Grab the Creased White Paper high-res texture above, free for any use. The texture image is 10 x 6.5 inches at 300dpi, making it perfect for commercial print use.

While you’re there, check out all the other high-quality textures at WildTextures. I love the site because it appears to focus on quality rather than quantity like most similar sites. Textures are conveniently organized by subject, such as: wood, metal, leather, stone, grunge, fabric, and plenty more. Definitely a site worth bookmarking!

Click the image to download this awesome collection of 25 vintage book textures

Click to download 9 free high res vignetted paper textures from Lost & Taken

Click the image for 12 free high-resolution psychedelic stained paper textures

Your paper selection can make a huge difference in the cost of your print job

Here are a few tips to help you save a little money on your next print job:

When requesting a bid from your preferred printer, and paper stock isn’t set in stone, be sure to ask your sales rep if they have access to any discontinued paper from the manufacturer. Many times, limited quantities of discontinued paper is available at a heavy discount. It’s a great way to save money on your print job if you’re willing to be flexible.

Consider printing multiple jobs at the same time, on the same paper stock. Many times, paper is only available in large sheet sizes and your job doesn’t quite fill the sheet. You can add a smaller print piece on the same sheet and save money on the print run.

Ask if your printer offers a cash in advance or upon delivery discount. Printers have to pay for the paper and print your job on their dime, then wait for you to pay them. By offering to pay for paper and ink costs, or even the whole job in advance, you may find the printer willing to offer a bit of a discount.

You can save a hefty amount on your print job by specifying a Grade 2 sheet. Premium (Grade 1) paper costs substantially more, and often times is really no better than 2nd grade sheets. When in doubt, ask for a sample from your print sales rep.

Click image to grab 35 high-quality paper textures

Zen Textures offers a plethora of neatly categorized textures, free for commercial use

Zen Textures offers a plethora of free textures for downloading and use in your designs. Among the categories of textures are: rocks, stone, bokeh, rust, wood, cardboard, and concrete.

Yet another free texture site worthy of bookmarking!

Lost & Taken is one of my favorite texture sites

Re-Stained Paper is just one of many awesome texture packs available for download. The Re-Stained Paper textures measure approximately 2,200 x 3,200 pixels in size, and are free to use for personal or commercial work.

High resolution old paper textures

GraphicMania has a nice collection of Old Paper textures to help get our collection started.