Tala Pumuya (Nov 16, 2010 9:48:35 PM)
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Kele Nigig (Nov 16, 2010 10:09:35 PM)
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Tala Pumuya (Nov 16, 2010 10:11:49 PM)
*She was sitting in the front room, trying her hardest to sew a small peice of scrap cloth. IT kept getting matted up and tangled

Kele Nigig (Nov 16, 2010 10:13:42 PM)
*She came down stairs the children where fast asleep.. And she moved with a sort of tiredness. She was freshly showered wearing her pajama pants and a t shirt slippers on and a robe over them. She looked over at tala as she reached the front room and a smile slipped over her face as if she was soo happy to see the other kinfolk.. She moved towards her and sat beside her.. A delicate hand lifted and she wiggled the tips of her fingers in a silent hello*

Tala Pumuya (Nov 16, 2010 10:21:06 PM)
*She smiled at Kele and gave her a half hug*

Tala Pumuya (Nov 16, 2010 10:21:34 PM)
*Speaking quietly she confessed* I don't know how to sew... I wanted to make them rag dolls

Kele Nigig (Nov 16, 2010 10:23:21 PM)
*she looked at tala and gave her a hug back then she looked at what she was doing* wanted to make the children rag dolls?

Tala Pumuya (Nov 16, 2010 10:23:45 PM)
*She nodded* for the holiday

Kele Nigig (Nov 16, 2010 10:25:44 PM)
*she smiled at her.. And lightly rubbed her shoulder whispering* could make them corn husk dollies theres no sewing in those.

Tala Pumuya (Nov 16, 2010 10:27:18 PM)
"Do you think you could help me figure out how? I want to make it nice enough for a gift

Kele Nigig (Nov 16, 2010 10:27:53 PM)
Of cource I could.. Here let me get some paper and a pencil.. *she got up and moved off to grab a pad and pencil*

Star That sings of life (Nov 16, 2010 10:31:46 PM)
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Tala Pumuya (Nov 16, 2010 10:32:31 PM)
*She set the tangled mess down, and focused her attention on what Kele was doing* Found a pencil

Kele Nigig (Nov 16, 2010 10:33:45 PM)
*She came back and took the pencil writing down the instructions..* thank you.. ~writes~ MATERIALS NEEDED: String or twine Scissors Bowl of warm water 9-12 pieces of green corn husk **The corn husk you use to construct your doll should be green and not dried. Green corn husk can be purchased from any craft store. You can also use green corn husk you peel from a corn cob yourself. If you must use dried husks, before beginning the construction phase, soak all corn husks in a large bowl of warm water to make them more pliable. Corn husks which are purchased or fresh can be treated in this manner also, though it isn't usually necessary. *then she began drawing little diagrams and such on the pad..*

Kele Nigig (Nov 16, 2010 10:36:29 PM)
*And as she was writing she told the story of the corn husk doll* The Haudenosaunee people respect what they call the sustainers of life, the Three Sisters - Corn, Beans and Squash. The Corn Spirit was so thrilled to be one of the sustainers of life that she asked the Great Spirit if there was anything more that she could do for her people. The Great Spirit told her that a doll could be formed from her husk. So she made the doll from her husk and gave the doll a beautiful face. Then, the doll went from village to village and played with the children.

Star That sings of life (Nov 16, 2010 10:37:48 PM)
*star appered walking up the drive way towards th house, munching on something*

Kele Nigig (Nov 16, 2010 10:38:03 PM)
Everywhere she went everyone kept telling her how beautiful she was. So, it wasn’t long before she became conceited. The Great Spirit called to her. But, before she went into the Great Spirit’s lodge she looked into a pool of water to admire herself. The Great Spirit talked to her and told her that if she kept thinking that she was better than everyone else a terrible punishment would come upon her, but he wouldn’t tell her what it would be. So, again the doll went from village to village playing with the children and again everyone kept telling her how beautiful she was.

Kele Nigig (Nov 16, 2010 10:38:20 PM)
It wasn’t long before she became conceited again. The Great Spirit called her and once again she looked into the pool of water to admire herself before going into the lodge. Upon entering, the Great Spirit said to her: “I have given you one warning, now a great punishment will come upon you.” But he still wouldn’t tell her what it was. When she left the lodge, she again looked into the pool of water to admire herself, but this time she didn’t have a face. The Great Spirit had taken it away. Since that time, the Haudenosaunee people do not put a face on their corn husk dolls. This is to remind people, never to think that they are better than anyone else or a great punishment will fall upon them.

Tala Pumuya (Nov 16, 2010 10:40:57 PM)
*she listens interested

Star That sings of life (Nov 16, 2010 10:42:07 PM)
((where are you guys?))

