About From A Distant Star
From A Distant Star is a greeting card project by Lemon Juice, created for tender moments, strange days, seasonal rituals, and thoughtful correspondence.

The cards draw from folklore, symbolism, animals, humor, public-domain imagery, photography, illustration, and the emotional usefulness of sending something by hand. Some are sweet. Some are weird. Some are for birthdays, healing, winter, grief, care, or invented holidays that make room for gentleness.

From A Distant Star is a branch of Lemon Juice, Jay Muhlin’s visual research and design practice.

ABOUT

Black and white image of a dinosaur head with sharp teeth and textured skin.
Digital drawing of a green marijuana leaf with a black background.
Green pixelated text on black background reading "FROM A DISTANT STAR".

A Branch of the Creative Studio

Text reading 'LEMON JUICE' with a pink lemon slice icon.
A digital graphic of a green marijuana leaf with a black background.
A man with a beard and glasses wearing a black cap, dark blue T-shirt with a graphic of a heart pierced by swords, dark jeans, and black sneakers, standing against a black background.

From A Distant Star is a greeting card project by Lemon Juice, the visual research and design practice of Jay Muhlin. Based in Rochester, New York, Jay works across photography, design, print, and creative collaboration, with an interest in folklore, animals, humor, care, and the strange poetry of everyday life. The project was created for tender moments, strange days, seasonal rituals, and the simple pleasure of sending something by hand.

Bright yellow lemon with textured skin against a black background.
Pink abstract starburst pattern on black background.

Notes on Process

Small Batch Printing

From A Distant Star is printed in small batches, allowing each card set to stay thoughtful, flexible, and carefully made. Early releases will be produced in limited runs, with new designs, seasonal sets, and reprints added over time.

Custom Cards & Stationery

We are open to custom requests for cards, stationery, and small printed pieces. Projects may include personalized greeting cards, return-address stationery, event notes, seasonal mailings, or small-batch designs made for thoughtful correspondence and special occasions.

Digital color palette with sections labeled Neon Green, Deep Forest, Cosmic Black, Stellar Gray, and Galactic Pink, each displaying HEX and RGB color codes.