Hershey’s Kiss Roses are a simple and sweet craft to make for Valentine’s Day. My Mom was the one that introduced these to me many years ago. She helped me make the roses as favors for my wedding so they definitely have special meaning to me. While I was on my honeymoon my Mom had this made for me:
Materials:
Hershey’s Kisses
floral tape
wood dowels or floral sticks
glue dots or double-sided tape
clear or tinted cellophane
ribbon (optional)
Pull out the white paper from the top of the candy. It may pull out easily or it may tear off. Just make sure no paper is showing at the top. If the foil gets loose around the top of the kiss – just push it back together.
Use the glue dots or double-sided tape to attach the bottom of the kisses together.
Wrap the kisses with a square piece of cellophane (about 3″x3″), drawing the edges together at the bottom.
Insert the stick into the base of the rose to create the stem. (Be careful not to push the stick into the Hershey’s Kiss. Wrap the cellophane tightly around the stick.
Use the floral tape to secure the rose to the stem and continue taping down the stem. Wind the tape diagonally down the stem.
Add in some rose leaves as you are taping. I used 1-2 per stem and placed them near the rose but you can place them anywhere along the stem.
Finish wrapping the floral tape along the length of the stem. Cut the tape and press tightly to make sure the tape doesn’t come off.
Add a bow…
or ribbon to the stem…
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Allison says
I just made these and they came out great! I used craft dowels which worked well. I played around with putting some kisses int he middle of the fake roses, but I didn’t like the look. My fake roses were not good quality, i had to get them at Walmart as there isn’t a craft store in my city. I also used plastic wrap instead of cellophane, I couldn’t find that either ( yes I live in the middle of no-where Western North Dakota) They will be for a bake sale to benfit Relay for Life. Since it’s right before V-Day i decided to make these as well. Great idea, thanks so much!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Fantastic!! So glad you stopped by Allison!
Meta says
For the stems, I use pixie sticks and wrap them in floral tape. Kids love the added treat. I also, use colored cellophane to coordinate with the current theme.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That is such a cute idea! Love iT!
Marcus says
I’m new to the whole craft thing, but these seem simple to do. I’m using a couple of floral wires instead to give the stem a bit more stem like effect. This will be the first thing my girlfriend will get Valentine’s day
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Absolutely! I’m sure she’ll love them!
Lynda says
Approximately how long does it take for the kids to make this craft?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Not long at all Lynda! you can make one rose in just a couple of minutes. Have fun!
Natasha Mairs says
Thanks for linking up to Serenity Saturday
Hope to can join us again tomorrow
Natasha
http://www.serenityyou.blogspot.com
Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says
Love this, too!!! Thanks for sharing at my party!!! Happy Valentine’s Day!!! XO, Aimee
Divya N says
very very sweet
Jill says
Gorgeous !
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
Heather @ Raising Memories Blog says
These are so cute & you’ve put together a really nice tutorial! Just wanted to stop by and invite you to link up at my Sharing Time Link Party, here: http://heathernow.blogspot.com/search/label/sharing%20time
Have a great day!
~Heather
Jonnique says
Ok these are too cute! I am bookmarking this and I am a follower!!!
Anonymous says
I made these for a friend’s birthday. I used the regular silver kisses and recycled colored bags from the grocery store. They turned out really cute.
Diana - FreeStyleMama says
Great idea! I hope you link up all your great ideas to Thematic Thursday.
Craftberry Bush says
very sweet, i just made some similar…but never thought of making rose buds…clever…:)
Tales of a Trophy WIfe says
I used to make those years and years ago. They’re awesome! I’d love for you to link this up to my party (You could win $20 of vintage jewelry just for linking up). http://trophyw.blogspot.com/2012/01/will-craft-forfree-jewelry.html
Megan and Emily says
Awesome idea, I think I would rather have these than real roses!