When the Candles Give Away Your Real Age

A bright, tongue-in-cheek illustration that pairs bold, hand-drawn typography with a surprised portrait. Set against a clean sky-blue background, the large white headline reads "When the candles give away your real age", while a bespectacled, sweating figure reacts to the unavoidable truth of birthday candles. The artwork balances humour with contemporary illustration, using simple shapes and expressive details to convey an awkward, relatable moment.

Ideal for anyone looking to add a playful touch to a birthday message, this design works well for recipients with a good sense of humour or anyone approaching a milestone. The combination of striking typography and character-driven art makes the image immediately readable and memorable, while its lighthearted tone keeps the sentiment friendly rather than mocking.

inspired by Alan Carr on celebrity Traitors