Three years ago I made my first Peep Wreath. While I’m sure it would have lasted for years(do Peeps spoil?), I’m afraid it got destroyed during our move to this house. I thought I would recreate this colorful Spring decor and this time, I thought far enough in advance to make a tutorial. Although, it’s so easy, you really don’t need one! Here we go:
Peep Wreath Tutorial
Materials:
- toothpicks
- 10″ straw wreath
- 9 packs of Peeps
- ribbon
Instructions:
1. Impale your first Peep. Push the toothpick in all the way until you almost see it pop out of the top of the head.
2. Push toothpick into straw wreath. Don’t get worried if the toothpick emerges from the top of the head. Just push the mushy head up and back around the toothpick top. Peeps mend amazingly fast!
3. Place your first row of Peeps evenly around wreath.
4. Continue with the rest of the colors, working one pack of Peeps at a time. Don’t forget to put some of your Peeps facing different directions and on the sides of the wreath as well.
5. Continue working through all the packs of Peeps, one color at a time to maintain uniformity, until your wreath is completely covered!
6. Tie a big bow out of your ribbon, push a toothpick through the center and attach to wreath.
Hints:
- As you can see in the first picture above, I barely had enough Peeps to cover the wreath completely. Buy a few more packs if you want more coverage.
- I don’t mind seeing the straw peep out here and there (pun intended!) but if you dislike this look, you could always wrap the wreath in white paper or ribbon first (before you add the Peeps).
- If you’re having a problem with some of the upside down Peeps falling off, put those troublesome Peeps off to the side and let them dry out completely. When the dried out Peeps are hard, put some thick gel glue on the bottom and push toothpick in. Allow to dry before you reattach to wreath. You could always skip the toothpick part and just glue directly to the wreath as well.
Hope you enjoy your Peep Wreath!
Edit: Can’t get enough of these sugary sweet decorations?! Here are some more Peep Wreath incarnations:
{ Peep Wreath 2009}
{Peep Wreath 2011}
{Peep Wreath 2012}
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Oh my goodness! This is perfect. My boyfriend and my mom love Peeps. His kids are going to love it and my Mom is going to out cute her neighbors. Thanks for posting.
Glad I could assist in helping your mom out cute her neighbors! :D
Hi there! This is the most fantastic idea I’ve ever seen–I’ll be linking to it tomorrow on ReadyMade’s blog! :)
Thanks Polly, seeing it on RM made my day!
LOVE it – I’d be too tempted to eat it, though ;)
That’s allowed. Aren’t Peeps better kinda dried out anyway?
This is hilariously awesome. I love it. “…let them dry out completely.” I laughed so hard. And it’s so pretty too. Fabulous. I just clicked over from Readymade. i would love to link to this if you didn’t mind.
Of course, Rachel. You’re always more than welcomed to use any of my pictures.
That is a total scream! Impaled marshmallow chicks and lace? “Just push the mushy head up and back around”…I’ve been chuckling for the past few minutes about that one! Good job!
Any activity that gets out your aggressions while making a pretty wreath is a good one in my book!
Thanks for sharing…that is really a cool project.
Glad you liked it Debra!
you’re a woman after my own heart!
PS. can I link to your blog in my blog about this tutorial?? It’s super yummy!
of course!
woohoo!
Martha Stewart is going to be so jealous of that crafty craft! SO Cute!!!
lol, a girl can hope, right?
This is AWESOME! I work at a Dollar Store and we have oodles of peeps in stock- I am totally making this! So quirky and cute! LOVE IT :O) Thank you for the marvelous idea!
It’d be a shame to have access to so many Peeps and not make a wreath! :D
Hey there!
I finally got to make my wreath and wanted to share the outcome with you!
http://twitpic.com/1c9w7z
Thanks again!
I have gotten so many compliments on it! :O)
I’d love to post this link if I may? The post and the wreath itself are just adorable.
Of course you may! Glad you liked the wreath.
A few of my friends have sent this link because of my known love (um… craziness?) for Peeps. If you need to glue the peeps on, make a paste of powdered sugar and water instead of Elmers. That way they’re still edible =)
I’m going to make this soon! My kids will love it! My son (19m) is definitely going to try to eat it! LOL
Hope it turned out well!
Do you spray this with something to keep bugs away?
I’ve never had a problem with bugs being attracted to my wreath but you could always spray it with clear varnish if you’re worried.
Darling! Might have to try this with my girls!
Thanks for the super sweet idea, Sarah! Hugs!
Hope they enjoy making it!
I’m doing a month long series on Easter/Spring party tutorials and would love to feature your tutorial on http://www.purejoyeventsblog.com/.
I’d love to be included, Christine. Thanks!
Hi there! I loved your idea so much, I HAD to make one of these amazing wreaths. Thank you so much! My girls and I are super crazy in love with it!
Here’s the link: http://strangeaffinity.wordpress.com/2011/03/28/here-a-peep-there-a-peep-everywhere-a-peep-peep/
Thanks again, so much! You’re super!
I love how much you love your Peep wreath! Thanks for the mention on your blog.
