I’m excited that I finally worked with corn husk. Indian Corn with its dried cornhusk is a like a symbol of fall. I {love} it! The use of dried cornhusks seems limitless. Wreaths, cooking, decor and so much more!
This simple DIY Cornhusk Votive (and vase) tutorial can be used for a festive addition to your tablescape as a centerpiece or a decorative accent to your fall decor. An easy, simple and perfectly ‘fall’ tutorial. Oh, and did I mention easy? Let’s grab a few supplies and get to work.
Supplies Needed:
Dried Cornhusks
Scissors
Votive Holders
Canning Jars (for vase)
Brown Ribbon (or color of choice)
Cornhusk Votives and Vase Tutorial:
Take two-three dried cornhusks and stand upright along the sides of the votive/vase, overlapping to ensure the glass is covered. I attempted using double sided-tape, but didn’t have much success. Keep your ribbon close by and pre-cut. While holding the corn husks in place with one hand grab your ribbon and tie tightly around the vase/container. I then trimmed the corn husk along the rim of the votive/vase. Finish by tying with a ribbon. And we’re done — with these lovely cornhusk votives and vase.
What do you think? Happy crafting…
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we did not grow corn in our garden this year so I just got done getting some husks from a neighbor., Love decorating with the stuff..I have never done these votives though.
Hi Laura! I bought my corn husks at the grocery store — they sell it with some of the ethnic foods 🙂 I’ve never really done much decorating with cornhusks, so this was a fun a project. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a great week. Hugs!
Very Cute Kelly! Nice job!
Thanks so much, Cathy!! How are you doing??
Easy and cute! I ove a project that can stick around through Halloween!
Woot Woot! Thanks, Danni 🙂 Have a fabulous Monday. Hugs.
Can I just get corn husks from a farm field, remove the corn, and dry them? Do you lay them out under a book or something to flatten them? Any further info about where to get/how to treat the husks would be great. I’ll be in Illinois this weekend, with access to corn! Also, is this the kind of material that you could keep from year to year, like maybe in a ziploc bag, or would I need to get new cornhusks right before a particular party or event? Thanks!
Lynne- I always pick up mine at the market, Usually find them in the isle with the tortillas & refried beans. They can be less brittle if you soak them in water for just a few minutes before using them.
Hi Lynne! You can certainly buy dry them out by laying in the sun. I bought mine at the grocery store where they sell ethnic foods. I am storing my extras in a ziplock bag — depending on the event, you might want to buy newer husks before. I think that might be a personal call. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a blast in Illinois! Hugs.
this turned out great! i love the rustic-ness of thanksgiving table crafts. always so pretty!
Thanks so much, Kellie! I couldn’t agree more about the rustic-ness of thanksgiving table crafts 🙂 Have a fabulous day.
Holy cow!!! Great minds do think alike. I actually made some myself & had them ready to post this week. We are so on the same page! 🙂 That is so cool my friend!
HA! That is fantastic 🙂 Thanks so much for swinging by, Gina! Hugs.
Seriously fabulous!!!! I adore these Kelly!!!! 😉 Bonnie
YAY! Thanks so much for loving on my project. HUGS, Bonnie.
Love this project! Corn husks are so versatile for fall 🙂
Thanks so much, Shannah! Nothing like easy and versatile 🙂 Have a fabulous day. HUGS!
Love this fall look! So pretty!
Thanks so much! Hugs.
What a great idea, Kelly! And they look so easy, so autumn and so cute. I’d love to do this, but one of my daughters took all my fall decor (including my corn) to her home after our Thanksgiving dinner to decorate her home for her Thanksgiving dinner with her in-laws. Still haven’t gotten any back…but that’s ok, love that she liked it so much she wanted to duplicate it…or steal it? lol I’ll be pinning this for next year!
Debbie 🙂
Gotta get to the ethic section of my supermarket – who knew?!
Kelly
beautiful! what a fantastic idea to use a cornhusk- i would never have thought of that! i just love it:)
Just beautiful Kelly xo
Wow these are super gorgeous and festive! I love both the votive and vase equally!
Oh my gosh, these are so simple but so beautiful! I really love how this turned out and paired with the strands of wheat.. gorgeous!
Thanks, Taryn 🙂
Adore – sweet & simple
Thanks so much, Kristy 🙂 Have a fabulous weekend.
Oh these are beautiful! I love how elegant, yet warm they look. 🙂
I love this! So simple and pretty.:)
What a great craft! I love the use of the corn husks. Just foundyou, cant wait to look around.
Kelly what a creative idea, love this! Thank you for joining in the fun at the Thursday Favorite Things hop. Happy weekend wishes xo
These are really lovely…and so so simple! Thanks for sharing!