Flowers and Poetry Ephemera
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Free Printable Ephemera: Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s Sonnets from the Portuguese
If you're looking to add a touch of timeless romance to your creative projects, my newest free printable ephemera sheets will be perfect for you. These designs feature delicate floral artwork paired with excerpts from Elizabeth Barrett Browning's Sonnets from the Portuguese — some of the most beloved romantic poetry in literary history. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, these printables are a treasure trove for your crafting, journaling, and card-making projects.
What’s Included?
I'm thrilled to share three beautiful collage sheets featuring:
Stunning floral illustrations intertwined with poetic verses.
A mix of warm and pastel color tones, perfect for evoking romantic nostalgia.
Elegant arrangements of flowers like lilies, violets, and roses, each entwined with tender words from Barrett Browning’s iconic sonnets.
Sizes that cater to a variety of crafting needs, including:
2.5x4.25-inch journal card size.
2x3-inch small embellishment size, ideal for layering.
2.5x3.5-inch Artist Trading Card (ATC) format.
These designs are completely free to download and print, making them the perfect addition to your Valentine’s Day projects or year-round romantic-themed crafts.
The preview images below of the collage sheets are low resolution, but the downloads will be in print resolution. I included a couple of samples of the individual images below to give you a better idea of what the artwork looks like:
2.5” x 4.25” Journal Cards
Ideas for Valentine’s Day Crafts
Here are a few creative ways you can incorporate these printables into your Valentine’s Day projects:
1. Handmade Valentine’s Day Cards
There’s no better way to express your love than with a handmade card. These printable ephemera sheets can be:
Cut out and layered onto a card base to create a vintage-inspired design.
Paired with additional embellishments like lace, glitter, or metallic accents for a luxurious finish.
Enhanced with handwritten messages on the back or within blank areas of the design for a personal touch.
Pro Tip: Use a deckle edge cutter or tear the edges of the printouts for an authentic vintage feel.
2. Romantic Junk Journals
For journal enthusiasts, these printables are an easy way to enhance your layouts. Use them to:
Create decorative journaling spots by pasting them onto pages.
Layer them with other ephemera, such as vintage postage stamps, old book pages, or fabric scraps.
Add poetry-inspired spreads by pairing the printables with your own writing or other favorite literary quotes.
Idea: Try using vellum or tracing paper to overlay some of the designs for a dreamy effect.
3. Scrapbooking Love Stories
Whether you’re preserving memories of a wedding, engagement, or a special Valentine’s Day, these printables are perfect for storytelling. Use them to:
Frame photos with floral elegance.
Incorporate into thematic layouts about love, poetry, or nature.
Create pockets or envelopes within the scrapbook to store keepsakes like love notes.
4. DIY Valentine Tags
Cut out individual designs and punch a hole at the top to create beautiful gift tags. They’re ideal for:
Tying onto wrapped Valentine’s Day gifts.
Using as bookmarks for a thoughtful and functional keepsake.
Adding as accents to floral arrangements or gift baskets.
5. Decoupage Projects
These printable ephemera sheets can also be used for decoupage to embellish:
Wooden boxes, picture frames, or trays.
Glass jars for creating romantic candle holders.
Furniture or decorative panels for a shabby-chic look.
2” x 3” Journal Tags
More Free Valentine’s Day Printables
If you’re looking for even more inspiration, check out some of my other free printables:
Make this Valentine’s Day special with unique handmade crafts that speak from the heart. These Sonnets from the Portuguese printables are not just for Valentine’s — their beauty and charm make them a versatile addition to any romantic-themed project throughout the year. From weddings to anniversaries, or even personal journaling pages, these designs can help you celebrate love in all its forms. Download them today, let your creativity blossom, and craft something truly meaningful for yourself or someone special.
2.5” x 3.5” ATCs
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.
