Fall is here, and there's nothing quite like those golden, rust-toned hues to bring warmth to your creative space. These Free Vintage Thanksgiving Backgrounds are a love letter to cozy autumns past—featuring retro colors, nostalgic patterns, and a warm, worn-in paper texture that screams junk journal charm!
Whether you're decking out your November planner, making tags for a gratitude journal, or crafting handmade Thanksgiving cards, this set is made to help your imagination fall into place.
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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 Tiles - A patchwork of chunky retro numbers in pumpkin, mustard, and cranberry red.
- Harvest Dot Pattern - Speckled polka dots in a joyful fall palette!
- Striped Autumn Columns - Rich vertical stripes in warm, layered tones - like stacks of cozy sweaters or lines of falling leaves.
- Thanksgiving Harlequin Diamonds - Bold and eye-catching! This pattern of alternating diamonds brings a playful elegance reminiscent of mid-century textiles.
- Fall Burst Radiant Stars - Energetic sunburst-style designs that feel like a celebration of the season.
Why Did I Make These?
This set was inspired by that classic vintage autumn aesthetic—you know, those nostalgic Thanksgiving tablecloths, old-school school posters, and the kind of burnt orange wallpaper you'd find in your grandma's kitchen!
I wanted to capture that feeling of cozy abundance and share it in a way that works for journals, collages, and all sorts of paper crafts.
Why Are They Free?
Because creativity should be shared! I believe in spreading joy through art and helping others tap into their crafty side without worrying about the cost. Just a small thank-you to the creative community that inspires me daily!
For this set I used my own designs and colors!
How to Print Them Out
For best results, print these on matte cardstock or quality printer paper using your printer's high-quality setting. They’re designed to print at 8.5x11 inches, but feel free to scale them down for smaller projects like tags, stickers, or ephemera.
Creative Commons License for Printed Printables
This license grants you broad rights to use and modify the provided free printables for any commercial purpose, with the primary requirement being that they are used in a printed, physical format. You are free to:
- Adapt, remix, and transform the Printables to create new works like journals to sell on Etsy or your own site, as long as they are printed.
- Redistribute printed copies of the Printables, meaning you can sell the whole sheets or cut them up and sell the parts.
- Use the Printables in any way that generates commercial value.
There is no license to distribute these digitally. If you want to share them with a friend, please just send her a link to this page and she can download them herself!
How To Download The 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!
Wrapping It All Up
These Vintage Thanksgiving Backgrounds were made to inspire a little nostalgia and a lot of creativity. Whether you use them for a November memory journal, handmade stationery, or your next craft night, I hope they bring warmth and whimsy to your autumn season!
Here are some more fun printables you might love:
- Thanksgiving Collage Printables You'll Love Using!
- Thanksgiving Tags and Tickets - Free Printable Ephemera
- Thanksgiving and Fall Junk Journal - Free Printable
