Masterboard journal kit vintage ephemera collage pack handmade zine kit

A quietly layered masterboard journal kit, gathered from timeworn papers and fragments that carry their own histories.

This is not a uniform set, but a curated mix of vintage ephemera, handwritten notes, envelopes, tissue-thin papers, and printed fragments, each chosen for texture, tone, and the way they sit together. Pieces range across decades, with visible ageing, soft creases, and the kind of handling marks that make collage feel alive.

At the centre is a pre-folded zine, made from vintage paper and ready to work into. The pages have been prepared to take paint, ink, or collage, allowing you to build layers slowly, intuitively.

Some pieces feel archival, others almost incidental, a scrap of handwriting, a fragment of print, a colour that shouldn’t quite work but does. Together, they form a starting point rather than a finished idea.

Included is a simple guide and visual reference to help you begin, though the real intention is to let the materials lead.

Ideal for:
mixed media work
junk journaling
poetry layering
slow, tactile making

You will receive

a curated bundle of vintage paper ephemera
a pre-folded vintage paper zine
supporting fragments, tags, and layered materials
a simple instruction sheet
reference images for inspiration

Materials

vintage papers and ephemera
handwritten and printed fragments
envelopes and tissue papers
cardstock and craft paper
paper doilies
prepared vintage paper zine

Condition

all materials are vintage and timeworn
expect creases, marks, fading, and irregular edges
these qualities are intentional and part of the appeal