If you're an Ellen Bloom fan like we are, you already know about the clever art, crochet and crafting she creates. In the book we have just a peek into her colorful world, focussing on her love of the granny square.
In the spirit of the holidays, and with the thought that maybe you have some free time between now and New Year's Day and need something to make, we invited Ellen to guest blog about a fab project she came up with. Enjoy!
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all photos © Ellen Bloom
Holiday Photo Garland By Ellen Bloom
I’m all about CRAFTING. Ever since I was a little girl I’ve been involved in some sort of crafty art project. I learned to knit and crochet at age 7 and I’ve never stopped. My Mom helped me with my knitting, sewing and other needlework. My Dad was a master carpenter. He was always building things in his workshop. My brother and I caught the fever. Years later, we’re still practicing our crafts in public and private. My brother, Ken Bloom, builds instruments: and I still knit and crochet. I was proud to contribute my Granny GreenBag pattern to Craft Activism. Being involved with Joan and Gale has been a delight that I hope will continue throughout the years.
photo © Ellen Bloom
The Holiday Photo Garland incorporates a few different crafty skills. I’ve learned quite a bit about photography from my husband, Photographer Larry Underhill . He’s helped me with lighting, composition and photo-computer skills. With a bit of photo ability, some basic crochet knowledge and a paper punch, you too can create your personalized Photo Garland for any holiday or other occasion (I’m thinking birthdays, anniversaries and more)!

all photos © Ellen Bloom
Here’s a link to my blog with full instructions.
One of my friends came up with another brilliant idea for this garland: Suzette suggests that we save beautiful holiday greeting cards sent by friends, cut the best images into a circle and use those for the pictures in the garland. Brilliant!
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Thanks Ellen ! Show us what you do with this idea, OK?
posted by Gale