Last Updated on November 5, 2025 by Dee
Please grab the free printable vintage Christmas tags & ephemera at the end of this blog post.
If your December table is a happy mess of ribbon, tea-stained paper, and old card scraps, you’re in the right place. Today I’m sharing a free giveaway of three printable sheets of vintage Christmas ephemera—think tags, labels, postage bits, and tiny trims—perfect for junk journaling, scrapbooks, gift wrap, and cardmaking.
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What’s Inside the Freebie (8 Printable Sheets)
Tip: If you love a true antique look, layer these with tea-stained paper or try subtle washes from your stash (see watercolor backgrounds). Coffee fans, you’ll adore these textures too: painting with coffee.
Quick Print & Prep Tips (Golden Nuggets)
- Printer setting: Choose Best/High quality and Borderless if your printer supports it.
- Paper: 200gsm matte photo paper gives crisp detail; 160gsm kraft for rustic charm.
- Edge magic: Softly brush edges with Distress Ink (Vintage Photo) for instant patina.
- Vellum trick: Print labels on vellum for dreamy overlays (great on music sheets).
- Resizing: Print at 85% for smaller journals; 110% for gift-wrap statement tags.
25 Creative Ways to Use Vintage Christmas Ephemera
- Journal pockets: Glue three sides for tuck spots.
- Tag clusters: Stack a tag + label + tiny stamp with a mini paperclip.
- Gift wrap glow-up: Tie with twine + a sprig of greenery.
- Flip-ups: Washi a tag along the top edge for hidden journaling beneath.
- Title tabs: Fold labels over a page edge for chapter markers.
- Photo anchors: Use small labels as vintage “photo corners.”
- Recipe markers: Tag family recipes inside your holiday journal.
- Wax seal moments: Add a faux wax stamp to a label banner.
- Layered covers: Build a collage stack for a luxe journal cover—peek at junk journal covers.
- Vellum windows: Label printed on vellum over vintage botanicals.
- Ornament tags: Back with chipboard + ribbon for tree decor.
- Envelope closures: Tiny circle seals + brads = charming closures.
- List toppers: “Gift List,” “To Do,” “Memories” title strips.
- Memory index: Color-code labels for traditions, recipes, photos.
- Letter pockets: Tuck a folded “Letter to Santa.”
- Bookmark tags: Tall tag + eyelet + velvet ribbon.
- Gratitude slips: Daily tiny notes tucked behind a pocket.
- December Daily: Number tags 1–25 for easy entries.
- Music-sheet collage: Layer over carol paper for Victorian vibes.
- Cabinet card look: Frame a small photo with labels + stamps.
- Lace & label: Stitch a lace strip under a title label.
- Edge banners: Half-labels peeking from page edges.
- Mini notebooks: Two tags + washi spine = tiny notelets.
- Cluster stamps: Three minis grouped for visual balance.
- Gift-in-journal: Tag a secret envelope with the recipient’s name.
More seasonal inspiration: junk journal ideas • junk journal
A Note for Club Members & New Friends
This freebie is a little taste of what I make each week for the Artsydee Creation Club (Payhip)—think printable kits, background papers, and seasonal ephemera drops. If you enjoy this set, you’ll love the weekly rhythm of new resources waiting in the vault. (I’ll pop details in my newsletter after you download.)
Grab the Free Vintage Christmas Ephemera HERE (below)!
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I love your beautiful designs. I will be trying the coffee staining. Are there instructions for that? Thank you for all of your inspiration and art!