Floral Ephemera Printables
The gorgeous floral images on these free ephemera sheets come from a vintage book about bulbs for the “Ladies Flower Garden.”
Scroll down, and you’ll find three different collage sheets of floral vintage printables for you to use in your mixed media journals and other artwork and crafts. There’s a sheet of 2” x 3” journal cards, a sheet of mixed tags and tickets, and lastly, a sheet of larger 4-Up images. The tags and tickets are a new collage sheet template I’m experimenting with. I hope you like them.
If you enjoy these free collage sheets, I really think you would like these flower ephemera sheets and these other Ladies Flower Garden collage sheets. Need more flowery journal printables? Visit the botanical section of my free printables library to take a look at all of your options.
2” x 3” Journal Cards
In our fast-paced digital age, there's something incredibly grounding about embracing the tactile beauty of crafting. Junk journals, art journals, and vintage scrapbooks offer a delightful journey into creativity and nostalgia. Let's explore the art of creating a botanical-themed journal adorned with vintage floral ephemera such as this.
Embracing Botanical Beauty:
Botanical themes evoke a sense of tranquility and connection to nature. Start by selecting a journal or scrapbook that speaks to you — a canvas waiting to be adorned with memories. You could use one with blank pages or light, textured paper to complement the delicate charm of botanical elements. Or opt for an old book with antiqued pages for a vintage feel.
Gathering Vintage Floral Ephemera:
The heart of your project lies in the collection of vintage floral ephemera. The botanical section of my free collage sheet library is a treasure trove of printables and a great place to start your search. You can also hunt for treasures in antique shops, flea markets, or even your grandmother's attic. Delicate pressed flowers, aged botanical illustrations, vintage postcards, and ornate stamps will breathe life into your journal, each piece carrying its own story and history.
Creating Collages of Memories:
Let your imagination bloom as you arrange your gathered ephemera within the pages of your journal. Experiment with collage techniques, layering vintage botanical prints with handwritten notes, old photographs, and snippets of poetry. Allow each page to unfold like a botanical garden, where memories intertwine with the beauty of nature.
Mixed Tags & Tickets Ephemera
Adding Personal Touches:
Infuse your journal with personal touches that reflect your unique style and experiences. Consider incorporating dried leaves from your favorite hiking trail, sketches of blooming flowers from your garden, or handwritten recipes passed down through generations. These intimate details will transform your journal into a cherished keepsake.
Exploring Mixed Media:
Don't be afraid to explore mixed media techniques to add depth and texture to your botanical masterpiece. Experiment with watercolor washes, ink sketches, and vintage-inspired stamps to embellish your pages further. Let your creativity flow freely, allowing each stroke to tell a story of growth and transformation.
Embracing Imperfection:
Above all, embrace the beauty of imperfection in your journaling journey. Mistakes and smudges add character and authenticity to your creation, reminding you that life itself is a beautiful mess waiting to be celebrated. Allow your botanical journal to be a reflection of your growth, both as an artist and as a person.
Crafting a botanical junk journal, art journal, or vintage scrapbook is not merely about creating a pretty picture — it's about capturing moments, memories, and emotions. Through the delicate beauty of vintage floral ephemera, we honor the past while creating something new and meaningful. So, gather your treasures, unleash your creativity, and let the botanical journey begin.
4-Up
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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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.
