A friend from church wore an Indian corn pin like this last year, and I really wanted to take it and run make one for myself. So, this year when she had it on for the first time, I just happened to have my camera with me. Thanks Terri! (I don’t think she trusted me with it… I’m not sure why… ;))
Here’s what I did…
I gathered pipe cleaners, beads, corn shucks, and a ribbon. Oh, and some hot glue and a pin for the back.
In case you are wondering what “corn shucks” are…
(I’m pretty sure this is not what you really call them, but I figure, if you “shuck corn” then that stuff that comes off must be corn “shucks”, yes? Actually, I think they are called “husks”. We’ll call ’em “shucks” for short. ;))
I took three dark brown pipe cleaners and I pulled out the little fuzzies from the end. I took off about ½ inch of the fuzzies.
I threaded on a small round bead on the end with no fuzzies. I then used needle nosed pliers to make a small loop on the end of the wire to secure the bead. Like this…
On the other end of the pipe cleaner, I began threading on tri-beads and brought them all the way down until they touched the round bead. I alternated colors of beads to resemble Indian corn. I did this until I had about 1½ (give or take) of beads on the pipe cleaners. I made three beaded ears of corn.
I wanted to have some dangley (apparently dangley is not a word, ’cause spell check is telling me so…:)) beads coming from the end of the corn, so I took a jewelry finding and added a couple of beads and then looped off the end like this…
I added the dangley beads to the end of the corn and secured them with my needle nose pliers.
Then, I began gluing my beaded corn into the corn shucks that I had cut down to fit my corn.
After gluing all three corn ears into the shucks, I twisted the pipe cleaners together, leaving the shucks flat, like this…
Next, I cut down my husks to the desired length for my pin…
and glued down the tips on the top of each ear of corn, like this…
Then, I cut off the excess shucks, and cut into the tips to make it look a little more frayed.
Finally, I tied it all together with a ribbon and glued a pin on the back.
Ain’t she pur-rdy?
Okay, I have to admit, I miss summer, but stuff like this makes fall pretty fun! 😉
Hope you have a great weekend!
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Dorian said:
What a great idea! I loooove it! A perfect kid craft! Stopping by from Whipperberry! And pinning this, btw 🙂
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Dorian! Thanks for visiting!
Terriea said:
What a lovely pin – so sweet.
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Terriea! Thanks for visiting!
Maysem said:
What a creative idea!! I love it! Pinning it!
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Maysem! 🙂
Carmen said:
This is adorable! Gonna make one or several to give out…they are too cute. Would love it if you would link this up to our Rockin’ link party going on now at RoCa and Company. Here is the link: http://rocaandcompany.blogspot.com/2011/10/you-rock-5.html. Come and show off what you got. Hope to see you there…
Remember…YOU ROCK!!
Carmen @ RoCa and Company
http://www.rocaandcompany.blogspot.com
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Carmen! 🙂
Peggy Banks said:
I would love it if you would link this to my link party, and any others you may have. Thanks, It just started 🙂
http://diycraftstomake.blogspot.com/2011/10/whacha-got-weekly-linky-party.html
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks for the invite! 🙂
Virginia said:
This is so cute! Thanks for the tutorial.
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Virginia! Thanks for visiting! 🙂
Jenny@ Simcoe Street said:
Cute!!!
Danielle said:
So festive I love it! Thanks for linking up and sharing:>
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Danielle! 🙂
Not Trudy said:
I think you should make your friend Trudy one… just saying…. 🙂
btw the dangling beads are adorable! 😉
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Truds! Who is “Not Trudy”, BTW? 🙂
Cathy @ My 1929 Charmer said:
Ok, aren’t you the clever one! They look so much like miniature Corn! Would you please post this at my 1st Sunday’s Best Party. You need to share!
andrea said:
Hi! Saw you at the linky. My kids made these at school and they aren’t as fancy and as nice as yours, but still a treasure. Thanks for sharing! andrea@townandprairie
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Andrea! I have some treasures from my children as well. They are priceless! Thanks for visiting! 🙂
Kimberly @ The brown eyes have it said:
That is such a cute, fun idea! Easier than I imagined, too. Thanks for the tutorial.
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks for visiting, Kimberly! 🙂
kids craft ideas said:
So cute jewelry for Halloween! i love it, thanks for sharing.
Kathleen said:
I’ve made these every year with my kindergarten class for a thanksgiving gift. The moms always loved them. I love what you did with the dangling bead. So cute!
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Kathleen! Thanks for visiting! 🙂
Dana said:
New follower through Creative Bloggers’ Party and Hop! Very cute pin, by the way!
