July 23, 2025

"Birthday Cheer with a Twist of Lemon"

 With the summer fully upon us here in Oregon and the sun shining so brightly - it reminded me of the lemon trees we had in our backyard in Southern California, and I was inspired to make a lemon themed birthday card.... but I didn't have any stamps or die cuts to use.

So I made my own...


And I came up with this "Lemony Fresh" birthday card.



I like to turn my cards into what I call, "Chunky Mail" cards by including small gifts tucked into the little pockets I design as part of the card. I love to make them color match as I am on the lookout for small mailable gift items while on my shopping outings. 


This "Chunky Mail" includes a honey facial mask, a yellow striped bookmark, a sparkly glitter emery board, a lemon designed pen and a lemon compressed sponge (that was in the front gift section at Target one day).

I do hope this gift will bring a smile to the face of its recipient!

Stay Cozy + Zesty,
Carrie

21 comments:

  1. Oh my word - you did such a great job with your lemon artwork!! What a sweet themed gift. So creative and clever. She'll love it! :) 💛

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  2. That card is so cute! I'm so impressed that you were able to make this without any die cuts or anything. I wish I was talented enough to create something as adorable as this. This made my day! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  3. This is gorgeous. I love ❤️ the lemon 🍋 theme.

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  4. Great job on your artwork for your chunky mail gifts. Janice

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  5. What acute idea. You are very talented. Madeline

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  6. This is such a wonderful idea! And your card is so professional and cool looking! anyone would be so lucky to get all these little gifts!!

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  7. Hi Carrie, thanks for visiting my blog! I like your card craft, so very creative. I like to craft too and belong to a group online that does crafts. Enjoy the rest of your week!

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  8. I love your card. The person you send it to will be delighted!

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  9. That is such a sweet card, Carrie! I sometimes make "Art Letters" where I add handmade stickers, ephemera etc. Love sending and receiving these types of happy mail :)

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  10. That was so creative of you too make your own lemons, I like the little faces you put on them and your handwriting is so pretty. Such a fun idea to add the gifts to it, and match the colors you used on the card, your friend will love this!

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  11. You have a great creativity in making those cards. And I loved your previous post too about the family reunion.

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  12. That is a super cute card!

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  13. Oh my word, I love this. I've been meaning to return your visit and finally got around to it. I scrolled through your blog and let me just say "delightful" I just love all the things you've shared. You are one creative person. Looks like you had a great time visiting with family too.
    I'm going to add you to my feedly list so that I don't miss another post. Have a great day.

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  14. I am sure it was received with a big smile.

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  15. What a delightful "lemony" gift. I'm sure that special birthday someone will appreciate it. I love surprises in the mail. And lemons just say "summer." ; )

    ~Sheri

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  16. That is a great fun card project - perfect to make for the Summer. I like the idea of your chunky mail cards too. It makes them that extra bit special.
    Have a lovely week.

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