nostalgic era.
These images are perfect for any holiday-themed craft project and are versatile enough for beginners and seasoned creators alike.
How to Use the Vintage Christmas Ephemera in Scrapbooking & Journals
If you’re looking for inspiration on how to use these printables, here are some creative ideas to get started:
Create a Christmas Scrapbook Page
Use the printable images as focal points for a holiday scrapbook layout.
Layer them with torn vintage book pages, lace trim, or aged sheet music for a shabby-chic look.
Add handwritten journaling about your favorite holiday memories or traditions alongside these vintage photos.
Tip: Use distress ink on the edges of the printables to give them an aged, worn look that enhances the vintage aesthetic.
Festive Junk Journal Inserts
Turn these printables into junk journal ephemera by cutting out the images and adding them to your journal as:
Pocket inserts
Tag embellishments
Flip-outs or tuck spots
Pair the vintage photos with other Christmas ephemera like vintage sheet music, old receipts, and tea-dyed papers.
Tip: For extra flair, sew around the edges of the images with red, green, or gold thread to add texture and dimension.
2.5” x 3.5” ATCs
Christmas-Themed Artist Trading Cards (ATCs)
The ATC-sized sheet is perfect for creating unique holiday trading cards. To make these:
Cut the images to size and mount them on sturdy cardstock like these Strathmore ATC cards.
Embellish with small touches like gold foil accents, glitter, or mini snowflake stamps.
Add handwritten messages or stamped Christmas quotes to personalize each card.
These ATCs can also be used as adorable tags for gifts or tree ornaments.
Create a Vintage Christmas Journal
If you’re making a Christmas-themed art or junk journal, use these printable photos as:
Page accents or collage backgrounds.
Layered elements in mixed media spreads.
Featured pieces in a December Journal, documenting your holiday month.
Pair these photos with:
Vintage wrapping paper patterns
Fabric swatches in plaid or velvet
Handwritten vintage letters for an authentic look.
Holiday Mixed Media Projects
Incorporate these vintage photos into your mixed-media artwork. Combine them with gesso, acrylic paints, and textured stencils for a layered winter masterpiece.
Add natural elements like pinecones, twine, or pressed greenery for a rustic holiday touch.
Why Use Vintage Ephemera for Holiday Crafts?
Vintage ephemera brings a unique charm and character to any project. These authentic images of old-fashioned Christmas scenes are timeless and versatile, making them perfect for:
Scrapbooking and journaling
Artist Trading Cards (ATCs)
Mixed media art
Using vintage-inspired printables allows you to create heirloom-quality pieces that capture the magic of Christmases past while adding a personal touch.
Final Thoughts
I hope you enjoy these free vintage Christmas photo collage sheets and that they inspire you to create something magical this holiday season. Whether you're working on a junk journal, a Christmas scrapbook, or festive mixed media art, these vintage images will add timeless charm to your projects.
Remember, crafting isn’t just about the finished piece – it’s about the joy and creativity that come with it. So grab your scissors, glue, and favorite ephemera, and make something special!
1.5” x 2.5” Journal Tags
Use these vintage printables in your art journaling, junk journaling, bullet journaling, collage, artist trading cards (ATCs), scrapbooking, and other mixed media artwork and crafts.
You may also enjoy these free collage sheets.
Terms of use:
Free to use for personal or commercial projects. You may print the collage sheets as many times as you wish for your personal crafts or in your projects to sell, including: art journals, scrapbooks, junk journals, collage art, etc. You may not redistribute or sell the collage sheets “as is" in either print or digital form.
If you wish to share the files on your own website, please do not make the files available for download directly from your site. Instead, include an image with a link back to this site.
To the best of my knowledge, these are all royalty free images that are in the Public Domain in the US. However, you should always do your own research if you plan to use them commercially.
