Halloween Twist on Valentines

CARRIE BOUQUET

Long time readers might remember this from last year, but I thought there'd be no harm in sharing it with new readers.

Have a loved one who is in love with horror possibly more than they are with you?  Why not surprise them this year with a themed bouquet that's guaranteed to please any horror fan.  Best of all, it's super cheap (just don't tell them that) and a delicious treat.

Remember the iconic finale of Carrie?  Just as she thinks she's finally being loved and adored by all, the douchebags drop a bucket of pig blood all over her and her beautiful bouquet.  For this project you'll be recreating that bouquet using chocolate roses and, in place of pig's blood, a red candy coating. 

Supplies:
-Chocolate Roses (You can find these almost anywhere this time of year.  The cheapest would be the 99 Cent Store)
-Powdered Sugar
-Red Food Color
-Water

STEP ONE- Get Your Roses

 This is what you're looking for, they can be found almost anywhere.

STEP TWO- Make Your Blood Mix

   Mix about 4 tablespoons of Powdered Sugar with a 1/2 table spoon of water.  You may need to make more, depending on how much of this you put on the roses and how many roses you get.  I can't tell you how much food coloring to add, just keep adding it until you're satisfied.  Make sure you beat the hell out of it, you don't want any chunky bits in your blood.

STEP THREE- Splash Your Blood

  Lay your roses out on some wax paper and go to town.  I decided to just use a fork and flick the blood mix all over the flowers.  You can find your own best method.  Once you're done with this, put the flowers in the fridge so the sugar will harden on the roses. 

STEP FOUR- Present Your Flowers

  I suggest putting them in some tissue paper that's been splashed with red food coloring.  It'll help complete the effect. 

 

 

Let me know how it goes for you and send me some pictures of how yours turned out!