About Us

How It Begin

Paper Crate began not just as a greeting card company, but as a labour of love for the planet. From the very start, our mission was rooted in creating paper goods and gifts that are kind to the Earth - whether that was wrapping paper, stationery, or homeware. Every product we offered was chosen or designed with sustainability front and centre: minimal environmental impact, responsibly sourced materials, and an emphasis on reuse and recycling rather than landfill waste. This eco-conscious approach remains one of our core values today.

Finding Our Way

In our early days, we primarily curated and sold beautiful products from other like-minded brands, but as time went on, we felt a pull to create something that was truly ours. Drawing on my love for illustration, I began designing our own range of greeting cards. Since animals and nature have always been close to my heart, I created cute designs inspired by wildlife and pets. That’s when the true Paper Crate was born.

Bringing manufacturing in-house was a real turning point. It gave us the freedom to oversee every stage of production and the flexibility to add those extra-special touches that make each card truly personal. Every card is crafted by hand with care rather than mass-produced.

Where We Are Today

Although cards to and from pets have existed for some time, we found that many lacked real personality or the level of personalisation pet lovers deserved. We set out to change that, creating bright, memorable designs that celebrate pets as cherished family members - giving them the same level of love and attention we give our human relatives.

Over time, Paper Crate has grown into the pet-focused brand you see today. We’re gradually retiring our original product lines to fully embrace this direction. We want to make way for new and exciting card collections and other related pet-themed products.

Thanks for being part of the Paper Crate story. Here’s to celebrating pets, protecting the planet, and sharing smiles - one thoughtful card at a time.