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Make a Peeps Wreath that Lasts for Years!

March 27, 2013  Easter

Make this adorable DIY Peep wreath for Easter! I’ll show you how to use these marshmallow treats to make the perfect spring decoration. It all started one year ago today with my Peeps wreath …

Eclectically Vintage spring wreath crafts

Did you hear of that teacher who left a Twinkie on the classroom windowsill for years …

and it didn’t rot, go bad, spoil or fall apart!

No, it weathered the test of time and remained unchanged through many mid terms, science experiments and proms.

Eclectically Vintage spring wreath crafts kids peeps

I cringe to think of all of the preservative filled Twinkies (and Chocodiles) I happily consumed as a kid (and adult!).

Hey, I’ve got a sweet tooth and never met a Ho-Ho, Little Debbie or Hostess cupcake I didn’t like.

But I draw the lines at eating Peeps.  I don’t like marshmallows.

During campouts, I would toss my marshmallows and graham crackers in the bushes and just eat the squares of Hershey’s chocolate.  It’s amazing I wasn’t attacked by a roving grizzly!

Eclectically Vintage peeps wreath crafts kids

Since I don’t eat Peeps, it was easy for me to whip up this wreath without even being temped to take a bite.

I made this Peep wreath last year.

She’s stood the test of time and is holding up remarkably well for having been stuffed inside a plastic garbage  bag in my dark and dreary basement.

Preservatives – they’re a good thing.

See how I made the Peeps Wreath here.

P.S. Have you ever had a Chocodile?

Check out more of my (preservative free) projects & crafts here.

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  1. kirby

    March 27, 2013 at 6:47 am

    Not like Peeps?? What kind of American ARE you???

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  2. Audrey Zumwalt

    March 27, 2013 at 7:40 am

    Amazing Kelly. A surprise that some “sweet-toothed” ant did not find it. Cute wreath too
    Happy Easter.
    Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures

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  3. [email protected]

    March 27, 2013 at 7:54 am

    This wreath is “peepin” awesome!!…Can’t believe it lasted this long…I guess dark and dreary basements sometimes are a good thing!

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  4. Sandy

    March 27, 2013 at 8:00 am

    Very cute, but I would think it might draw ants…

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  5. [email protected]

    March 27, 2013 at 8:22 am

    That wreath is so adorable! It’s good to know peeps have stood the test of time.

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  6. sarah @ homeologymodernvintage

    March 27, 2013 at 8:25 am

    uggh! isn’t it disgusting to think of the “food” items we ingested as kids. but they do make awesome holiday decor!!! thanks for this one – i was looking for a simple project to do with my 2 & 4 year old g’babies and this one is perfect {if they don’t eat the peeps}!

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  7. Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

    March 27, 2013 at 9:36 am

    So super cute! Peeps might be my favorite Easter candy! I might not be able to eat them now that I know of their “staying” power! A little scary. . . Life to the full, Melissa

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  8. Shannah @ Just Us Four

    March 27, 2013 at 9:40 am

    I am with you. I totally dislike peeps. I used them in a vase this year! Maybe next year I’ll make a wreath 🙂

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  9. Cynthia

    March 27, 2013 at 9:45 am

    Beautiful I love it!!

    Cynthia

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  10. Bliss

    March 27, 2013 at 9:50 am

    I don’t particularly like ‘smallows either, but I can see myself in a fit of sweet craved deprivation going to my basement and biting into a peeps wreath. So to prevent that you better tell me what a chocodile is.

    Easter Blessings.
    Bliss

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  11. Lauren @momhomeguide

    March 27, 2013 at 10:36 am

    Great idea! I can do this with the Peeps my kids always want, but never eat! (I guess they find the Peeps irresistably cute, but don’t like the taste of them!)

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  12. vel

    March 27, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    Can’t believe that you made these last year and still looks sooo good! Did it get sticky at all though? How did you store it kelly? Unlike you, I love marshmallows but not Peeps, so i can definitely try to pull this one off! Thanks for sharing, and no, I’ve never tried a chocodile before but would love to try!

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  13. Nana Diana

    March 27, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    LOL- Can you believe that? Imagine how long they stay in the GI tract?lol I have a gra ddaughter that would probably eat the wreath- xo Diana

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  14. Pam

    March 27, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    Crunchy peeps are my favorite, but I think I would have to draw the line at eating the ones in your wreath now. It’s amazing they lasted this long though.

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  15. Debbie

    March 27, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    Your wreath is adorable!! So bright and cheery, springy.
    I have never tried peeps before, but when I was shopping today I saw some and picked them up to decorate with. I love marshmallows, so I had to try them. Soooo sweet, they’ll stay as decor. But I can’t believe your wreath lasted! It probably would have been attacked by the mice in my house…they get into everything…we live in an old farmhouse. If not mice, then the ants would have come marching.
    Debbie 🙂

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  16. Becca

    March 27, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    That is one of my favorite Easter wreaths … ever! Considering I’m not a fan of peeps, I’m sure I have enough uneaten ones to attempt one of these cuties! (And, no … never tried a chocodile … what am I missing?)

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  17. Kerry

    March 27, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    I read your post and I just giggled! My dad used to love Peeps…frozen! Now I’ve got my husband loving them too. I’m more of a jelly bean person myself. And chocodiles are totally awesome! So sweet you have to share but…Ever had a deep fried Twinkie? They are my terrible weakness at the state fair.

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  18. tricia @ little cottage on the pond

    March 28, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    Cute 🙂 I can imagine the dog looking up at it longingly 😉

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  19. Trinity B.

    March 28, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    hahaha….When I first looked at your wreath I thought to myself, “Aww…..she’ll have to throw it away after Easter.” Shows what I know, right?! 🙂 Now I’m thinking, “Dear Lord, what are those twinkies I’ve consumed doing to my insides?!” hahaha Cute wreath!

    Reply
  20. [email protected]

    March 29, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    I can’t believe this thing lasted a year! I loved it then and I love it even more now! 🙂

    Reply
  21. Kelly @ thelilypadcottage

    March 29, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    ok officially creeped out by peeps now…but I still have a special place in my heart, er stomach for Twinkies 🙂

    Reply
  22. Lisa @ Lisas Creative Designs

    March 29, 2013 at 8:29 pm

    OMG this is just too cute! I am not a big fan of EATING Peeps but I love this crafty project! I never would have thought to make a wreath out of them!

    Reply
  23. mrsben

    April 1, 2013 at 11:05 am

    ….and to think billions of $$$$ have been spent on anti-aging products …….. and you may have discovered the answer ……. just eat pleanty of Peeps!!!!!

    Very cute! -Brenda-

    Reply
  24. mrsben

    April 1, 2013 at 11:07 am

    Oooops, that should have been ‘plenty’. -Brenda-

    Reply
  25. sam smiles

    June 17, 2018 at 4:47 pm

    sorry, wreaths made of any food are an attractant to vermin.

    your city ordinance will clearly state you can’t do that.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      June 18, 2018 at 5:44 pm

      never had an issue – and the cops never came to my door

      Reply

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