New Greeting Cards
We think you'll love the new designs!
From new Fairies and Books & Readers to new Father's Day selections, and even more exciting new cards coming soon.
New Letter Writing Sets
Three NEW Letter Writing Sets– Airmail, Book Lovers, and Animal Parade.
Take a look at our whole selection now! There's nothing quite like a handwritten note—it's timeless, personal, and full of heart.
Vintage Notebooks
Our Vintage Notebooks feature authentic imagery and will evoke memories of bygone days. Each is a reproduction of a vintage original. We think they will remind users of a simpler, and in some ways better, world.
Card of the Week!
These two sheepdogs have just helped a bunch of ducklings escape from their crate, and this duckling surely understands that a cute game of chase is afoot! The trio is from the 1910 Cecil Aldin book Farm Babies. They're darling farm babies, indeed! See this image as an art print!
Cecil Aldin (1870–1935) was a prominent English artist known for his exceptional talent in capturing the charm and character of animals, particularly dogs and horses. Born in Slough, England, he became renowned for his expressive and lively illustrations, which often portrayed the endearing antics of animals. His love for hunting and country life greatly influenced his art. His diverse work includes illustrations for books, advertisements, and magazine covers, along with delightful depictions of his beloved dogs!
Nice to Meet You!
We are Laughing Elephant, a greeting card and gift company founded in 1969. Our warehouse and retail store are located in Seattle, Washington, and we are the keepers of one of the largest libraries of illustrated books and ephemera in the United States. From this library, we draw inspiration and images that become the source material for all our offerings. We curate our collections with the goal of sharing beautiful images with the world.
We celebrate the golden age of design, when artists and illustrators were an integral part of advertisements and merchandising. Their beautiful, hand drawn images inspire us to make gifts and cards you will love.
