Giant Peeps Topiary
When Easter comes around, I can't help but jump for joy when stores start lining their shelves with those oh-so-cute, squishy, and colorful PEEPS! Bunnies, chicks, whatever you please , these marshmallow goodies have become a staple of this happy holiday. So, I thought why not incorporate them into my spring decor? I love the element of playfulness they add to my everyday topiary.
SUPPLIES:
- Piece of 1" (or thicker) styrofoam
- Xacto Knife
- Neon Paint (in PEEPS colors, of course)
- Foam Paint Brush
- Brown Paint
- Pencil
- 1/4" Round Dowels (x 2)
- Iridescent Glitter
- Faux Flowers/Greenery
- Garden Urn
- Styrofoam Circle 1" thick
- Ribbon (optional)
I used a Stone Garden Urn for the base of this project, as I had it on hand. But you can also get inexpensive plastic versions as well! Feel free to paint it in the color of your choice - just be sure it's exterior paint if it's living outdoors.
Get some non-candy Easter egg ideas for this year's egg hunt.
Step 1: Draw out your PEEPS bunny shape on your styrofoam piece.
*Use a handy photo from the PEEPS website online to reference.
Step 2: Using a sharp knife, cut out your bunny outline. Smooth out any rough edges with a nail file,
Step 3: Paint your bunny in a bright color like neon pink, purple, turquoise or yellow. Don't forget the edges and the backside!
Curious to know what color PEEPS come in? Check it out online!
Step 4: Add a little sparkle to your bunny, by applying a dusting of iridescent glitter all over the outline while the paint is still wet.
Step 5: No PEEP is complete without a recognizable face! With your brown acrylic paint, give your bunny base two round eyes and one round nose.
Step 6: Insert two round dowels into the bottom of your bunny.
Step 7: Place your styrofoam circle inside the top of your urn. Ensure it fits tightly into the top, just beneath the rim.
Step 8: Poke two holes (side-by-side) into the center of the styrofoam.
Step 9: Insert the dowels from your PEEPS bunny into the holes in your circular piece.
Step 10: Wrap a long piece of wired greenery around the top of the urn, ensuring to cover the dowels and as much of the styrofoam base as possible.
Step 11: Add faux flowers throughout the greenery, continuing to cover up the styrofoam base.
Tying a bow around the bunnies neck with ribbon, gives it a special touch!
Now, doesn't that look pretty with a pop of fun?!
Shining brightly in the Spring sunlight!
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Adorable!
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Soooo.. cute! Thanks
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What kind of paint did you use? I have used spray paint before on styrofoam and it kind of eats it up. I have lots of projects with styrofoam but am afraid to do any du to what happened before. Thanks for any information you can give me.
Did you seal it? What if it rains?
I love this its so darn cute! But I was wondering also about the paint and if its protected by some kind of aerosol sealant? I don't think I could cut out the styrofoam though it would give me goose pimples LOL