Vintage butterflies are one of the most magical motifs you can use in junk journaling, mixed-media art, or vintage-style scrapbooking. Their delicate wings, symmetrical patterns, and timeworn charm lend themselves beautifully to everything from nature-themed spreads to ethereal collage pages.
This curated collection of Free Vintage Butterfly Images Vol-1 continues the elegant and naturalist style from Vol-2, but with more vivid color variations and dynamic wing patterns. Each butterfly is high-resolution and easy to use.
This is the first in a two-part series—don’t miss the companion set in our Free Vintage Butterfly Images Vol-2, featuring even more beautifully restored illustrations.
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What’s Included:
- 50 unique pages of butterfly-inspired art
- Over 50 high-resolution images (JPG & PNG)
- Portrait images in 3 sizes for flexible use
- Bonus digital download included
- Instant digital download for immediate crafting
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12 Free Vintage Junk Journal Butterfly Images
Here’s a closer look at each free image included in this collection, along with ideas for how you can use them in your own crafting.
Red and Ink-Edged Regal Butterfly
This beautiful butterfly features bold bands of red and deep navy over creamy white wings. Fine ink detailing gives it an antique charm, perfect for nature-themed pages or moody Victorian ephemera.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Use it as a statement piece on the cover of a botanical journal or layer it with lace and script ephemera for a rich focal cluster.
Deep Blue Morpho-Inspired Butterfly
This vivid blue butterfly is graceful and elegant, with softly blended shading and orange eye spots near the wing tips. It evokes the style of antique entomological prints.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Beautiful as a centerpiece for mixed-media pages or clipped for handmade bookmarks and tags.
Warm Earth-Tone Butterfly with Eye Spots
A striking butterfly in ochre, brown, and coral with dramatic circular eye markings, ideal for adding bold contrast to neutral-toned spreads.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Great for vintage collage pages or fussy-cut accents in a naturalist journal.
Elegant Inked Butterfly with Bold Contrast
This high-contrast black and white butterfly features warm orange details and clean ink lines. It has a modern-meets-vintage aesthetic.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Perfect for layering with florals, type, or washi tape in black-and-white journals.
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Monochrome Black and White Swallowtail
This butterfly shows off dramatic, swallowtail-like curves with speckled white wing markings—an iconic specimen-style print in grayscale ink.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Use in gothic or moody spreads, or as a timeless detail on envelope flaps and inserts.
Green Botanical Butterfly
Subtle and softly rendered in olive tones, this butterfly has delicate lines and muted ink textures, offering a calm and nature-inspired aesthetic.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Ideal for layering with botanical prints or pairing with pressed flowers in junk journals.
Classic Monarch-Inspired Butterfly
A bright orange and black butterfly reminiscent of a monarch, illustrated in an old-world ink style. Bold and recognizable, perfect for punchy pages.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Use in seasonal pages, especially fall spreads, or tuck into folio pockets.
Autumn Hued Butterfly with Speckled Wings
This butterfly has a beautifully speckled palette of cream, rust, and deep black, with painterly strokes adding vintage softness.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Pair with coffee-dyed papers or sepia-toned backgrounds for a warm, nostalgic look.
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Multicolor Boho Butterfly
Vibrant and whimsical, this butterfly bursts with jewel tones—teal, coral, goldenrod, and navy—arranged in perfect harmony.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Fun for boho or maximalist junk journal spreads and eye-catching ephemera clusters.
Cream and Blue Swallowtail Beauty
This stunning butterfly features creamy yellow wings edged in blue and black, with pops of orange. The elegant tails give it a classic butterfly book appeal.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Adds movement and a pop of brightness to vintage floral pages or as a tuck-in piece.
Blush and Ink Tipped Butterfly with Soft Gradients
This butterfly features soft blush pink wings that deepen into dark inky edges. The hand-drawn detail adds a subtle elegance and vintage refinement.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Lovely for romantic journal spreads, or tuck it into vintage Valentine ephemera packs.
Teal and Black Butterfly with Dramatic Drops
Dark, moody black lower wings contrast with shimmering teal uppers in this antique sketch. The unique droplet-like wing shapes give it drama and movement.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Use in celestial or moody mixed-media pieces, or pair with gold foil for contrast.
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12 Individual Images.
Additional Sizes Included as Sheets:
– 12 Single-Image Sheets
– 6 Two-Images Sheets
– 3 Four-Images Sheets
– 2 Six-Images Sheets
12 Free Vintage Butterfly Images – Printable Sheets & Ephemera for Junk Journal Vol. 1
How to Use These Butterfly Images
- Junk Journaling: Add focal points, backgrounds, or layered embellishments.
- Scrapbooking: Highlight memories with themed accents.
- Mixed-Media Art: Layer with paint, textures, or stencils.
- DIY Crafts: Create cards, planner pages, wall art, and more.
More Free Butterfly Collections to Explore
Butterflies bring instant charm to any junk journal, and if they’re your favorite embellishment, you’re in the perfect spot. Our collection spans everything from delicate vintage sketches to bold mixed-media textures. Each volume offers its own personality—ideal for grunge lovers, nature-inspired creators, or collage enthusiasts alike.
Browse through them and start building a beautiful stash of printable wings. They’re perfect for layering, focal spreads, or intricate fussy cut details.
- Free Vintage Antique Butterfly Collections:
- Antique Butterfly Vol-1 (This collection)
- Antique Butterfly Vol-2
- Free Mixed-Media Butterfly Collections:
Let your creativity take flight! Whether you’re working on journal covers, mini tags, or just want to fill a page with color and life, these butterfly printables will bring a fresh spark to your next crafting session.