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35 DIY Corn Stalk Décor Ideas to Refresh Your Home for Fall
Find wreaths, garlands, and plenty of outdoor ideas!
There's a lot to love about autumn: cooler temperatures, pumpkin carving, late-season sunflowers, baking apple pie, and watching football on TV, or even better, from the stands. There are also plenty of festive fall décor ideas to set the mood, including incredibly seasonal corn stalk décor!
Before you decorate with corn stalks, they need to be dried. Oftentimes, you can find them at your local farmers' stand. Otherwise, cut the stalks close to the ground and hang them upside down in a dry place, away from garden pests like squirrels or possums. They'll have that bleached, golden color and then they're ready for display. Because corn is pretty much synonymous with the harvest season, the stalks, husks, and even cobs make the perfect materials to use in autumn craft projects. That's why we've assembled 35 of the very best corn stalk decorations that you can make yourself.
Love the look of those tall, bunched corn stalks? We have loads of great ideas about how best to use them as part of your outdoor fall decorations. We've also found DIY fall wreaths you can make from every part of the stalk, as well as tabletop décor perfect for everything from dinner parties to the big Thanksgiving meal. And did we mention garlands? We've rounded up some corn stalk garlands that will look gorgeous draped across door frames, fireplace mantels, and stair railings, or paired with DIY leaf crafts as table runners. Best of all, they'll last throughout the fall season!
Painted Corn Husk Wreath
You'll only need five items and some water to create this stunning wreath. While you can pick any color paint, we love this subtle ombré look that evokes an autumnal sunset.
Get the tutorial at Alice and Lois.
Fall Flower Box
Instead of fall flowers, fill your empty flower boxes with seasonal gourds, flint corn and husks, and dried wheat. It's like a cornucopia on your windowsill!
Corn and Antler Tablescape
Equal parts rustic and elegant, this tablescape has accents of blue corn and antlers to give it a uniquely fall feel. Add some greenery and pops of burgundy to bring the look together.
Get the tutorial at Rooms for Rent.
Fall Decorated Barn
A barn lends itself nicely to fall décor. But you can recreate this cute look on the front of a shed or garage, too. Corn stalks give this otherwise horizontal set up more height.
Get the tutorial at Love Grows Wild.
Neutral Fall Porch with Corn Stalks
The color palette of this entryway is both unexpected and welcoming, with the pumpkins' pretty pale greens echoing the soothing hues of the corn stalks and wreath.
Get the tutorial at Crazy Wonderful.
Porch Accents
Isn't it amazing what a few pumpkins and pieces of flint corn can do? This look would work really well with any outdoor furniture (including an outdoor rocking chair!), but especially with something rustic.
Framed Front Porch
Frame your front porch with tall corn stalks and grasses to give a grand welcome to any visitor. Look for tall and thin planters or wrap the stalks with wire or burlap instead.
Cornhusk Brooms
There isn't much more clever or cute than these brooms made from cornhusks and branches. Group them in a corner of the house, the porch, the patio—anywhere that needs a festive touch of fall.
Get the tutorial at Taste of the Frontier.
Cornhusk Flowers
Fresh flowers are not only expensive, they don't last very long, either. Why not fill your home with these stunning blooms made from cornhusks instead? They not only cost nothing to make, they'll stay beautiful forever, too.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Corn Stalk Wreath
Welcome autumn into your abode with this lovely wreath made of fresh corn stalks. Building up from a grapevine wreath, rather than a wire or foam base, will allow your to use less stalks (and take less time making it).
Get the tutorial at Delia Creates.
Homemade Fabric Corn Stalks
How much do you love these adorable little muslin corn stalks? They aren't terribly difficult to make—using gauge wire to keep them upright is key—and they'll last year after year.
Get the tutorial at The Crafty Decorator.
Farmhouse Fall Porch with Corn Stalks
Sometimes it really is the small things, like the orange burlap ribbon here that is used to neatly gather the corn stalks. It really completes the look of this sweetly down home-style porch.
Get the tutorial at The Country Chic Cottage.
Cornhusk Wreath
A sunburst-style grapevine wreath was used to back this otherwise light-as-a-feather cornhusk wreath you'll want to bring out come autumn year after year.
Get the tutorial at Farmhouse Fun.
Flint Corn Swag
For all its simplicity, this flint corn swag will make a statement on any front door. The raffia at the top of the kernels is a nifty finishing touch.
Get the tutorial at Hearth and Vine.
Textural Cornhusk Wreath
Using both dried cornhusks and raw ones adds pops of color to this inventive wreath that will bring texture to any space. If you need to soften the dried husks before working with them, you can soak them in water first, then pat dry.
Get the tutorial at Taste of the Frontier.
Crinkled Cornhusk Wreath
Rip and crinkle cornhusks and you're on your way to creating a fab wreath that's sure to increase your home's curb appeal. Best of all, you can leave it up through Thanksgiving!
Get the tutorial at Reinvented Delaware.
Cornhusk Candle Holder
Light up those fall nights with this glass candle holder surrounded by flint corn. Hint: Be sure to use fresher corn for more pliable husks. And trim those husks down to eliminate any fire hazards!
Get the tutorial at Confessions of a Plate Addict.
Cornhusk Garland
Decorate your mantle (or the top of a mirror, an archway, or anywhere else you please) with this appealing garland. It requires a bit of patience to make, because you're going to need to twist a lot of floral wire before you're done, but the end result is worth it!
Get the tutorial at Domestically Speaking.
Centerpiece with Flint Corn
There's something undeniably dramatic about this Thanksgiving centerpiece. Maybe it's how the textures and colors of the cornhusks, wheat and pheasant feathers contrast each other so wonderfully, without clashing. Whatever it is, it's downright theatrical and perfect for a holiday meal.
Get the tutorial at Taryn Whiteaker Designs.
Corn and Gourd Garland
You're going to have to bust out a power tool for this project (to drill though the corn and gourds), but once you get this jazzy garland strung up, you'll see the little bit of muss and fuss was waaay worth it.
Get the tutorial at House of Hawthornes.
Jill Gleeson is a travel journalist and memoirist based in the Appalachian Mountains of western Pennsylvania who has written for websites and publications including Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Country Living, Washingtonian, Gothamist, Canadian Traveller, and EDGE Media Network. Jill is the travel editor for Enchanted Living. Learn more about her journey at gleesonreboots.com.
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