Illustrators Born in October
October, with its falling leaves, pumpkin-spiced aromas, and Halloween thrills, celebrates the birthdays of illustrious illustrators who've left an indelible mark on their respective fields. Join us in paying tribute to Gene Zion, Rene Cloke, George Barbier, Lois Lenski, Harold Darling, Barry Moser, and Edward Ardizzone, exploring their artistic legacies and contributions. These diverse visionaries have enriched children's literature, fashion, fine printing, and more, enchanting readers and art enthusiasts alike. Wishing a joyful autumnal birthday to everyone celebrating this month!
Eerie Ephemera: The Golden Age of Halloween Postcards
In the intriguing world of historical Halloween postcards, jack o’lanterns and black cats are just the beginning! The Golden Age of Postcards, circa 1905-1915, offers a treasure trove of glimpses into early 20th-century American life, complete with forgotten holiday traditions. Join us on a journey through vintage postcard reproductions that shed light on Halloween's enigmatic rituals!
Laughing Elephant's Top 10 Halloween Cards
Our early data is in, and we're thrilled to present the top 10 Halloween cards for the season, including some of our exciting new designs. If you're planning to send Halloween cards this year but are undecided about which ones to choose, let our early shoppers' preferences be your guide!
Illustrators Born in September
September is more than just changing seasons—it's a birth month for artistic brilliance! Discover the incredible illustrators born in September, from the good dogs of Alexandra Day to the timeless charm of Jessie Willcox Smith and the haunting works of Arthur Rackham. Explore their indelible marks on children's literature and art, along with many others, in our latest blog!
Autumn Is in the Air!
While fall isn't traditionally associated with greeting cards, we're passionate advocates of sending cards for any occasion, a timeless tradition that hearkens back to the Edwardians and Victorians! Join us in celebrating the arrival of autumn and the cherished art of handwritten notes. Explore the enchanting world of Ida Rentoul Outhwaite's fairies, discover timeless postcard art, and immerse yourself in the autumnal magazine art created by Jessie Willcox Smith—it's a treasure trove of century-old art!
Laughing Elephant's Top 10 Birthday Cards
September marks the peak of birthday season, and we're ready to celebrate with you! Choose from our 200+ unique birthday cards, including our top 10 favorites. Whether you seek nostalgia, humor, or artistic flair, our selection has it all. Let's make your celebrations unforgettable!
The Old is New Again!
If you're here, you know that Laughing Elephant loves to breathe new life into vintage illustrations as stationery, greeting cards, and art prints! So, we're excited to present our freshest creations, specially crafted for the approaching holidays of Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, along with enchanting fairy and mermaid designs. If you're an early planner for your card-sending, these designs are ready and waiting for you—let us show you!
Let's Head Back to School!
It's that time of year again! Experience the thrill of back-to-school with new school supplies and cherished nostalgia. Discover journal notebooks, the ABCs & 123s for beginning readers (including Good Dog Carl!), and vintage illustrations that celebrate lifelong learning for both kids and adults alike. Explore our collection for school essentials and embark on a delightful trip down memory lane!
Laughing Elephant's Top 10 Pinterest Images
Are you a fellow Pinterest enthusiast? We're big fans of this image-centric platform, especially as vintage illustration enthusiasts. With a vast collection of captivating images at our fingertips, it's delightful to rediscover some hidden gems in our library. We can't wait to show you the top 10 images on our Pinterest page!
Illustrators Born in August
Get ready to celebrate the creative brilliance of illustrators born in August: Berta Hader's whimsical wonders, Milo Winter's enchanting scenes, Edith Nesbit’s fantastical tales, Walter Crane's timeless illustrations, Seymour Chwast's quirky creations, the bold art of Aubrey Beardsley, Willy Pogany's magic, Roger Duvoisin's animals, Tasha Tudor's charm, Virginia Lee Burton's adventures, J.P. Miller's golden illustrations, and Laurent de Brunhoff's beloved Babar await!
Sunny Sunflowers
As the season blooms, we can't help but celebrate the star of summer—the sunflower! We have a vibrant collection of sunflower illustrations from Art Nouveau decorations, paintings, and botanical drawings that we’ve transformed into delightful postcards, greeting cards, and art prints. Plus roses, gloxinias, hibiscuses, calla lilies, chrysanthemums, pansies, and Good Dog Carl enjoying them all!
Bon voyage à la Côte d'Azur!
Join us on an illustrated trip back in time to the French Riviera during the Golden Age of Travel! Explore Laughing Elephant's array of glamorously nostalgic illustrations of transatlantic ocean liners, mini masterpieces on luggage labels, and Riviera travel posters that are Art Deco perfection! Bon voyage, indeed.
