Bell with Holly SVG

About this design

This bell is ringing in the season. It tilts to one side as if mid-swing, with its round clapper swinging out at the rim, and from the top, a cluster of spiky holly leaves sprouts in several directions. Each leaf has fine veins that show red in the layered version, while the bell itself is a smooth, solid shape.

The design is one connected piece with seven cut-outs, all in the holly. The bell is bold, so it passes our cut checks from about 4 inches tall.

Color layers

• Backing in red, which shows in the holly veins
• Design in gold, the bell and holly

Traditional projects

• Holiday cards.
• Door decorations.
• Mugs.
• Ornaments.
• Tea towels.
• Gift tags.

Size and cutting tips

It passes our cut checks from about 4 inches tall. The holly veins are thin, so for felt choose 6 inches or more. For a door decoration, 10 to 12 inches.

Step by step: gold and green ornament

1. Set the bell to 4.5 inches tall and download the color SVG.
2. Cut the gold layer from gold cardstock and the backing from red.
3. Cut the design again from green cardstock and keep only the holly leaves.
4. Glue the red backing, then the gold bell, then the green holly on top.
5. Add a ribbon loop at the top.

Color ideas

• Gold with red, the classic
• Gold bell with green holly
• Silver bell with green holly
• Red bell with gold holly

Design notes

The tilt gives the bell movement, so it looks like it is ringing. The holly leaves spread out above it in a fan, which balances the angle of the bell.

Good to know

For the most traditional look, give the holly its own green. Because the design is one piece, cut it twice and keep only the leaves from the green copy, then layer them over the gold bell.

Choosing a size

At 4 to 5 inches, it fits cards and ornaments. At 8 to 10 inches, it suits shirts and towels. At 12 inches and up, it works on doors and signs.

Pairing with text

The tilted bell leaves an open space on one side, which is a natural spot for a short greeting such as “Ring in the season” or “Joy”.

Variations to try

• Mirror it in the editor to tilt the other way.
• Use the editor’s offset border for a die-cut sticker.

Pairs well with

The Holly and Bell is a holly-first version, and the Twin Bells with Bow rings in pairs.