Easter Crafts – DIY Easter Peeps Centerpiece
When I saw the Peeps Topiary on Pinterest (from the post at The Hungry Mouse), I knew I had to try one. We’re hosting Easter brunch/lunch at our house again this year, and I thought it would be a great centerpiece for our table. Plus it just looked fun to make! And other than coloring eggs, I don’t always see a lot of Easter crafts, so it was nice to find something a little different to try.
DIY Easter Centerpieces: Peeps Topiary
To start, you’ll need the following items:
- Two 6″ Styrofoam balls
- 1 wooden dowel or stake (12″ long; 1″ thick if using a stake, at least 1/2″ wide if using a dowel)
- Pointed toothpicks (not the flat kind)
- 6″-7″ clay flower pot
- 8 packages of Peeps (5 of the 1st color, 2 of the 2nd color, 1 of the 3rd color)
- jelly beans
If you would like, you can start by painting your clay pot. I like the terra cotta look, but if I were to paint it, I might choose white so the colors of the Peeps are still the focal point. It’s totally up to you, though.
To assemble the topiary, start by cutting the bottom 1/3 of one Styrofoam ball off, and use a knife to shave down the sides. (You can discard the remaining piece of Styrofoam or save it for a future project.) You want to be able to fit it snugly into the bottom of your clay pot. Continue reading »