Free Frog Ephemera – Printable Victorian Collage Sheets for Whimsical Journals
Printable Frog Ephemera with Victorian Charm and Whimsy
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Discover quirky 19th-century frog illustrations from Lord & Taylor’s Victorian advertising archive
Download two free printable collage sheets in 3-inch circles and large rectangles
Perfect for junk journaling, art journals, whimsical crafts, and printable ephemera collections
Some vintage illustrations are elegant. Others are eerie. But a special few, like these Victorian frogs, are simply delightfully absurd. Originally published as part of a 19th-century Lord & Taylor advertising campaign, these anthropomorphic frog illustrations were created to amuse customers and make a splash in the crowded world of printed trade cards.
Now, these bizarre yet beautiful engravings have leapt into the world of modern journaling! You can download two exclusive printable collage sheets right here, cleaned up and resized for your creative projects. Whether you're building a whimsical junk journal, a surreal collage, or a charming handmade greeting card, these quirky frogs are ready to hop in and steal the show.
About the Free Printable Frog Collage Sheets
You’ll find two separate sheets available for instant download:
3-Inch Circles: These large round frog images are perfect for focal points in art journals, handmade coasters, whimsical tags, or large envelope seals.
Large Rectangles: This sheet includes all six original Lord & Taylor frog illustrations in postcard-style rectangles. Use them as tip-ins, flip cards, or standalone journal inserts.
Both sheets are high-resolution JPGs designed for easy printing and cutting. They work beautifully on standard printer paper, matte photo paper, or light cardstock.
What Makes These Frog Illustrations So Unique?
These frog ephemera pieces come from the golden age of chromolithographic advertising when department stores and apothecaries competed for attention with vibrant, imaginative prints. While many trade cards of the era focused on fashion or flowers, Lord & Taylor took a more eccentric turn: a world where frogs wore hats, danced in coats, and perched on mushrooms like theater performers.
Highlights of the printable illustrations include:
Frogs with leaf parasols
Frogs getting dressed
Frog families out for a stroll
Frogs frolicking by the water
They're surreal, satirical, and full of vintage charm, the perfect combination for journalers who love the unexpected.
Ideas for Using These Printable Frogs in Your Art
Looking for inspiration? Here are a few ways to make the most of these peculiar printables:
Add a humorous focal image to your junk journal
Use one frog per day as a quirky art journal prompt
Make vintage-inspired notecards with a surreal twist
Build a Victorian-themed collage with a bit of absurdity
Use as writing prompts or character starters in creative journaling
These frogs are strange in the best way, and they invite play, imagination, and a little laughter into your creative process.
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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: 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. Pinning is always welcome and appreciated!
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.
