Crossed Holly Leaves SVG

About this design

This is holly the way it appears on Christmas cards and puddings. Four spiky leaves cross in an X, two pointing up and two pointing down, and at the center, a cluster of round berries sits where they meet. Each leaf has a central vein with branches running out to its points, and small marks dot the leaves. In the layered version, the berries and veins show red against the green.

The design is one connected piece with twelve cut-outs. The leaves are broad and the details well spaced, so it passes our cut checks from about 4.5 inches wide.

Color layers

• Backing in red, which becomes the berries and veins
• Design in holly green

Classic projects

• Holiday cards in layered cardstock.
• Christmas pudding labels.
• Mugs and tumblers.
• Tea towels and aprons.
• Pillow covers.
• Gift tags.
• Ornaments in wood.

Size and cutting tips

It passes our cut checks from about 4.5 inches wide. The veins are thin, so use a fresh blade on cardstock and choose 6 inches or more for felt or glitter cardstock. For a mug, 3.5 to 4 inches wide.

Step by step: layered holiday card

1. Set the design to 4.5 inches wide and download the color SVG.
2. Cut the green layer from green cardstock and the backing from red cardstock.
3. Glue the green layer onto the red backing.
4. Glue it centered on a white or kraft card front.
5. Write “Merry Christmas” below it in a classic script.

Color ideas

• Green with red berries, the classic
• Green with gold berries for an elegant card
• White with red for a snowy look
• Gold glitter with red for a party

Design notes

The X shape is symmetrical, so the design centers perfectly on round and square projects. The berries sit exactly in the middle, which draws the eye straight to the center of the design.

Good to know

Because the berries and veins are both cut-outs, the backing colors them all at once. If you want red berries but softer veins, glue a small piece of red paper behind just the berries and use a lighter green backing for the rest.

Variations to try

• Rotate it 45 degrees in your software for a plus-shaped arrangement.
• Use the editor’s “cut the design out of the shape” option with a circle for a coaster.

Pairs well with

The Holly Sprig with Berries is a starburst version, and the Holly Berry Cluster has bigger berries.