Anna O'Reilly Designs

noreply@blogger.com (Anna O'Reilly) — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 02:15:00 +0000

Welcome! You will find a diverse collection of DIY Tutorials on just about any subject that has to do with crafting and making your house a home along with stunning Before & Afters. Stationary is available for purchase and customization is encouraged. Monogrammed products are close to my heart and make great gifts! You can submit an order and I will work with you on the design. My photography is available for purchase and I would love to book a shoot with you today! Contact me at annaloreilly@gmail.com.

Dreams of Red Collection

noreply@blogger.com (Anna O'Reilly) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:49:00 +0000

Photography by Anna O’Reilly. 2010.

Joy

noreply@blogger.com (Anna O'Reilly) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him.

Psalm 33:1

Crushed In Spirit

noreply@blogger.com (Anna O'Reilly) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:23:00 +0000

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Psalm 34:18

Rose Of Sharon

noreply@blogger.com (Anna O'Reilly) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Wednesday, December 30, 2009.

I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys.

Song of Songs 2:1

Star Of Hope

noreply@blogger.com (Anna O'Reilly) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Wednesday, December 30, 2009.

Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in Him.

Psalm 62:5

Wind Blown

noreply@blogger.com (Anna O'Reilly) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:07:00 +0000

December 30, 2009.

Custom Rustic Photo Frame

noreply@blogger.com (Anna O'Reilly) — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:00:00 +0000

I built this picture frame with my new miter saw! It was great fun. This was a commissioned project by a lady on Etsy.com. She requested the words to be applied to the frame.

A New Beginning & Great Memories

noreply@blogger.com (All Things Creative) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year!

Here are my most popular articles of 2009.

1. Hand Sewn Artist's Brush Roll

2. Jewelry Board Tutorial

3. My Living Room

4. Notebook Cover Tutorial

5. My Bedroom (Stage 1, Stage 2)

6. Guest Room Chair Before & After

Sail Boat Embroidery

noreply@blogger.com (Anna O'Reilly) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:00:00 +0000

I embroidered this sail boat for a lady on Etsy.com.

Tutorial: Personalized Star Ornament

noreply@blogger.com (Anna O'Reilly) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:00:00 +0000

These fabric ornaments were so much fun to make. They make great gifts.

Instructions:

1. Print this star out at the size you desire and cut out around the outer line.

2. Lay this star on two pieces of fabric right sides together and cut out.

3. Mark the sewing line (inside line on star cutout) onto the fabric.

3. Cut a piece of ribbon about 8-10 inches long and fold over.

4. Pin folded ribbon to inside of the pieces of fabric so that the ribbon is on the inside of the fabric like a sandwich.

5. Pin entire star on the outside edge and sew along the inside line, leaving a 1-2 inch opening.

6. Stuff the star with pillow batting.

7. Blind stitch the closing.

FINISHED.

Merry Christmas!

noreply@blogger.com (Anna O'Reilly) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Photography and Graphic Design by Anna O'Reilly. 2008.

Personalized Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Anna O'Reilly) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:00:00 +0000

I love personalized home decor. I combined my photography with text for a unique look.

Before & After Ornate Picture Frame

noreply@blogger.com (Anna O'Reilly) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:00:00 +0000

After: I love how the frame looks more contemporary and bohemian vintage.

Elizabeth's living room from Peacock Feathers is very close to the feel that I want to achieve throughout my home.

Before Shots:

Here are some more inspirational photos of the feel I want in my home:

Tutorial: Marigold Scarf

noreply@blogger.com (Anna O'Reilly) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:00:00 +0000

This scarf was made with the American Moss Stitch.

Knitting Needles: Size 15

Yarn: Less than 1/2 Skein

Cast on 12

Rows 1 & 2: (K1, P1) rep to end

Rows 3 & 4: (P1, K1) rep to end

Repeat these 4 rows until desired length.

Hand Made Monkey Doll

noreply@blogger.com (Anna O'Reilly) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Isn't this monkey precious? You can make one too, by visiting mmmcrafts. This is the second one I've made, click here to see my first one.

Before & After Living Room

noreply@blogger.com (Anna O'Reilly) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Here are all the After Shots:

I plan on making neutral slipcovers for the two matching French chairs.

I also want to make a neutral slipcover for the chair on the right.

I love how cozy the seating arrangement is, and yet the room still feels large.

My White Elephant found a new home between the French chairs.

I need to play around with the art on this wall. Also, the white cabinet next to the TV Cabinet will be moving.

I want to paint the brass on my fireplace black.

Here are the Before Shots:

I love my new living room layout. I think that it makes the room look better and FEEL better. If you have any suggestions to make it better, leave a comment!

Before & After Foyer Art

noreply@blogger.com (Anna O'Reilly) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:00:00 +0000

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Photography Of First United Methodist Church

noreply@blogger.com (Anna O'Reilly) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:00:00 +0000

To see more, click here.

Photography by Anna O'Reilly, June 2009.

Christmas Is Here!

noreply@blogger.com (Anna O'Reilly) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:00:00 +0000

My tree is up and my Christmas music is playing!

Burgandy Ribbed Scarf

noreply@blogger.com (Anna O'Reilly) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:00:00 +0000

I love this scarf! I knitted it using the ribbing pattern. I used large needles, probably around 13.

Christmas Ornament & Lacy Pillow

noreply@blogger.com (Anna O'Reilly) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Isn't it amazing the hard work and love that someone put into crocheting that lace for the pillow? I made the drawstring bag to hold the K ornament. We gave these gifts to our friends for wedding presents.

