Free Printable Theo van Hoytema Animal Collage Sheets – Vintage Birds & Wildlife Ephemera
At a Glance
Free printable collage sheets featuring vintage bird and animal illustrations by Theo van Hoytema
Includes both rectangular and circular designs for added flexibility
Perfect for junk journals, mixed media collage, and nature-themed spreads
This collection of free printable collage sheets showcases the elegant and whimsical animal illustrations of Dutch artist Theo van Hoytema, best known for his lithographic prints and calendars from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. With their soft lines, muted tones, and beautiful natural details, these vintage illustrations make a stunning addition to any junk journal, scrapbook, or mixed-media project.
The two downloadable sheets include:
A rectangle-format collage sheet featuring owls, a peacock, songbirds, cranes, monkeys, and more
A coordinating 2-inch circle sheet, ideal for stickers, clusters, tags, or layering
Van Hoytema’s animals have a slightly dreamy, hand-drawn quality that bridges scientific illustration and artistic storytelling. They’re expressive, naturalistic, and often tinged with a sense of quiet humor, perfect for crafters looking to add thoughtful visual details to their work.
1.5” x 2.5”
Creative Uses
Frame as focal elements in nature-themed junk journal spreads
Use circles as small tags, or in clusters in mixed media projects
Add to nature journals, science-themed pages, or eco-conscious art
Pair with botanical illustrations or insect ephemera for a full naturalist look
Include in storybook-style layouts that evoke vintage children’s books
Creative Pairing Ideas
Botanical ephemera: Combine with ferns, seed catalog pages, or mushrooms for a woodland feel
Handwritten labels or calligraphy: Add delicate handwritten notes to reflect a naturalist’s fieldwork
Soft background textures: Tea-stained paper, vellum, or linen textures complement the gentle tones
Vintage handwriting or ledgers: Layer with old diary pages
Stamps or faux postmarks: These animal portraits feel right at home on “faux mail” projects
These printable collage sheets are perfect for creators who want to bring an earthy and slightly whimsical tone into their work. Whether you're crafting a nature journal, a vintage-inspired zine, or simply layering beautiful things onto a page, Theo van Hoytema’s animals offer plenty of charm and narrative possibility.
2” Circles
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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.
