Vintage Labels Printables
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Free Printable Vintage Labels with Floral Borders for Junk Journals, Scrapbooks, and Bullet Journals
I’m excited to share two free collage sheets featuring vintage labels with delicate floral borders. These designs are perfect for adding charm and elegance to your journal pages, scrapbooks, or creative projects. These printable sheets feature a variety of label shapes and sizes, each adorned with intricate floral designs inspired by antique stationery and Victorian-era embellishments. They include rectangular frames, scroll-like banners, elegantly curved borders, etc.
These labels come from a book originally published in 1905 on “painting flowers, scrolls, and fancy borders for show cards, posters, display signs, and decorative purposes.” The intricate flourishes and elegant floral designs were originally meant to guide artists and sign makers in their craft. Now, they’ve been adapted into printable labels, allowing you to bring a piece of early 20th-century artistry into your own creative projects. If you'd like to see examples of finished show cards from that era, take a look at the ephemera sheets I made from a printer's sample book.
Read on for ideas on how to incorporate these vintage labels into your junk journaling adventures.
Creative Ways to Use These Vintage Labels in Your Junk Journal and More!
Journal Page Headers & Titles
Use these labels to create beautiful section headers in your junk journal. Label sections like “Daily Reflections,” “Gratitude List,” or “Favorite Quotes” with these vintage-inspired designs. Handwrite or stamp the titles for an extra personal touch.
Ephemera Tags & Pockets
Cut out the labels, add distress ink to the edges for an aged effect, and attach them to pockets or tuck spots in your junk journal. These make excellent decorative elements that blend seamlessly into any vintage-themed spread.
Handmade Gift Tags
Turn these labels into gorgeous vintage gift tags! Punch a hole at the top, add a string or ribbon, and use them to embellish gift packages or handmade crafts. Personalize them with calligraphy or rubber stamps.
Collage Embellishments
Layer these labels with torn book pages, old receipts, or vintage stamps to create unique collages. The floral designs complement any aged paper, making your junk journal spreads look beautifully cohesive.
Address Labels & DIY Stationery
For those who love pen-palling or sending snail mail, these labels can serve as elegant address labels or letter headers. Print them on sticker paper for easy application.
Recipe Cards & Kitchen Journals
If you keep a vintage recipe book or a kitchen journal, these labels make perfect titles for your favorite dishes. Write down your family recipes within these delicate frames for a nostalgic touch.
Scrapbooking & Memory Keeping
Use these labels to document special dates, quotes, or handwritten notes in your scrapbook layouts. Their timeless charm makes them a lovely addition to any memory-keeping project.
Bullet Journaling
Incorporate these labels into your bullet journal to create decorative headers for task lists, habit trackers, and mood logs. They can also be used to highlight important dates, reminders, or affirmations. Print them on sticker paper for easy use in planners and journals.
Crafting Tips
Ink Distressing: Lightly ink the edges with a brown or sepia-toned ink pad to give them an antique look.
Tea Staining: If you want an even more aged effect, try tea-staining the paper before printing.
Fussy Cutting: Use fine-tip scissors or a craft knife to cut out the intricate designs neatly.
These free printable vintage labels with floral borders are a wonderful addition to any junk journal or craft project. I hope they inspire you to get creative and add a touch of nostalgia to your journaling.
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.
