Tucked away in Pelverata, Tasmania, is the crafting workshop for Rappaw Prints and where the magic happens! Home, too, of waterfalls, platypus, eagles, Tassie devils, quolls, bandicoots, clear starry night skies, and lots and lots of wallabies.
Animals have always been a big part of Kirsty’s life, ranging from cats and dogs, native and farm animals, to many breeds of birds. They have always made their way straight to her heart. Through her photographs, Kirsty hopes to bring awareness and respect to the precious animals and birds who share our world, domestic and native alike.
Living on a sheep farm on Kangaroo Island in the 90’s was where the photographic card business first came about, with photos of the animals that Kirsty had made stuck onto card. It was a start although after leaving the Island and heading back to Tasmania, she went to Uni to do a BFA degree as a mature aged student to try a little harder at developing her idea further. It wasn’t until a few more years later that she then slowly developed the card business.
Rappaw Prints offer a wide range of mainly animal themed greeting cards. Most greeting cards are blank. In more recent times a water based varnish has been made available, giving an overall enviro-friendly finish to Kirsty’s photos printed on FSC paper using vegetable based inks
Orders can be made online (please contact Kirsty for login details and password for wholesale pricing) and via email: orders@kirstypilkington.com.au. All cards can be viewed on Kirsty’s website.
Any quantity of cards can be ordered. Units of 5 are preferred as cards are pre-packed for fast turnaround, although it is understood that some businesses and individuals require smaller quantities of cards. If this is the case, one or two of whichever card is selected, is fine.
All orders receive a random selection of Heart Warmers (the size of business cards) at no extra charge.
Cards are well packed with orders posted the same day, if not the following day.
Card orders totalling $220+ are sent postage free.
Many vets choose to use Rappaw Prints cards as sympathy cards (or to welcome a new client) and like to take advantage of the “Vet Quick Order Deal”. This deal offers an extensive collection of cards and the ordering method works for vets requiring large quantities of greeting cards. Please contact Kirsty for current order forms showing thumbnail sizes of the card images (it saves time scrolling through the entire card range). These cards will be supplied in units of 5 or 10 and are packed in biodegradable polypropylene cello bags. The Quick Order deal isn’t displayed on the website as it is always morphing, so please email Kirsty for the current forms. Alternatively Kirsty can select the cards if given the dog/cat/other ratios.
Huge thanks for supporting this small business.
