Holly on a Cocoa Mug SVG

About this design

Nothing says cozy like a mug of cocoa. This design shows a big, round mug with a wide handle, filled to the top, with two curls of steam rising above it. A sprig of holly with berries is tucked against the rim on one side, adding a festive touch. In the layered version, the drink’s surface and the inside of the handle show red.

The design is three pieces with eleven cut-outs. The mug is a big, simple shape, and the steam curls are separate pieces, so it passes our cut checks from about 4.5 inches tall.

Color layers

• Backing in red, which shows in the drink and handle
• Design in holly green, the mug, steam and holly

Cozy projects

• Hot cocoa bar signs.
• Mug decals, a mug on a mug.
• Cocoa kit gift tags.
• Winter party invitations.
• Tea towels.
• Café menu boards.
• Kids’ pajamas.

Size and cutting tips

It passes our cut checks from about 4.5 inches tall. The steam curls are thin separate pieces, so keep them on the transfer tape. For felt, choose 6 inches or more.

Step by step: hot cocoa bar sign

1. Set the design to 8 inches tall and download the color SVG.
2. Cut the green layer from green vinyl and the backing from red.
3. Apply both to a chalkboard or painted board, backing first.
4. Add “Hot Cocoa Bar” above the mug in a fun font.
5. Set it beside your cocoa, marshmallows and toppings.

Color ideas

• Green with red, the classic
• Red mug with green holly
• White mug with brown cocoa and green holly
• Plaid mug with red holly

Design notes

The steam curls rise straight above the mug, which draws the eye up and leaves room for text on either side. The holly sits low on the rim so it never competes with the steam.

Good to know

For a more realistic look, cut the mug in white or red and add the drink in brown by gluing a brown paper circle behind the drink area. The holly can stay green, giving you a cheerful three-color mug.

Variations to try

• Mirror it in the editor to move the handle to the other side.
• Delete the steam after ungrouping for a simpler mug.

Pairs well with

The Holly in a Jar is another kitchen design, and the Gingerbread Man and Milk is a sweet treat.