Vintage Christmas Printables
The vintage Christmas images on these ephemera printables are made up of Christmas Postcard images from the early 1900s. This set features children enjoying the simple joys of the holiday season.
Scroll down, and you’ll find a sheet of 2.5” x 4.25” journal cards and a sheet of 2” x 3” journal cards. These vintage Christmas images are adorable as is, but I like this set because you could also fussy cut the images of the children to use them as scrapbook or junk journal embellishments, in DIY Christmas card making, or other Christmas crafts.
Make sure you also visit the Christmas Section of my library for more free Christmas ephemera sheets like these vintage Christmas collage sheets, these pinecone collage sheets, or these old-fashioned Christmas ephemera sheets. And if you enjoy these free printables, be sure to follow me on Instagram and Pinterest, so you’ll see when I post new ones.
2.5” x 4.25”
Christmas for children in the early 1900s differed significantly from contemporary celebrations. Gift-giving was characterized by simplicity, with many presents being handmade or practical. Toys, crafted from materials like wood and cloth, often reflected a bygone era's artisanal touch. Dolls, toy soldiers, and trains were popular choices, embodying a charm distinct from today's mass-produced playthings.
Decoration during this time was a labor of love, with families adorning their homes with handmade ornaments and garlands made from natural materials such as holly and evergreen branches. The Christmas tree, a tradition firmly established in the 19th century, held a central place in festivities. These trees were smaller than their modern counterparts, lit with candles and adorned with strings of popcorn and carefully crafted ornaments.
Hanging stockings for Santa to fill with goodies was a favorite tradition. However, the contents were modest compared to today's extravagant gifts. Items like fruit, candies, nuts, and handmade toys filled the stockings. The focus of Christmas was on family and community, with people visiting neighbors and friends, fostering a sense of togetherness and shared joy.
Outdoor activities played a big role in winter celebrations, varying by region. Sleigh rides, ice skating, snowball fights, and snowman building were popular pastimes, providing children with simple yet enjoyable experiences. In an era devoid of electronic gadgets and modern technology, Christmas entertainment centered around storytelling, games, and the joy of shared activities, creating a holiday atmosphere that was more grounded in tradition and personal connections.
2” x 3”
Use these vintage printables in your art journaling, junk journaling, bullet journaling, collage, artist trading cards (ATCs), scrapbooking, and other mixed media artwork and crafts.
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.
