- Holly and Greenery
- Toile and Village Scenes
- Ornaments and Trims
- Figures and Characters
- Toys and Treats
- Florals and Patterns
- Frequently Asked Questions
This vintage christmas wrapping paper set gathers 28 sheets of Victorian and Edwardian motifs, from holly trails and caroler toile to glass ornaments, toy trains and frosted windowpanes. Every pattern stays crisp and clean on a light ground, so nothing here looks aged or yellowed, just old-fashioned in spirit.
Print the sheets on US Letter paper, either borderless or with a thin white edge trimmed off after printing. Matte paper or cardstock works best for junk journals and card mats, while a lighter sheet folds more easily around gifts.
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.
Holly and Greenery
Trailing holly and ivy on white makes a calm base for a journal page, letting a photo or a handwritten note sit quietly on top without competing for attention.
Small mistletoe sprigs tied with ribbon on pale mint line a gift envelope neatly, and the soft green keeps the inside of a card pocket feeling fresh rather than busy.
A green and red holly damask on white works well as a card mat behind a sticker or a tiny paper diorama, giving it a formal old-fashioned frame.
This green and red paisley on white pairs nicely with the holly damask paper above for a layered card front, one as the base and one as a smaller mat.
Robins perched among holly sprigs on white suit a folio cover for holiday letters, keeping the look gentle for anyone who likes Christmas birds junk journal pages too.
Toile and Village Scenes
A red toile of carolers singing under gas lamps makes a striking book cover, printed at full size and wrapped around a plain journal or notebook.
Snow covered churches repeating in a small village line a gift box lid handsomely, and the white ground keeps the detail easy to read at a glance.
Snow globes holding tiny villages, tossed across pale blue, work nicely as a pocket lining for an envelope tucked into a vintage Christmas junk journal spread.
A frosted windowpane pattern with stars on pale blue suits a card mat behind a cut paper scene, giving the whole card a wintry frame to look through.
Ornaments and Trims
Old glass ornaments in pastel colors, tossed loosely on white, make a lively journal page base under a photo of a decorated tree.
Silver tinsel garlands looping across white wrap a small gift with a bit of old-fashioned sparkle, without any metallic ink to fuss over.
Frosted pine cones on soft blue pair well with the silver tinsel garland paper for a two tone gift wrap set that still reads as one family.
Silver bells with ribbons on soft lilac make a quiet card mat behind a die cut shape, letting the lilac ground carry most of the color.
Striped Christmas crackers tossed on white suit wrapping a small box of sweets, and the pattern stays cheerful without feeling too busy on a table.
Figures and Characters
Small old world Santas carrying lanterns on pale blue work nicely as a journal page base, anchoring a photo of a holiday evening or a family gathering.
Angels with trumpets in gold and pink on white suit a card mat behind a sticker, giving a greeting card a gentle, formal feel.
Doves carrying olive branches in pale gold on white pair softly with the trumpeting angels paper for a matching set of card fronts and envelope liners.
Toys and Treats
Vintage teddy bears with bows on pale mint make a sweet book cover for a child’s holiday keepsake album, or a wrapping sheet for a small toy.
Vintage toy trains in rows on pale pink suit a pocket lining for a card that opens to reveal a small note, echoing the charm of painted Christmas house drawings.
Vintage rocking horses on pale mint pair well with the vintage teddy bear paper above, giving a nursery themed gift set a matching pair of wraps.
Pull-along toy ducks and drums on white make a playful wrapping sheet for a children’s gift, light enough to fold neatly around small boxes.
Gingerbread hearts on ribbons on pale pink make a cozy card mat behind a die cut shape, and the pale pink keeps it from reading too sugary.
Sugar plums and glass candy dishes on white suit wrapping a small box of treats, giving the gift an old confectioner’s shop feel before it is even opened.
Red and white ribbon candy tossed on white pairs neatly with the sugar plum paper for a layered treat box, one as the wrap and one as the lining.
Florals and Patterns
White Christmas roses on a pale green ground make a soft journal page base, pairing easily with botanical ephemera for anyone who enjoys flower themed junk journal pages.
Poinsettias in a vintage chintz on white suit a book cover for a recipe folder, carrying the classic holiday bloom in an old fashioned floral layout.
Wreaths with red bows set in a lattice on white make a tidy card mat behind a greeting, the lattice lines giving the card a formal, tailored edge.
Candles in brass holders set in a half-drop on pale pink make a warm wrapping sheet for a small gift, closing out the set on a quiet, glowing note.
What to Do Next
Pick a few sheets that suit the card or journal spread you have in mind, print them on matte paper, and trim to size before you start gluing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What paper weight works best for vintage Christmas wrapping paper?
Matte cardstock between 65 lb and 110 lb works best for most uses. Lighter paper around 24 lb to 32 lb folds more easily for actual gift wrapping, while cardstock holds up better for card mats and journal covers.
Can I print these sheets borderless?
Yes, most home printers support borderless printing on US Letter paper. If your printer cannot print to the edge, print normally and trim the thin white margin off with a paper trimmer for a clean edge-to-edge look.
Should I use A4 or US Letter paper?
These sheets are sized for US Letter, which is the standard size for most home printers in the US. A4 printing will scale the design slightly, so check the preview and adjust to fit if you print from outside the US.
Can I use these sheets as actual Christmas gift wrap?
Yes, lighter weight matte paper wraps neatly around small to medium gifts. For larger boxes, print a few sheets and tape them together along a pattern repeat so the seams stay hard to spot.
How do I keep the patterns looking crisp when I print them?
Choose a high quality or photo print setting rather than draft mode, and use matte paper rather than glossy. This keeps the fine holly, ribbon and toile lines sharp instead of soft or faded.