Hey, Peeps!
It's that time!Time for our annual Peeps diorama contest!Last year's winner depicted an Olympics-themed scene. Who'll take home the gold in marshmallow madness in 2013?This year marks the seventh time we're asking you, our clever readers, to get crazy-creative with those colorful marshmallow candies. We can hardly wait to see what you peeps come up with!As in years past, a panel of judges will pick the finalists, and then readers will have the chance to vote online for their favorites to determine the winners.The winners of our contest will appear in the Life & Arts section and on Star-Telegram.com on Easter Sunday, March 31.One grand-prize winner will win a package of Peeps-themed merchandise worth $100 from Just Born, the Peeps company. Second- and third-place winners will receive Just Born prize packs worth $50 and $25, respectively.Here are the contest rules to help you get started. (Please read them all. Entries that don't follow the rules will be disqualified.)1. Make a diorama (a miniature 3-D model) using Peeps. Other materials also are permitted. (Hint: The ones that win are the ones that use Peeps most creatively.)2. The base of each entry cannot exceed 3 feet by 2 feet. Entries must be able to be carried up and down stairs (no wheels, please). Make sure all materials are securely fastened.3. Each person entering can work on only one entry.4. Include on the entry the creators' names, ages, addresses and phone numbers, as well as an email address. Age will be taken into consideration when the judges choose the finalists. You may also include, in 100 words or fewer, a few sentences about the creation of the diorama.5. Dioramas will not be returned. Also note that winning dioramas may be shown on the Just Born "Peeps" website.6. If you are a winner, you agree to have your name and photo in the Star-Telegram, and on its websites and social-media sites.7. Entrants must live in North Texas.Deadline: Entries are due to the Star-Telegram's front entrance (808 Throckmorton St., Fort Worth) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, March 18-19. No exceptions. Contestants may arrange for someone else to drop off the diorama, as long as the creator's contact information is attached.Note: Star-Telegram employees and their immediate families are not eligible.Questions: cortega@star-telegram.comHave more to add? News tip? Tell us
