I have a few very old Victorian scrapbooks and albums with thick, cardboard like pages and lovely designs. They’re literally falling apart beyond restoration, but the insides are still lovely. I wanted to share my favorite of the first book, a stunning winter scene with birds and berries.
Here’s a scan of the original, just a little smaller than the actual size, I want it to fit on one page.
How to use the Vintage Victorian Frame
print it out onto heavy cardstock, then age and trim. You can insert a message or image into the frame spot or cut it away completely. There is a copy of the file waiting for you rapt the end of this page, so do t save this one, the resolution will be too low.
More Vintage Victorian Frame Printables
I cleaned up a Bakers Dozen of other frames from the book and bundled them into a new collection. They are both jpg and pdf for added versatility. Here’s a peek at how they turned out:
Here is the full collection, now in the shop. If you’re a premium subscriber, the full set of 13 frames is waiting for you in the members section! Not a premium member yet? Join here for instant access to every item in the shop…shopping spree!
Download the Victorian Printable Scrapbook Frames
I like the original, but wanted to make this more versatile. I brightened up the colors a bit, then scaled both versions to several smaller sizes.
Here is a look at the scaled down versions, the medium ones will be a card, I think, and the small ones work well as journaling cards:
Get your Victorian Scrapbook Files
I’ve added these to the free subscriber library so you can download high resolutupion versions for your projects. Find the library here; if you need the password you can sign up to get it free here.
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