Nativity in a Star SVG

About this design

Five broad points, one color, and the whole Christmas story carved out of the middle. A big rounded navy star holds the shapes of Mary, the baby’s manger and Joseph as open space, with a tiny star of Bethlehem cut out above the manger. Nothing is added on top, so the design depends entirely on what you place behind it.

The figures stand well inside the edge, so the star keeps its full outline and holds together as one strong shape, ready to hang or to stick down.

Pieces and weeding

The solid file has 4 pieces and 2 cut-outs. The largest piece is the star itself. The two cut-outs are the opening for the figures, joined to the ground strip beneath them, and the small star of Bethlehem. The other 3 pieces are small islands left inside the figure opening, around the manger legs and Joseph’s staff.

Those islands come loose once the cut is done. Glue each one down on a backing card, or throw them out if you do not mind the manger and Joseph merging into one wider gap. Very little else needs weeding. It passes our cut checks from about 2 inches wide.

Color layers

• Base and lines in deep navy: every part of the star, as this design has only one layer

The second color comes from your backing, not the file. To cut the star in something other than navy, follow the SVG color guide.

Choosing the backing

Gold foil card turns Mary and Joseph into shining shapes and makes the small star sparkle. Cream looks soft and old-fashioned, while a deep red feels festive beside navy. Cut a backing in a simple star or a plain square, lay the cut star over it, and use the opening as your guide when you set down any islands you are keeping. Glue the star on last.

Size guide

Keep it at 2 inches or larger, where the small star still opens cleanly.

Ideas for this star

• Ornaments glued to a star-shaped backing card, with a ribbon at the top point
• Vinyl window decals, which transfer tape keeps perfectly aligned
• Christmas cards with foil behind the figures
• Shirts and totes in one color of iron-on vinyl

Pairs well with

Our Christmas star designs include plainer stars for a matching garland. The Star of Bethlehem and the Nativity Christmas Ornament both fit nicely on the same tree.