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(GANNETT PHOTO NETWORK) PEEPS: In 1953, it took 27 hours to make just one Peep. Today, thanks to modern Peep technology, it takes a mere six minutes to hatch one of these classic American icons.
(GANNETT PHOTO NETWORK) PEEPS: In 1953, it took 27 hours to make just one Peep. Today, thanks to modern Peep technology, it takes a mere six minutes to hatch one of these classic American icons.
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Create a scene with marshmallow Peeps inside a small box such as a shoebox. Think about movies, music, sports, politics or current events for your theme — the more details, the better.

New this year:A 12-and-under category

Just Born(the maker of Peeps) will supply prize packages. First prize for adults is a handblown glass Peeps chick with Swarovski crystal eyes in a candy- packed gift box, valued at more than $150.

Second prizeis a Peeps tote bag and baseball cap, along with a candy gift box valued at more than $100. Kids prizes include Peeps products and candy.

See a slide showof last year’s entries at galleries/entertainmentimages.

How to enter:Send no more than two hi-res JPGs of the diorama to kbrowning @denverpost.com by midnight March 11. You must put PEEPS in the subject line. In the e-mail, include your name, age, hometown, daytime phone number and the title of the diorama. By entering the contest, you give Just Born and The Denver Post permission to post winning diorama images on their websites.

Hang on to your creation, as finalists will be photographed for publication.

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