Sardine Love: Can’t Explain It, Just Feel It!

Why do I love sardine illustrations so much? No clue. But their deadpan faces, squished charm, and imagined can-life totally spark joy!

Sardine Love: Can’t Explain It, Just Feel It!
Found snuggling between sardines—Charlie caught in a canned love story.

I’m obsessed with sardine illustrations and merch!

Today’s blog is a little collection of Charlie Yellow–style sardine cuteness. I honestly can’t explain why I love them so much—maybe it’s the deadpan expressions of the little fish all squished tightly in a can?
Or maybe it’s the fun of imagining some tiny sardine drama unfolding behind the lid, in a world we don’t get to see!

My daughter encouraged me to design a sardine card for Valentine's Day . . .
by u/Kale-No-2021 in cricutcrafting
ukiyoe image

Source: Tinned Candle

tinned fish birthday card by Carolyn Suzuki Goods

Source: Carolyn Suzuki Goods

Sardine Cat Snuggles on Threadless

Source: Pinterest

sardine tins🐟

Source: Pinterest

sardine ornament

Source: Grainline Studio