So, I couldn't help myself and I made a Peep Diorama
for this year's 2011 Washington Post Peep Diorama Contest.
Guess what?
I'm a Semifinalist!
Here's a link if you want to see all of the other awesome entries,
my favorites are the Split Peep Soup and The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
Here's a link if you want to see all of the other awesome entries,
my favorites are the Split Peep Soup and The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
This year I was inspired by a great marshmallow master,
2011 "Vincent Van Peep's Starry Night"
Some of you may recall my past dioramas...
2010 "Good Night Moon"
Washington Post Finalist
2008 "Sesame Peep"
Washington Post Semifinalist.
Here's my little behind the scenes tour for you:
I started by gluing peeps to the inside of a copy paper box lid.
You'd be surprised how heavy they are!
The art studio smelled awesome while I was working!
Then I let them "cure" and get stale.
Hit them with a layer of gray spray paint as primer,
then spent FOREVER painting them with acrylic paint.
Added my own little Vincent Van Peep,
check out his bloody bandage (real gauze).
The frame is also made out of peeps, spray painted gold.
There's still a gold square on our front yard grass!
Think we'll have to toast some hot chocolate with Peeps
or make some Peep S'Mores to celebrate!
Why don't you make one with your kids?
Happy Peep Diorama Making!
Fondly,
pink and green mama,
15 comments:
Too cool. I really like the Goodnight Moon diorama, too, can't believe you didn't win with that one. The details are great.
You did a fantastic job!! These are so much fun to look at!
That is such a fun idea!
Ha ha ha ha! I just realized the bunny was missing his ear. LOL.
you are an artistic genius!!! I love these!!
Congratulations. You are incredible. I LOVE your Van Gogh theme.
Most impressive! I particularly like the bandaged ear.
That is unbelievable! You are so talented!
Amazing! I love the gauze on van gogh peep. Too cute!
Love it. Great job. Someday I may just come up with an idea and enter as well. Until then, I'll enjoy yours!
You amaze me. Seriously. A Peep Starry Night. You are absolutely unreal and oh, so wonderful! Thanks for your many wonderful posts... I read every one! I just gave you the versatile blogger award over at The Executive Mom.
Love,
Karen
http://www.theexecmom.com
These are fabulous!! I love that Vincent Van Peep only has one ear!! That makes it more perfect! :o)
WOW! I've never seen these done before so I am sitting here in utter amazement. Seriously, you made these out of peeps??? That's amazing.
Just letting you know that I featured this today on my blog :-)
http://passionateandcreativehomemaking.blogspot.com/2012/03/some-easter-stuff.html
I AM a great fan of your peep diorama's over the years and say that each year I think they only get better and better. Very creative on how you got the peeps shaped into the shape of the painting...LOVE IT!
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