Thanks for everyone's help so far.
Right now, knock on wood, things are coming together. I made my roses and while they are not professional, I think they will work.
However, my red icing is not as stiff as i'd prefer. It is not really runny, but it could be just a little stiffer.
Any ideas?
If it's regular BC, try adding in alittle Powdered sugar at a time until you get the consistincey that you want...hope that helps! 
To make icing stiffer, most people add more powder sugar until it is the consistency desired. But if you don't want to make the icing any sweeter, try adding up to a half-cup of flour or cornstarch instead. Either method will lighten the color of your icing, so you will have to add more color as needed.
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