How to Use Victorian Scraps in Modern Junk Journals
Victorian Era as defined by the years of 1837-1901, The Victorian era was named after Queen Victoria, who reigned over the United Kingdom.
The Global Impact of the Victorian Era: Modest Britain's influence as a world power grew during this period, spreading Victorian culture and ideas to its colonies and other parts of the world.
In America, the Victorian era is often referred to as the Gilded Age. This period, roughly spanning from the 1870s to the early 1900s.
Victorian Scrapbooks
Victorian scraps—those ornate, die-cut illustrations popular in the 1800s—are making a huge comeback among junk journalers and collage artists. Here’s how to use them in modern ways that honor the past while adding your own creative flair.
Layered collage of cupid, woman holding a letter, mixed with torn paper and modern dot pattern.
Layer Like a Victorian
Use torn edges for texture, think about tearing, destroying and rebuilding.
Combine color scraps with sepia-tone backgrounds, creates more depth and drama.
Layer text, ticket stubs, and imagery for dimension, textures and 3D effects for more oomph.
Create Pockets and Flip-Outs
Adding tip-ins and flip-outs with hidden quotes, always fun to find hidden gems.
Creating envelope pockets with lace trim, added 3D interactivity.
Using scraps as tabs or layered bookmarks, thinner printed papers add more flexibility less bulkiness.
Make Faux Calling Cards
Cut mini rectangles and add florals + script to simulate calling cards
Various images of Cupid, Love, and Ethereal Fine Art. that can be used for themed collage work.
Use for Themed Pages
Cherubs for romance (Cupid)
Black scraps for mourning pages
Birds and blooms for naturalist spreads
A mixture of birds and blooms as collage with ornate frame and embellishment.
Mix with Modern Materials
- Add metallic pen touches
- Use neon or muted contrast layers
- Seal pages with a light gloss or Mod Podge for texture
Love and Cupid, Botanical printed paper bookS
Love and Cupid Scrap Book: Decorative Printed Craft Paper
Sweet, romantic and oozing with cupid – this collection of fine art can kick up any collage art or scrapbook project.
Botanical Art Elements Junk Journal: Floral Artwork for Scrapbooking and Keepsake Crafts
Unique, botanical collage elements printed and ready for your scissors, tape, glue, and mixed media creativity.
Botanical Art for Junk Journal ScrapBooking Decorative Paper and Ephemera
More botanical art in a smaller sized book, great for smaller junk journals amd scrapbook paper elements.
