Auld Lang Syne Laurel SVG

About this design

The song sung at midnight all over the world. Auld Lang Syne is the Scots poem by Robert Burns that people link arms to sing as the new year begins; its title means “old long since”, or days gone by. Here the title is set in a classic, high-contrast serif on two lines, with a small star rule below and two laurel branches curving around it like a wreath.

It is an elegant, nostalgic design that suits keepsakes, toasts to old friends and quieter celebrations.

Pieces and weeding

The solid file has 14 pieces and 6 cut-outs. Each laurel branch is one piece with its leaves joined to the stem. It passes our cut checks from about 5.5 inches wide.

Color layers

• Lettering in navy: the full design, cut as the base layer
• Accents in gold: the laurel branches
• Details in gold: the star rule

Projects

• Framed keepsakes in a shadow box.
• Toast glasses at a wide size, or on a decanter.
• Party place cards with Print Then Cut.
• Wood signs for a reunion or New Year’s dinner.
• Card fronts for friends far away.

Step by step: a shadow box keepsake

1. Set the design to 7 inches wide and download the color file.
2. Cut the lettering from navy cardstock and the laurel and rule from gold foil cardstock.
3. Glue the navy layer to a cream mat, then add the gold pieces on top.
4. Add a photo or a ticket from the evening to the side.
5. Close the frame and date the back.

Size guide

Color ideas

• Gold on deep green
• Black and gold on cream
• Navy and gold, as shown

About the song

The words of Auld Lang Syne were written down by Robert Burns in 1788 and are long in the public domain. The design uses only the title, in our own lettering.

Choosing a finish

The serif lettering has thick and thin strokes, so it looks its best in a smooth material with a slight sheen, such as satin or metallic vinyl, foil cardstock or a painted stencil. On fabric, use a thin, smooth iron-on rather than glitter, which can soften the fine serifs. If you plan to engrave it on a laser, engrave the lettering and cut the laurel as a separate frame for a layered look.

Pairs well with

The Happy New Year Laurel uses the same laurel, and Ring in the New Year adds the bells of midnight.