Story of the Cherokee Corn Husk Doll | How To Make a Corn Husk Doll | Easy Corn Husk Doll

[@ThisSouthernGirlCan]

I’ll take this comment down whenever KZbin gets straightened out. We might be waiting on a while LOL KZbin is having a lot of issues today. It is not the video. They are working to get it straightened out. And I prefer the term ‘Native American’, or indigenous. ‘Indian’ was the word used by a very confused (and invasive) Christopher Columbus.

[@shellylemons]

He used Indian because he visited India and did not know any better. The white man thought they were coming to rescue the savages but The People rescued them.

[@WoodlandPoetry]

This is how I remember them. The only difference was that I remember we used the corn tassels for hair. Can't remember for the life of me how we did it though. Thanks so much!

[@lindamccarty5649]

Amber Thanks for sharing this video. My Great Grandmother was Native American and somehow I ended up with her doll but it was lost in in a house fire back in 98. I've searched everywhere for one so you better believe that I will be making each of my Granddaughters one of these. I remember this story for my Grandpa use to tell me all the time even though he was 1/2 Irish. I use to tell my Dad no wonder that I was high strung lol

[@cathypatman1224]

I was given a Cornhusk Doll for my birthday by my Grandma in 1971. She had some corn silk hair and dried herb flowers tucked into her strings! She was beautiful! Loved your video! Thanks for the memories! 💛💚🌽🌽💚💛

[@krossrn]

I agree. They are native. I love this and plan to make them for craft fairs.

[@marciejones3538]

I’ve watched your videos for over two years & never knew you are Native American. Full blood Navajo here. Thank you for sharing a part of your culture.

[@joanfriant211]

These are beautiful, I appreciate you telling the background story to these dolls! I find it interesting to learn the history behind them, ty💜

[@sheliaporter6795]

Thank you for teaching us how to make these beauties! My Grandmother was Cherokee and she used to make these dolls for us. Mine was destroyed many years ago. I can't wait to make some for my granddaughters.

[@jbroseann1]

I thoroughly enjoyed, not just watching you make these but the story too. I've never seen or heard of these before so many thanks for sharing this

[@donnahunter3488]

I to am part Cherokee and my grandmother used to make and tell me about the Corn Husks Dolls. I loved all the stories she told me about my ancestors. I have a journal she wrote them all in that will be cherished forever.

[@itshae84]

thank you my dather loves this you are an angel

[@sherylthomas4768]

I love these dolls.How about making one that could be put on the Christmas tree.(smaller).Great for Thanksgiving too. I love your videos & your attitude towards life.

[@designsbydawn976]

Omgoodness Amber, these are absolutely adorable! My great grandmother was Cherokee. Unfortunately I never got to meet her. I have never heard of the corn husk doll. I'm so thankful you shared how to make her and the beautiful story along with it. I will definitely hand this down to my grandchildren. Tfs and God Bless you 🥰💜

[@Kelly41366]

My great grandmother was also Cherokee. There was a photo of her holding me when I was just about 6 months old. Unfortunately this was from my father's side and I only seen him once when I was 8yrs old and the second time was when I was in my early 20's at my father's funeral. I will never know that side of my family. Iam now 56yrs old..

[@greenapplie]

Oh, I love these. Looks like a great Summer project to do with my granddaughters.

[@barbmac8572]

I love this video. A tradition and the story behind it. Thank you so very much.

[@paulinebradford4823]

Thanks Amber! I've often wondered how these were made!

[@christinahutchison3967]

As a child I would gather corn husks and cobs from sweet corn and after the neighbors picked there corn and make doll’s and toys. Thank you for sharing this it brought back wonderful memories.🙏🙏🙏

[@dgrkar2002]

I got to tell you Amber these corn husk dolls are beautiful. I am part Cherokee as well. I have tried and tired to learn how to make these dolls. I think now since you showed how to do them in "slow" motion..I think I can do it now. I know my BIGGEST mistake that I was doing, I was trying to make them with dry husk. Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us how to do them. I LOVE them. Oh and thank you for telling us the story of how they came about. You are AWESOME..!!!

[@tracycrsit1964]

Thank you...you brought back childhood memories.. i played with one as a child...

