Whistlefish

Whistlefish 10 Greetings Cards for £12
Designed with love and considerately made in the UK
They're little pieces of art for those big on giving.

For over 25 years, Whistlefish has been
connecting busy, caring people to friends, family
and places, with earth-friendly, unique cards,
gifts and art. A passionate artist, Lyn Thompson founded
Whistlefish in 1997, opening our first shop in St
Ives, stocked with her hand painted designs. She is still heading up the business today,
ensuring the beauty, care and a little bit of
sparkle is woven into

every design our in-studio
artists create. Green Matters is at the heart of everything we
do. From design and creation, to distribution
and post-purchase longevity, every day we
continue to work creatively to reduce our
impact on the environment. Because we produce in Cornwall, we can control
our production line and create small batch,
delivering lovely prints at even lovelier prices. We support British (and favourably Cornish)
whenever we can. This ensures product
miles are minimised, while at the same
time supporting British Industry – with the
employment and community benefits it brings.

10/08/2026

Every Whistlefish card begins as an original painting.

Before the presses start rolling and before the finishing touches are added, every design begins with an artist, a paintbrush and an idea.

Chapter 2 follows that creative journey as inspiration slowly becomes artwork.

🎨 Which part of the creative process would you most like to see?

📖 Chapter 2 of 6 ✓
Next Chapter: Printing

09/08/2026

Some of the most important drawings are the simplest ones.

These little line studies help me understand the shape, structure and character of every flower before I begin painting.

Nature is always the best teacher. 🌿

Whistlefish

07/08/2026

A little patch of nature, grown by you 🌱 There’s something so satisfying about planting a seed, watching the first green shoots appear and eventually picking something you’ve grown yourself.

Seed Folk kits contain everything needed to get started, making them a thoughtful gift for new homes, budding gardeners or anyone who would love to bring a little more nature into everyday life. Choose from a herb garden, vegetable garden or salad patch. Which would you grow first?

06/08/2026

Every card has a story. This is where it begins.

Welcome to From Idea to Card, our new six-part series following the journey of a Whistlefish card, from the very first spark of inspiration in nature to the moment it’s written, gifted and treasured.

Chapter 1: Inspiration takes us back to where every design begins. Before the paint, before the paper and before the printing press, there’s always a moment that catches the eye. A flower, a colour, a quiet walk through the garden. Those small moments are often where our artists find their biggest ideas.

💛 Where do you find your inspiration?

📖 From Idea to Card
Chapter 1 of 6 ✓
Next Chapter: Creating the Artwork

04/08/2026

What a brilliant day at Buckham Fair There was such a lovely buzz, and we had the best time meeting so many of you. We loved seeing so many Whistlefish cards and jute bags heading home with their new owners too.

A huge thank you to Martin and the Buckham Fair team for having us, and to everyone who came over to say hello, browse and shop with us.

The Whistlefish Summer Bundle Giveaway is here!There’s still plenty of summer left to enjoy, so we’ve put together a col...
03/08/2026

The Whistlefish Summer Bundle Giveaway is here!
There’s still plenty of summer left to enjoy, so we’ve put together a collection of some of our favourite gifts to make the most of it.
 
This month’s bundle includes a selection of beautiful Whistlefish gifting, perfect for slow mornings, sunny afternoons and everything in between.
 
To enter:
🔸 Follow
🔸 Like this post
🔸 Tag someone you’d love to share a summer afternoon with (every comment is an extra entry!)
🔸 For an extra chance to win, share this post to your Story and tag us.
 
Winner announced 15th August.
Good luck!

Terms and conditions:
- Open to UK residents.
- The prize is the Whistlefish Summer Bundle pictured.
- No cash alternative is available.
- Each separate comment tagging a valid Instagram account counts as one entry.
- The winner will be selected at random and contacted only by the official Whistlefish account.
- We will never ask for payment or bank details.
- If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, another winner may be selected.
- This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Instagram or the brands of the products.

02/08/2026

For someone who feels most at home in the sea. The Good Tuesday Swim Journal is designed for recording favourite swimming spots, conditions and memorable dips. 🩵

A thoughtful gift for any sea swimmer, available from Whistlefish.

31/07/2026

apple we’d love an emoji update, please… 👀

If you ever need some beautifully illustrated replacements, you know where to find us. 💛



Which emoji deserves an upgrade first?

Friendship is one of life’s greatest gifts.The people who celebrate your wins, sit with you through the difficult days, ...
30/07/2026

Friendship is one of life’s greatest gifts.

The people who celebrate your wins, sit with you through the difficult days, and somehow make ordinary moments unforgettable.

Here’s to every wonderful friend who has left their mark on our hearts.

💙 Tag the person who came straight to mind when you saw this.

Happy International Day of Friendship.

28/07/2026

Trebah through the day, always changing, always inspiring.
As the light moves, new colours come forward, shadows shift and familiar corners feel completely different. No two visits are ever quite the same, but it’s always stunning.

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