Lemon Tree Cards Blog

Last minute Christmas decor ideas

2014-12-03T08:41:00.000-08:00

Don't you hate when it's the first week of December and people are already using the phrase "last minute" pertaining to Christmas? Come on.....most of us have not started yet...right?

In my neighborhood, I can count on several neighbors' homes being completely decorated by the day after Thanksgiving! Please!

Besides, my youngest brother gave me a sweet Thanksgiving arrangement on Thanksgiving and I plan on leaving it out a while.

I am a little ahead of schedule this year and I do plan on baking cookies (a chore "sigh" I've ignored for several years now.)

Here are a few homemade, super cute decor and/or gift ideas.

Click here for instructions

If you'll be baking this year....add a recipe card for a little extra pizzazz. They're free!

free recipe card printable

More ideas here on my pinterest board.

Thursday Treasures!

2014-11-19T10:24:00.000-08:00

Happy Thursday everyone!

Thursday Treasures!

2014-11-12T10:23:00.000-08:00

Happy Thursday everyone!

Thursday Treasures - Link up your giveaways!

2014-11-05T10:23:00.000-08:00

Happy Thursday everyone!

Freebie Friday - Free printables for you!

2014-08-29T08:12:00.000-07:00

Believe it or not, it's time to start thinking FALL...and that means HALLOWEEN for a lot of people. These cute little tags can be printed on cardstock or on full sheets of label stock. Use them to identify the treats you give out on Halloween or for any gift given this time of year. Please remember to use for personal use only but feel free to print as many copies as you need. Enjoy!

Click here for download

Freebie Friday - Tiny Chevron Note Cards - free printable!

2014-08-01T09:00:00.000-07:00

What's super cute, handy, and absolutely free? This set of Tiny Chevron Note Cards!

Perfect for lunch box notes, love notes, to keep in purse, to send with customer orders, etc.

Please remember all free printables are for personal use only...thank you.

Download the file here:

http://www.lemontreecards.com/product/tiny-chevron-note-cards-free-printable/

Please do me a favor a pin, share on facebook, twitter, instagram, etc. Thank you!

Freebie Friday - Free printable notecards - Just a note

2014-07-25T06:30:00.000-07:00

Here's a sheet of printable note cards - free for personal use!

You can download the file here:
http://www.lemontreecards.com/product/just-a-note-cards-free-printable/

Enjoy!

Freebie Friday - Modern Chevron Recipe Cards

2014-07-18T10:00:00.000-07:00

Here is a sheet of 4x6" modern recipe cards - free for your personal use!

Download the file here:
http://www.lemontreecards.com/product/modern-chevron-recipe-cards-free-printable/

Simply print and trim with a paper trimmer or scissors. Enjoy!

Freebie Friday - Free green chevron little notes or tags printable!

2014-07-11T03:26:00.001-07:00

Here's a sheet of chevron little notes (or tags) for your personal use.

Great for your Smash book, scrapbook, tucking in lunches, keeping a few in your purse, sending with your orders, etc. Simply print on 8.5x11" cardstock or paper, then trim. Size is approximately 3.5x1.25".

You can download the file here:

http://www.lemontreecards.com/product/green-chevron-little-notes-or-tags-free-printable/

There are more free printables available on my new instant website as well as here on the blog.

Happy printing!

How to print your own bookplate labels

2014-07-07T09:00:00.000-07:00

Printing your own bookplates is easier than you think.

First --
You'll need a design. Purchase a "printable" bookplate from a designer (like Lemon Tree Cards on Etsy).

Lemon Tree Cards offer two types of bookplate designs:

A- designs that print on pre-cut label sheets

and

B - designs that print on full sheets of uncut label stock

Both methods are easy enough for anyone to handle...but the designs that print on uncut label stock will need to be cut (by you) after printing.

Before you purchase a printable bookplate file, read the description carefully to determine which type of label stock you will need.

A - For designs that print on pre-cut label stock, you will need to know the size of the label needed and if possible, the product number. Check around to be sure you are able to easily purchase this label stock before you purchase the design. Many designers use Avery 5164 (4x3.33") labels because they can be found in most office supply and drug stores. They are sometimes called "shipping labels."

