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Valentine Chocolate Kiss Bouquet
by Martha Matthews
Chocolate is a very popular gift for Valentine's Day. Many gift
boutiques and flower shops offer beautiful candy bouquets that make a
wonderful surprise for any Valentine. However, these arrangements can be
quit costly. The good news is that these arrangements aren't that
difficult to make. Try making this homemade rendition that is sure to
make your Valentine feel very special!
Supplies:
One terra cotta pot 5 to 6 inches in diameter
A piece of Styrofoam or oasis (green florist foam) that fits snuggly
into the pot
Red and Silver (metallic) acrylic paints
Foam paint applicator
Red and Silver Hershey Kisses
Iridescent cellophane wrapping paper
Long bamboo skewers
Green floral tape
Silk rose leaves (optional)
Long-stemmed red silk roses (optional)
Dried babies breath
Red bow
Red or pink tissue paper
Directions for the pot:
Paint the pot red and allow it to dry thoroughly. It may take two coats
of red paint. Using the metallic silver paint, decorate the pot rim with
a scroll design or small flowers. Paint the body of the pot with hearts.
Allow to dry thoroughly. If desired, you can use a clear, protective
coating to protect the decorative finish. The pot can be used later for
holding a candle or individually wrapped candy. For additional ideas on
how to decorate your pot, take a look at this web page:
http://www.patriciaspots.com/valentineideas.htm.
Cut the Styrofoam or oasis and fit it snuggly in the pot. Crumple some
red tissue and glue it on top to hide the Styrofoam.
Directions for making the rose buds:
1. Cut a four-inch square of cellophane. Holding a piece of cellophane
in your left hand, place the tip of one of the red wrapped kisses in the
center of the square. Add the other red kiss to the bottom of the first
kiss (flat side to flat side) and wrap the cellophane around both
pieces, gathering the corners together around the tip of the other kiss.
2. Insert the flat end of a skewer into the gathered cellophane until it
meets the tip of the Hershey's Kiss. Wrap the gathered corners together
as tightly as you can without breaking the cellophane.
3. Tape the "rosebud" onto the skewer with the floral tape. Continue
taping down the length of the skewer, leaving about 1/4 inch up from the
point uncovered.
4. Optional: Tape the silk rose leaves onto the stem.
5. Poke the sharp end of the "rosebud" into the Styrofoam filled pot and
arrange your roses to look like a bouquet.
Continue making rose buds in silver and red until you have a dozen.
6. Fill in the gaps with silk red roses (optional) and babies breath.
7. Attach the red bow at the base of the arrangement. Wrap the entire
arrangement in more iridescent cellophane. Don't forget a card with the
following statement: "Roses are red and violets are blue. These are just
a few of the 'Kisses' in store for you! Happy Valentine Day to my Best
Friend."
About the author
Martha Matthews is the Executive Director of Christian-Homemaking.com, a
web site with resources devoted to helping Christian homemakers manage
their home. She also has a popular free monthly newsletter for Christian
homemakers called The Christian Homemaking Newsletter. To subscribe
visit
www.christian-homemaking.com/newsletter.html
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