Holly Swag with Ribbon SVG

About this design

This swag drapes like a real garland. Holly leaves and berries are gathered at the top center, where a ribbon ties them together, and from there the greenery falls away to both sides, curving down in two long trails. Some leaves show red in the layered version, and the overall shape forms a soft arch, perfect over a doorway, a window or a line of text.

The design is nine pieces with two cut-outs. The many leaf points and the thin trailing ends are what make it graceful, and they are also why it carries a “Print & web” label on its page. It is best printed, or cut from about 7.5 inches wide and larger.

Color layers

• Backing in red, which shows in the ribbon and a few leaves
• Design in holly green

Projects that suit the detail

• Printed card headers and invitations.
• Menu and program tops for a holiday event.
• Large vinyl decals over a doorway or mirror.
• Sublimation on pillows and signs.
• Printed wall art with a family name below.
• Print then Cut stickers.

Size and cutting tips

For printing, any size works. For cutting, start at about 7.5 inches wide; the leaf points and trailing ends are fine, so use a fresh blade and smooth vinyl. For a doorway decal, 24 inches or more works well.

Step by step: doorway decal

1. Set the swag to 30 inches wide in the editor and download the solid style.
2. Cut it in two halves on your machine if it is wider than your mat, matching the halves at the ribbon.
3. Weed each half carefully, keeping the small pieces on the transfer tape.
4. Apply the halves above a doorway, lining them up at the center.
5. Add a real red bow over the ribbon for a three-dimensional touch.

Color ideas

• Green with red, the layered classic
• Gold for an elegant swag
• Dark green on cream for a vintage look
• White on a dark wall for a frosted look

Design notes

The swag is symmetrical, so it centers perfectly over text. Place a name, a greeting or a date under the arch, and the holly frames it from above.

Good to know

If you need a holly design that cuts cleanly at small sizes, the Holly with Bow passes our checks from about 3 inches. This swag is the one to choose for printing and large decals.

Variations to try

• Stretch it wider in your software for a longer swag.
• Add the editor’s offset border for a Print Then Cut sticker.

Pairs well with

The Holly Garland Border runs straight across, and the Holly Banner has a ribbon for text.