Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Anaglypta Stamp

Did you know that anaglypta wallpaper makes a great stamp?  Anaglypta is a Greek term meaning "raised ornament".  Well, that raised ornament is perfect for adding a decorative flourish.

 


That's how I got the faded image you see behind my angel.








Just ink it, like you would a regular stamp.  I actually slid mine across a large stamp pad, because I was using a good size piece.




If you were using a small section, you could just paste it to a board.  I didn't.  I was just careful to lay it down straight, before I stamped it on.

Here's another piece I used it on.



 




 
One more way to add a little flair.

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31 comments:

  1. I've never seen that done before. I love that kind of wallpaper used on the wall with paint over it and now I see how crafty it can be too! Your plaque and box look great.

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  2. Really pretty projects. That's putting good use of odd things to work with!!!

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  3. Fantastic idea Rosemary! I love the wall hanging and your decorative box.

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  4. You are soooooo creative!!!!I love that idea, Rosemary:)
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  5. Such a clever idea. I love the way your boxes turned out.

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  6. That's really pretty, Rosemary! You always have the most creative ideas.

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  7. You are just full of the best ideas. This really is a giant stamp. I have bunches of patterns stashed away somewhere. Looks like I'll be pulling them out.

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  8. Does your brain ever take a break, girl...??? Where in the world do you get all of your creative ideas??? Holy moly!!! (said shaking my head in amazement). lol!

    xoxo laurie

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  9. I love everything you come up with! My goodness, your brain must be in overdrive all of the time. You are amazing.

    ~Shanon

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  10. What a great idea Rosemary! that looks so pretty!

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  11. That's such a great idea and I think I still have some of that paper with Greek urns on it. Thanks for the inspiration! ~ Maureen

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  12. That looks so pretty Rosemary! I have some of that raised paper and was thinking of doing a Christmas project with it. Thanks for sharing and the beautiful inspiration. Enjoy your day, Gail

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  13. Looks great Rosemary! I have some leftover from the dining room! I need to drag it out of hiding! You're so talented and inspiring!

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  14. You have done it once again Rosemary I love this idea :) Have a Happy Wednesday!

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  15. Wow, Rosemary! What a *brilliant* idea. I love the projects you did using this stamping process. :D

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  16. Rosemary you are a creative genius! ~~~~~~~~Beautiful~~~~~~~~
    Love this technique!
    xx
    Anne

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  17. I detest wallpaper..but that is a lovely use for it. I can never pronounce that word and it makes me giggle:} xo, olive

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  18. So much talent! (You can't see my head shaking back and forth in amazement.) Amazing!

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  19. Rosemary,

    Beautiful piece with a capital B!

    Cynthia

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  20. This is really neat. Do you use pigment or dye in for projects like this?

    rita at Cashel1916@yahoo.com

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  21. Rosemary leave it to you to come up with this! I just happen to have some anaglypta just like yours! Oh happy day! I can't wait to give this a try. FAA again my friend! Vanna

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  22. LOVE that look!!

    Girl, You come up with the greatest ideas. Your mind must just always be going and going.

    thanks for sharing it all with us.


    blessings
    barb

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  23. What a great idea. Now if only I could find some raised ornament wallpaper with French script on it! You do get my creative juices flowing!

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  24. What a great idea. Now if only I could find some raised ornament wallpaper with French script on it! You do get my creative juices flowing!

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  25. What a great idea Rosemary. Lovely as usual. Thanks for sharing.

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