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Free Vintage School Ephemera

Add a touch of vintage classroom charm to your crafting with this free Vintage School Ephemera printable.

This month I am excited to be participating in a back to school themed blog hop. I created a Vintage School Ephemera page for paper crafting filled with nostalgic school-inspired elements. From library cards and hall passes to classic labels and vintage classroom imagery, this printable captures the charm of a bygone era. I love the aged colors, retro typography, and timeless look of these elements, making them perfect for junk journals, scrapbook layouts, handmade cards, tags, and all kinds of creative paper crafting projects.

Grab the free School themed PDF here: [School]

More free printables at the bottom of this post.

My go-to printer brand for years has been HP. I also use their ink supply service where I pay a monthly fee and they send me ink cartridges as needed. It comes out to be a lot less money this way and I don’t have to keep track because they do all the tracking for me. The HP Envy Inspire is a great-priced machine that will produce beautiful prints.

If you are looking for a great crafting-weight paper for printables, I have a new favorite. It is double sided matte photo paper by Koala. It is heavier than copier paper but not quite as heavy as cardstock. It is a great medium weight for layering, folding, and more! They have different weights, I have been using the 48lb double sided photo paper for printables. It is available on Amazon.

And I found a new sticker paper I really like. It is A-Sub. It comes in Glossy Sticker and Matte Photo Sticker, 25 or 55 sheets. You can find it at Amazon.

You can easily turn clip art images into magnets using Printable Magnets Sheets from Cricut.

Blog Hop:

Be sure to continue through the printable blog hop to discover even more amazing free back to school-themed printables from other talented creators.

Artsy-Fartsy Mama	Back to School Coloring Bookmarks
Laura’s Crafty Life	Lunchbox Notes
Smiling Colors	back to school coloring pages
The Benson Street	First Day of School Flags
The Crafty Blog Stalker	About My First Day Of School
Try it – Like it – Create it	Vintage School Ephemera

Vintage Materials Tag

Craft with authentic vintage materials for paper crafting.

For this week’s tag, I’m working with materials from Betty’s Bits and Bobs, specifically pieces from a Mid-Century Modern package. What makes these collections especially fun to work with is that the contents are made up of authentic pieces from the past. While each package follows the same general theme, no two will be exactly alike, giving every project its own unique bit of history and vintage character.

Please visit Betty’s Bits and Bobs to see where to purchase.

I added a few additional elements from my own stash to complement the Mid-Century ephemera, incorporating coordinating papers and mediums to build layers of color, texture, and interest. Mixing these newer materials with the authentic vintage pieces helped bring everything together while still allowing the original ephemera to remain the focus of the tag.

Video Tutorial:

Suggested Materials:

Links are Affiliates AZ – Amazon, SSS – Simon Says Stamps, SB – Scrapbook, O – Other

Art Glitter Glue Shop at: AZ	Glassboard Shop at: AZ \| O	Heidi Swapp Color Swap Shop at: AZ	Nori Paste Shop at: AZ
Scrapbook Scissors Shop at: SB

Free Printable Medallions

This week’s FREE printable is here! Download a page of 1-inch vintage medallions.

This week’s free printable features a page of 1-inch vintage-style circular medallions, perfect for adding a nostalgic touch to your paper crafting projects. Use them as seals, embellishments, tags, journal accents, cupcake toppers, stickers, or layered focal points on handmade cards and scrapbook layouts. Simply download, print, and start creating!

Link at the bottom of the page!

And I found a new sticker paper I really like. It is A-Sub. It comes in Glossy Sticker and Matte Photo Sticker, 25 or 55 sheets. You can find it at Amazon.

You can easily turn clip art images into magnets using Printable Magnets Sheets from Cricut.

And if you want to print your own Washi tape, consider trying this Adhesive Printable Washi Tapethat is semi-transparent and printable.

Grab the free printable here: [Medallions PDF]

Free Vintage Pharmacy Printable

Free printable of a collection of vintage pharmacy-themed ephemera.

This week’s free printable features a collection of vintage pharmacy-themed ephemera, perfect for adding a nostalgic touch to your paper crafting projects. Inspired by old apothecaries and classic medicine labels, these printable elements are ideal for junk journals, mixed media art, scrapbook layouts, handmade cards, and collage projects. Simply download, print, and start creating with these timeless vintage designs.

Link at the bottom of the page!

And I found a new sticker paper I really like. It is A-Sub. It comes in Glossy Sticker and Matte Photo Sticker, 25 or 55 sheets. You can find it at Amazon.

You can easily turn clip art images into magnets using Printable Magnets Sheets from Cricut.

And if you want to print your own Washi tape, consider trying this Adhesive Printable Washi Tapethat is semi-transparent and printable.

Grab the free printable here: [Pharmacy PDF]

Specimen Paper Crafting Printable

Vintage specimen images in paper crafting pieces for your use.

Friday Freebie

Tabs, labels, tags, and stickers are thoughtfully designed with vintage specimen images—featuring botanicals, butterflies, insects, and natural elements—making them the perfect embellishments for your paper crafting projects. Whether you’re creating junk journals, scrapbooks, cards, or mixed-media art, these versatile pieces add a touch of curiosity and charm, inspired by old specimen cards and natural history collections. Each piece is showcasing delicate artwork that brings both beauty and function to your creative work.

Grab the free PDF file here: [Speciimen pdf]

If you are looking for a great crafting-weight paper for printables, I have been using HP Project Paper. It is heavier than copier paper but not quite as heavy as cardstock. It is a great medium weight for layering, folding, and more!

You can easily turn clip art images into magnets using Printable Magnets Sheets from Cricut.

If you download and use any of my printables, I would love for you to share your creations with me.
There is no better way to encourage me to make more.

Vintage Ephemera

A free page of vintage ephemera for your paper crafting projects.

Freebie Friday

This week’s freebie is a charming set of vintage print-and-cut images!
They’re perfect for all your paper crafting projects—use them in journals, greeting cards, tags, scrapbooks, and more to add a nostalgic touch to your creations.
Comment below and let us know how you plan to use them—let’s inspire each other with creative ideas!

The PDF file is available here: [vintage PDF]

My go-to printer brand for years has been HP. I also use their ink supply service where I pay a monthly fee and they send me ink cartridges as needed. It comes out to be a lot less money this way. The HP Envy Inspire is a great-priced machine that will produce beautiful prints.

Victorian Butterfly Clip Art

Free printable butterfly clip art in Victorian colors.

Freebie Friday

This week’s freebie is a set of Victorian Butterflies. The colors are complimentary with your Victorian and vintage themes. I love the soft colors. This free PDF printable is great for all your paper crafting creations.

Grab the free PDF file here [Victorian Butterflies PDF]

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My go to printer brand for years has been HP. I also use their ink supply service where I pay a monthly fee and they send me ink cartridges as needed. It comes out to be a lot less money this way. The HP Envy Inspire is a great-priced machine that will produce beautiful prints.

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And if you are looking for a great crafting weight paper for printables, I have been using HP Project Paper. It is heavier than copier paper but not quite as heavy as cardstock. It is a great medium weight for layering, folding, and more!

Friday Freebie – Vintage Postcards

Friday Freebie – Vintage Postcards – altered with no text. #freebie #printable #ephemera

This week the Friday Freebie features vintage postcards. This beautiful collection has the text removed so you can use them as images or add your own text digitally or by stamping. They work great for junk journals, glue books, collages, mixed media, scrapbooking, or as a postcard.

Grab the free PDF download from the store here: [Vintage Postcards]