Two Alexandrians Designed New ‘Scratch-n-Sniff’ USPS Stamps Debuting June 20
Letter writers will soon be able to express their sentiments in words and smells.
The U.S. Postal Service announced Monday that it will soon issue its first scratch-and-sniff stamps. The stamps feature illustrations of ice pops. The agency says the stamps will “add the sweet scent of summer” to letters.
Art director Antonio Alcalá, of Alexandria, VA, designed the stamps with Leslie Badani, of Alexandria, VA.
The 20 stamps depict watercolor illustrations by California artist Margaret Berg. Each of the 10 stamp designs includes two different treats. The words “FOREVER” and “USA” appear along the bottom of each stamp.
The stamps will be issued on June 20 at a children’s museum in Austin, Texas.
The ceremony can be watched live on the USPS Facebook page.