[@Mrsittstudent]

Amazing 👏 we made these when I was little with my grandmother 👵 ❤ ♥

[@dianadean5994]

Oh I love them I had two dolls my granny made for me many years ago. I’m not sure but I do remember a story about them but not sure what it was. My great grandmother was full blooded Cherokee. One of the sweetest people ever. Thanks for sharing I really enjoyed it. 🥰

[@merryguerrero1771]

These are so beautiful and the story gives them so much more meaning.

[@TeacherMom80]

I love this! This is SO great! It's like you're right here with us. My 10 year old & I chopped down the cornstalks we grew yesterday. We shucked the corn & listened to your video. I have already dramatically acted out the story with my child & we had some good smiles & laughs as I pretended to be the vain lady stuck looking in the mirror & then God coming down & telling her how bananas she's being! 😆Oh thank you so much! This was great! Wonderful homeschool project & lesson! Would love more videos like these!

[@wowwow6779]

That’s a beefy pair of scissors for that size! Nice!

[@lauraredfern927]

I have just finished my first doll following your video. It turned out great. Thank you for taking the time to make the video. The story along with the tutorial is very meaningful. Thanks again!!🙏🏻❤️

[@RandeT73]

I remember making these in 4th grade for a Jamestown/Colonial Williamsburg project in school. We used clothes pins with a round head and covered with the corn husks.

[@JimsKitschKitchen]

Oh I love it- we had a corncob angel on our Christmas tree

[@lorraineregan3000]

WOW AMBER THEY ARE REALLY ADORABLE, YOU ARE SO TALENTED ! - WATCHED 5/28/22

[@cindymoakley6360]

I just love the way you go into details anyone ca n follow The dolls came out Beautiful I cant wait to make them Thank You Again 💜💜

[@julieguillaume6087]

Thank you for this tutorial! I made one along with your video and mine looks just like yours! I used to make these dolls with my mom when I was young but I had forgotten how to do it. 😊

[@eelliott9581]

Thank you for your perseverance!

[@ThisSouthernGirlCan]

I swear, KZbin has been about to drive me crazy today 😂😂

[@valerieracanelli8653]

Thank you so very much for sharing the corn husk dolls .and the story behide it.💕💕

[@terrys4179]

Yep! Just like I said...you are ah-mazing! This is so cool and if I ever find corn husks I'm going to give it a try! Oh and I loved hearing the background story. I had no problems with sound or anything else watching the video. Thanks!

[@violetsinspring5863]

Thank you for this great video instruction! I’m making my corn dolly tomorrow 🍂🍁🌼💕

[@teddydelaney2365]

You did a great job. And I was able to here the video. Thank you for sharing.

[@widgetsmom1946]

I absolutely adore these dolls! My son picked Cherokee for his birthday trip and I am thrilled. All my life I've been a couple of hours away and have never there. Ashville is as close as I got 😂 I wish you could tell me about the best places to visit ( for shopping but no malls). But I know you are slammed with all the work and projects you have to do. I'd started a pottery collection and a few other things too but haven't added for so long. I love locally owned and locally made. Anyway, thank you for all you do!! ❤❤

[@9sandiegal]

Wonderful story and doll thanks for sharing 💜👍

[@kaywaters7]

I absolutely love your videos. Is there anything you can’t do?!?! You’re so very talented and all of your work comes out beautiful! Girl friend what more could you ask for? You have it all brains,looks,talent! Thank you for sharing your talent with us

[@rosaliesuitter4575]

thank you so much for showing me how to make this Corn Hugch Doll Style I greatly appreciate it.thank you so much Rosalie Suitter

[@nancygold2928]

The corn 🌽 husk dolls are very cute I love ❤ them.

[@rajanirao3420]

Very Nice Thoroughly Enjoyed ur instructions for d Corn doll. Ur Narrative of d story was also interesti g Big Thank U. ❤

[@Qwer-teaBinch]

I just made one with stuff lying around my kitchen. This brings me so much joy!

[@kaybonham8927]

I loved this! I tried to make a doll from corn husks i saved from corn my dad raised, but I didn't know to soak them before hand, so it didn't work out. Thankyou for sharing the story too, I enjoyed it.

[@marymiller1771]

Ive watched several videos on this. Yours is by far the best. Thank you

[@MrJacknsharon]

That's the best tutorial I've seen yet. I'd love to see other dolls you have made

[@ThisSouthernGirlCan]

Thanks so much 😊

[@elizabethdavis5893]

When I was growing up I was taught the same story . We would make them all summer . But we would use poke berries to dye them. This video brought back so many memories.

