Holly and Poinsettia SVG

About this design

Two Christmas plants come together in this design. At the center, a poinsettia flower opens with long, pointed petals and a small cluster of berries in the middle, and around it, spiky holly leaves fill the space in every direction. In the layered version, red details in the petals make the poinsettia glow against the green.

The design is four pieces with fourteen cut-outs. The petals and leaves are bold and well spaced, so it passes our cut checks from about 4.5 inches wide.

Color layers

• Backing in red, which shows in the petal details
• Design in holly green

Floral projects

• Holiday cards.
• Table runners and placemats.
• Pillow covers.
• Wreath centers.
• Gift box toppers.
• Mugs.

Size and cutting tips

It passes our cut checks from about 4.5 inches wide. For felt, choose 6 inches or more. For a pillow, 12 to 14 inches.

Step by step: red poinsettia card

1. Set the design to 5 inches wide and download the solid style.
2. Cut the whole design from green cardstock.
3. Cut it a second time from red cardstock and keep only the poinsettia petals.
4. Glue the green design to a white card, then the red petals over the green ones.
5. Add a few gold dots on the berry center.

Color ideas

• Green with red, the layered classic
• Red poinsettia with green holly
• White poinsettia with green holly for a winter wedding
• Gold poinsettia with green holly for an elegant card

Design notes

The poinsettia sits right in the center with holly radiating around it, which gives the design a round, balanced shape. It looks equally good on round and square projects.

Good to know

For the most natural look, give the poinsettia its own red. Cut the design twice and keep the petals from a red copy, then layer them over the green. White and cream poinsettias also look lovely for weddings and elegant tables.

Choosing a size

At 4.5 to 5 inches, it fits cards and gift toppers. At 8 to 10 inches, it fills a table runner or a tote bag. At 12 inches and up, it makes a striking pillow or wall piece.

Variations to try

• Rotate it in your software for a different arrangement.
• Use the editor’s offset border for a die-cut sticker.

Pairs well with

The Holly Mandala is another round design, and the Holly Wreath with Bow is a full wreath.