Holly Leaf Spray SVG

About this design

This is holly at its fullest. Broad, spiky leaves fan out in every direction from a central point, overlapping in a lush, generous spray, with a few round berries tucked in at one side. Each leaf has a strong central vein with branches running to its points, and in the layered version those veins show red.

The spray is one connected piece with eight cut-outs. The leaves are big and the veins well spaced, so it passes our cut checks from about 3 inches wide.

Color layers

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

Projects

• Holiday cards.
• Mugs and tumblers.
• Tea towels and aprons.
• Pillow covers.
• Gift tags.
• Coasters.
• Ornaments.

Size and cutting tips

It passes our cut checks from about 3 inches wide. For mugs, 3 to 3.5 inches. For felt, choose 5 inches or more so the leaf points stay crisp. For a pillow, 10 to 12 inches.

Step by step: cork coasters

1. Set the spray to 3.75 inches wide and download the color SVG.
2. Cut four green layers from green adhesive vinyl and four red backings.
3. Apply each red backing to a round cork coaster.
4. Line up the green layer on top and press it down firmly.
5. Seal with a clear spray if you like.

Color ideas

• Green with red veins, the classic
• Green with gold veins for an elegant look
• White with red veins for a snowy feel
• Gold with green veins for a party

Design notes

The leaves spread in all directions, so the spray looks good from any angle. That makes it a natural fit for round projects such as coasters, ornaments and plates.

Good to know

The veins are the only cut-outs, so the backing color sets the look. Red is traditional and festive, gold is elegant, and a lighter green gives a soft, natural botanical feel.

Materials that work well

The broad leaves of this spray suit many materials. Adhesive vinyl gives crisp edges on mugs and tumblers, iron-on vinyl works on towels and pillows, and felt makes soft ornaments. In wood or acrylic, the solid style without veins gives a strong, simple shape that is easy to paint by hand.

Variations to try

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

Pairs well with

The Holly Bundle is even fuller, and the Wide Holly Sprig spreads out sideways.