Black & White on Red

noreply@blogger.com (Anna O'Reilly) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:00:00 +0000

This is a wall I decorated at Ashley Furniture. November 2009.

DIY Tutorial: Burgandy Ribbed Socks

noreply@blogger.com (Anna O'Reilly) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:00:00 +0000

These house slippers are a blast to make! They took somewhere around 6 hours to crochet, but I'm pretty slow at crocheting.

Crocheted Socks

MATERIALS

2 - 50g balls of 4 ply knitting worsted.
(This is an estimate, I usually buy larger sizes,
so I am really not sure how much I used)

Hook - 4.50. See Charts for conversions.

My notes, such as - where to make adusjments for other sizes, are in blue.

Abbreviations used:
st - stitch
ch - chain
ss - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
beg - beginning
tog - together

This sock will fit a foot length of 9 to 91/2 inches.
4 sc = 1 inch, 4 rows of sc = 1 inch - This will help you to make adjustments for different sizes.

SOCK TOP - This sock top is 7 inches in length.
Ch 30 (ch more for a longer sock top, less for a shorter sock top)
ROW 1 - 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch to end. (29 sc)
ROW 2 - 1 sc (through the back loop of st only) in each 29 sc, ch 1, turn. (Note: do not count the ch 1 in your stitch count on all rows throughout the pattern.)
ROWS 3 to 35 - Same as Row 2. (Add more rows for a larger sock, omit some rows for a smaller sock.)
ROW 36 - 1 sc in each 29 sc. (Be sure to do all stitches on this row through the back loops only, too.)
ROW 37 - (Joining row) ss to join Row 36 to Row 1. Turn inside out.

You now have a tube shape of ribbing. To start the foot of the sock, with right side facing you, ch 1, 1 sc at base of ch 1, 1 sc along each end of ribbing rows, ss to join to first sc at beg. (36 sc)

HEEL
ROW 1 - 1 sc in first sc at the base of ch 1, (remember, ch 1 doesn't count in the stitch count) 1 sc in next 17 sc, ch 1, turn. (Add more sc for a larger heel, less for a smaller heel.)
ROWS 2 to 10 - Same as Row 1.
ROW 11 - 1 sc in next 7, 2 sc tog twice, 1 sc in next 7 sc, ch 1, turn. (16 sc)
ROW 12 - 1 sc in next 16 sc, ch 1, turn.
ROW 13 - 1 sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc tog twice, fold heel in half with wrong side of heel facing you, ss the next sc to the 6th sc on this Row, ss the next sc to the 5th sc of this Row, ss the next sc to the 4th sc of this Row, ss the next sc to the 3rd sc of this Row, ss the next sc to the 2nd sc of this Row, ss the last sc to the 1st sc of this Row, ch 1, turn heel to the right side.

CONTINUE WITH THE REST OF THE FOOT -
ROW 14 - With wrong side facing, space 13 sc evenly along edge of heel rows, 1 sc in next 18 sc, place 13 sc evenly along edge of heel rows, ss to join, ch 1, turn. (44 sc)
ROW 15 - 1 sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc tog (twice) 1 sc in next 16 sc, 2 sc tog (twice), 1 sc in next 10 sc, ss to join, ch 1, turn. (40 sc)
ROW 16 - 1 sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc tog (twice), 1 sc in next 14 sc, 2 sc tog (twice), 1 sc in next 9 sc, ss to join, ch 1, turn. (36 sc)
ROW 17 - 1 sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc tog, 1 sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc tog, 1 sc in next 10 sc, ss to join, ch 1, turn. (34 sc)
ROW 18 - 1 sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc tog, 1 sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc tog, 1 sc in next 9sc, ss to join, ch 1, turn. (32 sc)
ROW 19 - 1 sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc tog, 1 sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc tog, 1 sc in next 8 sc, ss to join, ch 1, turn. (30 sc)
ROW 20 - 1 sc in next 30 sc, ss to join, ch 1, turn.
ROWS 21 to 36 - Same as Row 20. (Add more rows for a larger sock, omit rows for a smaller sock. )
ROW 37 - 1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc tog, *1 sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc tog*, repeat from * to * twice more, 1 sc in last sc, ss to join, ch1 turn. (26 sc)
ROW 38 - 1 sc in next 26 sc, ss to join, ch 1, turn.
ROW 39 - *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc tog*, repeat from * to * 3 more times, 1 sc in next 2 sc, ss to join, ch 1, turn. (22 sc)
ROW 40 - 1 sc in next 22 sc, ss to join, ch 1, turn.
ROW 41 - *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc tog*, repeat from * to * 3 more times, 1 sc in next 2 sc, ss to join, ch 1, join. (18 sc)
ROW 42 - 1 sc in next 18 sc, ss to join, ch 1, turn. (For a larger sock, you will have to do some more decreasing rows such as row 41.)
ROW 43 - 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc tog (8 times), 1 sc in last sc, ch 1.
Cut yarn leaving an 8 to 10 inch tail, pull tail through loop of last ch 1. With darning needle weave yarn through sts of last row and pull tight to close up end. Secure closing and fasten off.

Before & After Laundry Basket

noreply@blogger.com (Anna O'Reilly) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:00:00 +0000

{after - laundry basket}

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{before, purchased at thrift store}

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My hubbie likes to take off his socks and shoes in his office when he gets home from work. I also like to use the office and did not like to see dirty laundry on the floor. I decided to place a laundry basket in his office, but I also wanted it to look pretty. I think that this is a pretty good solution.