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Dana! Thanks for visiting! 🙂
michele@hellolovelyinc said:
very cool pin, stephanie!
found you and this lovely post via BBC and would love to have you visit the great giveaway i have at the moment!
http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2011/10/rachel-ashwell-on-creating-authentic.html
warmly.
michele
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Michele! 🙂
Kei said:
That looks so sweet! It must have taken a while to put it all together, but it’s awesome!
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Kei! It actually went together really fast and it was pretty easy. Thanks for visiting! 🙂
Jenni said:
This is gorgeous and amazing! You did a great job. I hope you will come link it up with the Frog this week. Party starts tonight @ kissedbyafrog.blogspot.com
HUGS~
Jenni
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Jenni! 🙂
maria said:
you have the best ideas! But I feel like I’m always telling you this. But it’s honestly true. I love your blog! Thanks for linking up to T’ Time! Maria
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Maria! You are so kind! 🙂
Kerstie Pederson said:
Very pretty pin!
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Kerstie! 🙂
Lindsay said:
Too cute!! So glad you shared it at Weekend Craft Soiree! 🙂
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Lindsay!
Mindie said:
Oh so glad I saw this, love your pin. I would love for you to share at my Fall ongoing linky. I also have a weekly anything goes linky, fri-monday, come strut your stuff.
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Mindie! 🙂
Ruthie Hart said:
What a cute idea!! This would make a great teacher gift!
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Ruthie! Thanks for visiting! 🙂
Nikki said:
This is so crafty!! Very very cute. Would love it if you would stop by and share this at my linky party going on right now 🙂 http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/10/bedazzle-me-monday-4.html
Thanks mucho!!
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Nikki!
Kelley said:
These are a.DOR.able!
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Kelley! 🙂
Becky U said:
I love this pin. I have a question, on the other end of the pipe cleaner where you add the other beads, do you leave the fuzzies on and just thread over them? Thanks!
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Becky, thanks for visiting!
Yes, on the end where you put on the tri-beads, you leave on the fuzzies. I only took off the fuzzies from the other end because the little round bead would not fit over the fuzzies, plus I wanted to add the dangley beads and I couldn’t have any fuzzies on the end to make the little loop. I hope that makes sense. 🙂
Becky U said:
Thank you! Yes, it makes perfect sense!! I can’t wait to make one!
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Oh good! Happy crafting, Becky! 🙂
Felicia said:
Great job! Looks awesome, and easy!
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Felicia! Thanks for visiting! 🙂
Terri said:
How cute! I’ve never seen anything like that before! Thank you so much for linking up and sharing!
Melanie said:
What a great way to add a fall flair to any outfit. Thanks for linking to Things I’ve Done Thursday.
Melanie
bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Melanie!
Just Jaime said:
So cute! Love the husks!
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Jaime!
Jami said:
Hi Stephanie!!! You did a great job on your pins! They look just like the original version! So glad you linked up to the Tuesday To Do Party!
Smiles!
Jami
http://www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Jami!
Cheryl@ Sew Can Do said:
Very cool & festive. I’ve featured this today at the Craftastic Monday party – please stop by & grab a Featured On button. Thanks for linking up at Sew Can Do:)
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Cheryl! Glad you liked the pin! 🙂
Nancy said:
I love this!!! Will definately add this to my DIY list. Thanks so much for sharing.
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks for visiting Nancy! 🙂
Marie said:
Great job! It’s beautiful! Thanks so much for linking up with us at Show & Share! Can’t wait to see you again this Wednesday!
Marie
mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Marie! 🙂
Cranberry Morning said:
This is SO CUTE!! I have some actual corn like that around here, but love the idea of making that darling little pin. Thanks for posting this great idea! (I love fall most of all).
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Cranberry Morning! I love the idea of fall, just not the cold weather that comes with it! LOL! Thanks for visiting! 🙂
Katie's Nesting Spot said:
What a fun idea, I’d never seen pins like that before! I’m gonna pin this, because I think it would be such a fun craft to make with our Daisy Troop although even with help it might be a little too advanced. But then again, I can always make it with just my own Daisy scout.
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Katie! Have fun making the pins! Glad you liked them. 🙂
Amanda Formaro (@amandascookin) said:
Just stopping by to let you know that I have featured your project on Fun Family Crafts! You can see it here
http://funfamilycrafts.com/beaded-indian-corn-pin/
If you have other kid friendly crafts, I’d love it if you would submit them 🙂 If you would like to display a featured button on your site, you can grab one from the right side bar of your post above.
ladywiththeredrocker said:
Thanks Amanda! Glad you liked the pin! 🙂
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