B- For designs that print on full sheets of uncut label stock, I recommend you purchase an inexpensive paper cutter/trimmer. These can be found in craft stores, office supply stores, etc. and will help trim your labels perfectly. The full sheets of uncut label stock can easily be found in most office supply and drug stores.

Next --
Once you've decided on a design and made your purchase, the designer will email you a printable file containing a sheet of multiple labels, normally a PDF file.

What's a PDF?
If you do not know what a pdf is, don't panic. You will need a program called Adobe Reader installed on your computer to download this type of file. Most computers already have the Adobe Reader installed. If you do not, you'll find this out when trying to download the file. Then go to: http://get.adobe.com/reader/ and download the free program. Now try to download your label file again.

Let's print!

Insert the correct label stock into your printer. Set your printer for the highest quality print job (normally this is the photo setting.) Then print.

A- If you printed on precut labels....you're finished.
B- If you printed on uncut label sheets, you'll now need to trim your labels. It takes a little practice but you'll soon be cutting like a pro. Try to trim a hair inside the print design so there is not white edge showing.

Want to practice?

Here is a free design for labels measuring 4x3.33" (Avery 5164 or any generic with those exact measurements will work.) Click image to take you to the download page.

Here is a design to print on full sheets of uncut label stock. Again, click image to go to download page.

I personally prefer the uncut label sheets because it allows me to print any size bookplate label and since I am individually cutting them, I can tie them up into a neat little package like this...

I would love to hear any comments or questions. Happy printing!

Freebie Friday - Nine cute printable notes - coral and peacock blue

2014-07-04T06:00:00.000-07:00

Here is a sheet of nine 3x2.5" cute little notes. Simply print on

8.5x11" cardstock, then trim with a paper trimmer or scissors.

I use notes like these to insert in my orders but will also work

in lunch boxes, keep a few in your purse, notes to the teacher, etc.

Use this link to download and please - personal use only...do not sell.

http://www.lemontreecards.com/product/coral-and-peacock-blue-little-notes-free-printable/

Freebie Friday - St Patrick's Day Tags - Free Printable pdf

2014-02-28T06:17:00.003-08:00

Enjoy these free printable St. Patrick's Day tags.
Here is the link to your printable file:
http://www.crafthub.me/download.php?hash=b4c4bae3edc130fc9ff6d7b0f0ba79e0

Print on 8.5x11" cardstock then trim.

Please pin for me!

Valentine Treat Tag Printable! - perfect for classroom goodies

2014-01-17T13:15:00.001-08:00

Hello and happy Friday everyone!

I'm offering a printable sheet of adorable Valentine tags. Simply print on a 8.5x11" sheet of cardstock then trim with a paper cutter or scissors.

Great to attach to Valentine goodies in place of a Valetine card. Perfect for students, teachers, businesses or anyone would like to spread a little Valentine love! You could also print these on full sheets of uncut label stock, then trim. Then simply stick to the candy!

Here is the link to the download:
http://www.crafthub.me/download.php?hash=8bc5978ff572786cec7df8fb909bd320

Please be nice and only use my Friday Freebies for personal use. Do not distribute, sell, or giveaway. I always appreciate if someone pins my freebies for others to enjoy!

Free Printable Snow Notes!

2013-12-20T09:00:00.000-08:00

Print these cute little snow notes to keep on hand for notes to the teacher, husband, children, customers, etc. Also great for those lists we all make. The notes are sized at 4x5" and come 4 to sheet. Just print on regular 8.5x11 paper or cardstock.

Download your notes from this link:
http://www.crafthub.me/download.php?hash=41f219b209b08a35719fdf39e2860dba

Please do me a favor and pin it!

Bookplate labels for children - perfect stocking stuffer

2013-12-14T10:00:00.000-08:00

Here's a collection of bookplate labels I snagged from Zazzle.

