I wanted to share with you this wreath I made a few years ago. Each year I hang it over the living room fireplace after Halloween. It has a simple straw wreath form, with corn husks pinned in layers around the form. A satin ribbon adds the finishing touch. It takes a little time to make because you have to soak the corn husks so that you can work with them a little easier and then fold and pin them carefully to the form without splitting the husks, but I think the end result is worth the effort. My inspiration came from a wreath I saw at marthastewart.com. Follow the link for the instructions.
I would worry about it molding; did you dry it in the sun, or...?
ReplyDeleteHi, Serene. You don't soak the corn husks for very long - just long enough to make them a little soft and pliable to pin them onto the form. Then you let them air dry. I made the wreath three years ago and none of the corn husks have gotten moldy.
ReplyDeleteElaine This is so beautiful. My daughter is coming home for the next few days and we love to do these kind of projects together this one will be perfect. Thanks for the fgreat idea....B
ReplyDeleteLovely and imaginative way of using corn husks Elaine. You must have very nimble fingers!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this wreath! It's so elegant! You did a great job of making it. I love the simply tight brown satin ribbon too.
ReplyDeleteI agree - the brown, wide ribbon is so appealing. It truly finishes off this elegantly-made wreath! Such patience....!
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