Greetings and many happy salutations to all folks near and far.

Spring time always awakens in me the desire to make new things and renew my creative side. One of my favorite crafts is doll making. I make Native American type dolls with beaded dresses, tiny three inch dolls for holiday decorating, rag dolls, and corn husk dolls. Corn husk dolls are easy to make and can be very simple to very detailed. They are also very inexpensive to make. If your local grocery store has a barrel where people can shuck their corn cobs, check with the manager to see if you can take home the husks and silk of the corn. You can make a lot of dolls with these husks that would otherwise be discarded.

Corn husk dolls are a delightful way to make gifts, sell in a craft booth or online, make it a family project, or teaching children a new craft.

Here is my latest article from the Folklore and Mythology site at BellaOnline.com about corn husk dolls.

Corn Husk Dolls - History and Lore
Corn husk dolls have been a delightful craft for people of all ages. These dolls have a history of many different purposes within cultures from around the world. This is a very popular form of folk art.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art53838.asp

I do hope you stop by my forum and share your stories about corn husk dolls you have made, want to make, want to learn how to make, or just chat about anything on your mind. Forum membership is free and once you sign up, you will have access to over 400 forums at BellaOnline. So go for it and enjoy yourself.

Till next time, may you walk in peace and harmony.
Phyllis
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