Nature lovers and vintage paper crafters, this one’s for you! This second volume in the Botanical Bird Portrait collection brings another elegant mix of delicate florals and beautiful feathered friends. Each image is styled in a richly vintage, botanical illustration aesthetic — perfect for layering in junk journals, scrapbooks, envelopes, and handmade tags.
Whether you’re building nature-themed pages or looking for a fresh focal point for your next layout, these birds bring timeless charm and detail to any project.
And guess what? This is just Volume 2! If you love what you see here, be sure to check out Free Botanical Bird Images – Vol. 1 and Free Botanical Bird Images – Vol. 3 for even more artistic butterfly goodness.
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12 Free Botanical Junk Journal Birds Images
Let’s explore each bird illustration and how it might inspire your next crafting moment.
Heartfelt Owl
The vivid red breast and rich navy-blue feathers of this swallow create a striking contrast against the light cream background and delicate pink florals.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: This bold yet romantic palette is ideal for focal points on tags or greeting cards. The diagonal flow adds natural balance to any collage.
Yellow Finch with Pink Blooms
A vibrant yellow finch perches amid soft blush hibiscus flowers on a pale cream background. The bright plumage is highlighted with golden tones and warm shading.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Adds instant brightness to spring pages and tags.
Burgundy-Black Songbird
A deep burgundy and black bird with white wing markings sits in a patch of warm autumn-toned leaves. The textured background features speckled vintage blush.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Ideal for moody autumnal or Gothic themes.
Golden Finch on Wildflowers
This bold goldfinch features black and red head markings and sits among delicate white blossoms. Muted golds, buttery yellows, and jet black add strong contrast.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: A vibrant option for layering onto neutral backdrops.
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Pink-Bellied Bluebird
This cheerful bird has rich pink and teal-blue plumage and is framed by large coral-pink flowers. The creamy beige backdrop enhances the color intensity.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Adds a cheerful pop to any collage or card front.
Black & White Magpie
An elegant magpie with glossy black and white feathers perches beside dusty pink blossoms and sage-green foliage. The beige background has a faint aged texture.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: A neutral-friendly image for adding strong structure.
Orange-Chested Warbler
This warm-toned bird has a russet-orange chest and gray head and is perched among yellow blossoms and cool-toned teal leaves.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Great for vintage-style journaling cards or borders.
Regal Peacock with Blossoms
A full-tailed peacock stands proudly against a pale backdrop with muted foliage. The teal, navy, and emerald feathers shimmer next to soft pink florals.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Works wonderfully for statement pages and botanical collages.
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Sepia Raven with Leaves
A classic black crow is rendered in soft sepia tones, perched on a delicate leafy branch. The tan background brings a true antique feel.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Adds a dramatic, moody accent to darker layouts.
Cherry Blossom Sparrow
A soft-toned sparrow perches on blooming cherry branches. The feathers include warm browns, beige, and faded reds, with touches of teal on the wings.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: A sweet focal image for romantic or spring-themed spreads.
Swallow with Coral Hibiscus
This beautiful swallow has deep navy wings and a coral-red throat patch. It’s perched beside coral hibiscus on a clean off-white backdrop.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Adds movement and color contrast to any nature-themed page.
Brown Wren with White Florals
A tiny wren with cinnamon and chestnut plumage sits among white wildflowers and rich green foliage. Clean and gentle tones make this a soft, calm piece.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Lovely for naturalist spreads and nature journaling.
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12 Individual Photos in 8.5 x 11 inches (in JPGs and PNGs)
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– 3 Four-Images Sheets
– 2 Eight-Images Sheets
12 Free Vintage Bird Portrait Images – Botanical Style Printable Sheets & Ephemera for Junk Journal Vol. 2
How to Use These Free Botanical Bird Images
These free bird illustrations make incredible additions to your junk journal ephemera stash. Print the full-page versions for journal covers, tags, or focal point pages. The 2-up and 4-up sheets work beautifully for tuck spots, pocket inserts, and layered clusters. Try distressing the printable sheets with tea or ink to give them an aged look or use washi and lace to frame them for a textured, romantic finish.
If you’re creating nature-themed journals, birdwatching logs, or seasonal folios, these portraits make excellent prompts for poetry, journaling, or catalog-style entries. You can even add them into envelopes for happy mail swaps or craft fairs.
More Free Birds Collections to Explore
Bird-themed printables offer the perfect mix of visual interest and poetic charm. Our growing collection includes everything from muted natural studies to expressive, painterly portraits on textured backdrops.
Use them to tell visual stories, create vintage field notes, or build out rich nature-inspired layouts that feel like they’ve been plucked from another time.
- Free Antique Old Birds Collections
- Free Mixed-Media Birds Collections
- Free Collage Newspaper Birds Collections
- Free Botanical Birds Collections
- Free Botanical Bird Images Vol-1
- Free Botanical Bird Images Vol-2 (This article)
- Free Botanical Bird Images Vol-3
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.