- Retro Ornaments
- Vintage Toys
- Snow Day
- Winter Outfits
- Christmas Mail
- Reindeer and Pets
- Candles and Dinner
- Village and Nativity
- Treats and Birds
- Wrapping and Christmas Eve
- Frequently Asked Questions
These retro christmas stickers pull straight from a 1950s family holiday: cocoa on Christmas morning, a tree strapped to the roof of a station wagon, a stand mixer full of cookie dough and a Santa with a long list to check. The set runs across 21 sheets, each one its own little sub-theme, from vintage toys and reindeer games to the cardboard village under the tree and the plate of cookies left out on Christmas Eve.
Print the sheets on printable sticker paper for a true peel-and-stick sticker, or use plain paper and a glue stick if that is what you have on hand. Print at actual size (set your printer to 100%, not “fit to page”), then cut around each piece leaving a thin white edge so nothing looks clipped.
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Retro Ornaments
Slippers, a quilted robe, a steaming cup of cocoa, an opened gift box and a little toy truck make up this sheet, the kind of sticker set that belongs on the first page of a holiday journal spread.
Give the robe and slippers their own corner of the page and let the cocoa cup sit beside a journal entry about the morning itself. If you print on plain paper, a glue stick holds these fine since they are meant to sit flat rather than get repositioned.
Six classic tree ornaments fill this sheet: a mercury glass ball, a striped finial, a glitter pine cone, a pink reflector ornament, a bell and a satin ball, each one its own separate sticker.
This sheet is built around the drive home with the tree: a wood-panel station wagon with a pine tree strapped to the roof, a thermos, a mitten, a sled and a stand-alone pine tree.
Leave the thin white border around the station wagon when you cut it out, since its roofline and wheel wells have small curves that are easy to round off with scissors alone. A craft knife makes quick work of those tighter corners if you want a cleaner edge.
Vintage Toys
A pull-along duck, a toy telephone, a teddy bear, a yo-yo, a spinning top and a doll in a red coat give this sheet its toy-shop feel, perfect scattered through a gift list page or a planner week leading up to the holiday.
Pair it with the Christmas Morning sheet so the toy truck and opened gift box sit near this one, building a little scene across the spread rather than one sheet on its own. For more ideas on building a full retro spread, see 23 Free Retro Christmas Junk Journal Pages in a Playful 1950s and 1960s Style.
A box of tinsel, a tangle of string lights, a stepladder, a bulb box and a tree skirt turn this sheet into a little record of the trimming itself, good for the page right after the tree trip spread.
Snow Day
A wooden sled, ice skates, a pile of snowballs, a knit hat and a pair of mittens cover the outdoor side of the holiday, the kind of sheet that works just as well on a winter planner page as a Christmas one.
Sticker paper holds up better than plain paper here if these are going into a planner you flip through often, since the pieces get handled more than a page glued flat into a journal.
A mixing bowl, a stand mixer, cookie cutters, a rolling pin, a tray of cut-out cookies and a frosting bag make a full baking-day sheet, enough pieces to decorate a whole recipe card or kitchen journal page.
Winter Outfits
A red car coat, a fur muff, a plaid scarf, a pair of galoshes and a bobble hat make up this sheet, built around the clothes everyone pulled on before heading out the door.
These flat garment shapes cut cleanly with ordinary scissors since there are no tight inner curves to worry about. They look good tucked along the edge of a page rather than centered, almost like a little row of laundry.
A record player, a stack of records, a transistor radio, a jingle bell and a music box with a tiny dancer bring the sound of the holiday onto the page, a natural match for anyone who also likes 33 Free Music Junk Journal Pages With Sheet Music, Old Records and Concert Halls.
Christmas Mail
A stack of envelopes, a card showing a little church, a card showing a snowy cabin, a postage stamp and a fountain pen fill this sheet, built for anyone who sends real holiday cards every year.
Stick the stamp and envelope near the corner of a card you are mailing for a little extra charm, or use the whole sheet to decorate the outside of a card-writing station in your planner. For quick sketching ideas that pair with this sheet, see Christmas Sketching Ideas: 18 Cozy Beginner Drawings to Try.
A chubby waving Santa, a Santa settled in an armchair, a Santa checking a long list, a Santa on a rooftop and a pair of Santa boots cover this sheet, five takes on the same cheerful figure.
