Collage paper for art journals, junk journals, scrapbooking, mixed media

Butterfly & Botanical Collage Paper – Free Printable!


This butterfly & botanical collage paper is a dreamy blend of botanical silhouettes, vivid butterflies, and layered natural textures that bring an ethereal quality to any project. A multitude of colors range from earthy greens and warm orange tones to pops of vibrant jewel shades, all dancing together in a layered, nature-inspired composition.

Enjoy our free downloadable butterfly & botanical collage paper as a layered visual journey through. Butterflies float across the page in vivid oranges, emeralds, and inky blacks, creating a sense of transformation. Behind them, delicate eucalyptus leaves and branches offering translucent foliage add depth and calm. The backdrop has a soft, painterly feel with hints of cool blues and creamy neutrals, allowing the foreground colors to pop.

Nestled in the design is a vase-like shape filled with even more botanical details. These details include; pressed leaves, vibrant petals, and a mix of textures—giving the piece a “collage-within-a-collage” feel. It has an almost surreal, artful quality, like a moment frozen in time, perfect for sparking imagination.

Whether you use the whole sheet or cut it into pieces, it offers a rich, textural element to any paper craft.

How to Use the Art Sheets:

  • Collage Art: Tear, layer, and blend these dreamy nature-inspired designs into your storybook collages, visual journals, or personal artwork.
  • Journaling: Add character to your junk journals, art journals, or planner spreads using these vibrant and textured printables as backgrounds, borders, or decorative elements.
  • Card Making: Craft stunning greeting cards, note cards, or invitations with these eye-catching papers—perfect for nature lovers and whimsical styles.
  • Scrapbooking: Use these designs to embellish your scrapbook layouts, memory pages, and keepsake albums with a pop of color and nature-themed charm.
  • Mixed Media: Incorporate these printable papers into your mixed media paintings, canvases, or assemblage art for added layers, contrast, and visual interest.
  • DIY Ephemera: Cut out butterflies, leaves, and textures to create tags, journal cards, labels, and pockets—great for building your own stash of handmade embellishments.

How to Get Started:

  1. Click the Download button and it will link to a file from our free printable library.
  2. Print it on your choice of paper. For added vibrancy, consider using glossy or satin-finish paper.
  3. Cut, tear, or layer it as needed to fit your project.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The free printable collage papers are easy to download
Click on the download button, a new window will open, the PDF file with the high resolution artwork is ready for you to print. {PDF is formatted to print on 8.5″X11″ paper}

Mixed media collage papers are a great way to get started as a newbie!    Everyone started their creative journey somewhere! Be kind to yourself and practice.  Remember mistakes are good, it means you're growing.  Have compassion and trust yourself.  The key is in the process not the end result (albeit inspiring if we like the final piece).  Relish in the journey!

Some of the visual elements featured in the designs may include artwork partially generated using artificial intelligence tools.  These elements are used as creative components and are combined with hand-drawings, paintings, gelli plates, photographs (unsplash) and digital work in Procreate.  All final compositions are original and curated by cosmicmoon.co as the artist.  The use of artificial intelligent-generated assets is disclosed in the interest of transparency and creative integrity.

I encourage you to work with the supplies you have and be flexible to adapt to your own needs.  There is nothing better than experimenting with different materials!  Some of the basics are: good quality paper, mod podge or gel medium, and either watercolor or acrylic paint, Caran D'ache watercolor wax pastels, and a mix-sized bunch of brushes.

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