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Thursday, August 9, 2012

Natural Craft - Corn Husk

I have always loved the way that things made from corn husk look.  They have a warm earthy appeal and remind me of autumn.  Corn husk is not the easiest to work with, there are several steps to preparing your own and they take a long time to absorb color.  But I have made corn husk wreaths and roses using hand picked and hand dyed husks. 

While I used corn husks that I dyed myself there are several products out there that are already done for you.  At the time I needed it there were none and I was on a pretty tight budget. Marth Stewart (who is probably where I originally learned how to do it) has a video available for you to follow if you should want to embark on this adventure.  Here is the link:
http://www.marthastewart.com/868201/fall-wreaths-katie-holmes#ooid=pxMWwwMzr0ccVC1w7nHVxRnYhZ9eMECB

If you are more like me and rather simply purchase the warm beauty of corn husk wreathes etc.  Here are some items I found on Etsy.

'The Earthy Warmth of Corn Husk' by ButterflyInTheAttic

CIJ SaLE ThanksGiVinG Holida...
$60.00
All Natural Corn Husk Rose W...
$12.00
Vintage 1970's Corn Husk...
$38.00
A Mother's Love Corn Hus...
$45.00
Candle Maker Corn Husk Doll
$24.00
Autumn Treasures - Stunning ...
$49.99
6 Corn Husk Calalilly White ...
$55.00
Vintage Cornhusk Doll, handm...
$14.00
50% off SALE BUNNY Wood and ...
$5.00
4" Vintage Czech Shy Co...
$14.99
CoRN HuSK WREATH smaller siz...
$16.00
Iridescent Purple - Whimsica...
$18.00
Mother and Daughter Dolls Vi...
$29.99
Fall Wreath, Corn Husk Harve...
$120.00
Corn Husk Dolls Collection P...
$45.00
Corn Husk Wreath
$28.00

1 comment:

  1. Ienjoyed your blog thanks for including my manger scene. You are very gifted!

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