Reindeer and Pets
A winking reindeer, a reindeer with a red nose, a reindeer wrapped in a scarf, a reindeer pull toy and a pair of antlers make this sheet playful rather than formal, five small jokes on the same character.
The five-minute version here is simple: cut out just the red-nosed reindeer and the antlers, and skip the rest if you only need a quick accent for one card. Keep the full sheet for a bigger project later.
A cat tucked in a stocking, a puppy with a bow, a kitten batting a bauble, a parakeet in a tiny Santa hat and a goldfish bowl strung with tinsel round out this sheet for anyone who always adds a pet to the holiday card.
Candles and Dinner
A pillar candle, a bayberry candle, a holly sprig, a mistletoe bunch and a wreath make up this quiet sheet, the kind that works equally well on a mantel-themed page or tucked into the corner of a card.
Group the two candles together and let the holly, mistletoe and wreath trail along a border instead of sitting in a straight row, which reads more like greenery and less like a list of objects.
A roast turkey, a ham studded with pineapple rings, a gravy boat, a cranberry mold and a basket of dinner rolls cover the holiday table, a good match for anyone also working on 29 Free Christmas Junk Journal Pages and Page Ideas From European Christmas Markets.
Village and Nativity
A ceramic Mary, a ceramic Joseph, a manger with baby Jesus, a shepherd, a lamb and a camel make up this sheet, drawn as the small painted figurines rather than a full scene.
Because these are figurine-style pieces rather than flat shapes, a craft knife helps around the narrower gaps between arms and robes. Keep them together on one page of a journal rather than scattering them, since they read best as a set.
A glitter house, a glitter church, a bottle-brush tree, a tiny skater and a lamp post bring the little village under the tree onto the page, a fitting companion to 33 Christmas House Drawing Ideas Inspired by Folk Ornaments and Painted Wooden Houses.
Treats and Birds
A slice of fruitcake, a tin of peppermint bark, a cup of coffee, a mince pie and a bowl of candy round out the dessert table on this sheet, meant for the quieter half of the day once dinner is done.
These smaller rounded shapes are forgiving to cut, so this is a good sheet to hand a child or a less confident crafter if you are working on the set together.
A cardinal, a chickadee, a blue jay, a snowy owl and a robin perched on a branch make up this sheet, five birds that work year round rather than only at Christmas.
Wrapping and Christmas Eve
A roll of wrapping paper, scissors, a tape dispenser, a bow, a blank tag and a gift box fill this sheet, built for anyone who wraps a whole stack of gifts in one sitting.
Print this one on sticker paper rather than plain paper if you plan to stick any of these directly onto an actual wrapped gift, since it needs to hold onto paper the way a real gift tag would. For a different take on retro wrapping and card motifs, see 33 Retro Painting Ideas of 70s Kitchens, Diner Booths and Record Players.
A plate of cookies for Santa, a glass of milk, a carrot for the reindeer, a stocking and a mantel clock close out the set, the last small ritual of the night before the tree is opened.
What to Do Next
Download the sheets, print a few sections at a time, and start with whichever sub-theme matches the page you are working on today. If you want more sheets in the same mood, the full 23 Free Retro Christmas Junk Journal Pages in a Playful 1950s and 1960s Style set makes a good next stop.
Frequently Asked Questions
What paper works best for these retro Christmas stickers?
Printable sticker paper gives you a true peel-and-stick result, while plain paper with a glue stick works just as well for journal pages that stay flat. Matte sticker paper takes pen and marker touch-ups better than glossy sheets.
What printer settings should I use?
Print at 100% or actual size rather than fit to page, so the stickers match the sizes shown on the sheet. Choose the best or photo quality setting if your printer offers it, since this keeps the fine outlines crisp.
How do I cut out the smaller or curved stickers?
Leave a thin white border around each piece rather than cutting exactly on the line, since this protects the printed edge from fraying. A small craft knife handles tight inner curves, like between a reindeer’s antlers, better than scissors.
Can I use these stickers on actual wrapped gifts and cards?
Yes, the wrapping table and Christmas mail sheets are sized for this, and sticker paper holds up better on gift wrap than glued plain paper. Keep the glue-stick versions for journals and planners that stay flat.
How should I split 21 sheets across a junk journal?
Group sheets by their section, such as the snow day pair or the village and nativity pair, and give each pair its own spread. This keeps the look organized instead of scattering unrelated pieces across random pages.