DIY Pinata Fun
I was recently in Barney’s New York NOT buying clothes and saw this funny looking donkey hanging from the ceiling made entirely out of clothing. It got me thinking about making a pinata. I’ve been pre-producing a kid’s birthday party story for a national magazine and sitting here thinking of fun things a 5 year old could do at a party. That had me thinking of pinatas and making them.
This pinata process was shot for my book “Simply Green Parties.” It shows all you really need is a balloon, some newspaper, craft glue (lots), prizes and something to cover the finished pinata. The process is simple: blow up balloon, cover in strips of soaked newspaper (soaked in water and glue), cover and let dry. Pop balloon and cut a small section to fill up with prizes. Reattach that cut out part and cover with something decorative.
I used leaves here, but you could also use scrap fabric and make a donkey, too. Anyway, here’s a shot from Simply Green Parties showing guests swinging away at a leaf covered pinata. Have fun!
I have 3 kids and do a pinata for them (almost) every birthday. We use flour and water instead of glue. It works really well! depending on the number of layers of newspaper it will take up to a week to dry, unless you are drying it in the very dry hot sun. I poke a hole in the part that is tied off and hang it on a hanger in the basement. We’ve painted spiderman heads, jack o lanterns, a sun, eggs, or sometimes just a color. We also just pull out the recycled paper box if there isn’t enough newspaper. Sometimes my kids think that the paste feels gross, but most of the time it is a treat for them to have me tell them to get a little (or a lot) messy.
I love pinatas, and that is really creative!
I love that pinata idea of yours. I mean who doesn’t like taking a whack at something for a hidden treasure?! Happy travels!
Pinatas in the form of animal;s is not a good idea. It gives implicit permission that it is alright to beat animals. Une inanimate objects like seven pointed spheres or stars.
what if i’d like to create different shapes? [example, like on that picture, the horse]?
I wandered to this site via youtube; today being a celebrated holiday down here on the coast of texas, decided to make a pinata. long story short, ive follen in love with dailydanny.com. and i love that lush piece carries the essence of blissful nature
pinata fun
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pinatas make partys look fun
I found this through youtube and found it quite delightful. How about a pinata contest…! I’m sure it would produce lots of wonderful designs.
I loved what you did I showed my little brother and he said”I would like to make one on my birthday!”I thought that was really cool! Know instead of going to the store and trying to find my favorite piñata I can make my own.! When I always try to buy a piñata I never find my favorite piñata. Thanks for all your help and I will remember to make my little brother one.!