How to Make a Thanksgiving Corn Husk Wreath

The rustic beauty of natural wreaths are unmatched, especially a corn husk wreath. Corn husks are not only gorgeous, they are easy to work with. If you love to eat Mexican food and you eat tamales, corn husks are what the tamales are wrapped in. You can get them in your grocery store in the Mexican food aisle or at  your local farmers market. If you live on a farm or know someone who grows corn, simply ask to use the corn husks. When making your wreath, be sure to ask your kids for help. They will be delighted and can even offer some pointers. This wreath doesn’t require many materials but has a lasting impact. You can easily make it by following these instructions.

How to Make a Thanksgiving Corn Husk Wreath (Video)

Apartment Therapy shows you a unique way to lay down the husks.

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Materials for Corn Husk Wreath

• Hot Glue Gun & glue sticks
• Straw wreath form
• Scissors
• Corn husks (You can find near tamale ingredients in grocery store or get corn husks here)

Watch Video on Making a Corn Husk Wreath

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Directions

1. If your corn husks are still attached to the corn, remove them. Make sure they tear nicely. If they don’t, cut a straight line at the top of each husk to ensure it lies flat on the wreath form.
2. Apply the hot glue to the top part of one corn husk and attach it to the wreath form.
3. Repeat the process for the other corn husks. Place them on different spots on the wreath for added impact.
4. You can use corn husks of different sizes. Tuck those that stick out with hot glue.
5. Place the corn husks around the wreath form or on the front part. But ensure the visible part is completely covered.
6. Once done, look at your wreath to ensure the form is not showing.

Fold over individual husk leaves and secure with hot glue for this effect

Image via: Etsy – Wiese 3490 – Corn Husk Wreath

Without a doubt, this is one of the easiest wreaths to make. In less than an hour you can have a stunning wreath beautifying your door or interior. You can add a bow to your corn husk wreath or hang it by itself. If you don’t have a wreath hanger, use command hooks. The best thing about the hooks is that they can be used anywhere. You can even hang your wreath on your front door then move it indoors. If you have time on your hands, make more wreaths for your front windows. Or give as gifts to your family and friends.

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