Blessed with Another Year SVG

About this design

Some people mark a birthday with a party, and some with a quiet sense of thankfulness. This design is for the second kind. Blessed with sits on the first line in a soft italic serif, and Another Year follows in a large, flowing script. A small blush flower on two short sprigs crowns the words, and a long garland of sage leaves runs underneath, with a layered rose in the middle and a butter yellow flower on each side.

The phrase is a gentle, grateful one. It suits a faith-minded friend or relative, a church birthday card, or anyone who simply feels lucky to have another year.

Color layers

Pieces and weeding

The solid file has 27 pieces and 15 cut-outs. The two lines of lettering account for many of those parts, and the flowers sit apart from the words, so carry vinyl over with transfer tape and lay paper on a backing card. Clear the letter openings first while the sheet lies flat. It passes our cut checks from about 5 inches wide.

Size guide

Under 5 inches the script gets too tight to weed. For a smaller card or stickers, print the color file and use Print Then Cut.

Project ideas

• A birthday card for a grandparent, a pastor or a friend from church.
• A framed print to give with a small bouquet.
• A tote bag for carrying a Bible, journal or knitting.
• A wooden sign for a home, cut or painted from the file.
• A shirt for the birthday person to wear to a family lunch.

Making a framed version

Cut the base from dark slate card at 10 inches or wider, and each color from its own sheet. Glue the garland first, then the flowers, then the two lines of lettering. Set the finished piece in a shadow box so the layers keep their depth. A cream or linen mat around it keeps the look soft.

For a softer palette, change the lettering to a warm gold and the rose to peach. The changing SVG colors guide walks through it.

Pairs well with

Another Year of Blooming shares the same thankful feeling, and the Floral Happy Birthday makes a matching card with a classic greeting.