I seriously LOVE THE FALL. I love the weather, the colors & decorating for fall. One thing I try to do every year is make a new Corn Husk Wreath. Something about the warm, earthy tones of the husks just screams fall decorating to me. This time I decided to play with the colors just a little & soak some in some navy blue fabric dye. Colored them quite nicely & did exactly what I was hoping. I love the faded blue with the wheat like tones.
Now for the moment I’m showing this to you on the front door. I think with it’s size I will actually be hanging it above the mantle. But I wasn’t quite ready to completely decorate the mantle for fall. I’m still working on several things before that can happen. Soooooo- I hung it on the front door for photo purposes. I have some playing yet to do- so we will see where this ends up for the season.
I used a large wire wreath form I picked up at Michael’s. I won $100 gift card for them. You may remember me posting an image on Instagram of the creepy witch. That was the day I went to spend my gift card. I was so good. I actually- with tax- came in at $100.19. Pretty good huh??!!! I was very mindful about what I put in my cart & thought about just how I would use each thing. I had so much fun & really stocked my craft cabinet with all sorts of project staples that will last me through the season.
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large wire wreath form
2 bags of corn husks
fabric dye – dark blue
Directions:
This was a fairly simple wreath to make. I dyed the blue ones ahead of time & allowed them to dry. Then I soaked the natural colored ones in a bowl of water so they would be bendable. I layered 3 at a time- with a blue one in-between the natural ones. Bunched them at one end & I took a piece of twine & tied them to one side of the 4 wire wreath form. Then I did the same for the outer side. Once tied on- I tore the ends in strips to fray them. Continued with those steps until they all overlapped each other. Once I had it all together I hung it in the warm garage to help it dry a little quicker. (I’m super impatient & I wanted to get the pics done) It wasn’t quite as full until it dried & the ends curled & became stiff again. I love how it turned out.
The best part is that I already crossed one thing off my Fall Bucket List- YAY!
Make a New Fall Wreath
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What will you cross off the list first??
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Danelle says
This is perfect for your wooden front door! And I love how you colored it too!
Gina Kleinworth says
Thank you Danelle- I do love it.
Tamar Strauss-Benjamin says
That looks so great! Love that there are different shades of colors from the husks!
Gina Kleinworth says
Thank you Tamar- I definitely have an obsession with corn husks this time of year. I just picked up 3 more bags this evening & I’m sure they are just the beginning.
Britt says
Oooh!
This is super cute!
Britt @ One&20
Linda R says
I am loving your wreath.. I think it looks perfect on your door. I am loving it here in Idaho. It is truly beautiful. I don’t know if we are going to make it as far up as you live. We will be staying near the Grand Tetons for a month. I really couldn’t bee happier..
Hugs~
Gina Kleinworth says
Oh Linda- you have no idea how happy it makes me to hear that you are not only out of NV but are able to come up to this region & enjoy the beauty that is abundant here. I have always wanted to go tot the Tetons- so I hope you post pics. One day the dream is to have an RV & do what you are doing- once the kids are grown. How fun!!
kim says
So pretty and I love that the husks are two tones! Way to spend that Michael’s card with only .19 cents out of pocket! That’s awesome!
Gina Kleinworth says
Yeah- I was pretty pleased with myself with that one. Complete discipline for sure.
Jennifer E. says
What a beautiful wreath! Just stopping by to welcome you to the Social Fabric Community!
Gina Kleinworth says
Thank you so much Jennifer! Good to meet you!
melody says
Oh this is just lovely! This is the second bucket list I’ve seen lately, so I think it is a sign to start one for myself. I’m sure it makes getting things done a whole lot easier…at least I hope so as I never seem to have time to do anything these days. Loved the close up of the wreath! 🙂
Jessica Anderson says
I love this wreath! Could you tell me what kind of dye you used for the blue? Thanks!
Gina Kleinworth says
Hi Jessica- I used just regular RIT dye in navy blue. The kind you would use to color clothing. I let the husks soak in a bowl of it (mildly diluted) for a good couple hours. Then I pulled them out & let them dry- you will get the deepest color if you don’t wipe them dry. It’s best to do this part the day before.
Leslie @ House on the Way says
I love your wreath! It’s absolutely gorgeous! I’d like to invite you to share it at my Twirl & Take a Bow Party at http://www.houseontheway.com. Have a great weekend.
Leslie
Kim Adams Morgan says
I love this Fall wreath, so beautiful and the colors are different than many I’ve seen. I’m pinning it. Linking from TGIF link party.
Sammi @ Every Home is a Castle says
I love this wreath – such a easy way of welcoming Autumn into your home. Decor like this doesn’t seem to be as common here in the UK but you’ve inspired me to try and come up with something for my own home. Also love the bucket list you’ve created – I definitely need to do one of this for winter, my favourite season.
Gina Kleinworth says
I can understand that Sammi. It’s really popular here in the Northwest part of the US- especially this time of year. I am so glad I inspired you to do something new.
Fresh Eggs Daily says
Okay wow! I just found your blog and love it! I’ll be back for sure…and hope you’ll come share this post at our From the Farm Blog Hop this week. We’re trying to hit 300 linkups, so stop by and link up!
http://www.fresh-eggs-daily.com/2013/08/from-farm-blog-hop_30.html
Lisa
Fresh Eggs Daily
http://www.fresh-eggs-daily.com
Rebecca says
HI Gina! Stopping by to let you know you’ve been featured at the TGIF Link Party this week! Hope to see you there!
http://www.livingbettertogether.com/2013/09/tgif-link-party-no-12.html
Gina Kleinworth says
Thank you so much Rebecca- I’m absolutely thrilled to be featured!!!
Aimee @ Captivating Corner Blog says
Simply beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Gina Kleinworth says
Thank you so much Aimee- I sure love decorating with husks for fall.
the cape on the corner says
oh man, I love this. it’s so whispy. lesson learned-I need a new fall wreath!
Desiree says
Gina my dear is it OK if I grab one of your images to feature you? Let me know my friend!
emily says
Love it!!! Are the husks from your garden? This is beautiful!!! Thanks for linking up!!
Rachel says
Beautiful! The dye is such a great idea!
Shara @ Palmettos and Pigtails says
Hey there, I’m stopping by after seeing your wreath featured on Wait Til Your Father Gets Home…..I LOVE it! Where do you get your husks from? Any special treatment for them {other than the soaking?} Thanks for sharing!
Shara @ Palmettos and Pigtails
Gina Kleinworth says
I pick them up at the store next to all the ingredients for tamales. No special treatment other than soaking to make them pliable.