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Valentine's Cupcakes and Sweet Treats Contest
XXOO Tree
- Contest Photo by: lavishlily
- Westerville, OH
- Category: Sweet Treats
Description
My two sons ages 7 and 9 helped me create the XXOO Tree as a thank you to our cousins who showed us their Texas hospitality. This tree is not only a beautiful decoration or center piece but also a delicious sweet treat! Great idea for a teacher, grandparent, or friend!
Ingredients
topiary
container that fits topiary
decorative trim/material to cover container
1 bag of Hershey's Hugs
1 bag of Hershey's Kisses
toothpicks
paper to write/type message
tape
container that fits topiary
decorative trim/material to cover container
1 bag of Hershey's Hugs
1 bag of Hershey's Kisses
toothpicks
paper to write/type message
tape
How to Make
Purchase a topiary, container, and decorative trim at a craft store. Place topiary in container.
Next stick the candy on a toothpick and place in the topiary starting from the inside and working your way outward. Fill in empty spaces.
Place 3-4 pieces of tape along the wrong side of the decorative trim and tape to the container. Write/type message and tape to a toothpick. Stick your message into the top of the topiary!
Home Made for the Holidays
Tips for Taking a Great Photo:
- Avoid clutter. Keep the background simple -- your cupcake or sweet treat is the star!
- Daytime, natural light is best. If your area is bright enough, try taking the photo without the flash.
- Upload a horizontal photo. If you crop the image on your computer, make sure you keep a landscape 4:3 aspect ratio.
- For best results, make your image 1200x900 (or "save for web").
- With a digital camera, you can take as many photos as possible and choose the best one. Have fun!
