Grazing Reindeer SVG

About this design

Not every reindeer is flying. This stag is taking a quiet moment, head lowered to nibble at the ground, with its large branching antlers sweeping forward over its face. Its back is long and level, its legs planted, and a small cluster of gold accents near the ear adds a warm highlight. It is a peaceful, natural pose that suits rustic and woodland decor.

The design is one connected piece with three small cut-outs near the head, which show gold in the layered version. It passes our cut checks from about 3.5 inches wide.

Color layers

• Backing in gold, which shows in the small accents near the ear
• Design in reindeer brown

Woodland projects

• Cabin and lodge signs.
• Woodland holiday cards.
• Pillow covers in plaid or linen.
• Tea towels with a winter scene.
• Mugs for a nature lover.
• Wall decals in a living room.
• Stencils for painted signs.

Size and cutting tips

It passes our cut checks from about 3.5 inches wide. The antler tips are the finest parts, so for felt choose 5 inches or more. For a sign, 10 to 14 inches wide.

Step by step: woodland tea towel

1. Set the reindeer to 7 inches wide and download the solid style.
2. Mirror it and cut it from brown or black iron-on vinyl.
3. Weed out the small cut-outs near the ear.
4. Press it near the bottom of a flour sack towel.
5. Add a few small pine trees or snowflakes on either side.

Color ideas

• Brown with gold, the classic
• Black on natural linen
• White on a dark green towel
• Copper for a warm, rustic look

Design notes

The lowered head makes this design long and low, so it fits wide spaces such as the bottom of a towel, a table runner or the front of a long sign. It looks especially natural with a line of snow or grass underneath.

Good to know

This reindeer pairs well with standing and looking-back poses. Combine two or three on a sign, at different heights, for a small herd in a winter meadow. Because they share a similar style, they look like one scene.

Variations to try

• Mirror it in the editor to face the other way.
• Add a simple snow line beneath it in your software.

Pairs well with

The Resting Reindeer and the Reindeer Looking Back complete a quiet herd.