There’s something about old Christmas ephemera that I can’t resist: the faded reds and greens, the holly borders, the curly script and the tea-stained paper. It feels like opening a box of treasures from a grandparent’s attic.
These free vintage Christmas printables are my own vintage-style designs, made to look like they’ve been tucked in a drawer for a hundred years. There are postcards, labels, postage stamps and tickets, a handwritten letter, holly paper, journaling cards and a fold-up card. They’re perfect for junk journals, scrapbooks, gift wrapping and cards.
What’s in the vintage Christmas pack
The PDF has 8 US Letter pages at 300 dpi, all printed on a soft aged-paper background with gentle coffee stains and foxing:
- Vintage Christmas postcards: “A Merry Christmas” with holly corners, and “Season’s Greetings” with a snowy village at night.
- Christmas labels: six ornate labels (Noël, Joy, Peace on Earth, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Christmas Eve).
- Stamps & tickets: six perforated postage stamps plus two old-fashioned tickets.
- Handwritten Christmas letter: a cozy letter dated December 1912.
- Holly & stars paper: a full-page pattern for backgrounds and wrapping.
- Christmas journaling cards: six lined cards (Dear Santa, Christmas Wishes, Holiday Memories and more).
- Fold-up Christmas card: print, fold in half and write your message inside.
Postcards
Cut them out and use them as journal page toppers, mail them as real postcards (print on cardstock), or frame them for a little vintage holiday display.
Labels, stamps and tickets
The labels are lovely on jars of homemade cookies or as gift tags. The stamps and tickets are classic junk journal ephemera: tuck them into pockets, layer them over washi tape, or glue them on envelopes.
Letter, journaling cards and card
Ideas for using vintage Christmas ephemera
- Christmas junk journal: make a December journal with the letter as a page, postcards as covers and journaling cards for memories.
- Gift wrapping: wrap small presents in the holly paper and finish with a label and twine.
- Handmade cards: layer a postcard on kraft cardstock and add a stamp in the corner.
- Advent journal: fill in one journaling card a day through December.
- Decor: hang postcards with mini clothespins on a string of lights.
Printing tips
- Print at Actual size / 100% on US Letter, or “Fit to page” for A4.
- For the most vintage look, print on matte or cream paper.
- Use cardstock for postcards, labels and the fold-up card so they feel sturdy.
- Choose the “High quality” setting; the aged paper texture looks much better.
Frequently asked questions
Are these vintage Christmas printables free?
Yes, free for personal use. Use them in your own journals, scrapbooks, cards and gifts. Please don’t sell them or share the PDF directly; send people a link to this page instead.
Are these real antique images?
No. They’re original designs I made in a vintage style, so they’re new artwork with an old-fashioned look, not scans of real antiques.
More vintage printables
If you love this style, grab my free vintage junk journal kit, the free printable Christmas gift tags (with a vintage kraft set) and the free printable scrapbook paper.
Need backgrounds to go with the ephemera? Print the Christmas scrapbook paper set, and send the finished pieces out with these free printable Christmas cards.
Save it for later
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Merry Christmas, and happy crafting!
