If you adore the character and quiet drama found in vintage portraits, this free collection is a must-have for your creative toolbox. Volume 2 of our Vintage Faces Book series brings you ten more expressive, high-resolution antique-style photographs. Each image showcases faces that tell a story — worn with time, rich in emotion, and perfect for adding a touch of old-world charm to your work.
Whether you’re building junk journal layouts, creating expressive mixed-media pieces, or layering ephemera in your scrapbooks, these portraits will instantly elevate your pages. And to make it even easier for you, we’ve bundled all the images into a free downloadable product, complete with arranged printable sheets in various formats — so you can use them your way without needing to resize or trim.
Loved these images? Don’t miss the companion set! Volume 1 is packed with even more unique artwork to complement your projects—click below to explore the full creative story.
This bundle of 10 freebies offers a wide range of faces: young and old, solemn and serene, rustic and refined. Use them individually or combine them with florals, labels, and handwritten overlays for extra storytelling charm.
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10 Free Vintage Images for Junk Journal
Below is the list of 10 beautifully aged face portraits. Each one comes with a unique character, composition, and visual texture, perfect for journaling and storytelling projects. Use the alt text provided when uploading to your blog.
Torn Pink Collage Face
This surreal-style vintage portrait of a woman is layered beneath distressed pink paper cracks, creating a fragmented, mysterious expression. The mix of damage and symmetry adds abstract energy to this composition.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: A standout for emotional collage work, this one is perfect for dream journal spreads or surreal pages.
Faded Blue Portrait with Lace
This elegant woman is softly tinted in pale blue tones, her face weathered by cracked textures. The delicate lace blouse adds a romantic softness to the worn, faded aesthetic.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Use it as a focal point in soft-toned spreads or feminine vintage themes.
Vintage Young Man with Broken Frame
A sharp-looking young man in a suit and tie is the subject of this portrait, surrounded by torn, browned edges and deep facial detail.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Ideal for masculine journaling pages, sepia-toned themes, or timeworn identity collages.
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Victorian Lady Through a Paper Tear
A crisp portrait of a freckled woman peeks through a ripped paper frame, contrasting texture and clarity. Her direct gaze feels timeless and grounding.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: A symbolic piece for themes of memory, identity, or revealing hidden truths.
Sibling Duo in Soft Greyscale
Two children stand close together, eyes wide and calm in a beautifully clean monochrome image. Their natural expressions are quietly endearing.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Great for family memory pages, childhood-themed spreads, or emotional storytelling.
Minimalist Portrait with Bold Hair
A striking modern-vintage mashup, this image features a poised woman with sculptural black hair in a stark white background. Her gaze is strong and elegant.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: This bold contrast image suits high-impact collage work or modern mixed-media blends.
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Retro Girl in Oversized Glasses
Wide-eyed wonder defines this photo. A young girl with curly hair and huge glasses looks up in awe, with a golden sepia glow around her.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Perfect for quirky or humorous pages, retro back-to-school themes, or expressive journal entries.
Elderly Man with Spectacles
An elderly man with curious eyes and large circular glasses appears to look skyward. The image is full of personality and character lines.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Adds charm and wisdom to nostalgic spreads or humorous contrast collages.
Laughing Clown in Ruffled Collar
A full portrait of a vintage clown in heavy makeup and a whimsical hat. The joyous expression and classic circus styling make it wonderfully theatrical.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Excellent for circus, carnival, or expressive mixed-media drama pieces.
Little Girl with Big Attitude
A young girl in a Victorian dress stands with arms folded and a fierce expression. Her tightly curled hair and detailed outfit add drama to the shot.
Why It’s Great for Crafting: Add a dash of humor or rebellion to your pages — this image commands attention!
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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 Vintage Portrait Images Vol-2 – Vintage Faces Book, Printable Sheets for Junk Journals
How to Use These Free Images
Use these faces to add character and emotion to your junk journal pages. They work beautifully layered with book pages, washi tape, and vintage ephemera — perfect for spreads that feel rich with history.
These portraits also shine in scrapbooking layouts, especially for heritage albums or family memory books. Pair them with handwritten notes or faded papers to evoke nostalgia.
Mixed-media lovers will enjoy integrating these faces into textured canvases or digital collage projects. Whether you’re printing on vellum, fabric, or photo paper, the expressive quality of each image will carry your theme forward.
More Free Collections to Explore
Looking to expand your stash of printable inspiration? Whether you’re crafting whimsical dreamscapes, vintage collages, or deeply layered journal spreads, our growing archive is filled with image collections to match every mood and theme. Each freebie set is curated to spark creativity and help you build meaningful pages with ease.
Browse through the following free image books to discover even more visual treasures for your junk journaling and mixed-media projects:
- 10 Freebies for Birdscapes Book – Mixed-Media Bird Images
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- 10 Free Flower Images for Floral Canvas Book
- 10 Free Butterfly Images for Butter-Euphoria Book
- 10 Free Surreal Images for Surrealia Book
Enjoy mixing and matching these collections with your favorite ephemera to bring new stories to life on every page.