Love is in the air — and on the Web — as the Postal Service continues its sneak peek at some of its 2012 stamps by previewing the Love Ribbons Forever stamp today through social media outlets.
Customers may preview the stamps on Facebook at facebook.com/USPSStamps, through Twitter @USPSstamps or on the website Beyond the Perf at www.beyondtheperf.com/2012-preview. Beyond the Perf is the Postal Service’s online site for the back story on upcoming stamp subjects, first-day-of-issue events and other philatelic news.
Love Ribbons Forever stamp“Evoking images of romance and elegance, this year's Love stamp features a graphic design of satin ribbons that spell out the word ‘Love’ in a graceful, cursive script,” said Stephen Kearney, manager, Stamp Services. “Ribbons are often used to enhance the beauty of bridal bouquets, wedding invitations and other special celebrations for our friends and loved ones — it’s a perfect complement to have them on stamps, too.
For this stamp, working under art director Derry Noyes of Washington, DC, graphic designer Louise Fili of New York City spelled out the word “Love” in a cursive script resembling a satin, pink-tinged white ribbon on a bright red background. Pieces of ribbon that appear to extend beyond the borders of the stamp broaden the reach of the design.
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