Joy with Star SVG

About this design

Sometimes one word is enough. This design spells “Joy” in a bold display serif with dramatic thick-and-thin strokes and a long, curling tail on the y. A large five-pointed gold star sits centered above the word, like the star on top of a tree.

With only three letters and a star, the design has four pieces and one small letter hole. It passes our cut checks from just 2.5 inches wide, which makes it one of the most versatile designs on the site for small items.

Color layers

• Lettering in red as the base, including the star outline
• Star in gold, layered on top

Small and large projects

• Ornaments. On clear, white or wood ornaments, about 2.5 to 3 inches wide.
• Gift tags. A tiny “Joy” with a gold star on kraft tags.
• Mantel sign. Large letters cut from wood or foam board.
• Coasters. Engraved or in permanent vinyl.
• Card fronts. Gold foil star with red lettering.
• Pillows. A simple, elegant iron-on design.

Size and cutting tips

It passes our cut checks from about 2.5 inches wide. The fine hairlines of the serif letters are the most delicate parts. On wood or acrylic with a laser, it cuts cleanly at any size above that; for felt, go 6 inches or larger.

Step by step: three-letter mantel sign

1. Set the design to 24 inches wide in the editor.
2. If your cutter cannot handle that size, print the SVG as a template instead.
3. Trace each letter and the star onto foam board or thin plywood.
4. Cut them out with a craft knife or scroll saw.
5. Paint the letters red or white and the star gold.
6. Stand the letters on the mantel with the star propped above the o.

Font note

The serif lettering is an open-licensed font converted to shapes, so you do not need the font. The star and layout are drawn for this design.

Color ideas

• White lettering with a gold star on black or navy
• Gold lettering with a silver star for New Year’s
• Green lettering with a red star for a classic look

Variations to try

• Place it on a circle background in the editor and cut the word out for an ornament.
• Use the thickness control to bolden the hairlines for felt.

Pairs well with

Pair it with Noel with Star and Believe Script for a set of one-word ornaments, or with the Christmas Lights Star.