[@delsoldesigns6901]

Those are adorable. I'm going to try these. Thank you so much for sharing the instructions. Always appreciate everything you do

[@nitashadow2860]

I loved it,my mom was full Cherokee born and raised there we always had rights with moms card to get things on the reservation. Hi from lutz.florida USA

[@padminikoka961]

I always wanted to make something with corn husk but failed miserably...this is so fantastic and I love it...thank you for sharing your creativity ❤️ 💗 you are awesome 🎉

[@katiekaos629]

I’ve always wondered how to do the head. Thank you 🖤

[@debbierussell3916]

Hi Amber, thank you so very much for the history of the corn husk doll. When I was a lil girl my Mom made me this doll but I never knew the story behind them, I think it's a very sweet story.🤗🥰

[@MsRC72]

We made these as a kid’s at a church thing. I appreciate you sharing how, as I’m older an have no clue how we did them. I’m also Cherokee. Great videos😉

[@MsRC72]

Lovely story about the doll’s

[@jenniferthomas4954]

U r soooo awesome on everything you do the dolls are so beautiful I know a friend of yours we r down in st pete FL she works at the Dollar Tree here and her name is Karrie she is the manager and I was talking about u one day and she said u were friends love her she is so cool as r u I just wanted to let you know how much I love all of your work my name is Jennifer Thomas is at pete fl thanks for all u do honey u r awesome

[@leahlohden1300]

My mom use to make these for me when I was a kid. Asked her how to do it and she forgot since it's been 40 yrs lol. Ty for showing us!!!

[@darlareed3391]

Thank you. Very cute doll.

[@beverlyharward9631]

Best video ever! Thank you Ms. Amber

[@suziet5857]

Thanks for sharing that story and the making of the doll. I enjoy all the tutorials, you are so creative. Again, thanks for sharing.

[@trishatillman1464]

Thanks for sharing! I also have Cherokee heritage!

[@lauraredfern927]

Just saw these dolls. I absolutely love them!!

[@sagimomma2973]

Thanks!! They are adorable!

[@karenoakland3287]

Hey Amber...I am Soo happy you showed how to do this! I have some corn husk dolls I got as gifts and love them! Thank you Soo much! 😍❤️

[@tammysusak9033]

Love this, will have to try to make it. Thank you for the video on how to make them🙂

[@pamelacouture1737]

This CD was made to take away vanity. Are there any other dollies made for other reasons?

[@lisebedard7247]

Love this doll and the story behind it.

[@lindahottenstein5703]

I love these! I have a bunch of corn husks and going to try this Thank you s I much for sharing these beautiful dolls and the story behind them!!❤❤❤

[@pamelacouture1737]

At Christmas time I made dollies for each person portrayed in the creche. Most of the shucks were also stained. Can you show these when the time comes?

[@ThisSouthernGirlCan]

I sure will! I will make a video on that really soon

[@elviraobregon5225]

Thank you for the corn husk video and the interesting story. also have Cherokee ancestry Sadly not much known how since my mom and siblings were orphaned young and worked for relatives for shelter and food. Thank you for the video and story, greatly appreciated.

[@jeretta1000]

These are adorable! thank you for sharing. one would be cute with wings for an Angel also.

[@allisonwilliams7540]

Thank you for this video. That story was beautiful. Thank you for sharing it! ❤️

[@sandyallday7331]

Hi Amber,Those dolls are adorable. Your so talented… tfs Blessings

[@pamdennis1007]

So glad you made these. Love them.

[@kathleenmorzfeld5960]

These are cute.

[@leisacarnahan7647]

Those are awesome and I loved the story about them. Thanks for sharing.

[@toandiloya585]

TFS, I love those dolls. Great job! I'm going to have to try making dolls. I make tamales all the time so I always have corn husks on hand.

[@TAKAMATOO]

Have always wanted to make these now I can thank you

[@jtixtlan]

Thanks for telling where to buy the husks! I thought I’d have to buy a lot of corn and dry the husks myself. Off to the Latin section of the grocery store!

[@barbaralopez1996]

Love this

[@lydialostaunau79]

I have never wanted a tattoo until I saw your left hand. I'm wondering if 79 yrs old is too late. I'm going to make a doll with your very good instructions. Thanks

[@ThisSouthernGirlCan]

I don’t think 79 is too late at all 💜

[@meghansissom7888]

Thank you so much for teaching me that!!