Kele Nigig (Nov 16, 2010 10:44:33 PM)
*After the diagrams she contined writing instructions* TRADITIONALLY: an Indian child would fashion clothing for her doll similar to what was worn by her own culture. Hair would be made from horse hair or animal furs. The doll would have no facial features. However, you may decorate your own corn husk doll however you like. Small children will be able to decorate with colored construction paper, crayons and markers. You can attach paper clothing, jewelry, facial features and other items with a small dot of household glue. Older children can make clothing from fabric, additional pieces of corn husk or many other items. MAKE A SKIRT for your corn husk doll out of a fresh piece of husk. Simply wrap around the waistline and tie off with a piece of twine or colored yarn. You can decorate your skirt beforehand with markers or crayons. COLOR YOUR CORN HUSKS by soaking them in food coloring to make colored clothing or skin for your cornhusk doll. Soak husks for thirty minutes in a large bowl containing warm water and

Kele Nigig (Nov 16, 2010 10:46:09 PM)
and several drops of your desired color. To make vibrant browns, soak husks in a large bowl of coffee or tea. MAKE SHOES by dipping the feet of your corn husk doll into a small bowl of acrylic paint. Allow to air dry and repeat, if necessary. SEQUINS, BUTTONS, GLITTER and other craft supplies can be glued to your corn husk doll to make jewelry, eyes, colored clothing and more. INSERT A PIPE CLEANER into the back of your corn husk doll to put it on display, help it bend into a variety of positions, or to hang it. INSTANT HAIR FOR YOUR CORN HUSK DOLL can be made with more corn husks, or corn silk, yarn, or twine. Attach with glue. WATERCOLOR PAINTS will soak into corn husks, and give a deep, rich color to your doll. A DOLL HAT can be made from a plastic bottle cap. A PERFECTLY ROUND HEAD can be made for your corn husk doll by placing a few cotton balls inside a piece of husk, instead of rolling husks. Decorate first, and then attach to the body using the above instructions.

Tala Pumuya (Nov 16, 2010 10:46:49 PM)
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Tala Pumuya (Nov 16, 2010 10:50:45 PM)
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Shouta Kalāhikiola (Nov 16, 2010 10:52:05 PM)
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Kele Nigig (Nov 16, 2010 10:53:02 PM)
(woo hoo we gots a mortasl!)

Shouta Kalāhikiola (Nov 16, 2010 10:53:10 PM)
(*looks around for a moment* hummm maybe this is not where I am supposed to be...... *pokes all theree ladys* I need to talk to all of you for different reasons givs me pm's please)

Shouta Kalāhikiola (Nov 16, 2010 10:53:29 PM)
(a kick ass one to be exact *poofs*)

Shouta Kalāhikiola (Nov 16, 2010 10:53:40 PM)
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Tala Pumuya (Nov 16, 2010 11:01:02 PM)
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Kele Nigig (Nov 16, 2010 11:04:07 PM)
(tala comming back?)

Kele Nigig (Nov 16, 2010 11:04:33 PM)
(we are in the front room)

Tala Pumuya (Nov 16, 2010 11:04:48 PM)
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Tala Pumuya (Nov 16, 2010 11:05:24 PM)
*Tala was sitting in the main room with Kele, they were talking about corn dolls

Star That sings of life (Nov 16, 2010 11:05:47 PM)
*star opened the front door, and walked inside, heading for the kitchen*

Kele Nigig (Nov 16, 2010 11:06:54 PM)
Ya know I bet they would love to learn how to make them.. Perhaps you can make them each one then offer to teach them to make one with your help so they each have a doll to play with

Tala Pumuya (Nov 16, 2010 11:07:30 PM)
"I would love to... we could do it before the holidays, it would give us something to do in winter

Star That sings of life (Nov 16, 2010 11:08:52 PM)
*soon the blender was heard , softly humming in the kitchen as star mised something up*

Kele Nigig (Nov 16, 2010 11:13:43 PM)
*She smiled at her*Yes and there is no sewing involved and its very cultural, teaches a lesson in humility..

Kele Nigig (Nov 16, 2010 11:14:01 PM)
Plus.. *she whispered*

Tala Pumuya (Nov 16, 2010 11:14:07 PM)
*She leaned listening*

Star That sings of life (Nov 16, 2010 11:14:37 PM)
*was very involed in her book as she wiated for the blender to finish*

Tala Pumuya (Nov 16, 2010 11:16:29 PM)
"I am very fond of them as well, they are bright and inquisative

Star That sings of life (Nov 16, 2010 11:17:36 PM)
*soon it was done and she poured the drink into a glass and washed the mixer and any other dishes, once that as done she started to head upstiars, not even a hello or greeting to the kin*

Kele Nigig (Nov 16, 2010 11:18:05 PM)
*she smiled at tala* They are, and im happy you are as fond of them as they are of you.. Very excited about your presence here..

Tala Pumuya (Nov 16, 2010 11:20:40 PM)
*she spoke softly to Kele

Star That sings of life (Nov 16, 2010 11:23:55 PM)
*soon she was in her room, playing on a games system drinking her smoothy*

Tala Pumuya (Nov 16, 2010 11:27:30 PM)
*She sat back, looking at the other woman's expression curiously

Kele Nigig (Nov 16, 2010 11:33:18 PM)
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Tala Pumuya (Nov 16, 2010 11:37:49 PM)
*As Kele goes upstairs Tala sits up and begins reading

Star That sings of life (Nov 16, 2010 11:46:37 PM)
*star just stayed in her room*

Kele Nigig (Nov 16, 2010 11:48:06 PM)
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Tala Pumuya (Nov 16, 2010 11:52:03 PM)
*Tala was reading the instructions on how to make the corn dolls