Free Printable Vintage Ephemera – Labels, Tickets, Checks & Ads for Junk Journals
If you love that layered, authentic look in your junk journals or mixed media collages, this free printable is a must-have. This curated ephemera collage sheet brings together a mix of vintage labels, ticket stubs, checks, and advertisements, all scanned from a real 19th-century printer's sample book. This versatile paper ephemera collection is designed to help you build interest, texture, and depth in your collages.
The sheet includes a variety of sizes and styles and beautiful typography that adds instant character to any journal spread. There is an old-fashioned ticket, a business check, antique advertising cards, and vintage labels that can double as journaling prompts.
Perfect for junk journalers, scrapbookers, art journalers, and collage artists, these pieces are easy to cut out and use however you like. Use the ticket and labels to anchor layered clusters, the check as a background texture, or the ads as focal pieces in vintage-themed spreads. Their neutral tones make them especially easy to coordinate with other ephemera, like florals, book pages, or Victorian trade cards.
For best results, print the sheet on matte paper or cardstock. You can distress the edges with ink for extra dimension, or glue down just part of each piece to create a sense of motion and layering. These elements are also ideal for building flip-outs, tag backs, and journal pockets.
Explore the full collage sheet archive at The Art Scavenger for more free printable goodies. Whether you're a seasoned journaler or just getting started, this printable set offers a quick way to add an authentic vintage touch to your next journal spread.
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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: scrapbooks, junk journals, collage art, etc. You may not redistribute or sell the collage sheets “as is" in either print or digital form.
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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.