I love this. What a fun idea. Think I may have to go out and buy some peeps and a wreath today!
Thank you so much for this! Here’s my version of the PEEP WREATH: http://www.flickr.com/photos/zachmorrisishot/5593454127/
I never make crafts (never) so I am pretty proud. Thanks again!
OMG this is wonderful! I’m going to try to make one to decorate in my craft fair booths. It’s so pretty and funny all at the same time!
I made two Peep wreaths over the weekend. I made one for my adult daughter who loves Peeps, and the other for my friend and former Girl Scout coleader who loves anything Peeps. The friend is the person who instilled the love of Peeps into my daughter! Daughter went crazy over it, and Friend will get hers in a day or two. I can’t wait to hear/see her reaction. Thanks for the great idea!
I showed an image and mentioned your Peeps Wreath on my blog today. It just tickled me and I had to share.
Peramink to the posting is:
http://thehomelessfinch.blogspot.com/2011/04/perusing-blogs-for-inspirationand.html
Thanks for sharing! Lesley
thehomelessfinch.blogspot.com
How long would this wreath last? Is there a way to preserve it so it can be stored and reused? I’m afraid of bugs or ants getting into it because of the sweetness.
I’ve never had trouble with bugs but you could always spray it with a coat of clear sealer.
I had my peep wreath hanging on my front door and it got wet. It started to drip colored sugar. Any ideas on how to prevent the stickiness?
We don’t get much rain in Spring in El Paso (or ever for that matter!) but you could probably do a couple of coats of clear sealant.
This is super cute and I cannot wait to make one for my Mom, Mother-In-Law and myself tonight. I do have a question…did you put this on your outside door?? Will the sun melt it at all?? I’m thinking about spraying them with Clear Acrylic spray or Polyurethane spray. Any advice? Thank you so much for posting :)
Hmm, it gets pretty warm here in El Paso, Texas and I’ve never had a problem with them melting but my door isn’t in the direct sun. Please let me know if you find out!
I’m waiting for the peeps to come out this season and I will let you know. :) I cannot wait to make this wreath!!!
This is adorable,I love it. I’m going to make one for my home and also one for my granddaughter in Mo. I’m just hoping that my dogs do not decide to eat my wreath.LOLThanks so much
Hah, I hope so too! Glad you liked the wreath!
I got to the stuff to make the peep it like would be fun to make I let you know how it come out
I pinned your wreath onto a Pinterest board, then I made your wreath for a friend. Now I’ve blogged about it. You can see the posting here –> http://thebzhousethatlovebuilt.blogspot.com/2012/03/peeps-wreath.html
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Hi! Just wanted to let you know that I included your Awesome Tutorial in my post “Lovin’ Our Peeps” over at thosecraftysisters.com. Love your Peep Wreaths!
Thanks for including the Peep Wreath tutorial! Your list is making me want to go buy more Peeps to make some of the other crafts. :)
Do they dry up and fall apart? You don’t do anything to them?
I haven’t had to do anything to them but a number of peeps (hah!) have mentioned adding a clear sealer.
I’ve not tried your peeps wreath yet, but deffinately will. Its so colorful and inviting. I know the grand kids will enjoy this one. Next yr will have to help them with one.
Thanks you for sharing….
I made your peep wreath last night and it looks GREAT! We try to balance the spiritual and the silly side of Easter and this was just the thing. If you look closely, two of our peeps have small 2-year-old-size bites out of them…too precious not to include!
Yum!! I want to eat this, not going to lie! It looks adorable! Pinning!
We’re not really fans of Peeps so it stays pretty intact the whole season. Now if it was a wreath made out of french fries… :D
Love it! I think my girls would attack it, or maybe I would….lol!
Hah, someone else commented that they made a peep wreath with two little bite marks missing thanks to their kids. Too cute!
Thanks so much for linking this up Vanessa!
No, thank YOU!
So cute! I love the bright colors!
I love this, by far the best use of PEEPS for me esp. since I don’t like to eat them!
This is so dang charming and sweet! I’m sharing it on my blog facebook page tonight! It wouldn’t let me tag you for some reason… but it’ll be there. :)
One Peep for the Wreath and One in my mouth! Not sure how full my wreath will be! :)
I can’t wait to make one of these! I’ve been waiting until March to start my spring crafts–its almost here! This is the cutest spring wreath; I just love it!
Nothing says “spring” like a peep-impaled wreath, huh? :D
I’m sending this to my mum. She’s always said peeps are the taste of evil but I don’t think she’ll be able to deny how cute these are :P
I’m making one of these if I can get my hands on some peeps over in Oz.
Hah, I’m not a big fan of Peeps either but they sure do look cute on a wreath!
Crafting with peeps. Love it. I hope you don’t get ants!
Love this X1,000 peeps! lol Just found this and gave you a pin on Pinterest in my PEEPS board! I’m following you on Pinterest, too! Have a super day!
I just finished my peeps wreath and I love it. I added Easter grass to the spot that were empty. It is so cute. Thanks for the tutorial :)
I love the idea of adding the grass! Glad you liked the tutorial!