About this design
The Heart Cut-Out Christmas Tree is a tall, narrow tree with four overlapping tiers. A heart is cut right through the middle, so whatever is behind the tree shows through, and a small heart replaces the usual star at the top. The trunk is slim to match the tree’s tall proportions.
The heart turns a simple tree into something personal. It suits couples’ first Christmas, baby’s first Christmas, family gifts and anything made with love.
Project ideas
- First Christmas ornaments. Laser-cut it from wood and write a name and year below the heart.
- Couples’ shirts or mugs. Add initials on either side of the tree.
- Window decorations. The heart cut-out glows when light shines through.
- Valentine-meets-Christmas cards. Cut it from green cardstock with red behind the heart.
- Family photo props. A large version cut from foam board.
Color ideas
The default color version uses a green tree, a brown trunk and a red heart on top. Other ideas:
- Pink tree with a red heart for a sweet, nursery-friendly look
- White tree with a gold heart on a navy card
- Kraft tree with a red heart for rustic gifts
- Red tree with a white heart for a bold, festive version
Size and cutting tips
This design passes our cut checks from about 2 inches tall. The heart cut-out is large, so it weeds easily at any size. For layered cardstock, glue a piece of red or patterned paper behind the tree so it shows through the heart.
The topper heart is a separate shape that touches the tip of the tree; if you cut in thick material, check that the join is wide enough for your material and size up if needed.
Step by step: a first Christmas wood ornament
- Download the solid SVG and size it to 4 inches tall.
- Cut it from 3 mm basswood or plywood on a laser.
- Sand the edges lightly and wipe away dust.
- Paint the tree green and the heart topper red, or leave the wood natural for a rustic look.
- Engrave or write the name and year on the trunk area or the back.
- Thread a thin ribbon through a small hole drilled under the heart topper, and seal with a clear coat.
Pairs well with
The Heart Tip Snowflake, the Heart Christmas Ornament and the Heart-Shaped Wreath make a full heart-themed set.
