Pigeon Ephemera Printables
I’m excited to share this collection of free vintage pigeon ephemera printables. These charming, and at times, comical illustrations featuring a variety of pigeon breeds are perfect for junk journals, scrapbooks, crafting projects, and more.
Bird lovers and vintage enthusiasts alike will appreciate the beauty of these detailed pigeon illustrations. And the best part? They’re completely free to download and use in your projects! Whether you’re creating art, enhancing a scrapbook, or simply looking for some creative inspiration, these pigeons are a lovely addition to any collection.
What's Included?
This set includes three unique printable sheets, each showcasing beautiful illustrations of pigeons in different poses and settings. Here's a breakdown of what you'll receive:
1. Pigeon Illustration Collage Sheet (9 Images)
This sheet contains nine high-quality, full-color images of pigeons in a variety of natural settings. Each pigeon is beautifully detailed, with some resting on nests, strutting their stuff, or perched on ledges. The rich colors and fine details make these images perfect for creating focal points in junk journaling, making journal cards, or crafting projects.
2. Pigeon Illustration Circle Sheet (6 Circles)
On this sheet, you’ll find six 3-inch circular designs featuring the pigeon illustrations. Circles are incredibly versatile. They can be used as embellishments in your junk journals, cut out to create unique gift tags, or even to make stickers. These circular prints offer a different shape and style compared to the rectangular ones, adding variety to your creations.
3. 4-Up Pigeon Illustration Sheet (4 Images)
The third printable includes four larger-format pigeon illustrations. These are perfect if you’re looking to make a bolder statement with your crafting. The larger size means they can easily become focal points on a page, or even be framed as small prints for wall art.
I have quite a few free bird illustration collage sheets available for you to download and add to your journaling supplies. Make sure you also check out these cute bird illustrations or these vintage bird illustration collage sheets. If pigeons are what you’re after, I also have these French pigeon printables.
Ideas for Using the Vintage Pigeon Ephemera in Junk Journaling
Junk journaling is a very popular way to incorporate vintage ephemera, and these pigeon illustrations are the perfect addition to any journal. Whether your journal has a nature theme, a vintage aesthetic, or you’re simply looking for something unique to add to your pages, here are some creative ideas for how to use these pigeon printables:
Background Pages
The soft, detailed pigeon illustrations make wonderful background pieces. Print the entire sheet and use it as the base for a journal page. You can layer other images, handwritten notes, or small pieces of paper on top of the pigeon ephemera to create a collage-style look.
Focal Points and Centerpieces
For junk journaling, adding a single focal point to a page can create a beautiful, cohesive design. Select one pigeon image, cut it out, and place it in the center of your page. Surround the image with washi tape, vintage stamps, lace, or other embellishments to highlight it.
Interactive Elements
Create interactive elements like flaps or pockets with these pigeon illustrations. For example, you can cut out one of the circle designs, attach it with a brad or tape, and allow it to spin or flip on the page. You can also turn the larger illustrations into pockets where you can tuck in notes, tickets, or other small pieces of ephemera.
Layered Collage Pages
These pigeon images can easily be torn or cut into smaller pieces for a more organic look. Layer them with other scraps of paper, tickets, receipts, or old book pages to create a dynamic and engaging junk journal spread. The variety in colors and sizes allows for easy blending with other vintage ephemera you might already have.
3” Circles
Scrapbooking with Vintage Pigeon Ephemera
If you’re a scrapbooker, you’re always on the lookout for new ways to elevate your layouts. These vintage pigeon printables offer endless possibilities. Here are some ideas for how to incorporate them into your scrapbook pages:
Embellishments
The circular pigeon illustrations are the perfect size for embellishments in scrapbooking layouts. You can use them to accent a page, add dimension, or draw attention to specific details. These circular designs work well for layering.
Custom Tags and Labels
Turn the pigeon illustrations into custom tags or labels. You can cut out smaller portions of the images, write on them, or layer them onto blank tags for a custom look. Add some twine or lace and you’ve got an instant vintage tag that you can use in a scrapbook or to label handmade gifts.
Nature-Themed Layouts
If your scrapbook pages follow a nature or wildlife theme, these pigeons fit right in. Pair the images with leaves, pressed flowers, feathers, or images of other birds and animals to create a cohesive layout that celebrates the beauty of the natural world.
Crafting with Vintage Pigeon Printables
The uses for these pigeon illustrations go beyond scrapbooking and journaling. Whether you’re into paper crafting, card-making, or even decoupage, there are tons of ways to use these free pigeon ephemera printables.
Handmade Cards
Create one-of-a-kind handmade greeting cards by using the pigeon illustrations as the main image. The detailed and colorful pigeons are eye-catching and unique. You can layer them on top of patterned paper to give your cards dimension, or print the images right onto cardstock for a simple but fun look.
Gift Tags and Stickers
The 3-inch circular pigeon images would make fun gift tags. Print them on heavy paper, cut them out, and punch a hole for a ribbon or string. Attach them them to gifts or party favors. You can also print them on sticker paper and affix them anywhere you want to see a little pigeon friend.
Decoupage Projects
If you enjoy decoupage, these pigeon images can be used to decorate furniture, trays, boxes, or other items. Decoupage is a fantastic way to transform simple objects into works of art by adhering paper images onto them. For example, you could cover a wooden box with the pigeon illustrations and seal them with a clear varnish for a vintage-inspired keepsake box.
Framed Art
These pigeon illustrations are beautiful enough to be displayed on their own. Print the larger images, frame them, and you’ve got an instant piece of wall art. Whether you use them to decorate a vintage-inspired home office, kitchen, or living room, these framed pigeons will add character and charm to any space.
More Ideas for Crafting with Pigeon Ephemera
Bookmarks: Cut out and laminate the pigeon images to create unique vintage bookmarks.
Mini Albums: Create a mini album or accordion-fold book featuring a different pigeon illustration on each page.
Collage Art: Use these images in larger mixed-media collage pieces, incorporating paints, stamps, and other found objects.
Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or someone just starting your junk journaling or scrapbooking journey, I hope you like these free pigeon printables as much as I do. They’re perfect for adding a fun touch to your projects, and the variety in styles and sizes means you’ll find plenty of creative uses for them.
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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.
