Phantom Valentine

Valentine’s Day is seen as the most romantic holiday of the year, one that is perfect for celebrating in true Phantom style. After all, what earthly pursuits can compare to a day of absolutely romantic Phantom indulgence? Read on below for a truly Phantasmal day and night of romance.

Roses

This one is simple enough. Festoon the room of your choice with an abundance of roses.

Music

Play your favorite albums from the musicals and films. You can also intermix classical albums for added decadence. Need examples? Click here

Films

I can only recommend a Phantom marathon here. Stumped for choices? Click here

Ever Changing Votive

Materials:
Glass bowl
Paints
Tracing paper
Candle
Tape

Trace the proper size mask from an album or book using the tracing paper. Cut out the mask and eye holes then tape to the glass bowl. Trace with your outline color, allowing the paint to completely dry then remove the mask pattern. Finish with white paints for the mask itself. Always light candles with care and never leave a burning candle unattended.

Chocolate mask

Start by washing and drying the mask to be used as your mold. Do not use a high quality mask for this. Go to the craft store and buy one. Depending on the type of mask you use, you may have to tape shut the eyeholes or nostrils.

Melt the chocolate wafers, called candy melts, according to the package directions. I prefer to use a microwave-safe freezer bag and then knead the bag to mix the chocolate once it is heated. Carefully pour the chocolate into the mold then tap the mask gently to remove air bubbles.

Pop the mask into the refrigerator until the chocolate is hard. Don’t rush this step; leave it overnight if you are unsure. You may find that the tape has stuck to the chocolate, but other than that it should come out easily.

Chocolate rose lollipop

Follow the same steps as above, just use the proper mold and insert the stick into the chocolate before it hardens.

Kisses From Erik Bath

1/8 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup instant nonfat dry milk
½ cup mint bubble bath

Mix the dry ingredients, adding to slowly running bath water. After they have dissolved into the water, add the bubble bath. This makes for a wonderful knockout of a soak.