🎄 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. 

Add a touch of vintage charm to handwritten correspondence with the Kartos Air Balloons Small Writing Set.

Made by one of Italy's traditional paper companies, this elegant portfolio-style stationery set features fine-quality Italian writing paper and matching lined envelopes, decorated with vintage hot air balloons floating against a soft cloud background.

Beautifully presented in a coordinated portfolio, it's a lovely choice for letter writing, thoughtful notes and stationery gifting.

Product Features

• Features vintage hot air balloon illustrations against a cloud background

• Includes 10 sheets of writing paper

• Includes 10 matching envelopes

• Fine-quality Italian writing paper

• Classic design inspired by vintage balloon imagery

• Compact format for personal letters and handwritten notes

Product Details

• Set size: 10 sheets and 10 matching envelopes

• Card size: 10.6 x 6.8 cm

• Envelope size: 11 x 7 cm

• Origin: Italy

Why It's a Great Gift

With its nostalgic illustrations and traditional Italian stationery craftsmanship, the Kartos Air Balloons Writing Set makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who appreciates beautiful paper goods. Its portfolio presentation and coordinated design make it a charming choice for stationery lovers, letter writers and collectors of vintage-inspired designs.

Who It's Good For

• Lovers of vintage illustrations and hot air balloon designs

• Those who enjoy handwritten letters and personal notes

• Stationery collectors and paper enthusiasts

• Anyone looking for a distinctive stationery gift

How to Use

Use the writing sheets to compose personal letters, thank-you notes or thoughtful messages, then pair them with the matching lined envelopes. Keep the portfolio together to store your stationery neatly between uses.

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.