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Inside: A collection of vintage plant art plates from the book “Die Pflanze in Kunst und Gewerbe” by Martin Gerlach. All are in the Public Domain and free to download. …

Inside: 28 free vintage botanical plant prints from Johannes Gessner Tabulae Phytographicae. Johannes Gessner was born in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1709. His father was a doctor, and Gessner was expected …

Inside: Step into the enchanting world of E.A. Seguy’s art nouveau pochoir insect prints, where nature’s delicate creatures come alive in vibrant hues and intricate details. E. A. Seguy was …

Inside: A collection of traditional Japanese patterns, surface pattern designs, and meanings, all rooted in Japanese culture. These patterns are in the public domain and are free to print, showcasing …

Inside: A collection of 46 beautifully illustrated old calligraphy letters by Joris Hoefnagel from the classic book “Mira Calligraphiae Monumenta.“ If you’ve seen the Joris Hoefnagels insect paintings on the …

Discover 26 beautifully detailed vintage botanical illustrations by Jane Loudon featuring bulbous plants like tulips, irises and alliums. These public-domain prints are available for free download. I go for a …

Inside: A collection of free printable Ernst Haeckel jellyfish prints, all in the Public Domain. At first thought, jellyfish prints may not sound very exciting. But don’t be fooled by …

Explore the flamboyant Chinoiserie watercolours of the Royal Pavilion — original designs by Frederick Crace and colleagues. These exotic, Eastern-inspired interiors once decorated the palace with pagodas, dragons, bright wallpapers …

Inside: Free pictural prints from the childrens Pictorial Alphabet of Birds book. As a child, to pass the time on long car journeys, we used to play the alphabet game. …

Inside: A collection of 25 beautiful vintage watercolour flower prints from Alexander Marshal’s florilegium. If you are wondering what a Florilegium is, it’s a collection of flower drawings, illustrations and …

Step into the elegance of the Art Nouveau era with this collection of vintage Christmas illustrations and magazine art from around 1890-1915. Featuring sinuous curves, natural motifs and holiday themes, …

This is a collection of exquisite Japanese Iris paintings from about 1910. Unfortunately, the original artist is unknown. But they were so lovely I just had to share them. The …

Inside: A wonderful collection of vintage snowflake prints and drawings in the Public Domain and free to download and print. Nothing used to create as much excitement in our house …

Inside: A collection of Holiday and Christmas decorative prints from the American Type Founders Specimen catalogue Book 1923. I’ve always been fascinated with letterpress printing and used to own a …

Inside: A DIY Christmas wall decoration tutorial from an upcycled cabinet door and printable Christmas botanicals. About five years ago, I visited my friend’s newly installed kitchen. Then randomly, she …

Turn ordinary wood slices or planks into beautiful, personalised décor using your favourite photos or prints. This tutorial guides you step-by-step through transferring images onto wood with iron-on transfer paper, …

Inside: A tutorial to make a DIY butterfly wall decoration in the style of vintage specimen art. One of my favourite things is to wander around flea and antique markets …

Inside: Three Audubon pelican prints and another ten stunning vintage pelican illustrations, in the Public Domain and free to download and print. Last week I walked through St Jame’s Park …

Inside: A collection of gorgeous Lily of the Valley botanical illustrations and drawings to download and print for free. All the vintage flower prints are in the Public Domain. It …

Explore the fascinating world of lichens with our collection of beautiful prints from Johan Peter Westring’s 1805 masterpiece. Discover the art and science behind lichen dyes with detailed drawings and …