Years ago my mother sliced a large bag of packing peanuts into little rounds about 1/4 inch thick and strung them together using a darning needle and strong thread. She uses them as tree garland at Christmas every year. They actually look very nice.
I've lurked for years and I love this site. I finally joined because I want to ask for an update on the ambulance conversion! Mostly I'll just be lurking and listening.