[@janetbuzick5353]

I love it. Is there somewhere I can find that story. I would like to make these for my grand & great grandkids. Throughly enjoyed your presentation. Love, hugs, & Thank you for sharing a little part of your heritage!!❤❤🤗🤗

[@KarenLance-vr7kk]

🎉I adore u so crafty😊

[@roseherrera1330]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing

[@sidedish4279]

Those husks died purple and black would make wicked Halloween decorations

[@ThisSouthernGirlCan]

I’m going to have to see if I can make a Short about it, but I made a pretty cool witch with purple hair out of them lol

[@autismwithemmett5880]

Wahdoh thank you for imparting the knowledge .

[@idared8970]

Great presentation

[@heidihasenjager889]

Thank you so much. I wanted to know how to make one. Could do a male cornhuk? Thank you for sharing this video.

[@marlenemccormack9365]

Your video is so easy to follow! Thank you. I plan to make these with my granddaughter next weekend. Also, she asked about corn husk bats for Halloween. Do you have a tutorial for those?

[@eginger1]

Can you do a video with the dolls with the rit dye I'm not really sure how to do it

[@ThisSouthernGirlCan]

I will do you one very soon 💜

[@shellylemons]

I know you might hear this all the time but I do want to more Cherokee themed content. I am 1/8th Cherokee and never really was exposed not because my father didn’t want us to because he he didn’t have knowledge. We have always been proud of our heritage. It just got lost. It’s on my Bucket List to visit the reservation in Asheville, NC but until then I want to learn. I don’t trust the “information” that is out in the mainstream. I want the real deal. You, lady, are the real deal. I don’t speak for everyone but I can speak for my family and it is large. Share.

[@deannawillis2]

Same with me, except I'm 1/16. My Daddy taught me as much as he knew, but I want to learn as much as I can. Love your channel!❤

[@MoonBratStudio]

Thanks for your video!

[@vivianmoreland797]

Beautiful stiry

[@deannawillis2]

I just found you and am very interested in making corn husk doll, cherokee is also my heritage. I was wondering what I needed to do to use my own husk?

[@susiemorales7235]

Love it 😍

[@karenshunatona3961]

Can I use green corn husks?

[@anitakirby3155]

Love this thank you .

[@chriscowan7883]

I've always had an attraction and fascination for Native Americans. I still am, so any info is greatly appreciated.

[@gailvets2]

Thanks so much! Really appreciated the story and the ease of directions 🙂How can you be contacted for private message?

[@ThisSouthernGirlCan]

Facebook or Instagram. Same name as the channel

[@carolinamaldonado7503]

Cómo se puede pintar la muñeca? Se tiñe la hoja antes de hacerla o después de hecha la muñeca?

[@ThisSouthernGirlCan]

@@carolinamaldonado7503 if you’re going to use paint, paint it after you make it. I like to soak my corn husks in liquid fabric dye to color them.

[@janiswright6223]

I noticed you used about 15 husks when you made the doll and that there were a lot more still in the bowl. If you don't have time to make another doll right then, can you drain the bowl, let them dry out and then soak them in hot water again when you're ready to use them? Or, once they are wet, is it a case of use them or lose them?

[@ThisSouthernGirlCan]

You can dry them out and then reuse them as much as you want. When I dye them different colors, I make huge batches at once, and then just re-wet them whenever I need them

[@lisaskidgel6818]

Can these be made from fresh corn husks and then left to dry?

[@ThisSouthernGirlCan]

They can

[@gail4077]

I'm sorry if this is a stupid question. Do you always use dry husks? Would you be able to use fresh corn husks?

[@ThisSouthernGirlCan]

You can use fresh ones too

[@dwnhminbama4275]

I had to close the video twice and reopen and the sound was working

[@cty9205]

Amber this is beautiful! Thank you for posting, Adding the husks to my grocery list. I have a questions is it a huge faux pas to draw a face on these?? I certainly do not want to insult your heritage. My thought is to make this reversible with a face on one side and no face on the other. I want to make it for my 3 yr old granddaughter and tell her the story. My idea is to turn over to the blank face at that point of the story.

[@kevinbrooks4898]

Cool