Winter & Christmas Laser Cut Files

Winter & Christmas projects you can cut today

• Ornaments (snowflakes, names, monograms)
• Round door signs (12–16″) with paint-fill
• Paper lanterns & tealight houses
• Nativity layered shadow boxes
• Gift tags & place cards (names/initials)
• Wall sets (snowflakes, stars, moons)
• Treat boxes and cookie stencils

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Winter & Christmas: SVGs, Materials & Quick Setup

Pick ready-to-cut holiday files — ornaments, snowflakes, signs, shadow boxes, and lanterns. Works on CO₂ / Glowforge / diode. Mask with transfer tape, enable Air Assist, and assemble in minutes.

Types of Winter & Christmas Projects

Ornaments

Layered wood/acrylic, names, photo inserts.

Snowflakes

Hanging sets, garlands, coasters.

Gift Tags

Monograms, layered, printable backers.

Layered Signs

“Merry Christmas”, “Joy”, porch & door signs.

Shadow Boxes

Snow globe scenes, village, nativity.

Paper/Acrylic Lanterns

Tea-light ready, stars & trees.

Treat Boxes

Cookie boxes, gingerbread motifs.

Advent Calendars

Drawers, slots, envelopes.

Materials cheat sheet 

Materials & finishes that look premium

• Cast acrylic 2–3 mm: clear/frosted/white, mirror gold/silver for accents.
• Birch/okoume plywood 3 mm (1/8″): clean cuts, easy paint-fill.
• Cardstock 200–250 gsm: for lanterns & inserts.
• Faux leather/felt: diode-friendly for tags & earrings.
• Masking: paper transfer tape; remove right after the cut.
• Adhesives: CA gel for layers, 3M VHB for acrylic, PVA for large wood flats.
• Finish: oil-based paint pens (white/gold) for lettering; Novus to polish acrylic.
• Avoid: PVC/vinyl.

Quick Setup for Winter Projects

1. 1
   Materials: 1/16–1/8″ basswood/plywood; 2–3 mm cast acrylic; 200–250 gsm cardstock. Mirror & glitter acrylic are perfect for ornaments.
2. 2
   Dial-in: run a LightBurn test grid. Mask wood with paper transfer tape; keep Air Assist on.
3. 3
   Finish: paint-fill engraves (white/black/red/gold), seal outdoor signs; for mirror acrylic paint the reverse.
4. 4
   Mounting: 3M VHB, Command hooks/strips, ribbons & ornament hooks.

Holiday Hardware & Supplies

Ornament hooks Ribbon (red/green) LED tea lights Gold paint pens Clear acrylic sealer

Sizing & holes guide 

Quick sizing guide

• Ornaments: 80–100 mm (3.1–4″), 3–4 mm hang hole.
• Round signs: 300–400 mm (12–16″), lettering 2.5–3 mm min. stroke.
• Gift tags: 35×70 mm (1.4×2.75″), hang hole 4 mm.
• Lantern panels: 100×180 mm (≈4×7″) each, add tabs/slots.
• Kerf: measure your setup (~0.05–0.20 mm) and offset slots accordingly.

LightBurn Test Grid — Free Download

Download 4 SVGs (CO₂ + Diode)

ZIP ~ 45 KB · No email required.

Import an SVG, run it on your material to find the best Speed/Power before cutting gift batches.

Need a custom laser-ready Christmas SVG?

Logo ornaments, personalized signs, sizing for your material — fast turnaround, commercial use ok.

SVG design on Fiverr Vectorize image → SVG Resize SVG for laser

Tip: share size (mm), material (birch 3 mm / acrylic 2–3 mm), and kerf for snug slots.

Clean cuts checklist 

Clean-cut checklist

• Air Assist ON, focus checked, optics clean.
• One clean pass > multiple hot passes whenever possible.
• Mask wood before paint-fill; peel while warm.
• For frosty engraves: cast acrylic, higher speed / moderate power.
• Test first: run the LightBurn test grid on scrap.

Creative Fabrica — Best Holiday SVGs

Top-rated bundles for fast gifts and markets.

Ornaments Snowflakes Layered signs Shadow boxes Lanterns Advent calendars

Tip: watch for seasonal promos (“first 10 downloads free”).

Laser Starter Kit

A mini kit for your first 10–15 projects: safety, fixtures, measuring.

Tools

Honeycomb work bed Air Assist (M1 Ultra/S1) Air Assist 30 L (D1/D1 Pro) Air Assist 30 L (budget) Inline fan kit + hose (4" + 8 ft) 4" duct hose + clamps (8 ft) Fire blanket 47×47" Digital calipers — NEIKO 6″ Lens Wipes (ZEISS)

Materials

Basswood — All Cast Acrylic — All Laser-grade Plywood — All Acrylic Cement — Weld-On 4 Paper Transfer Tape — All CA Glue — Thin Rubber-Coated Hold-Downs

Selling & packaging tips

Small-batch sales tips

• Price tiers: single ornament, 3-pack, family set.
• Include ribbon/twine options (white, red, gold).
• Backing cards + clear bags for ornaments; fragile-label mailers.
• Offer personalization (names/year) with 24–48 h turnaround.
• Batch: cut all bases, then do paint-fill/polish in one run.

Browse by Category

SEASONAL

Ornaments

Layered & engraved sets.

3D PAPER

Shadow Boxes

Snow globe & village scenes.

HOME

Layered Signs

Door/porch holiday signs.

DISPLAYS

Stands & Holders

Card/phone/ornament stands.

WALL

Wall Décor

Bats, stars & moons → winter sets.

JEWELRY

Earrings

Snowflakes, trees, stars.

FAQ

Best materials for Christmas ornaments?

Wood: 1/16–1/8″ basswood/plywood. Acrylic: 2–3 mm cast (clear/white/mirror/glitter). Mask for cleaner edges.

How to get frosty white engraves on acrylic?

Use cast acrylic, slightly defocus and clean residue; avoid extruded acrylic for engraves.

Outdoor sign tips for winter?

Exterior-grade materials, thorough sealing (both sides/edges), and standoffs/VHB for mounting.

Paper lantern safety?

Only LED tea lights; 160–250 gsm paper; optional flame-retardant craft paper.