50+ Free Printable Vintage Christmas Botanicals

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Last Updated on November 22, 2025 by Dee

Welcome to a festive collection of 50+ Free Printable Vintage Christmas Botanicals! These vintage-inspired botanical prints showcase beautiful illustrations of classic Christmas plants, from poinsettias and holly to winter berries and Christmas cacti, perfect for adding a touch of nostalgic charm to your holiday decor. These free printables are ideal for DIY holiday projects, gift tags, wall art, and much more. Grab my set of Free Vintage Christmas Botanicals at the end of this post!

How I Created These Vintage Christmas Botanicals

I spent a cozy autumn afternoon curating these vintage botanical illustrations, imagining how they’d look framed in a farmhouse kitchen or tucked into handmade Christmas cards. When I printed mine, I used Canson XL Mix Media cardstock on my Epson Eco-Tank —the colours came out rich and vibrant, and the paper feels substantial enough to frame or gift without worrying about it looking flimsy.

There’s something magical about holding a freshly printed botanical in your hands. It feels different from digital art—more tangible, more real. Like you’ve brought a little piece of vintage Christmas history into your home.

Whether you’re an avid junk journaler, crafter, or simply love vintage aesthetics, these botanical prints will bring a timeless look to your seasonal creations. Plus, if you’re looking for even more creative ideas, check out these Free Printable Love Junk Journal Pages and Free Vintage Botanical Printables.

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50+ Vintage Christmas Botanical Prints

Our collection of 50+ vintage Christmas botanical prints includes detailed illustrations and vintage-inspired designs. Each print captures the natural beauty of classic Christmas plants, making them perfect for seasonal decor, journaling, or holiday DIY projects. These free downloads provide a timeless charm, ideal for a classic holiday aesthetic.

Berries Watercolor

Winter berries are a symbol of the holiday season, and these berries watercolor prints bring them to life with rich reds and greens. Use them as wall decor or gift wrap accents for a rustic, natural look. If you love botanical illustrations, you might also enjoy these Free Printable Bookmarks with floral and berry themes!

Holiday Invitations

Planning a holiday gathering? These vintage botanical prints are perfect for holiday invitations! Add a botanical print background to give your invitations an elegant and vintage-inspired feel. Pair with fonts or calligraphy for a unique, handmade touch to your Christmas invites.

Holly Plant

The holly plant is one of the most iconic symbols of Christmas, with its deep green leaves and bright red berries. These holly illustrations make beautiful standalone prints or decorative accents. Incorporate them into gift tags, wreaths, or festive banners to bring that classic holiday charm to your decor. For more inspiration, explore other seasonal art ideas in Winter Drawing Ideas.

Scientific Illustration

Our scientific illustration prints feature classic botanical drawings of Christmas plants, capturing their detailed structures in a vintage style. Ideal for creating a winter botanical gallery wall or enhancing your junk journal, these illustrations bring a traditional, academic charm to your holiday projects.

Botanical Drawings

These botanical drawings offer a delicate, vintage look perfect for Christmas. They showcase everything from holly to poinsettias, capturing the beauty of winter foliage with intricate line work and shading. Try using these prints in your next junk journaling session or frame them as holiday art pieces.

Amaryllis Painting

Amaryllis flowers add elegance to holiday decor, and these amaryllis painting printables capture their graceful blooms in vintage style. Whether you display them as wall art or use them for handmade holiday cards, these prints bring a soft and timeless look to your seasonal decorations.

Christmas Cacti

Christmas cacti are another favorite for vintage holiday decor. These printable illustrations highlight the unique shape and flowers of this festive plant. Use them to add a pop of color to your Christmas cards or include them in your junk journal. You may also like to explore Watercolor Flowers for more floral inspiration.

Poinsettia Tree

The poinsettia tree is a holiday classic with its bold red leaves and vibrant green foliage. These vintage poinsettia prints are perfect for creating festive Christmas wall art, wrapping paper, or card designs. They bring the quintessential holiday plant into your decor in a unique, vintage-inspired way.

Christmas Wall Prints

These Christmas wall prints feature classic holiday plants with a vintage twist, making them perfect for framing. Add a rustic or antique frame for a truly vintage look, and you’ll have beautiful holiday decor ready to display. For additional Christmas decor ideas, check out our Christmas Tree Printable Free for other seasonal designs.

Vintage Inspired Christmas

If you love nostalgic decor, these vintage-inspired Christmas botanical prints will fit right in. They capture the charm and warmth of Christmases past, making them ideal for DIY projects like ornaments, banners, or wreath embellishments. Pair these prints with other vintage elements for a cohesive and timeless holiday theme. You can also get my free Vintage Christmas Junk Journal Pages here.

