One of the kids bought a bag of tootsie rolls the other day, and I started “playing”.  Here’s what I ended up with.

Wow!! You are so creative and talented.  Did you soften in any way before you started shaping?

I had no idea you can shape things from tootsie roll. It looks so perfect, Patricia. Like a real rose. Yes, do tell how you do this!

Thanks guys - it was really easy.  I did a little blog post about it…

http://butteryum.blogspot.com/2010/04/tootsie-roll-rose.html

So cute

Very clever dear!

Very clever indeed!

Very nice! You are so creative =)

So cool and creative!

Patrincia:
When I grow up, I want to be you!  That is amazing!

Beautiful!  Great idea, too.

Nicely done! I’ve done those. You can use Starburst candies and bubblegum, too, if you want colored ones.

Thanks Bernadette - I thought about Starburst candies, but not bubblegum.  The kids would love that!

that is awesome!! I never thought of using any of those things to make roses. i always just used to use play dough (and then the child that i am playing with ruins them)