This roundup of free junk journal printables includes everything a new or established junk journal or mixed media artist needs to make fantastic pages. Each item below is available for download in a high resolution format -- and each will help you craft amazing signatures and pages. The 12 free junk journal printables can be downloaded individually or in an single file that contains everything.
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Each of the junk journal free pages below offers something different for your project. They can be combined or used separately -- and you can even use them as a launching point for projects of your own. Both a PDF and .jpg files are included, so you can modify them as you wish. Feel free to use for commercial purposes, just don't sell the digital files. '
Free junk journal printable #1 Book Pages
Book pages and covers can be used in a variety of ways; I use the pages as backgrounds for layouts and to add interest to an otherwise plain paper. Covers and Cover pages like the ones shown here have interesting design elements and can be used to decorate pages, as signature covers or even as journal tags. Print on heavy cardstock if you're using them as tags, and on presentation or copy paper for anything else. These 1800s covers are included in this free junk journal collection:
Free junk journal printable #2 Ornaments
I love ornaments for adding text or for incorporating into a page for journaling and more. Most are engraved and single color, so you can use them just about anywhere. If you use Procreate or a similar program, import the jpg then add to your chosen page -- use the linear burn feature to seamlessly integrate the ornament without losing any detail. . These 1800s ornamentals are included in this free junk journal collection:
Free junk journal printable #3 Vintage Chipboard
If you collect vintage papers, you likely have a selection of textures and colors available. If you're just getting started, though, it can be difficult to come by a good selection. Print this chipboard onto heavy cardstock and you'll have instant aged paper, without any thrifting or ordering required. This was the back of an ordering book for a shop, and is a niee aged piece of chipboard. This vintage paper is included in this free junk journal collection:
Free junk journal printable #4 Victorian Scrap
Printed images of animals, flowers, people and more adorn these lovely cutouts -- that are getting more difficult and expensive to find by the day. Victorian scrap can include calling or trade cards, cutouts and more; a small sample to experiment with appears below. These 1800s covers are included in this free junk journal collection:
I have a TON of Victorian scrap in the shop, and there are freebies both in the resource library and here on the blog. Find additional pieces here:
Free junk journal printable #5 Botanicals
I love botanicals for adding color and beauty to junk journals! These free junk journal pieces are ready to print on vintage journal paper. Find botanicals in old books, on sites like Wikimedia commons and in our jumbo ephemera packs. This pair is included in the set of junk journal freebies attached below.
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Free junk journal printable #6 Vintage Photos
Vintage photos add a touch of magic to your journal, and while you can use originals, you'll likely destroy them in the process. Use digitals instead and you can have all of the charm of an original cabinet card or tintype without the damage. A few of my favorite images are posted here, and are included in the set of junk journal freebies attached below.
Free junk journal printable #8 Vintage Wallpaper
Older wallpapers and wall coverings make lovely additions to any journal -- this one is actually a bit of a cheat, it is a new design I made to look old, but it will add instant age and charm to any page. This blue is particularly nice when aged a bit with walnut distress ink!
This piece is included in the free junk journal kit download below.
Free junk journal printable #9 Maps
I use vintage maps a lot! I love how the colors and designs work as backgrounds. You'll find this vintage map of Europe in the junk journal freebie set below, and can find maps in old books, ephemera kits and more:
Free junk journal printable #10 Grunge Paper
If you're going to design your own pages, or just want some aged paper and don't have any on hand, this free junk journal page will help! This is a vintage paper that has been lightly distressed and that makes the perfect background for a page or cover. It is included in the free junk journal pages download below.
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Free junk journal printable #11 Music
FInd them in thrift shops, at library sales and even in the discard bin at the local bookstore -- sheet music is surprisingly easy to find and makes a lovely background for just about any image or page. A sheet of music is included in the junk journal freebie set below.
Junk Journal Freebie #12 - Ledger Paper
I collect old papers and books, and love this ledger paper! It is from a grocery store and is dated 1877. I pulled a sheet out and scanned it to share -- it will print on 8.5 x 11 or A4 copy paper for an instant vintage background. This sheet is included in the free junk journal set kit below.
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