Retro Poster Style Pages: Collage Papers for Junk Journals and Mixed Media Art

Collage Papers
Written by Helena Cooper
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Retro Poster Style Pages — A Vintage-Inspired Collage Paper Book

This book is a celebration of retro design—bold, nostalgic, and full of charm. Inside you’ll find one-sided collage papers featuring poster-style illustrations inspired by the look and feel of the mid-20th century.

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Each page showcases rich, colorful artwork with the textures and tones of classic print—think grainy gradients, faded colors, and bold shapes. Subjects range from scenic landscapes and hot air balloons to vintage motorcycles, trams, hikers, and other everyday moments captured in the spirit of the era.

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Designed with crafters in mind, this book includes a mix of full-page posters, half-page compositions, and quarter-sized images. Whether you're into junk journaling, scrapbooking, card making, or collage art, these papers are ready to cut, layer, and bring a retro spark to your creative projects.

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What’s inside:

  • A variety of retro-style poster illustrations

  • One-sided pages with full, half, and quarter-size designs

  • Inspired by the colors, textures, and themes of 1950s–1970s graphic art

  • Great for collaging, junk journals, scrapbooks, cards, and more

  • Printed with backgrounds that feel like real vintage paper—ready to use or cut apart

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