Initial Monogram C is for Crab bookplates Shipping Labels by lemontreecards
Browse Book Labels online at Zazzle.com

Alphabet Animal E is for Elephant bookplates Personalized Shipping Labels by lemontreecards
Browse Book Labels online at Zazzle.com

Alphabet Animal A is for Alligator bookplates Custom Shipping Label by lemontreecards
Browse for more mailing labels at Zazzle

Baby Owl Bookplate Personalized Shipping Labels by OrangeOstrichDesigns
Check out other Bookplates Labels at zazzle.com

Pink bunny bookplate square sticker by petitpaintpaintdraw
Look at more Bookplates Stickers at zazzle

Custom Bird Bookplate Stickers in Blue by whimsydesigns
Look at Custom name Stickers online at Zazzle.com

Chevron Monogram Bookplate Sticker pink and gray by lemontreecards
View additional stickers and decals from zazzle.com.

Funny monsters bookplates book stickers for kids by BrightAndBreezy
Look at Monsters Stickers online at Zazzle.com

Pink Elephant Bookplate Shipping Label by OrangeOstrichDesigns
Create personalized shipping labels on zazzle.

Pink Elephant Bookplates Labels by heartlocked
Look at Bookplates Labels online at Zazzle.com

Vintage illustration children's bookplate sticker by charmingink
Browse Vintage Stickers online at Zazzle.com

Stars, blue and yellow stickers by Boogybunny
Create your own sticker online at Zazzle.

Green Apple Teacher Bookplate For Classroom Personalized Shipping Label by thepinkschoolhouse
View more Back to school Labels

Love Journal Spots - Friday Freebie printable

2013-12-13T07:00:00.000-08:00

These little 2x2" square tags can be printed on cardstock or full sheets of label stock and used in your journal, smash book, scrapbook crafts, etc.

You can download the pdf here:
http://www.crafthub.me/download.php?hash=ca8b2a9b2506c220a0dc6db0fdae6408

Please pin it for me!

Freebie Friday - Printable Christmas Recipe Cards

2013-12-06T05:01:00.000-08:00

Send this printable recipe card along with your

handmade goodies this year! Would be wonderful

for the cookie exchange too.

Your download link is here:

http://www.crafthub.me/download.php?hash=b5f5aad1ab18b1e6025b205398fba6c1

Please pin it for me!

Freebie Friday - Dahlia "from the kitchen of" and gift Tags/stickers

2013-11-22T06:00:00.000-08:00

I hope you love this tag as much as I do!

They're made with modern holiday colors, but suitable for anytime of year. I've included a "from the kitchen of", a gift tag, and a larger black tag.

Print on cardstock or full sheets of uncut label stock.

Please pin it for me!

Download your file here:
http://www.crafthub.me/download.php?hash=2f276bba174a4ad6e16aa0d08f8ecf62

Freebie Friday - Cute Reindeer printable gift labels

2013-11-15T06:22:00.000-08:00

Do you have standard 2.625x1" labels at home? If so, feel free to print and use this week's freebie to use for your holiday gift giving!

The Avery brand size is 5160 but any generic will do.

Here is the download link:
http://www.crafthub.me/download.php?hash=d3c7aef2499bd4b4cd1dab82725cdcb8

Remember, please use for personal use only :)

Also, today only....all bookplate labels in my "ready to ship" section are 50% off! They make great stocking stuffers....some with boxes...all in cute packages.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/lemontreecards?section_id=14252119

Here are some examples:

Freebie Friday - 12 super cute printable square notes!

2013-11-08T09:00:00.000-08:00

These journal spots can be printed on cardstock or uncut label stock.

Some other uses include:
lunchbox notes
reminders
purse scraps
teacher notes
gift tags

Here is the download link:
http://www.crafthub.me/download.php?hash=e1c91d93ac5f278ee50d657f87dd3f64

Won't you please take a moment to pin it? Thanks!!

Tuesday's Journal - DIY Smash or Life Journal

2013-11-05T10:49:00.000-08:00

Who loves Pinterest? I do!

Don't you wish you could do everything Pinterest-style? Maybe have a Pinterest board in your head!

Every time an idea is floating around in your head you could pin it to the appropriate board.

As I'm searching for creative journal ideas, I'm going to keep them all together on my "Time to Smash Book" Pinterest board. There are so many You Tube videos out there but just a handful I find easy to understand and follow. As I weed through them, I'll try to post the good ones on my board.

I do like Sari Hänninen! Very easy to listen to.

Try this video for making Smash Book folders:

Remember to visit again on Friday for a free journal printable!

