Corn Husk Wreath {DIY}

I told you yesterday that I have been getting creative with corn husks.  I have so enjoyed getting away from the computer more & doing some other things that make me happy.  I have needed it. No doubt about that.  Years ago I saw a wreath made from corn husks & I put the idea in my DIY inspiration folder. (Note- this was how I organized all my great finds before Pinterest)  Since I was already playing with the husks  to make the jars from yesterday- I decided it was as good a time as any to get it done. 

 

1. Start with a pool noodle & tape the ends together to form your circle.

2. Separate & soak the husks to make them soft.

3. Put several strips of hot glue along the wide end & wrap around the noodle half way.  Do this all the way around. It will be the back of your wreath.

4. Turn over, putting already adhered husks on the bottom & start adding more husks on this side in the same way. 

5. Continue adding husks, overlapping them so it looks nice & full & you can’t see the noodle anymore.

6. Cover several husks with hot glue on one side & adhere to the inside ring of the wreath to cover the seams of the husks where they came together.

7. Add your ribbon to hang.  I added a dab of glue to keep mine from shifting because it’s usually windy here. But it’s not necessary. 

 

**Optional: I knew I wanted different colors in my husks. Unfortunately my original idea of soaking them in water & food coloring didn’t do what I really wanted.  I restored to paint for this one but in the future I recommend RIT fabric dye.