Free Printable British Mammals – Vintage Wildlife Ephemera for Junk Journaling & Collage
Celebrate the quiet beauty of woodland creatures with this free printable collage sheet featuring vintage illustrations of British mammals. Taken from a 19th-century natural history book, these charming animal images include hedgehogs, badgers, squirrels, rabbits, and more, perfect for adding a rustic, nature-inspired touch to your junk journals, scrapbooks, and mixed media projects.
Each animal is illustrated in a soft, detailed style characteristic of antique field guides. The illustrations are arranged on a convenient 8.5 x 11-inch printable sheet and retain their original aged textures and muted tones—ideal for blending with vintage-style papers, earthy palettes, and organic elements. Whether you’re creating a woodland-themed spread or just want to add a touch of nature to your page, these mammals make beautiful focal points and layering pieces.
3.5” x 2” Journal Cards
These versatile cutouts can be used in a variety of ways. In junk journals, they work well as page accents, tucked into pockets, or layered into collages alongside florals, handwriting, or forest-themed ephemera. In art journals, they’re great for grounding scenes or serving as gentle, contemplative imagery. They’re also wonderful for greeting cards, tags, and other small-format creative projects.
Try printing the sheet on matte paper or sticker paper. For added dimension, fussy cut around the edges and ink them in soft browns or greens. Pair these animals with botanical prints, vintage labels, and bits of old book pages for a cozy, woodsy feel. They’re especially fitting for autumn spreads, nature journals, or themes related to wildlife, quietude, and the countryside.
Be sure to explore more free nature-themed printables and vintage ephemera in the full archive at The Art Scavenger.
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Free to use for personal or commercial projects. You may print the collage sheets as many times as you wish for your personal crafts or in your projects to sell, including: scrapbooks, junk journals, collage art, etc. You may not redistribute or sell the collage sheets “as is" in either print or digital form.
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To the best of my knowledge, these are all royalty free images that are in the Public Domain in the US. However, you should always do your own research if you plan to use them commercially.
