Candy Kisses Balloon Recipe

Create and display this "Candy Kisses" bouquet in your store in January to generate increased interest in everyday "love" sentiments. Featuring the new HERSHEY'S KISSESTM Balloon from Qualatex®, it's also perfect for promoting Valentine's Day gifts and deliveries.

Ingredients
  • 2 HERSHEY'S KISSESTM Balloons - Red (36886 flat)
  • 3 18" "Conversation Hearts" (29082 flat; 45003 pkgd)
  • 1 16" "Assorted Sprays" (Diamond Clear 11196)
  • 5 11" "Red & Pink Hearts" (Diamond Clear 36739)
  • 9 6" Red, White, and Pink Assorted Latex Hearts (12421)
  • 4 6" Ruby Red Latex Hearts (12268)
  • HERSHEY'S KISSESTM Decorative Tin
  • Straw or Dowel
  • Ribbon
  • Candy

Preparation

1) To stuff the 16" Diamond Clear balloons with the 6" Red, White, and Pink Hearts, first inflate the 16" with helium, but do not tie. Place an uninflated 6" Heart over a straw or small dowel and stuff into the 16" balloon, inflate the Heart, and tie while plugging the 16" closed. Repeat until all have been inflated. Finally, replace any helium lost from the 16", tie, and attach ribbon.

2) To create the Heart "collar" on the 16", first inflate the four 6" Ruby Red Hearts and tie in pairs. Twist two pairs together to make a four-balloon cluster. Wrap the cluster onto the neck of the 16".

3) Inflate remaining balloons with helium and attach to ribbon. Attach each balloon in the bouquet separately to the tin box and adorn with a bow.