Released yesterday and today are these new holiday stamps for 2013. I am underwhelmed. Sure, poinsettia is nice, but yet another stamp this year with a flower on it and the Jan Gossaert is just ugly. Look at Baby Jesus's lumpy face! Would that the Pre-sorted Standard sn0wflakes were available for general mailing instead! I'd be using those on all of my holiday mail. Look how gorgeous they are!
I guess I'll stick with the new version of the Eid stamp for my holiday cards. If you're interested you can read more about these stamps at Beyond the Perf.
I only wish the snowflake stamps were regular 10 centers!
Posted by: Connie Rose | October 11, 2013 at 09:42 AM
The funny thing is that I AM looking forward to the poinsettia stamps! :). I really like the strong red color tones with the blue and green accents. They'll look great on the envelopes that I've planned for this year. You'll see! I'm also excited for the Hanukkah stamp and the International Christmas stamp this year. Very cool!
Oh, and I have to agree with Connie... It would be soooo awesome if those snowflakes were ten cent stamps! Wowie -- I'd be stocking up!
Posted by: CMN | October 11, 2013 at 09:39 PM
I clicked through and found I like the gingerbread house stamps quite a bit. But the snowflakes are great! Mary just looks pissed in the Christmas stamp.
Posted by: Jess B | October 12, 2013 at 02:00 AM
Pissed? Haha, she looks totally bored. I am in agreement that the snowflakes are spectacular. Can I pre-sort and standardize my holiday cards...? I am excited for the wreath global forever stamp, however.
Posted by: Leah | October 12, 2013 at 08:38 AM
Presorted standard snowflakes? The weather is well organised in the USA!
Posted by: Alan B | October 12, 2013 at 11:44 AM
I just received an order with the Poinsettia and Santa's sleigh. I really wish those snowflakes were available for general mailing as well!
Posted by: Nicolle | October 17, 2013 at 05:34 PM