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Pinata Projects
Learn how you can make pinatas in all shapes and sizes! They are often found at Mexican celebrations and are now commonly used at birthday parties. Pinatas are usually hung in the air and children are blindfolded and take turns swinging at them trying to break them open so the candy and toys inside spill out. Try making your own pinata at home using the ideas shared here.
How to Make Pinatas
The resources here will help you make your own pinatas. You will be surprised at how easy it is; and, as an added bonus, you probably have everything you need to make one laying around your home right now!
Dora the Explorer Pinata
See a picture of the Paper Mache Pinata Craft by The Terandos.
Easter Bunny Pinata
Instructions for making an Easter Bunny pinata using paper mache' techniques.
Easter Bunny Pinata Photo
See a picture of the Easter Bunny Pinata Photo by The Napier Family.
Easter Bunny Pinata Photo
See a picture of the Easter Bunny Pinata Photo by Amy Little.
Home-Made Plankton Pinata
See a photograph of a Paper Mache pinata that looks like Plankton from Spongebob Squarepants, made by Marlon.
Hot Air Balloon Pinata
See a photograph of a paper mache hot air balloon pinata made by the Cozzens Family.
How to Make a Pinata
A special how-to video created by Gretchen Siegchrist. No child's party is complete without a candy-filled pinata to crack open. Find out how to make one at home - your little one can help you with it.
Paper Bag Pinata
These free directions will show you how to make a pinata using a paper bag.
Paper Mache Bunny Pinata
Instructions for making an Easter Bunny pinata using paper mache' techniques.
Paper Mache Easter Egg Craft
Follow these instructions and learn how to make an Easter egg using paper mache' techniques.
Paper Mache Pinata
Instructions for making a pinata using paper mache' techniques.
Plankton Pinata
See a photograph of a Paper Mache pinata that looks like Plankton from Spongebob Squarepants, made by Wendy Hall.
SpongeBob Pinata
See a photograph of a Paper Mache pinata that looks like SpongeBob Square Pants, made by Tina Shaw.
Traffic Signal Pinata
See a photograph of a Paper Mache project that looks like a traffic signal light, made by Shelly Morrison.
Tweety Bird Pinata
See a photograph of a Paper Mache pinata that looks like Tweety Bird, made by Nancy Dolan.
Veggie Tales Pinata
See a photograph of a paper mache Veggie Tales pinata made by Kris Irving.
Veggie Tales Pinata
See a photograph of a Paper Mache Veggie Tales Pinata made by Elena Sellers.