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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.
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."
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