DIY decorations and crafts

• Planter filler: Put a layer of packing peanuts at the bottom of large planters to fill empty space. This uses less soil and makes the pot lighter and easier to move.
• Alternative stuffing: Use peanuts to fill beanbag chairs, pillows, or cushions. For a softer fill, crush the peanuts into smaller pieces.
• Insulation: Use the peanuts in your cooler as an alternative to ice. The styrofoam insulates and keeps drinks cool without the mess of melting water.
• Tool protection: Cover the sharp ends of tools or blades with peanuts to prevent injury or damage while rummaging through your toolbox.

Home and garden

• Sculptures and wall art: The starch-based peanuts become sticky when dabbed with a bit of water, allowing you to build and sculpt without glue. You can create anything from simple shapes for kids to elaborate 3D wall art on a canvas or foam board.
• Garlands: String pink packing peanuts together, similar to a popcorn garland, to create a festive decoration for a Christmas tree or a party. You can add glitter or paint for extra sparkle.
• Wreaths: Glue peanuts onto a wreath form to create a textured, colorful, and inexpensive wreath for any occasion, such as a baby shower or Valentine's Day.
• Pink floral arrangements: Use pink peanuts as an unconventional filler in clear glass vases or jars to support floral arrangements. For a uniform look, you can also paint the peanuts to match the flowers.
• Melted art: For polystyrene peanuts, you can use a small amount of acetone to melt them into a clay-like consistency. This allows you to press them into molds to create unique shapes or figurines. Always work in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves and a mask when using acetone.
• Kid's crafts: Use biodegradable peanuts for a mess-free and fun sensory activity. With a little water, kids can stick the peanuts to paper to create pictures or build small structures like houses or animals.

Party and event decor

• Party confetti: For a themed event or gender reveal, scatter heart-shaped or pink packing peanuts on tables for a fun, colorful, and eco-friendly decoration.
• Tabletop displays: Fill transparent glass jars, bowls, or vases with pink peanuts to create easy and eye-catching centerpieces for a birthday party, baby shower, or bridal shower.
• Thematic party props: Create fun props for holidays or events. For example, some people have used white peanuts and paint to make "snowman poop" for Christmas, but pink peanuts could be used for other clever gags.