Printable Flower Ephemera
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The beautiful flowers on these free collage sheets are from the Engadine, an Alpine valley region in the eastern Swiss Alps. They were illustrations from a book about the flora of that area.
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 2.5” x 4.25” journal cards, a sheet of 1.5” x 3” journal tags, and lastly, another sheet of 2.5” x 4.25” journal cards.
If you enjoy these free collage sheets, you might also like these flower ephemera sheets from a vintage horticultural journal or these floral collage sheets that also include flowers from Switzerland. Visit the botanical section of my free printables library to take a look at all of your options.
2.5” x 4.25” Journal Cards
Vintage flower illustrations possess a timeless charm that can elevate various crafting projects. If you're a fan of junk journaling, scrapbooking, art journaling, or mixed media crafts, these free vintage flower printables are perfect for adding a touch of botanical beauty to your work. Here are some creative ways to use these delightful printables in your projects:
Junk Journaling
Junk journaling is all about combining various paper ephemera to create unique, personalized journals. These vintage flower printables can be used in several ways:
Page Borders: Cut out the flower illustrations and use them to frame your journal pages.
Backgrounds: Print the images on different types of paper (e.g., kraft paper, vellum) to create interesting backgrounds for your journaling entries.
Tip-Ins: Attach a vintage flower print to the edge of a page with washi tape, creating a "tip-in" that can be flipped open to reveal more writing space or hidden journaling underneath.
Scrapbooking
Incorporate these vintage flower images into your vintage scrapbook layouts to add a nostalgic and artistic flair:
Embellishments: Fussy cut the flowers and use them as embellishments around your photos and memories.
Layers: Layer the flower prints with other patterned papers and textures to add depth and dimension to your scrapbook pages.
Titles and Quotes: Print out your favorite quotes or titles on the flower illustrations, then cut them out and use them as headings or captions in your scrapbook.
Art Journaling
Art journaling blends creative expression with personal reflection, making these vintage flower printables a great addition:
Collage Elements: Tear or cut the illustrations into smaller pieces and use them in collages to create visually stunning art journal pages.
Watercolor Effects: Print the flowers on watercolor paper and enhance them with watercolors to give them a unique, painterly effect.
Layering with Paints: Combine the prints with acrylics, pastels, or inks to create mixed media layers in your art journal.
1.5” x 3” Journal Tags
Mixed Media Crafts
The versatility of these flower illustrations makes them suitable for various mixed media projects:
Canvas Art: Adhere the vintage flower prints to canvas, then layer with paints, stencils, and other mixed media elements to create a beautiful wall art piece.
Decoupage: Use the flower images for decoupage projects on items like boxes, trays, or furniture. Simply adhere the prints with Mod Podge and seal with a clear varnish.
Handmade Cards: Create stunning handmade cards by combining the flower prints with other paper elements, stamps, and embellishments.
Gift Tags and DIY Stationery
Enhance your gifts and correspondence with these charming vintage illustrations:
Gift Tags: Cut the flower images into small tag shapes, punch a hole at the top, and add a string or ribbon to create elegant gift tags.
Stationery Sets: Design your own stationery by printing the flowers on high-quality paper to make notecards, envelopes, and letterhead.
Tips for Using the Printables
High-Quality Prints: For the best results, use a high-resolution printer and good-quality paper.
Customization: Don't be afraid to resize the images to suit your project. Most editing software allows you to adjust the size easily.
Color Enhancements: If you prefer a more vibrant look, consider enhancing the colors with digital editing tools before printing.
These free vintage flower printables are a fantastic resource for any crafter. Whether you're creating a journal page, a scrapbook layout, or a piece of mixed-media art, these beautiful illustrations will add a touch of elegance and historical charm to your projects. Happy crafting!
2.5” x 4.25” Journal Cards
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.
