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9 Cool Map Crafts and Projects

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I’ve been collecting map project links here and there week after week. This collection of projects, in no particular order, shows just how versatile (and popular) maps can be. I’ve featured a few map projects here too, but if I haven’t featured yours, feel free to add it in the link collection below at the end of this post).

Looking for old maps? Check out these Vintage maps on Etsy. 

1. Flat Marble Map Magnets
2. Heart Map Garland
3. Map Bag
4. Round Map Garland
5. Map Storage Boxes6. Map Wall Art
7. Decorative Framed Map
8. Map Candle Holder
9. Map Covered Magazine Holders

 

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Freebie Friday – Whimsical Vintage Christmas Junk Journal Printables

There’s something about old-fashioned Christmas illustrations that makes everything feel softer. A little magical. A little nostalgic. Like the kind of holiday we remember from childhood storybooks and handwritten cards tucked into keepsake boxes.

This week’s Freebie Friday – Junk Journal Printables is all about a Whimsical Vintage Christmas Printable Series — filled with charming character cutouts, festive tags and borders, Christmas song quote cards, and coordinating vintage-style background papers.

If you love vintage Christmas junk journal printables, whimsical holiday ephemera, and cozy nostalgic layering pieces, this collection is going to become your December favourite.

And yes — every sheet is formatted for A4 printing with a clean white background (for elements) and print-friendly backgrounds designed to layer beautifully in your journals.

What’s Included in the Whimsical Vintage Christmas Collection

This growing Christmas junk journal series includes:

  • Whimsical vintage Christmas character cutouts
     • Festive tags and decorative borders
     • Christmas song quote cards
     • Coordinating vintage-style background papers
     • Soft parchment journaling panels
     • Holiday banner-style labels

The style leans into:

  • Warm reds and muted greens
     • Soft parchment and cream tones
     • Gentle distressing
     • Vintage storybook illustrations
     • Playful woodland and Santa-style characters

It’s festive without being loud. Nostalgic without feeling dated. And beautifully balanced for junk journal layering.

Why Whimsical Vintage Christmas Works So Beautifully in Junk Journals

Christmas junk journals are some of the most treasured keepsakes we create.

These whimsical vintage printables pair beautifully with:

  • December Daily journals
     • Family memory books
     • Handmade Christmas planners
     • Holiday recipe journals
     • Gift wrapping embellishments
     • Faith-based Christmas reflections

The soft backgrounds create warmth, while the character cutouts add personality and charm.

And those Christmas song quotes? They instantly bring sound and emotion into your pages.

 

How to Use These Christmas Printables in Your Junk Journal

Here are a few easy ways to bring your holiday spreads to life:

1. Create a December Memory Spread

Start with one of the vintage Christmas background sheets.
 Layer a whimsical character cutout.
 Add a song quote card.
 Tuck in a small journaling tag.

It becomes a full-page story without overthinking it.

2. Make Interactive Song Quote Pockets

Glue down a background panel.
 Attach a Christmas song quote card on three sides.
 Slide a journaling note behind it.

Perfect for writing:

  • Favourite Christmas memories
     • Family traditions
     • Holiday gratitude lists
     • December reflections

3. Use Tags & Borders for Gift Embellishments

These whimsical tags and borders are beautiful for:

  • Handmade gift wrapping
     • Mason jar gifts
     • Cookie tins
     • Scrapbook accents
     • Junk journal clusters

Add twine or ribbon for that authentic vintage feel.

4. Build a Coordinated Christmas Journal Section

Because this collection includes backgrounds, quotes, tags, and cutouts, you can create an entire cohesive holiday section without mixing themes.

Start with a background page.
 Layer borders.
 Add characters.
 Finish with a song quote.

It’s storytelling made simple.

Printing Tips for Best Results

All whimsical vintage Christmas junk journal printables are formatted for A4 paper (210mm x 297mm).

For best results:

  • Print at 100% scale
     • Use high-quality print settings
     • Matte paper enhances the vintage softness
     • Light cardstock works beautifully for tags and cutouts
     • Standard copy paper is perfect for background pages

Because the elements sit on clean white backgrounds, you won’t waste ink on heavy textures.

A Little Christmas Reflection

There’s something comforting about storybook-style Christmas art.

The soft expressions.
 The muted colors.
 The gentle snowflakes and warm scarves.

It reminds us that Christmas doesn’t have to be flashy to be magical.

Sometimes it’s just about slowing down, layering paper, writing a memory, and letting yourself romanticise the season a little.

Build Your Whimsical Vintage Christmas Series

This Christmas collection is part of our ongoing Freebie Friday printable junk journal series here on CraftGossip.com.

Be sure to download all coordinating sheets so you can mix:

  • Character cutouts
     • Christmas song quote cards
     • Festive tags and borders
     • Vintage background papers

Now tell me — are you creating a full December Daily journal… or just adding whimsical holiday touches to your existing pages?

Either way, this series is designed to help you create something cozy, nostalgic, and beautifully handmade this Christmas season.