Creative Ways To Use Your Vintage Christmas Botanical Prints

Wondering how to make the most of these vintage Christmas botanical prints? Here are some of my favourite ways to use them, along with the supplies that make each project easier:

Gift Wrapping
Print these botanicals on kraft paper or lightweight cardstock, then wrap gifts with natural twine. My go-to combo? This kraft wrapping paper roll paired with rustic jute twine. Instant vintage charm without spending a fortune on fancy wrapping paper. Bonus: your gifts will look like they came from a boutique shop.

Holiday Cards
These prints work beautifully as card fronts. I print them on heavyweight cardstock, fold them in half, and add a handwritten message inside. If you want to get fancy, a bit of gold washi tape along the edges adds the perfect festive touch.

Wall Art
Frame several botanicals together for a holiday gallery wall. I use these affordable black frames from Amazon—they make the botanicals pop against a white mat. Pro tip: Use acid-free mounting squares instead of tape so you can easily swap prints seasonally without damaging them.

Junk Journals
These are PERFECT for junk journaling. Print them, cut them out with sharp crafting scissors, and attach them using vintage washi tape or a quality glue stick. The aged look of these botanicals fits perfectly with the ephemera aesthetic. For more journaling inspiration, explore these Winter Hobbies for Women.

Gift Tags and Labels
Print these on cardstock, punch a hole with this single hole punch, and thread with red baker’s twine. Instant handmade gift tags that look like you spent hours making them (but really took 5 minutes). I make a whole batch at once and keep them in a little basket for wrapping gifts all season long.

Decorative Accents
Print and carefully cut out the botanicals to use as accents on wreaths, garlands, or place settings. A precision craft knife makes cutting intricate details so much easier. Laminate them with self-adhesive laminating sheets if you want them to last year after year.

For additional inspiration, explore these Winter Things to Draw and Zentangle Landscape ideas to keep your holiday crafting going!

These vintage Christmas botanical prints offer endless possibilities for seasonal creativity. For additional inspiration, explore these Winter Things to Draw and Zentangle Landscape ideas to keep your holiday crafting going!

Printing Tips for Best Results

These botanicals look stunning when printed properly. Here’s what I’ve learned after printing hundreds of vintage illustrations:

Paper matters. Print on heavier paper—at least 80lb cardstock—so your prints feel substantial and don’t curl or wrinkle. I swear by Canson XL Mix Media paper because it handles ink beautifully and has just enough texture to feel vintage. For an even more authentic aged look, try kraft cardstock or parchment paper.

Printer settings. Set your printer to “Best Quality” or “High Quality” for crisp lines and rich colours. Trust me—the difference between standard and best quality is noticeable, especially on detailed botanical illustrations like these.

Ink. If your printer uses cartridges, make sure you’ve got fresh ink. Faded botanicals lose that vintage richness. I keep backup ink for my printer on hand during the holiday season because nothing’s worse than running out mid-project.

Bonus Idea: Turn These into Watercolor Practice Sheets

Want to take these botanicals to the next level? Use them as watercolor practice templates.

Here’s what I do: Print the botanical on regular paper, then trace it onto watercolor paper using a light box or a sunny window. Then paint over the traced lines with watercolors. It’s way less intimidating than starting from a blank page, and you end up with gorgeous custom art that’s uniquely yours.

My favourite supplies for botanical watercoloring:

• Winsor & Newton Cotman watercolor set – perfect for beginners and pros alike
• Round brush set – sizes 2, 4, and 6 are ideal for botanical details
• Canson XL watercolor pad – affordable and handles multiple layers of paint

Even if you’ve never painted before, these botanical outlines give you a roadmap. Just follow the shapes and add your own color choices. You might surprise yourself with how beautiful they turn out.

Supplies I Used to Print & Create with These Botanicals

Here’s what I keep in my Christmas crafting drawer for projects like this. These are the tools that make creating with printables so much easier (and more fun):

For Printing:

• Canson XL Mix Media cardstock – my go-to paper for everything
• Epson EcoTank Printer – handles cardstock beautifully
• Replacement ink bottles – because running out mid-project is the worst

For Cutting & Crafting:

• Fiskars paper trimmer – makes straight cuts effortless
• Precision craft scissors – for detailed cutting
• Self-healing cutting mat – protects your table

For Framing & Display:

• Black frames (pack of 6) – affordable and classic
• Rustic wooden frames – for that farmhouse vibe
• Acid-free mounting squares – no damage, easy swapping

For Junk Journaling:

• Vintage washi tape set – perfectly aged aesthetic
• Glue stick (archive quality) – won’t yellow over time
• Craft hole punch – adds decorative edges

For Gift Tags:

• Red baker’s twine – classic Christmas look
• Kraft cardstock – rustic and sturdy
• Single hole punch – simple and effective

For Watercoloring (Optional):

• Winsor & Newton Cotman watercolor set – rich, blendable colors
• Round watercolor brush set – perfect for botanicals
• Canson watercolor paper pad – handles wet media beautifully
• LED light box for tracing – makes transferring designs easy