The magic of the season is here—and what better way to celebrate than with a set of vintage-inspired Christmas backgrounds? Whether you're journaling by the glow of fairy lights, wrapping handmade tags, or prepping a nostalgic December Daily, these printable papers bring that perfect mix of cozy charm and festive flair!
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All Free Printables in One Place
I know how much I love having all the free printables gathered in one easy spot, so I made sure to do the same for you! Here are the freebies featured in this post — take a look and find your favorites before you scroll down to grab the password to the full library!
- Retro Number Grid Background - A playful, blocky number pattern with bold vintage digits in cream against deep red, green, and black squares.
- Distressed Christmas Polka Dot Background - This cheery pattern features worn red, green, olive, and black polka dots scattered across a vintage cream background.
- Vintage Holiday Stripe Background - Bold and festive! This design is a candy cane dream come true - alternating vertical stripes in classic holiday colors with a soft worn texture that adds instant retro charm.
- Diamond Harlequin Holiday Background - This harlequin pattern takes it old school with alternating red, green, black, and cream diamonds.
- Retro Burst Star Pattern Background - Full of motion and magic! Radiating starbursts in vintage red, green, black, and olive create a kaleidoscope of energy.
Why Did I Make These?
I LOVE Christmas and the colors so much! When you combine the holiday season and those vintage reds and greens... I am in LOVE!
There’s something about that retro color palette—muted cranberry reds, faded pine greens, and creamy neutrals—that feels like stepping into a magical memory. These backgrounds are my way of sharing that warm nostalgia with you, wrapped in printable form!
Why Are They Free?
I believe creativity should be easy and accessible—especially during the holidays. Sharing these for free means more people can enjoy crafting, journaling, and memory-making without worrying about cost. All I ask is that you use them for personal projects and share the love with others who might need a little festive spark!
For these I used my own design and color palettes!
How to Print Them Out
Here are a few printing tips to get the best results:
- Use white cardstock for a sturdy feel—perfect for tags or journal covers.
- Set your printer to high quality or photo mode for vibrant color.
- You can scale to fit for different sizes or even print them at 50% to create smaller background blocks for collaging.
Commercial License for Printing
There is a commercial license for these freebies as long as you print them out first! Feel free to use them in junk journals for sale on Etsy, use them in scrapbook pages for sale at a craft fair or even sell the sheets whole. There is no license to distribute these digitally.
How to Download the Free Printable
You can get all of these awesome printables in the freebie library! Just click here or the image below to get your password (if you don’t have it already). If you already have the password, you can enter the freebie library and download hundreds of printables for free!
Wrap-Up
I hope these Vintage Christmas Backgrounds bring you as much joy as I had creating them! There’s nothing like holiday crafting with that cozy retro feel, and these are perfect for layering, trimming, and making memories on paper.
Here are some more fun printables you might love:
- 31 DIY Junk Journal Printable Ideas For Christmas
- Christmas Quotes For Art Journaling (Includes Free Printable)
- Free Christmas Printable Tags and Tickets
