I started out with a small hello kitty pattern that I enlarged on a copier to the size that I wanted the pinata to be.
Then trace the pattern twice on a heavy piece of cardboard.
Next, cut out the cardboard patterns.
Then cut some 3 inch strips of cardboard that will be used to go around the pattern
Use part of one of the cardboard strips to make a circle, triangle, or whatever shape you want. You are going to glue this in the middle of the inside of the cardboard shape. This makes the pinata sturdy, so when you add the wet paper mache, the pinata will not become concave when it drys.
Next, glue the cardboard strips around the outside of the pattern, leaving a 2 - 3 inch gap in the perimeter so you have a place to put in the candy!
This is what the pinata will look like before you add the paper mache.
Now for the fun part - goooooooey paper mache.
First take some newspaper and rip it into 2 - 3 inch strips.
Now it is time to mix the paper mache paste.
Flour
Water
Cinnamon (optional)
Mix the water and flour together in a 2 to 1 ratio. For example, mix 1 cup flour with 2 cups water. I use warm water because I like it better. I also add a little bit of cinnamon to the mix. I do not like the smell of the water and flour mix - cinnamon makes is so much more pleasant!
I use my cheap project mixer to mix the lumps out.
Next, dip the newspaper strips in the paste and run it through your fingers to get most of the excess paste off.
Then lay the paper strips on the pinata.
This is what it looks like when you finish.
You will need to let it dry overnight.
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I usually do a couple layers of newspaper and then add a layer of printer or construction paper that is the same color that I will paint the pinata. You can see the cinnamon now, put you won't see it after it is painted.
Then, paint the pinata.
Next, cut 3/4 inch slits about 1/2 inch apart on a streamer. Then, wrap the streamer around the pinata and glue it down.
Next, make the eyes, nose, whiskers, and bow for Hello Kitty.
Lastly, glue on the eyes, nose, whiskers and bow!
I hope my daughter will love it!
I have made several pinatas for my kids birthdays over the years. You can make them any theme you want and they turn out really neat and the kids love them! Here are a few:
What type of pinata would you make?
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I love all things Hello Kitty! (If she's filled with candy, bonus!) Great tutorial!
ReplyDeleteMy little girl would love this! She's turning four in October and crazy about piñatas. In fact, we just went to a birthday party yesterday where she beat that piñata for all it's worth. Was joking with my husband about filling one with sequins, glitter, and bouncy rubber balls. I just might make this and do exactly that! (We're not big fans of candy for the under 5 crowd.)
ReplyDeletecute! i love your pinata tradition.
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This is darling! I think any girl...or adult would love this sweet pinata :) Thank you so much for sharing this fabulous tutorial with Roses of Inspiration. Enjoy your week. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI haven't done paper mache since elementary school! My kids would think this was super cool. Pinned!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute idea! I have a granddaughter that would absolutely love this.
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You do a wonderful job with these!!
ReplyDeleteCute! I think I made almost the exact same pinata for my daughter's birthday a few years back. Great mind think alike? ;)
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Brenda, our family does pinatas quite often. This Hello Kitty one is absolutely darling. A lot of work, but so worth it!! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
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Jann
Hi Brenda! Aren't you a clever chicky? I'm lucky to say my daughter hasn't been a fan of Hello Kitty but if she was I'd be sure to make this for her for her next party. At least your tutorial is so well written I might think about making it into any shape for the kid's next birthday. Thanks so much for linking up to Thriving on Thursdays. It's always a pleasure to have you. I'm featuring this one at tomorrow's party.
ReplyDeleteAnne xx
This is by far my favorite find this week! Our little girl loves pinatas and I've never seen how one gets made. Thank you for linking this up at the Thank Goodness It's Thursday party!
ReplyDeleteHello Pretty Lady, you are so creative! Thank you for sharing at the Friday Favorites Link Party! Please join us again tonight to share what you have been working on this week. Christine @ Must Love Home
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the tutorial. I made one of our own and it turned out very cute and practical. I may actually try another shape someday.
ReplyDeleteHow do you connect something to hang it up?
ReplyDeleteIt looks awesome. Good job
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