🎄 Order Cut-Off Dates 

To help make sure your gifts arrive in time for Christmas Day, please take note of our recommended order cut-off dates below.

We recommend ordering as early as possible during the busy holiday period, particularly for international orders.

🎄 DOMESTIC 

Standard

• VIC, NSW, SA, QLD, ACT - Order by Thursday 17 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026. 
• WA, NY, TAS - Order by Friday 11 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026. 

Express

• Metro - All States & Territories - Order by Sun 20 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026. 
• Rural - All States & Territories - Order by Thursday 17 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026.
  

🎄 INTERNATIONAL 

Standard  

• NZ, UK, Europe, USA/Canada Order by Friday 4 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026. 

Express 

• NZ, UK, Europe, USA/Canada Order by 11 Dec to receive by Dec 24, 2026. 

Please note: These dates are recommended order cut-offs to help ensure delivery by Christmas. Delivery times may vary due to carrier delays, seasonal demand and circumstances outside our control.

GENERAL SHIPPING

We use the Australia Post Network to ensure that all purchases are delivered promptly to your destination. 

• Standard Shipping - $11.95. 4-8 Business Days*.
• Express Shipping - $16.95. 2-4 Business Days.

International Shipping - Calculated at checkout, delivery times may vary. 

~ From all of us at Paper Republic, we wish you a very Merry Christmas 🎄 ~

We offer free click & collect from our Camberwell and Royal Arcade store. Please select your preferred location at checkout. 
Once we have picked up your order, you will receive a notification that your purchase is ready to collect. 

Take your correspondence to new heights with the Kartos Large Writing Set with Envelopes – Air Balloons.

Featuring a charming hot-air balloon design, this elegant stationery set brings a touch of vintage-inspired whimsy to handwritten letters and thoughtful notes.

With its larger writing format and coordinating envelopes, it is a lovely choice for sending personal messages in style.

Product Features

• Large writing set featuring a hot-air balloon design

• Coordinating envelopes for beautifully presented correspondence

• Vintage-inspired artwork with a timeless feel

• Ideal for handwritten letters, special messages and thoughtful notes

• From Kartos, an Italian stationery and paper company

Product Details

• Card size: 16.8 x 11.2 cm

• Envelope size: 17.5 x 12 cm

• Format: Large writing set with envelopes

Why It's a Great Gift

With its nostalgic hot-air balloon design, the Kartos Air Balloons Writing Set makes sending a letter feel special. It is a thoughtful gift for stationery enthusiasts, letter writers and anyone who appreciates beautifully designed paper goods.

Who It's Good For

• Lovers of vintage-inspired stationery

• Those who enjoy handwritten letters and personal correspondence

• Stationery collectors and paper enthusiasts

• Anyone looking for a thoughtful gift for a friend, family member or colleague

How to Use

Use the writing cards to compose letters, personal notes and special messages, then pair them with the coordinating envelopes for an elegant finish. Ideal for correspondence that deserves a little extra thought and care.

Shipping

• Australia-wide shipping

• International shipping available

Click & Collect

Available for collection from:

• Camberwell Store, Melbourne VIC

• Royal Arcade Store, Melbourne CBD, VIC

Select your preferred pickup location at checkout and we'll confirm once your order is ready for collection.

Australian Owned

Paper Republic is an Australian-owned and run stationery and gift retailer based in Melbourne. We offer shipping Australia-wide as well as international shipping, with a carefully selected range of beautiful stationery, calendars, gifts and design-led products.