Looking for richly layered, eye-catching bird art to bring character to your journal pages? This Volume 3 collection is a treasure trove of mixed-media bird portraits—each blending expressive color, vintage textures, and painterly detail. From moody ravens to radiant robins, this set was curated with junk journalers, art collagers, and paper lovers in mind.
Each of these 12 free images combines digital collage backgrounds with beautifully drawn birds, all designed to feel both handmade and timeless. Whether you’re making journal covers, gratitude pages, tags, or clusters—these printable ephemera pieces will bring vibrancy and warmth to your next creative project.
And guess what? This is just Volume 3! 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. 2 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.
Autumn-Eyed Barn Owl
This soft, golden barn owl is perched against a weathered floral red backdrop. The blend of warm neutrals—ivory, sienna, and sandy beige—creates a gentle contrast with the deep black eyes.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Its calm and composed expression makes it ideal for autumn journaling spreads or mystical moon-themed pages.
Blue and Amber Songbird
A brilliant blue and yellow bird pops against a worn sky-textured background. Light coral pink and parchment tones peek through the distressed textures for added visual interest.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Perfect for spring themes, cheerful quotes, or adding a flash of color to botanical collages.
Red-Crested Cardinal Perch
With its iconic red crest and vibrant feathers, this cardinal stands proudly on a leafy twig. The soft aqua and tan background layers offer a gentle yet contrasting frame.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Ideal as a focal image for seasonal greeting cards, nature journal pages, or tags.
Twilight Raven Portrait
This deep, glossy raven is full of presence, set against a misty beige and violet-tinged background. The rich textures bring a mysterious air to the piece.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Use this image in darker, moody layouts or gothic-themed junk journals.
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Blushed Finch in Pastel
With painterly shades of blush pink, coral, and light blue, this finch looks charming and sweet. The sketched linework adds vintage character to the soft pastel hues.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Lovely for love-themed pages, envelopes, or layering over romantic ephemera.
Vibrant Tropic Parrot
This bold parrot shines with jewel-toned reds, yellows, and blues. The rich botanical illustration beside it complements the parrot’s tropical flair.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Use this piece to add a burst of energy and exotic flair to travel journals or summer layouts.
Regal Peacock Perched
This peacock spreads its emerald and sapphire train across a regal golden wallpaper design. The baroque detailing adds timeless elegance.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Gorgeous for luxury-themed pages, peacock spreads, or cutting into frames and journal cards.
Grunge-Tone Raven
Dark and edgy, this raven leans into bold contrast with a background full of layered grunge tones—burnt orange, teal, and faded crimson.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Perfect for moody spreads, storytelling themes, or October junk journals.
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Robin with Floral Accent
Soft watercolor oranges and deep teals bring this robin to life. A delicate vintage flower at the bottom adds a whimsical touch.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Great for spring journals, gratitude pages, or handmade note cards.
Sparrow in Warm Neutrals
This sparrow is framed by faded orange and cream layers, its chest puffed out in soft brush texture. The balance of vintage and realism makes it super versatile.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: A neutral go-to for everyday spreads, quotes, or journaling clusters.
Woodpecker with Pink Bloom
This sharp-eyed woodpecker features a bold red crown and classic black-and-white patterning. A soft pink flower at the bottom adds charm.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Adds visual movement and is perfect for nature-themed collages or memory keeping pages.
Blue-Throated Leaf Perch
This dainty bird sits peacefully among sage-green leaves on a parchment-toned background. Its soft blue plumage and subtle shading feel earthy and gentle.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Ideal for journaling prompts, poem pages, or soft minimal spreads.
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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 Birds Printables – Vintage Ephemera Sheets for Junk Journals Vol. 3
How to Use These Free Mixed-Media Bird Images
Each bird in this collection can be used as a centerpiece or background layering element in your junk journal pages. Try printing them on matte sticker paper for easy cut-outs, or layer them onto tea-dyed sheets for a more rustic touch. They’re perfect for focal points on collage spreads, tuck spots, flap decorations, and envelope inserts.
You can even print them on vellum, tracing paper, or transparent sticker film to experiment with layering effects. The variety in color palettes and mood—from joyful to mystical—means there’s something here for every theme or season.
More Free Birds Collections to Explore
Every bird tells a story, and these printable collections are designed to help you tell yours. Whether you’re working on a field journal, a heritage spread, or a nature-themed notebook, these birds will fit right in.
With hand-picked illustrations and layered backgrounds, they make ideal focal points, page fillers, and tags.
- Free Antique Old Birds Collections
- Free Mixed-Media Birds Collections
- Free Mixed-Media Bird Images Vol-1
- Free Mixed-Media Bird Images Vol-2
- Free Mixed-Media Bird Images Vol-3 (This article)
- 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.