For Easter, the Washington Post decided to have some fun and so they held a Marshmallow Peeps Diorama Contest. They expected about a dozen or so entries and got over 350 from across the US and beyond! The grand prize winner was freelance graphic artist and photographer Charles Johnston, who spent two weeks working on his Peeps Are A Girl's Best Friend (above); the WaPo staff was "rendered speechless by the diorama's meticulous craftsmanship -- from Marilyn Monroe's sculpted hairdo (made of clay), to her curve-hugging pink papier-mache dress (her rump is made of a whole Peep), to the fine details of the tuxedoed Peepmen, each made of 61 pieces (their toes are coat hangers bent into L shapes,...
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Candy Addict on Valentine's-Themed Peeps: "This year, they have Vanilla and Strawberry Creme flavored Hearts, regular marshmallow Pink Hearts, and a Decorating Kit, where you can personalize 4 Peep Hearts with cake icing. But what really impressed me this year is their offer of recipes and craft projects with Peeps as major ingredients. Check out the Peeps I Love You Bouquet, Sweetheart Lollipops, and Strawberry Cupcakes."...
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