A surreal digital collage of painterly red flowers layered with soft green leaves, butterfly silhouettes, and grunge textures on a muted background with linen-like surface.

Free Mixed Media Printable and Ephemera


In today’s free mixed media printable you will see an explosion of texture, color, and whimsy—a great enhancement for any creative project to add some originality. With its vibrant orange splashes, leafy greens, and bold hints of pinks and teals, it can easily add some flare when layered into your art journal, junk journal, or collage masterpiece. 

There’s something deeply satisfying about art like this because it’s open-ended. It reminds me of how messy creativity can be. One minute, you’re splashing paint around with no plan. The next, you’re layering pressed flowers, bits of string, and fabric scraps on top of it, somehow pulling it all together. This free mixed media printable feels like that process: chaotic, layered, and beautifully imperfect. Here are some ideas to get you started on how to use this design:

Art Journals

The textured layers and butterfly-like shapes add depth and intrigue right away. Try painting over sections with translucent watercolors or writing inspirational quotes in white gel pen over the pink and teal areas. The orange-red accents are perfect for adding a bold focal point to your creative musings!

Junk Journals

Cut it into smaller pieces to make tabs, tuck spots, or pockets in your junk journal. Tear the edges to create that organic, worn look we all love. Pair it with vintage book pages, old receipts, or pressed flowers to create a dreamy, eclectic vibe.

Collage

I always say if you have scissors and glue, you can make art! Cut out shapes, maybe the abstract leaves or bold color splashes, and layer them with other scraps like fabric swatches or patterned papers. The unexpected drips of green and orange make this piece perfect for tying together different elements in your composition. 

Art Projects Beyond Journals

This free mixed media printable can be more than a background—it can be the art. Use it as a base for your hand lettering or doodles. It would also look amazing as part of a handmade card for a friend. If you want to make it tactile you can embellish the design with embroidery or stick sequins on and buttons to bring some extra sparkle and texture to your creation.

Remember, there’s no wrong way to play with mixed media! It’s all about embracing the chaos and letting your imagination run free. So grab your favorite supplies, a cup of coffee (or tea!), and let this free mixed media printable guide your creative journey.

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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