Valentine's Day is Coming!
Card of the Week!
his week's pick comes from Charles H. Twelvetrees (1888-1948), a New York-born artist whose personal life remains largely unknown. What he left behind, though, is a huge body of adorable illustrations like the one above — most famously, his rosy-cheeked children were featured in all sorts of playful and heartwarming moments.
His artwork appeared on postcards, magazine covers, and more, and it's even rumored that his son may have contributed paintings of his own, adding to the Twelvetrees legacy.
Today, the works reside in the "Wellcome Collection" in London, and his original Valentines are sought after by collectors. This Valentine's Day, you can share one of his beloved works, too!
New Seattle and Great Outdoors Greeting Cards
We may be biased, as we are based in Seattle and love the Pacific Northwest — But we think you'll love our new Seattle and Great Outdoors Collections!
See these cards and more created by multidisciplinary artist Cory Steffen.
New Greeting Card Collections
Check out our new Honest Words and Coffee Addiction Collections — We think you'll love the new designs!
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.
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.
