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Corn is a Thanksgiving tradition…and corn husk dolls make great holiday decorations! So set a festive mood this Thanksgiving with a homemade craft.

6 corn husks (dried from craft store)
twine
scissors

REMEMBER THAT IT'S IMPORTANT TO ALWAYS WORK UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION. SOMETIMES WE USE THINGS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL, LIKE SCISSORS, SO DON'T EVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE THESE CRAFT PROJECTS ALONE.

  1. Soak 4 corn husks in water until pliable.
  2. Gather 4 husks together, tie them at the top with twine, and trim ends.
  3. Pull loose ends down over knot to form a ball for the head.
  4. Tie with twine to secure. This will make the head.
  5. To make the arms, take 2 corn husks and tie off the ends using twine to create hands.
  6. Slip the arms in between the husks hanging down from the head and secure just below to form the waist.
  7. Take some twine and tie off the body underneath the arms to create a waist. Trim twine pieces.
  8. Trim skirt up a bit so she will sit evenly on the table. If you’d like to make a boy doll: separate skirt into 2 legs and tie each leg off with twine at the knee and ankle.


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i made these in 5th grade

Danny, 10, San Jacinto CA

This doll looks so pretty! Simple, but beautiful

Ciara, 9, Clinton UT

The Cornhusk Dolls video was very interesting! I would love to make a ...

Rebecca, 16, Greensboro NC

I love the CORN HUSK DOLL!!! I love your shows, they are sooo awesome!...

Zoey, 10, Camroen NC

did you know in several countries children actually played with corn h...

Carolina, 4, McHenry IL

it is soooooooo crafty. Kids are gonna LOVE making it!

Kailey, 9, Marlton NJ

Crazy things every where ,it's so cool!!!!!!!!

Mitzy, 11, Elgin IL

I love your shows! I watch them all the time.What I like most is the s...

Alayna, 9, Layton UT


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