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This retro christmas wrapping paper set brings back the look of a 1950s department store counter: Shiny Brite ornaments, jolly Santas, pink aluminum trees and candy-cane stripes, all drawn as crisp all-over repeats. There are 24 sheets in all, mixing Santas and snowmen with gift box grids, plaids and atomic starbursts, so you can match any page without two sheets ever feeling the same.
Print on US Letter, borderless if your printer allows it or trimmed to the edge afterward, and pick a matte paper for anything going into a journal so pens do not skate across it.
Using these images: free for personal projects such as printing, coloring, cards, journals and gifts. Handmade items that include them may be sold up to 30 pieces per design. More than that is commercial use and is not permitted, and neither is selling or sharing the images themselves or passing them off as your own. Please ask before any other use.
Ornaments and Baubles
Small teal, pink and red ornaments scattered on white make a cheerful base for a photo on a journal spread, light enough that handwriting still shows through clearly.
Teal and red baubles hang from a curling gold line across white, a good match beside the ornament toss sheet for a two-page journal layout.
Rows of teal Christmas trees hung with pink ornaments sit on white, sturdy enough to line a small gift box or a card drawer.
Red and teal sputnik stars with little sparkles cover white in a busy, fun pattern, ideal for wrapping a small gift when you want something playful.
Glitter-look snowflakes and atomic stars in silver and teal scatter over white, pairing nicely with the retro Christmas junk journal pages for a winter spread.
Santas, Snowmen and Elves
Jolly Santa faces line up in neat rows on pale aqua with tiny holly sprigs between them, good as a card mat behind a cut-out gift tag or sticker.
Jolly snowmen in top hats and mittens dot pale aqua, a fun lining for an envelope tucked into a vintage Christmas junk journal.
Elves sit on candy canes with little stars scattered around them on mint, best used as a folio cover for small keepsake notes or tags.
Spaghetti-haired angels with gold halos float across pale aqua, a soft base layer under a sticker or diorama cut-out on a card front.
Trees, Toys and Treats
Pink aluminum trees and gold starbursts scatter loosely on white, a strong choice for wrapping a small gift when the theme calls for mid-century glamour.
Toy trains and rocking horses alternate in rows across white, pairing well with the Christmas tree painting ideas for a toyshop themed page.
Tiny gingerbread men and gumdrops toss across pale pink, a sweet pocket lining for a journal page about holiday baking.
Christmas cookies with sprinkles scatter over pale pink, a good companion to the gingerbread sheet or the Christmas candy drawing ideas for a sweet-shop spread.
Santa mugs and cocoa cups with marshmallows toss across white, useful as a book cover for a small cozy-season recipe folio.
Tiny poodles in scarves carry gift boxes across pale pink, a playful lining for an envelope or the inside of a gift box lid.
Nature Motifs
Leaping reindeer alternate with snowflakes in a half-drop repeat on mint, a calm base for a journal page under a winter photo.
Holly sprigs and red berries repeat in a tidy half-drop pattern on white, a clean mat behind a sticker or a small painted ornament cut-out.
Pink and red poinsettias with green leaves spread across mint, pairing well with the Christmas flowers junk journal pages for a floral holiday spread.
Red sleighs full of gifts scatter across mint with small stars between them, a sturdy wrap for a mid-sized present under the tree.
Stripes and Plaids
Cherry red and white candy-cane stripes carry tiny gold stars, a bold mat behind a sticker or the Christmas candy junk journal pages.
Cherry red and mint plaid with thin white lines gives a quieter option, a steady folio cover beneath any busier sheet in this set.
A grid of gift boxes with polka-dot lids covers pale pink, a tidy base for a card mat or the lining of a small keepsake pocket.
A string of retro C9 bulbs zigzags across white, a bright wrap for a small gift or a strong mat behind a holiday card sentiment.
What to Do Next
Pick a few favorites to start, print them on matte cardstock and let the Santas, trees and stripes build out a full retro Christmas spread in your journal or on your next handmade card.
Frequently Asked Questions
What paper weight works best for retro christmas wrapping paper printables?
A weight between 24 and 32 lb works well for most uses. Lighter stock suits wrapping and envelope linings, while cardstock around 65 to 80 lb holds up better for card mats and journal covers.
Can I print these sheets borderless?
Yes, borderless printing works if your printer supports it, which gives edge-to-edge color with no trimming needed. If your printer cannot do borderless, print normally and trim the thin white margin with a paper trimmer.
Should I use A4 or US Letter paper?
These sheets are set up for US Letter, so print at 100 percent scale rather than fit to page. A4 printing still works but may leave a narrow margin on one side, which trims away easily.
Can I use these as actual gift wrap?
Yes, several of the sheets, like the candy cane stripe and the pink aluminum tree patterns, wrap small to medium gifts nicely. Use slightly heavier paper for wrapping so it folds crisply without tearing at the corners.
How do I keep the colors looking accurate when I print?
Set your printer to its best or photo quality setting rather than draft mode, which keeps the reds and teals saturated. Matte photo paper also holds the gold accents more cleanly than plain copy paper.
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