Christmas Light Bulb with Plug SVG

About this design

Every string of lights has a plug at one end, and this design makes that the punchline. The cord starts at the top left, swings down in an S-curve past five bulbs, and finishes on the right in a chunky gold plug with two prongs. It is a wink at everyone who has crawled behind the tree looking for an outlet.

The bulbs, sockets, cord and plug are all joined, so the design cuts in one piece. The plug body has one small opening between the prongs.

Layers

In the color file, the cord is dark green, the sockets are silver, the plug is gold, and the bulbs are red, gold and blue on their own layers. For a one-color version, choose the solid style.

Fun uses

• “Plugged in for Christmas” shirt. Add your own text under the cord.
• Electrician or engineer gift. A mug or tumbler for the person who handles the lights.
• Gift tag. Small and bright on a kraft tag.
• Holiday party sign. Point the plug toward the snack table or the bar.
• Planner sticker. Print Then Cut for decorating day.

Size and cutting tips

The design passes our cut checks from about 3 inches wide. It is wider than it is tall, so it also works as a short border. On an adult shirt, try 9 inches; on a mug, 3.5 inches.

The prongs of the plug are the thinnest parts. If you cut it very small, use the editor’s thickness control to make them a little bolder.

Step by step: a party sign

1. Set the design to 12 inches wide and download the color SVG.
2. Cut the cord layer from black adhesive vinyl and the bulbs and plug from colored vinyl.
3. Paint a long board or use a chalkboard sign as the background.
4. Apply the cord across the top, then the bulbs and the plug.
5. Write or cut your message, such as “Holiday Party This Way”, under the plug.

Color ideas

• A white cord and white bulbs on a chalkboard
• Neon pink, green and yellow bulbs for a retro party
• A red plug for extra emphasis

Variations to try

• Mirror the design so the plug points left.
• Rotate it in the editor so the cord hangs vertically down the side of a sign.

Pairs well with

The Tangled Lights Survivor saying shares the same joke, and the Tangled Christmas Lights design takes it further.