Free Vintage Halloween Postcards Printable: Junk Journal & Craft Ephemera
Quick Overview:
Download a free set of vintage Halloween postcard printables for your creative projects. Here’s what you’ll find inside:
Authentic scans of early 1900s Halloween postcards
High-resolution images for crisp home printing
Perfect for junk journals, art journals, scrapbooks, and seasonal décor
Themes include pumpkins, witches, owls, and spooky folklore motifs
Free to download and use in personal and handmade craft projects
A Look Back at Vintage Halloween Postcards
In the early 20th century, Halloween postcards were one of the most popular ways to share seasonal greetings. They featured festive illustrations of pumpkins, witches, owls, black cats, and trick-or-treaters. Some designs leaned spooky, while others embraced the holiday’s playful side.
These postcards reflected the excitement and mystery of Halloween, combining folklore and festivity in charming detail. Today, the originals are highly collectible, but thanks to this printable collection, you can enjoy them in your creative projects.
About the Free Printable Postcards
This free download is made up of scanned images of authentic vintage Halloween postcards. Each one captures the original illustrations, complete with vibrant color and nostalgic charm.
Format: Printable collage sheet with multiple postcards
Style: Early 1900s postcard designs
Themes: Pumpkins, witches, owls, festive Halloween icons
You can print them at home on standard paper or cardstock for a sturdier finish.
3.5” Wide Cards
Creative Ways to Use Vintage Halloween Postcards
Here are just a few ideas for how to use these printables in your Halloween projects:
Junk Journals & Art Journals – Add postcards as tuck-in pieces, flip-outs, or layered collage elements.
Scrapbooking – Incorporate them into spooky layouts for seasonal memories.
DIY Halloween Décor – Use them to create garlands, framed wall art, or table decorations.
Gift Tags & Cards – Repurpose postcards into unique Halloween cards or gift tags.
Mixed Media Art – Combine with lace, ribbon, paint, or texture paste for layered seasonal pieces.
Because they’re authentic vintage images, they add instant nostalgia to whatever you create.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these Halloween postcards really vintage?
Yes. They’re authentic scans of postcards from the early 1900s.
Can I sell crafts I make with them?
Yes. You may use them in physical crafts for resale. However, you cannot resell the digital files or printouts of them “as-is.”
What paper should I use to print them?
Regular paper works just fine, or you can use cardstock or matte photo paper for sturdier pieces.
More Halloween Printables to Download
Looking for more vintage Halloween ephemera? Check out these related free printables:
Vintage Halloween Ephemera Tags & Cards - A set of printable Halloween tags and cards taken from vintage postcards, perfect for journaling, scrapbooking, and DIY gift wrap.
Vintage Poison Labels - A collection of eerie vintage poison labels, ideal for Halloween journaling, potion bottle props, and spooky crafts.
Owl Illustrations by John James Audubon - Printable collage sheets featuring beautiful owl illustrations, great for adding a touch of nocturnal mystery to Halloween projects.
Final Thoughts
These free vintage Halloween postcard printables are a perfect way to bring history and nostalgia into your seasonal crafts. Whether you use them in journals, scrapbooks, or holiday decorations, they’ll add the perfect mix of spooky and charming vintage flair. Download your set and start creating today!
2.5” 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: 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.
