Reindeer by a Tree SVG

About this design

This reindeer found the perfect Christmas tree. A tall evergreen stands on the left, decorated with swags of garland, round gold ornaments and a star on top, and a reindeer stands beside it on the right, head up and antlers raised, as if admiring the decorations. A long ground line runs under both, like a blanket of snow.

The design is eight pieces with four cut-outs. The fine tree branches, the garland and the thin ground line are lovely details, and they are why the design carries a “Print & web” label on its page. It is best printed, or cut from about 7 inches wide and larger.

Color layers

• Backing in gold, which shows in the ornaments and highlights
• Design in reindeer brown, the tree, reindeer and ground

Projects that suit the detail

• Printed holiday cards.
• Framed prints for the holidays.
• Sublimation on mugs, ornaments and pillows.
• Large wood signs cut on a laser.
• Screen-printed tea towels.
• Print then Cut stickers.

Size and cutting tips

For printing, any size works. For cutting, start at about 7 inches wide; the tree branches and garland are fine, so use a fresh blade and smooth vinyl. Avoid felt and glitter materials. For a laser-cut sign, 12 inches or more.

Step by step: printed holiday card

1. Download the PNG from the editor at 300 DPI and 4.5 inches wide.
2. Place it near the bottom of a 5 by 7 inch card in your design software.
3. Add “Merry Christmas” above it in a classic script.
4. Print on white or cream cardstock.
5. Add a drop of gold glitter glue to the star and ornaments.

Color ideas

• Brown with gold, the classic
• Green tree with a brown reindeer, recolored in your printing software
• Black with gold foil for an elegant card
• White with silver on a navy background

Good to know

For designs that cut cleanly at small sizes, try the Standing Reindeer together with a simple tree from the Christmas Tree SVG collection. This combined scene is the one to choose for printed projects and large cuts, where the garland and ornaments really show.

Variations to try

• Mirror it in the editor to put the tree on the right.
• Add the editor’s offset border for a Print Then Cut sticker.

Pairs well with

The Reindeer and Pine Trees is a forest version of this scene.