DIY Fall Votive With Cornhusks and Feathers
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2 Bees in a Pod - Vicki and Jennifer
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Hey y'all...I'm so excited about today's project! This is another project that I created in less than 5 minutes! If you have been following us for awhile, it is no secret that I love feathers. I started collecting them as a little girl. Each one is different and unique and has special meaning to me. I subtly incorporate them throughout my home decor - in an antique inkwell, on top of a book or in a seasonal display like my Fall Coffee Table.
Last week when I entered my grocery store, boxes of mini Indian corn were being unpacked and displayed at the front of the store. The minis are cute but they didn't have a place in my decor this year. But - I did notice that the stock clerk was cleaning up cornhusks and throwing them into the empty boxes.
I sweetly asked him what he was going to do with the cornhusks. He gave me a sideways glance - almost trying to determine how sane I was - and he stated that they would be thrown away. I asked if there was anyway that I could have them...and he gave them to me for free with the store managers approval. Trust me, I've learned the hard way that it never hurts to ask.
I collected my materials - the cornhusks, craft feathers from my stash, raffia and some glue.
I wanted the rim to be more clean looking so I trimmed off the tops. The feather is kept in place with a piece of raffia tied around it.
When gluing the husks onto the glass it doesn't need to be perfect. The husks are very textural and forgiving. I may make some small votives for the dining room table...wouldn't that be cute?
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Published October 13th, 2015 10:16 PM
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Annie Haydon on Oct 16, 2015
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Mary Beth @ The How to Home on Oct 17, 2015
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This "sounds" like a GR8 idea. But I do have one concern. When burning the candle, would the corn husk (if completely dry) be a fire hazard?