Guernsey Press

Post’s festive stamps designed with paper-cutting

A FESTIVE set of stamps have been designed using a paper-cutting technique.

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Guernsey Post is releasing a series of nativity stamps for Christmas. Guernsey Post is releasing a series of nativity stamps for Christmas. The Guernsey stamps. (26013671)

The nativity scenes are set to be published on 30 October.

Guernsey Post’s head of philatelic Bridget Yabsley said that this year they were keen to create something unique for the Guernsey and Alderney Christmas stamps.

‘We asked local artist Denyse McGahy to produce some designs using paper-cutting techniques – where several layers are created that gives the artwork real depth, while also adding light and shade to the intricate figures and scenery,’ she said.

Ms McGahy runs Iris & Dora, an independent art studio based in Guernsey.

‘There are several sand layers and lots of shade and, by creating a circular paper cut design, which is depicted on the Alderney Miniature Sheet and on the presentation packs, I was able to feature the three separate journeys made by Mary and Joseph, the Shepherds and the Three Wise Men.

‘From this design, the philatelic bureau was able to choose elements to feature on the individual stamps,’ she said.

‘It’s been wonderful to work on this project and to see the art of paper cutting used on postage stamps for the Bailiwick.’

n Guernsey Post’s Christmas products are available to pre-order from 16 October by visiting www.guernseystamps.com or contacting Guernsey Philatelic Bureau on 716486.