Egg Ephemera Printables
The egg illustrations on these free printable collage sheets are from a book on the nests and eggs of the birds of Germany and surrounding countries from the 1850s. The birds from that region certainly lay a big variety of eggs.
Scroll all the way down, and you’ll find four different free vintage printables. I love these illustrations so much, I just couldn’t decide what format to put them in. The first is a sheet of 2.5” x 4.25” journal cards. The second is a sheet of gift tags that would be a nice addition to a junk journal or vintage scrapbook spread, but you could also use them for gift packaging. The third is a sheet of 2” square collage elements, and lastly, is a sheet of 3” circles.
If you would like more free ephemera with eggs, I have quite a few other collage sheets with eggs. If you would like some that are similar to these, but with more neutral colors, take a look at these bird eggs collage sheets. I also have lots of bird printables you should check out.
2.5” x 4.25” Journal Cards
I am fascinated by how different bird eggs can be. The illustrations on these printables especially highlighted the diversity. The eggs of different bird species can vary in several ways, including size, shape, color, texture, and shell thickness. These differences often reflect adaptations to the specific reproductive and ecological needs of each species.
Bird eggs vary greatly in size, from tiny eggs laid by hummingbirds to large eggs laid by ostriches. Egg size can be influenced by the bird's body size, reproductive strategy, and environmental factors.
While most bird eggs are generally oval-shaped, there can be variations. For example, the eggs of cliff-nesting birds are pointed at one end to prevent them from rolling off the narrow ledges where they are laid.
Gift Tags
Egg color can vary widely among bird species. Some eggs are white or cream-colored, while others may be brown, blue, green, or even speckled. The coloration of eggs can serve various purposes, including camouflage, UV protection, and signaling egg quality to potential mates.
The texture of bird eggs can range from smooth to rough or matte. The texture may be related to the composition of the eggshell and can affect characteristics such as strength and permeability.
The thickness of the eggshell can vary among species and may influence factors such as egg protection and gas exchange. Birds that nest in exposed habitats may have thicker eggshells for added protection against predators, while those nesting in protected environments may have thinner shells. Some species also have thinner shells to facilitate hatching.
The composition of the eggshell can vary among bird species. It is primarily composed of calcium carbonate, but the proportions of other minerals and proteins can differ, influencing shell strength and other properties.
Different bird species have evolved various reproductive strategies, such as brood parasitism (laying eggs in the nests of other species), communal nesting, or solitary nesting. These strategies can result in differences in egg characteristics.
Environmental factors, such as habitat type, nesting location, and climate, can also influence egg characteristics. Birds that nest in open habitats may have differently colored eggs for camouflage, while those nesting in colder climates may have thicker eggshells for insulation.
The diversity in bird egg characteristics reflects the incredible adaptability and diversity of bird species and their lifestyles.
I hope you’ll add these to your supplies for art journaling, junk journaling, bullet journaling, scrapbooking, collage, artist trading cards (ATCs) and other mixed media artwork and crafts.
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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.
