Why make a pinata for your party? The time and care invested in the crafting of the pinata increase excitement and interest. Pinatas really can be simple to make, although they take a little time and preparation.
My children love parties and making pinatas. Depending on how much they help it can take a long time to complete one. Most of these pinatas come together without too much work.

The time we spend working together on a project has rewards greater than the fun of opening a pinata.



Here you will find detailed instructions and tips to make pinatas.

Some are easy and some are more challenging, but it’s possible to make every pinata described and pictured. I know it’s possible, because I made each of them.

Sometimes I even made several versions of the same pinata before I found a process that pleased me.

Click here to learn how to play the pinata game.

The fun is in making the pinata and breaking the pinata. The pinata you make doesn't have to be perfect. The decorations disguise many mistakes. Besides, the pinata will be broken open at the party anyway.