Holly Sprig with Berries SVG

About this design

This sprig opens like a star. Five spiky holly leaves fan out in every direction from a small cluster of berries at the center, each leaf with its classic wavy, pointed edge. Fine vein lines run down the middle of each leaf and branch out to the points, so the leaves look crisp and natural.

The vein lines split the design into seven pieces, with no closed cut-outs. Because the veins are gaps between pieces, they show whatever surface the design sits on. The leaves are big and bold, so the design passes our cut checks from about 5 inches wide.

Color layers

• Backing in red, the same outline as the pieces underneath
• Design in holly green

The vein gaps show the surface behind the design rather than the backing, so this design is usually cut in a single green with red berries added.

Projects

• Holiday cards with a big sprig on the front.
• Placemats and table runners.
• Coasters cut from cork.
• Pillow covers.
• Wall decals for a kitchen or entry.
• Gift box toppers.
• Ornaments in wood.

Size and cutting tips

It passes our cut checks from about 5 inches wide. The vein gaps are thin, so use a fresh blade and keep the pieces lined up on the transfer tape. For felt, choose 7 inches or more.

Step by step: red berry card

1. Set the sprig to 4.5 inches wide and download the solid style.
2. Cut it from green cardstock.
3. Glue the pieces onto a white card panel, lining them up so the vein gaps stay even.
4. Cut three small red circles and glue them over the berries in the center.
5. Mount the panel on a folded card.

Color ideas

• Green with red berries, the classic
• Gold with red berries for an elegant card
• White on red for a bold look
• Dark green on kraft for a rustic feel

Design notes

The leaves radiate evenly from the center, which makes the design feel balanced from every side. It works well centered on a round or square project, such as a coaster, a pillow or a card.

Good to know

Because the veins are gaps, the surface behind the design becomes part of it. On a white card, the veins look white and crisp; on a gold board, they turn gold. Choose your background with that in mind.

Variations to try

• Use the editor’s offset border to join the pieces into one solid shape for wood or a sticker.
• Rotate it in your software so a leaf points straight up.

Pairs well with

The Holly Berry Cluster focuses on the berries, and the Crossed Holly Leaves is another classic arrangement.