If you’re ready to breathe new life into your journal pages, this third volume of our mixed-media butterfly series is here to inspire. With every winged detail layered over vintage textures, this collection brings richness and artistic flair to your ephemera stash.
From bold blues and earthy browns to striking oranges and delicate whites, each butterfly in this set offers a distinct personality to match your creative vision. These images are perfect for paper layering, collaging, or printing directly onto sticker paper.
And guess what? This is just Volume 3! If you love what you see here, be sure to check out Free Mixed-Media Butterfly Images – Vol. 1 and Free Mixed-Media Butterfly Images – Vol. 2 for even more artistic butterfly goodness.
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- 50 unique pages of butterfly-inspired art
- Over 50 high-resolution images (JPG & PNG)
- Portrait images in 3 sizes for flexible use
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12 Free Mixed-Media Junk Journal Butterfly Images
Each butterfly has been digitally enhanced with a textured, artistic backdrop and rich tones perfect for print projects.
Rustic Monarch Swallowtail
This butterfly showcases vibrant yellow and orange shades over black wings, paired with textured background patterns in earthy tones. The balance between bold contrast and rustic backdrop gives it a classic mixed-media appeal.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Ideal for focal clusters or vintage-style tags in junk journals.
Blush Stripes Butterfly
With soft blush-red stripes and ivory-tipped black wings, this butterfly sits against a muted green and ochre backdrop. The palette creates a warm yet gentle effect.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Works beautifully in botanical collages and vintage garden themes.
Twilight Indigo Butterfly
Shades of indigo, aqua blue, and black dance across this butterfly’s wings, set against a textured ochre and teal canvas. There’s a moody elegance to its tones.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Adds depth and sophistication to twilight or celestial-themed spreads.
Golden Eyespot Butterfly
A rich blend of ochre, copper, and crimson surrounds striking eyespots on this butterfly. The base canvas has a brushed beige finish, lending warmth to the overall composition.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: A great embellishment for retro-themed tags or memory boards.
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Ivory Dip Butterfly
This design features pale ivory wings dipped in dark navy and set against layered blocks of pastel yellow and blue. The contrast is soft yet eye-catching.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Perfect for layering over abstract or grungy collage bases.
Cocoa Blush Butterfly
Cocoa brown and creamy beige wings come alive with subtle blush pinks and a golden mustard backdrop. The slightly distressed background adds texture and character.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Blends seamlessly into warm-toned spreads and gratitude journaling.
Deep Emerald Butterfly
This butterfly features striking green wings with tiny ochre eyelets near the edges. The vintage cream background gives it a botanical, archival charm.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Adds a splash of greenery to botanical journals and earth-themed pages.
Vintage Monarch Butterfly
Bright tangerine-orange wings with black veins and white dots offer a nostalgic look. The textured background is filled with playful warm tones.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: A must-have for autumn collages and retro embellishments.
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Soft Painted Lady Butterfly
Golden beige, black, and soft tangerine swirl through this butterfly’s pattern, with delicate purples on the lower wings. A pastel background softens the overall image.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Great for light, romantic spreads or feminine vintage kits.
Sapphire Bloom Butterfly
This butterfly’s wings bloom with teal, sapphire blue, and coral on an aged aquamarine canvas. A mix of bold and serene.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Adds a regal touch to journal covers or travel ephemera.
Plum Burst Butterfly
Purple and orange hues burst from this butterfly’s patterned wings, framed by a distressed mixed-paint backdrop. The design is rich in contrast.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Ideal for dramatic layers or eye-catching cluster builds.
Crimson Edge Butterfly
A gorgeous spread of crimson and brown dances over soft beige wings. The aged parchment-style background reinforces its antique look.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Perfect for heritage scrapbooking or sepia-toned journals.
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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 Mixed-Media Butterfly Images for Junk Journal – Vintage Printable Sheets & Ephemera Vol. 3
How to Use These Mixed-Media Butterfly Printables in Your Crafts
Each butterfly comes in two formats: JPG and PNG, so you can easily use them digitally or print them as part of your tangible journaling. They’re scaled to fit US Letter size (8.5 x 11 inches) with multiple sheet layouts, including 12 singles, 6 two-image, 3 four-image, and 2 eight-image sheets.
Use them as focal points for your junk journal pages, tuck spots in envelopes, or layering elements in scrapbook layouts. They’re also great for cardmaking, decoupage, ATCs, or handmade bookmarks. You can resize them to suit planner pages or even create your own stickers!
More Free Butterfly Collections to Explore
Obsessed with butterflies? Same here. These timeless symbols of transformation add elegance, motion, and vintage flair to any creative spread. Our butterfly-themed freebies range from grungy and textured to soft and painterly—something for every aesthetic.
Dive in and collect your favorites. They’re perfect for fussy cutting, journal layering, or using as stunning focal images.
- Free Vintage Antique Butterfly Collections:
- Free Mixed-Media Butterfly Collections:
- Mixed-Media Butterfly Vol-1
- Mixed-Media Butterfly Vol-2
- Mixed-Media Butterfly Vol-3 (This collection)
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.