Corn husk fairy

Nature is full of great materials to make crafts, especially in the fall! One of my personal favorites is corn husks!

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Corn husk dolls were made by Native Americans way back in the day, as a way for little girls to have a friend they could take with them everywhere. After making one today, I can’t believe I ever stopped playing with dolls – they are SO much fun. What you need: Dried corn husks or […]

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(Reposted from August 30, 2007) You will find there are two main sources of corn husks. You can buy and husk your own fresh corn, saving the silks for hair for your angel. This gives you the added bonus of having the wonderful corn to eat. Or you can buy pre-dried husks, used for making tamales. If you use fresh husks, you will need to dry it for several days (weeks, months, whatever) until it is stiff and completely dry. Be careful to keep husks separated and air circulating around them to…

It's fun to make corn husk dolls as fall decorations or as part of a history study! Here you can find out how to make your own.

By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com It is corn season. Along with corn on the cob, corn chowder, and grilled corn come corn husks. Before you toss them in the […]

What do you do with dried corn husks? There are a variety of easy arts and crafts ideas to make, including corn husk dolls. Enjoy!