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kevinsbride2B
12-19-2006, 11:52 AM
I found this and I think it's too cute. I think I might do something like this in the lounge area at my wedding.

Hershey's Kisses Topiary

What you need:
Styrofoam topiary form (available at most craft stores)
Clay or plastic flower pot
2 yards of one inch wide ribbon
Spanish Moss
2 (13 oz.) bags HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Chocolates Spring Colors
Glue ( low heat gun, non-toxic craft glue, glue stick or confectioner's glue)
Toothpicks
Aluminum Foil

Instructions

1. Place the Styrofoam topiary base into a clay or plastic flower pot.

2. Cover both ball shapes with aluminum foil. Cover each ball shape with spring colored chocolates by gluing the flat end of the chocolate to topiary. With remaining chocolates, fill in gaps by inserting a toothpick in the side of a chocolate and inserting the other end into the foam ball. Alternate colors and angles.

3. Complete by covering top of foam base with Spanish moss and tie a ribbon bow around both sections of the stem. Sprinkle extra chocolates on the table surface like falling petals, and let your guest sample your artwork.

Finished Size: 16" tall.

Note: Completed craft is for decorative purposes only. Candy should not be eaten.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k277/blondisma/large_crafts_topiary.jpg
BriansBride07
12-19-2006, 03:28 PM
How cute I want to make one of these just because its so cute. thanks for sharing. I think it would look great in the lounge area.
Twigler
12-28-2006, 10:28 PM
That is a very cute idea! thanks for the picture and steps!
WhiskeyGirl
12-28-2006, 11:35 PM
Note: Completed craft is for decorative purposes only. Candy should not be eaten.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k277/blondisma/large_crafts_topiary.jpg

Lol love that!! Can you see yourself posting a sign, do not eat. BEcause if you have family like mine, they'll try to eat anything! lol
shawnsgirl
12-29-2006, 08:25 AM
Those are really cute. They have simple yet elegant too! My favorite!!
Twigler
12-30-2006, 03:29 AM
haha! My family would probably try to eat it as well!
FutureBride
01-08-2007, 10:02 PM
Awesome little tree!
SerendipityCrafts
01-08-2007, 11:01 PM
Maybe it's just me but I put them out and actually expect people to eat them (like they would a gingerbread house) ..... or take them home at the end of a reception.
kevinsbride2B
01-09-2007, 09:09 AM
Maybe it's just me but I put them out and actually expect people to eat them (like they would a gingerbread house) ..... or take them home at the end of a reception.
No I see it the same way actually. Theer's got to be a way of changing what makes it stick to something less toxic lol. Plus the chocolates are wrapped up so I really don't see what all the harm is do you?
SerendipityCrafts
01-09-2007, 09:49 AM
No I see it the same way actually. Theer's got to be a way of changing what makes it stick to something less toxic lol. Plus the chocolates are wrapped up so I really don't see what all the harm is do you?

Nah I really don't glue on the outside of the foil would harm you but if someone is worried they could always use toothpicks to secure all the chocolates.

I really think this is a cute idea .... I see green, silver and red foil wrapped kisses glued to a styrofoam wreathe for Christmas.