Free Printable Victorian Flower Journal Cards from The Ladies’ Flower-Garden
Overview
Features printable vintage flower journal cards and tags from The Ladies’ Flower-Garden of Ornamental Perennials (mid-1800s).
Perfect for junk journals, mixed media, botanical collages, or floral-themed scrapbook spreads.
Includes one sheet of 2" x 3" journal cards and one sheet of 1.5" x 2.5" tags.
Showcases elegant Victorian-style flower arrangements in vivid, hand-colored detail.
A timeless addition to your printable ephemera collection for art journaling and papercraft.
In the mid-19th century, The Ladies’ Flower-Garden of Ornamental Perennials captivated readers with its lush chromolithographic plates, capturing the romantic spirit of the Victorian garden. Flowers were more than botanical specimens. They were symbols of refinement, beauty, and sentiment.
These illustrations, with their delicately arranged blooms and painterly color, carry that same Victorian charm into your creative projects today. Whether you love the language of flowers, vintage natural history art, or timeless garden imagery, these prints offer an inspiring glimpse into a world where nature and art met on the printed page.
About the Free Printables
This free printable set includes:
One sheet of 2" x 3" journal cards featuring mid-1800s floral arrangement images.
One sheet of 1.5" x 2.5" journal tags with similar designs in smaller format for layering or embellishing.
The images come directly from The Ladies’ Flower-Garden of Ornamental Perennials, published in the mid 1800s.
Each piece preserves the hand-tinted color and botanical accuracy characteristic of Victorian floral lithography.
The files are provided as high-resolution JPGs or PDFs ready for home printing on standard paper, cardstock, or sticker paper.
How to Use These Printables
These vintage floral journal cards and tags are ideal for:
Junk journals – Layer them over tea-stained pages or tuck them into pockets as miniature art prints.
Mixed media art – Combine with lace, texture paste, or watercolor washes for a romantic, aged look.
Scrapbooking – Use them as embellishments or journaling spots in heritage and nature-themed layouts.
Collage and decoupage – Perfect for altered books or as focal elements on canvas panels.
Gift tags or stationery – Punch a hole, tie with twine or ribbon, and use them to add a Victorian flourish to gifts or handmade cards.
2” x 3” Journal Cards
More Creative Inspiration
For an elegant botanical journal spread, consider pairing these flower cards with background layers of script ephemera or pressed leaves. You can also print them smaller for mini albums, or larger to frame as vintage wall art.
If you’re working in color palettes inspired by natural pigments, these florals complement projects featuring earth tones, soft greens, and faded rose hues. Try mixing them with natural textures like linen, parchment, or wax seals to evoke an antique botanical study aesthetic.
Other Free Printables You Might Like
Free Pomology Fruit Ephemera Printables — A set of 19th-century fruit illustrations (pears, peaches, and grapes) from The Florist and Pomologist, ideal companions to floral designs.
Free Fern Ephemera Sheets — Lush green botanical prints that layer beautifully behind your flower cards for a forest-inspired spread.
Free Garden Insects Ephemera Printables — Vintage illustrations of butterflies and caterpillars that bring lively contrast to your floral collages.
Free Vintage Hat Ephemera Printables — A whimsical addition for a fashion-meets-nature aesthetic, taken from early 1900s millinery catalogs.
FAQs
Can I resize the journal cards and tags?
Yes! You can scale them in your print dialog or image editor to create smaller embellishments.
What paper works best for printing?
Cardstock or matte photo paper produces crisp color and texture, while lightweight paper is ideal for layering and collage.
Are these prints in the public domain?
Yes. The original book illustrations are from the 19th century and in the public domain, making them perfect for creative reuse.
Can I use them for handmade items I sell?
Yes, small-batch handmade art projects are fine — please do not redistribute the digital files themselves or printouts of them "as-is."
Final Thoughts
The hand-tinted blooms of The Ladies’ Flower-Garden remind us how art and horticulture once intertwined to celebrate beauty, color, and curiosity. Whether you use them in a journal spread, a collage, or a keepsake tag, these Victorian flowers bring a sense of quiet elegance and artistic history to your creative work.
1.5” x 2.5” Journal Tags
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Terms of use:
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: art journals, scrapbooks, junk journals, collage art, etc. You may not redistribute or sell the collage sheets “as is" in either print or digital form.
If you wish to share the files on your own website, please do not make the files available for download directly from your site. Instead, include an image with a link back to this site.
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.