Freebie Friday - Free printable journal spots!

2013-11-01T09:33:00.000-07:00

I love creating journal spots! These little guys can be printed on cardstock or full, uncut label stock. then simply trim with scissors or a paper trimmer.

Use them as you wish but please do not sell the printable file. I do not mind if the physical label/sticker is used in something you sell!

Here is the download link for the printable pdf:
http://www.crafthub.me/download.php?hash=0f2a7678b0cd203a585208eea7caa595

Please pin!

Tuesday's Journal - DIY Smash or Life Journal

2013-10-29T09:19:00.002-07:00

Have you ever discovered something new and then you're bombarded with it and wonder why you didn't notice it before? I do this all the time with new words. Once I learn a new word, I hear it constantly. Were my ears closed before?

Earlier this year I learned about Smash Books or Life Journals and I'm addicted! I actually haven't started one for myself yet but I've been creating them for other people :)

The fun in it for me is creating the pockets, tabs, stickers, pages, covers, mini envelopes,
etc. I've learned a trick or two and I'm going to share what I've learned here on Tuesdays. I'll be creating some free printables for your journals and I'll present those on my Freebie Fridays!

I highly recommend The Cinch for binding. It's inexpensive and is easy to use. Practice on scrap paper and cardstock before using your good stuff :)

It's easiest to create a square 6x6" journal. All measurements are equal and calculating fold lines, etc. is just easier until you get the hang of things. Not only that....cardstock and paper comes in 12"x12" pads so cutting is easy and there's less waste.

Start by cutting two 6x6" chipboard covers.

If you want to make a very simple journal, simply cut paper or cardstock into 6x6" squares. Line them up, bind them together and your basic journal is ready for decorating!

I like to cut cardstock paper (not the real heavy stuff) into 5.75" squares for the front and back covers. Your chipboard will show a little around the edges. Attach with two sided tape or glue tape and your done! Your book will be similar to this.

Remember to check back Friday for a free printable for your journal. You won't be disappointed :)

Fall themed baby shower and birthday party invitations

2013-09-20T04:43:00.001-07:00

If you're looking for cute fall themed invitations, you've come to the right place! I've compiled a noteworthy collection from several talented designers. Click the image for pricing and details.

Pumpkins and Lace Chalkboard Baby Shower Invite by lemontreecards

Pumpkin Baby Carriage Shower Invitation by poshinvites

Modern Fall Baby Shower Inviation - Boy Personalized Invitations by oddowl

Pumpkin Bear Baby Shower Invitation by cocoamintprints
Check out Baby shower Invitations online at zazzle

Chevron Pumpkin Baby Shower Birthday Party Invite by lemontreecards
Create an announcement on zazzle

Trick or Treat Halloween Birthday Invitation by graphicdesign

Halloween Vintage Damask Old Paper Birthday Party Personalized Invite by GirlyTemplate

Raven Scare Invitation by PixiePrints

Scarecrow Moonlight Halloween Party Invites by AV_Designs

Chevron Halloween Cocktail Party Invitation by shelleywintersdesign
Check out other invitation templates at zazzle.com

Fall Botanical Party Invitation by shelleywintersdesign

Fall Foliage Oval Invitation by PixiePrints

Grand Halloween Ball Party Invitation by thepapershoppe

Adult Martini Halloween Birthday Party Invitation by lemontreecards

Pirate Punch Custom Shipping Label by shysocialites

Chevron Pumpkin Halloween Party Invite by origamiprints

Spooky Vintage Halloween Party Invitation by oddlotpaperie

Pink Spider Halloween Birthday Invitations by OccasionInvitations

Steampunk Circus Halloween Party Invitation by charmingink

Halloween Ball Costume Party Invitation by thepapershoppe

Vintage Baby Shower Invitation by MetricMod

Spooky Haunted House Halloween Party Invitation by celebrateitinvites

Fall Pumpkin Baby Shower Invitations by LittlePrintsParties

Nautical theme baby shower & birthday invitations

2013-07-27T10:15:00.000-07:00

Nautical themed baby showers and birthday parties are particularly popular during the summer months. Think sailboats, anchors, stripes, flags, waves, and whales!

Here are some of our favorites!