This retro christmas color palette set gives you 21 all-over patterns in cherry red, aqua teal, mint and candy pink, built the way a 1950s wrapping paper or diner tablecloth looks: stripes, checks, dots and diamonds with a few gold sparkles thrown in. Every sheet is a simple repeating print with no big central image, so you can cut, layer and tuck them into a journal without worrying about where the focal point lands.
Use them as journal page backgrounds, card mats, pocket linings or actual gift wrap for small boxes. Print on US Letter paper, either borderless or with a narrow white edge you trim off, and pick a matte cardstock if the sheet is going into a journal that gets handled a lot.
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.
Diamonds and Checks
Cherry red and aqua diamonds march across white in a sharp harlequin grid, good as a bold card mat behind a round sticker or a small diorama scene.
Mint and white squares line up in a diner-tablecloth checkerboard, with tiny red stars scattered across the mint squares for a folio cover with real retro punch.
Aqua and candy pink lines cross into a soft buffalo check on white, a calm partner for the Harlequin Diamonds Paper when a spread needs two patterns that do not compete.
Red, pink and aqua crisscross into a small tartan on white, a sturdy base for a journal page under a holiday photo or a strip of ribbon candy stickers.
Aqua and mint diamonds overlap in a classic argyle on white, well suited to wrapping a small flat gift like a bookmark or a gift card.
Stripes and Lines
Candy pink and red squares build a cheerful gingham, a sweet pocket lining for a journal envelope holding holiday cards or little notes.
Mint and candy pink stripes run side by side with thin gold pinstripes between them, a neat book cover base that pairs nicely with the Gingham Stripe Paper on a facing page.
Cherry red and white ticking stripes carry tiny gold stars along their length, a strong card mat behind a cut paper sticker or a small tag.
Pink and red stripes of different widths line up on white for a lively wrapping paper on a small gift box or a journal cover edge.
Red and aqua bands wave gently across white, a change of pace from straight stripes and a fun base for a Christmas candy junk journal spread.
Red and aqua chevrons zigzag across white, a crisp folio cover or a card mat behind a cut out starburst sticker.
Dots and Confetti
Cherry red polka dots sit evenly on pale aqua, a simple journal page base under a photo corner or a small tag.
Mint, pink and red dots scatter across white in a loose confetti mix, well matched with the Polka Dot Aqua Paper for a two sheet card set.
Red, aqua and pink circles sit in neat color block rows on white, a graphic gift wrap for a small square box.
Mint polka dots and tiny gold sparkles float on pale pink, a soft card mat behind a cut paper ornament or a small sticker.
Candy pink scalloped dots line up across mint in neat rows, a gentle envelope lining for holding small holiday notes.
Aqua scallops repeat across pale pink in soft rows, a quiet book cover base that pairs well with the Scalloped Dot Paper.
Holiday Motifs
Mint and pink ornaments hang in a repeating pattern on pale aqua, a festive wrapping paper for a round gift or small tin.
Red and gold starbursts spread across pale aqua in a classic atomic pattern, a strong card mat behind a sticker for any retro Christmas junk journal page.
Mint trees and red dots scatter in small repeats across white, a cheerful journal page base that pairs with the Ornament Print Paper for a layered spread.
Cherry red hearts and stars repeat across pale pink, a sweet card mat behind a small gift tag or a cut paper label, and a good match for the pink Christmas painting look.
What to Do Next
Print a few favorites from this set first, mix a stripe with a dot or a check, and see how the cherry red and aqua hold together on the page before you commit the whole set to your journal stash.
Frequently Asked Questions
What paper weight works best for these printable scrapbook papers?
A matte cardstock between 65 lb and 110 lb works best for these papers. Lighter paper suits gift wrap and pocket linings, while heavier cardstock holds up better as card mats and journal covers.
Can I print these borderless on a home printer?
Yes, most home printers can print these patterns borderless if you select that option in the print settings. If your printer cannot go edge to edge, print with a thin white margin and trim it off with a paper trimmer.
Should I use A4 or US Letter paper for this set?
These papers are sized for US Letter, so print on US Letter for the cleanest fit. A4 printing works too but may leave a slightly wider margin on one side that you can trim away.
Can these papers double as Christmas gift wrap?
Yes, several of the smaller scale patterns like the Gingham Stripe Paper and Confetti Dot Paper work well as gift wrap for small boxes. Print on slightly heavier paper if the gift has firm edges to wrap around.
How do I keep the retro palette consistent across a scrapbook page?
Stick to two or three papers from the same group, such as one stripe and one dot pattern, rather than mixing all 21 at once. That keeps the cherry red, aqua, mint and pink feeling coordinated rather than busy.