{"product_id":"diy-watercolour-postcard-kit-rare-threatened","title":"DIY Watercolour Postcard Kit – Rare \u0026 Threatened","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDIY Watercolour Postcard Kit – \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRare \u0026amp; Threatened Tasmania\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePaint your own little piece of Tasmania \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover some of Tasmania’s most precious and protected wildlife with the Rare \u0026amp; Threatened DIY Watercolour Postcard Kit — a curated collection celebrating four species facing serious conservation challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing illustrated watercolour designs of the Orange-bellied Parrot, Swift Parrot, Red Handfish and Tasmanian Giant Freshwater Crayfish, this unique creative kit shines a little light on the remarkable species found in Tasmania and the importance of protecting them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a tiny parrot that migrates between Tasmania and mainland Australia to one of the world’s most unusual marine fish, each species tells a different story about Tasmania’s natural environment. The kit is designed to make learning about these animals a little more hands-on, giving you the chance to slow down and paint your own interpretation of some of the island’s most vulnerable wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce finished, turn your postcards into tiny artworks, send them to a fellow nature lover, or keep them as a reminder of the incredible species that call Tasmania home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach kit contains four illustrated DIY watercolour postcards, two mini paint palettes with 10 hand-poured watercolour paint dabs, and a refillable watercolour brush. Everything is packed into a compact, portable format, so you can paint at home, take it travelling or settle in for a quiet afternoon of creative time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet the Species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange-bellied Parrot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Australia’s most threatened birds, the tiny Orange-bellied Parrot is a seasonal visitor to Tasmania, making the journey across Bass Strait as part of its migration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwift Parrot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bright, fast-flying Tasmanian native that depends on flowering eucalypt forests for food and breeding habitat. The Swift Parrot is one of Australia’s most threatened birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Handfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall, strange and unmistakably Tasmanian, the Red Handfish is a critically endangered marine species found in Tasmania’s coastal waters. Rather than swimming, it uses its modified fins to ‘walk’ along the seafloor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasmanian Giant Freshwater Crayfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the world’s largest freshwater invertebrates, this remarkable species is found only in Tasmania. It lives in cool, clean rivers and streams and is protected due to declining populations and habitat pressures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLovers of Tasmania and Australian wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife and nature enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirdwatchers and avid birders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtists and beginner watercolour painters \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJournalling and scrapbooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreative self-care and mindful making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel sketching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnail mail and Pen pals\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThoughtful gifts for nature lovers, artists and stationery lovers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 premium DIY watercolour postcards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 mini paint palettes including 10 portable watercolour paint dabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 refillable watercolour water brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaged ready for gifting or collecting \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact, lightweight and travel-friendly, this all-in-one postcard painting kit is designed to make creativity accessible wherever you are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare \u0026amp; Threatened is more than a set of postcards — it’s a creative introduction to four species that are easy to overlook but incredibly important to Tasmania’s natural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the illustrated outlines, add colour using the included hand-poured paints and watch each species come to life. There’s no need to be an experienced artist; the designs are made for beginners and anyone who enjoys taking their time with a creative project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the finished postcards as a miniature wildlife collection, send them as snail mail, or display your favourite pieces as small reminders of Tasmania’s extraordinary biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare \u0026amp; Threatened is a limited-edition collection of just 50 kits, with no reprints planned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable watercolour painting kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner-friendly and travel-ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspired by Australian native animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned, printed and assembled in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for mail art, gifting and creative journalling\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/em\u003e Colours may vary slightly between batches due to the handmade nature of the paint palettes and printing process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Outpost Mail Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67619586539816,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5196\/2664\/files\/rare.jpg?v=1790655665","url":"https:\/\/viaoutpost.com.au\/products\/diy-watercolour-postcard-kit-rare-threatened","provider":"Outpost Correspondence","version":"1.0","type":"link"}