Free Printable Ornamental Frames – Vintage Accents for Junk Journals & Mixed Media
At a Glance
Free printable sheet of vintage ornamental frames from an antique decorative arts book
Ideal for junk journaling, art journaling, scrapbooking, and mixed media collage
Great for highlighting photos, text, or layering in decorative clusters
Looking for a stylish way to frame your journaling spots, titles, or photos? This free printable Ornamental Frames collage sheet features a beautiful selection of vintage decorative borders, pulled from an antique decorative arts book. These flourished frames are perfect for adding elegance, structure, and detail to any paper-based project.
The designs include elaborate scrollwork borders, animals, angels, mermaids, etc. Whether you want to draw attention to a special note in your junk journal or add a flourish to your mixed media background, these classic designs offer endless creative flexibility.
Creative Uses
Use as journaling spots or labels in junk journals and art journals
Layer with focal images or collage clusters for added texture
Turn into tags, pockets, or title boxes for scrapbook pages
Stamp or stencil inside them, or handwrite dates or captions
Combine with other black-and-white or neutral-toned ephemera for a vintage look
Creative Pairing Ideas
Botanical illustrations: Let a flower peek out of a flourished frame for an elegant focal point.
Victorian portraits: Use the frames to showcase antique-style faces.
Handwriting samples or calligraphy: Highlight beautiful penmanship or old letters inside the frames.
Lace scraps or paper doilies: Place a frame over delicate textures to create a soft, layered look.
Book pages or sheet music: Back your framed pieces with literary or musical references for storytelling spreads.
Mini collages: Treat each frame as a window and build a tiny collage scene inside.
These vintage frames blend seamlessly into both muted and colorful layouts, and can help organize visual clutter while still keeping things playful and artistic.
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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.
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. Pinning is always welcome and appreciated!
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.
