Tuesday, September 13, 2011

It's getting to be that time..... time to decorate for fall.

Corn Husk Wreath:
For every season I make a wreath. I'm not sure why, because by the time I'm done buying the supplies for my wreaths they seem to never be as inexpensive as I expected. However, I love to craft, I love that nobody else has the same wreath, and I love it when someone comes over and asks where I got my wreath.

I wanted to make a wreath that would last me through the whole fall season. Not just Halloween or Thanksgiving. I came up with a wreath made from dried corn husks.

Supplies:
-Straw wreath from Jo-Ann Fabrics
-T-pins (approximately 200)
-One 8oz package of dried corn husks (you can get them in the grocery store in the Mexican food section)
-Ribbon or something to hang your wreath with
-Fall inspired faux flower
-Hot glue gun with glue
-Total Cost: About $15.00


Start by taking your corn husks and placing them in a large bowl filled with water. Soak for about 10 minutes. By soaking the corn husk you are making it more manageable to work with.


Take your corn husk and cut off about 2 inches from the bottom. This is the narrow part of the husk. Next, tear the corn husk into about 1.5 inch sections.


This is what your pieces of corn husk should look like when you are ready to start pinning them around your wreath.


Start pinning from the inside of the wreath. Each row will have 5-6 pieces.  Overlap the corn husks as you make your way from the inside to the outside of the wreath. Continue this process  for the next row. Overlap the rows so you cannot see the pins. If you want, you can leave more space between your rows then I did . I like my wreaths to be very full so I tightly overlapped my rows.


Keep pinning all the way around. At some point add in your ribbon for hanging. I tied mine around the wreath and kept pinning the corn husk over the ribbon.


Once I finished pinning all the corn husks, I realized I needed to add a little color. I arranged a few flowers to add to the wreath. Once I had the flowers arranged how I wanted them, I glued them on with hot glue.




The end result was just what I was looking for, an elegant looking fall themed wreath that will last the entire season.

I am linking up to parties at:
Lovely Crafty Home
Tater Tots and JelloFunky Junk Interiors

84 comments:

  1. i adore this wreath, such a clever idea--it looks fantastic and you are right, its perfect for the entire season until a pretty christmas wreath will take it's place :) have a great weekend!

    katie@little things bring smiles

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  2. This is gorgeous!! Great job... I just pinned it!
    Laurie @ Gallamore West

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  3. Beautiful!!! I love your wreath.

    I shared it on my TT&J facebook page.

    xoxox
    Jen

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  4. What a gorgeous project - thanks so much for hsaring the tutorial too
    Lowri
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  5. Beautiful! And thanks for the tip on where to get corn husks!

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  6. This is so beautiful, I'd love for you to share it at my weekend linky party going on now if you have time!

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  7. This is way too cute! Great job! Stop over for a visit sometime!

    Cara

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  8. Linking over from FB - I think this is the PERFECT fall wreath: simple, natural with just a wee bit o' color! AND it won't be on every single front door of all your neighbors house.

    (unless they steal your idea)

    (because after seeing it, they totally will)

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  9. I absolutely LOVE this! I've been wanting a corn husk wreath and you've finally convinced me to just make my own. THANK YOU!

    Dana @ CraftedNiche.wordpress.com

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  10. Such a GREAT idea!!! It looks beautiful! Who would have thought to use corn husks?

    Found your link from TT&J's FB page and I'm your newest follower!

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    LovingEverySecond.blogspot.com

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  11. Your wreath looks AMAZING!! Great job!! Love it!!

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  12. Such a cute wreath, Angela! I would be delighted if you would link up to Potpourri Friday (in progress) plus a giveaway!

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  13. Very pretty...I love that it's nearly all natural! Joined your blog tonight!

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  14. Angela, this is such a cute and unique wreath! Nice of you to share a tutorial too!

    Thanks for linking up Potpourri Friday. You are a real asset to the success of this party and I appreciate you! I hope that you will make this a regular weekly stop and will look forward to seeing what you create for next week!

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  15. Yours is lovely....I made one too a few years back, they last quite a while..and are really pretty..and corn is plentiful right now..and it is good too a double blessing...reuse and renew...Faith @ Crochet by the Sea

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  16. Very pretty! Thanks for sharing.

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  17. This is beautiful- how clever. Great tute!

    We would ♥ for you to share this with our readers at our linky party going on this weekend! XO

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  18. Beautiful, Angela! Looks great against your dark front door!

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  19. Oh my goodness that is beautiful and so fluffy. The texture is incredible and the perfect fall wreath.

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  20. So lovely. One of my favorite fall wreaths to date.

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  21. isn't this the sweetest wreath ever. I just love the crisp purity of the husks and the splash of color added in. I love it. Wishing you a happy fall.
    Hugs,
    Ellen

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  22. Gorgeous. I even have some corn husks (leftover from a doll-making project) Thanks for sharing your ideas!

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  23. Oh my gosh this looks so amazing! It must have taken FOREVER! Really. Professional piece!

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  24. I love your wreath! My plan is to head out to the store tomorrow (I'd go tonight but the kids are already in bed asleep!) I must make one of these! TFS

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  25. I really like this one! It's elegant yet not stuffy. I really like the burnt orange flowers against the corn husks. Came over via 36th Avenue.

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  26. Angela, thank you for sharing your wreath on my party... I just posted on my FB page.

    Amazing job!

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  28. Saw your feature on Southern Lovely and just wanted to say, WOW...Love! My next door neighbor has a corn husk wreath up...is it totally uncool if I do one now too since you posted such a great tutorial?! ha ha!
    Angela

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  32. Featuring YOU over on my blog this morning. Love your wreath! :) Thanks for sharing at my {wow me} wednesday party last week.

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