Step into the enchanting world of butterflies with this captivating collection of surreal and vintage-inspired illustrations. These 10 free printable sheets are part of the Butter-Euphoria book and feature stunning butterfly compositions perfect for adding elegance and fantasy to your junk journal, scrapbooking, and mixed-media art.
Whether you’re crafting whimsical pages or creating layered collage textures, each butterfly image invites you to capture movement, color, and nature’s transformation in your projects. Ready to explore?
Ready for more inspiration? The second volume of this collection offers an equally stunning mix of images to complete your creative journey—check it out and expand your stash.
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10 Free Butterfly Images for Junk Journal
Below you’ll find all 10 images from this surreal-themed butterfly collection, each unique in mood, texture, and tone. These are great for layering, fussy cutting, or turning into standout journal cards. If you want to download the entire collection at once (including sheet layouts), make sure to check the note after the image list!
Majestic Letter Wings
A large butterfly rests atop a vintage envelope, its orange, black, and ivory wings beautifully arched with symmetrical grace. The sepia-toned script behind it enhances the old-world charm.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Ideal as a focal point on journal covers or background ephemera with a postal theme.
Envelope Flutter Glow
This butterfly spreads vivid orange wings across a parchment-style envelope. Light hand-drawn notes peek through the background, lending a nostalgic paper-layered effect.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Perfect for letter-themed collages and vintage mail-inspired journal spreads.
Cosmic Moth on Feather
A fantastical butterfly perches on a teal feather, with celestial patterns—moons and stars—adorning its wings in vibrant red and cream tones.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Great for surreal collage spreads or celestial garden themes.
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Key to Wings
A steampunk-style butterfly is fused with an ornate golden key. Its shimmering wings rest against a textured teal backdrop.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Works beautifully in mixed-media layouts with a vintage or mechanical aesthetic.
Captured Monarch
A glowing monarch butterfly appears preserved in a vintage jar filled with pressed flowers and old paper bits.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Adds a natural history or preserved specimen touch to junk journal pages.
Nightfall Butterfly Dreams
A dreamy butterfly dances among stars, planets, and a golden crescent moon. The soft hues of orange, blue, and yellow make it celestial and whimsical.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: A stunning image for mystical or dreamscape journal layouts.
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Lunar Wings
Set against a glowing moon backdrop, this butterfly’s wings are dotted with golden stars, merging nature with the cosmos.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Excellent for spiritual, moon-themed, or astrology-inspired pages.
Butterfly Maiden
A gentle portrait of a girl with soft features, butterflies resting in her hair. Muted green background and soft facial tones add to the vintage softness.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Perfect for feminine-themed journal entries or storybook collages.
Script-Wing Specimen
This realistic butterfly has orange and black wings adorned with faded script and delicate dotting, resembling a naturalist’s sketchbook.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Great for layering into vintage scientific or field journal spreads.
Weathered Wild Meadow Wings
A stunning butterfly with painterly textures on its wings floats above a wildflower meadow. The distressed effect and neutral tones create a rustic vibe.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Ideal for seasonal themes and earthy collage projects.
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10 Individual Images.
Additional Sizes Included as Sheets:
– 10 Single-Image Sheets
– 5 Two-Images Sheets
– 3 Four-Images Sheets
– 2 Eight-Images Sheets
10 Free Surreal Mixed-Media Butterfly Images Vol-1 – Butter-Euphoria Book, Printable Sheets for Junk Journals
How to Use These Free Butterfly Images
Print them on matte photo paper or light cardstock to use as cutouts, tags, or collage bases in your junk journal. These high-resolution images are perfect for layering with lace, handwritten notes, or botanical papers.
Use them as journal cards, glue them onto kraft paper for antique effect, or even shrink them down as fluttering page tabs. The textures and contrasts make them versatile for vintage, surreal, or whimsical styles.
They’re also a lovely touch in envelope art, handmade stationery, or snail mail decorations. Just trim, glue, and let your creativity soar.
More Free Collections to Explore
Ready to add more magic to your creative stash? From whimsical dreamscapes to vintage collages and richly layered journals, our ever-growing archive is full of themed image collections to match any artistic vibe. Each set is thoughtfully designed to inspire and make your journaling truly special.
Browse through the following free image books to discover even more visual treasures for your junk journaling and mixed-media projects:
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Enjoy mixing and matching these collections with your favorite ephemera to bring new stories to life on every page.