Looking for bird ephemera that sparks a little more emotion and artistic edge? This vibrant Volume 2 of mixed-media bird portraits offers a distinct blend of vintage illustration and layered collage textures that feel modern, expressive, and a bit wild—in the best way.
Whether you’re filling a junk journal, curating tags, or building an art spread, these free printable images are designed to stand out with their painterly strokes, distressed edges, and bold backgrounds.
Each page in this collection has been carefully curated to give you printable sheets with depth, detail, and a story behind every feather.
And guess what? This is just Volume 2! If you love what you see here, be sure to check out Free Mixed-Media Bird Images – Vol. 1 and Free Mixed-Media Bird Images – Vol. 3 for even more artistic butterfly goodness.
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12 Free Mixed-Media Junk Journal Birds Images
Let’s explore each bird illustration and how it might inspire your next crafting moment.
Gentle Barn Owl with Green Blueprint
Soft tawny tones sweep across this barn owl’s plumage, resting against a pale green-blue collage of architectural plans and aged textures.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: This image brings a peaceful woodland vibe to tags, envelopes, or journal covers.
Sunshine Yellow Finch with Striped Patches
This bright finch stands proudly on a branch, its vibrant golden feathers contrasting beautifully with a patchy background of peach, aqua, and white hues.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Great for uplifting spring spreads or for creating cheerful focal points in journals.
Textured Red Cardinal with Earthy Grid
The striking red crest and plumage of the cardinal pop against a muted patchwork of beige and parchment-like blocks.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Perfect as a bold focal image on journal inserts or seasonal cards.
Black Crow with Abstract Color Blocks
Rendered in deep ink-like blacks, this crow silhouette is framed by dynamic pastel blocks of pink, yellow, and teal.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Ideal for moody, mysterious pages or Halloween ephemera.
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White Dove with Rustic Collage Texture
A soft white dove perches calmly against torn paper layers in gold, red, and grey-brown tones.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: This gentle image is lovely for peace-themed spreads, love letters, or vintage bird journals.
Blush Finch with Floral Paper Layers
A reddish-pink finch is surrounded by fragments of floral prints, yellowing graph paper, and pastel bits.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Brings a romantic, feminine energy to journals, envelopes, or handmade postcards.
Tall Heron with Red Wildflowers
This white heron stands tall among deep red blossoms and an eclectic painted background of ochre, cream, and blue.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Adds graceful movement and a naturalist feel to vertical journal spreads.
Colorful Hummingbird in Flight
A detailed hummingbird hovers near pink flowers, surrounded by coffee-stained script and warm vintage wallpaper.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: A beautiful pick for spring themes, nature pages, or botanical tags.
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Bluebird on Delicate Floral Branch
This majestic peacock shows off its glowing blues, teals, and emerald greens against a rich aged-paper background filled with gold and pastel flecks.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Perfect for luxe or botanical themes. Use it for decorative flaps, covers, or stand-alone ephemera.
Charcoal Raven on Golden Backdrop
A black raven illustration stands boldly over a yellow background filled with geometric and painterly brush layers.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Perfect for gothic, Halloween, or storybook-themed junk journals.
Sparrow with Faded Collage Snippets
This chestnut-colored sparrow sits against pastel blue layers, sketch fragments, and old printed scraps.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: A versatile bird design that works for neutral, vintage, or travel-themed layouts.
Soft Brown Wren on Vintage Map Bits
This little wren is surrounded by a golden-orange patchwork of vintage papers and textured map elements.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Adds warmth and a touch of rustic charm to earthy-themed pages.
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12 Individual Photos in 8.5 x 11 inches (in JPGs and PNGs)
Additional Sizes Included as Sheets:
– 12 Single-Image Sheets
– 6 Two-Images Sheets
– 3 Four-Images Sheets
– 2 Eight-Images Sheets
12 Free Mixed-Media Bird Ephemera & Printable Sheets for Junk Journal Vol. 2
How to Use These Free Mixed-Media Bird Images
There are so many creative ways to bring these birds into your journal. Try cutting them into standalone die-cuts for your collaged pages, layering them with tea-stained papers, or making pockets and tip-ins. Their bold colors and worn backgrounds help them blend beautifully into both maximalist and minimalist journal spreads.
If you’re creating a themed section—like birds, nature walks, or poetry—these portraits make perfect centerpiece images. You can also shrink them into sticker sizes or use the printable sheets to make coordinated journal sets with matching tags, bookmarks, and envelopes.
More Free Birds Collections to Explore
If your journal pages often bloom with flowers, why not add a few birds too? These printables pair beautifully with botanical ephemera, creating scenes full of life, movement, and vintage charm.
Explore different bird styles—from soft antique tones to richly collaged textures—and bring more nature into your layouts.
- Free Antique Old Birds Collections
- Free Mixed-Media Birds Collections
- Free Mixed-Media Bird Images Vol-1
- Free Mixed-Media Bird Images Vol-2 (This article)
- Free Mixed-Media Bird Images Vol-3
- Free Collage Newspaper Birds Collections
- Free Botanical Birds Collections
Ready to let your creativity take wing? These birds aren’t just for admiring—they’re perfect for layering, journaling, and crafting heartfelt pieces that feel both nostalgic and handmade.