If you're a fellow vintage ephemera lover, you're going to adore this! I've been dreaming about this collection for weeks—and it finally made its way out of my head and onto paper (well… digital paper!). This one’s for everyone who can’t get enough of old tickets, retro digits, and that perfectly worn-in, nostalgic vibe!
Let’s take a look at what’s inside and how you can use them in your junk journals, collages, or mixed media projects!
All Free Printables in One Place
This set includes five beautiful, high-resolution printable sheets—each one packed with vintage-style numbers, labels, and textured backgrounds. From heart-shaped cutouts to layered collages, this pack is full of charm and texture. Scroll down to download your favorites!
- Vintage Ticket Heart Cutouts – These adorable heart shapes are filled with real vintage ticket textures, numbers, and stamps… each one totally unique!
- Layered Colorful Numbers Background– Oversized digits in bold retro hues sit atop authentic old paper pieces and receipts.
- Vintage Number Circles Ephemera– A tidy grid of 35 circular ephemera pieces, each featuring retro pricing, transit codes, or ticket numbers.
- Retro Bold Numbers & Card Icons – Block-style numbers 0–9 with a card-game twist! These large, clean designs offer endless potential… from making your own flashcards to numbering your journal pages with style.
- Grungy Vintage Ticket Collage – If you're craving authentic texture, this one's for you! A full collage of original ticket clippings layered together for a beautifully messy, lived-in look.
Why Did I Make These?
I LOVE numbers—and honestly, I needed to make this one! I’ve had this idea floating in my head for a while, and it was time to let it loose. There’s something magical about vintage digits, old paper textures, and ticket stubs. I wanted to create something fun, bold, and totally usable for all of us who love to cut, glue, and play with paper.
Why Are They Free?
I believe creativity should be easy to access—and totally joyful. These printables are free so that anyone can get inspired and start creating without limitations. Whether you're new to junk journaling or a seasoned artist, you deserve beautiful tools that spark joy!
For this set I used images from the Graphics Fairy and my own design!
How to Print Them Out
These printables are formatted for US Letter size (8.5″ x 11″), but they can easily be resized to fit A4 or smaller projects. I recommend printing on:
- Matte photo paper for rich detail
- Cardstock for more durability
- Sticker paper for easy peel-and-stick cutouts!
Use your printer’s “Best” quality setting for the clearest result, and feel free to cut them out by hand or with a circle/shape punch where it fits.
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 Printables
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
This set is one of my absolute favorites—I hope it brings you as much joy as it brought me while making it! Whether you're adding charm to your junk journal or building a colorful collage, these vintage numbers are ready to inspire your next project.
Here are some more fun printables you might love!
- How To Make Vintage Collage Paper Backgrounds
- How To Make Backgrounds From Inks and Stamps
- How To Make Neutral Backgrounds For Mixed Media
