How to Make Custom Pinatas by mygibzone
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If you've ever planed a "themed" party, then you know the frustration involved in finding all the right party supplies. Especially when it comes to that ALL IMPORTANT party piñata. Very few stores carry piñatas & if they do they are usually the typical, donkey, star, princess castle etc. Best case scenario, you find what you are looking for, but it is completely demolished by the 3rd kiddo out of a line of 15 that wanted to participate. Put all those party nightmares to rest! Follow these instructions and you can have the PEFECT piñata for any occasion for under $10.00, with no measuring or mixing of messy pastes. 
 
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Step 1: Old School Rules!

Paper mache has been around for centuries & there are a number of ways to do it. I  learned this fun crafting skill from my Mother years ago. She would often make a custom piñata for my Birthday, and it always made the day just a little more special for me. I mean, who else gets to have a giant piñata of their own face to smash!!! Although my Mother's old school rules of using a flour paste, and a simple one balloon shape, are effective; I've honed my paper mache skills over the years and discovered which supplies & techniques work best for me.
poofrabbit says: Nov 4, 2012. 4:39 PM
BTW I've never mached using just starch, I'm very excited to try this out! Also, how cool was your mom! What a cool tradition!
poofrabbit says: Nov 4, 2012. 4:36 PM
Awe this is so cute!!!! I died laughing at filling it with nuts. :)
shazni says: Aug 22, 2012. 3:19 AM
Congratulations on your win! you have so much talent .
mygibzone (author) says: Aug 22, 2012. 8:39 AM
Thank you so much for the kind words!
Penolopy Bulnick says: Aug 14, 2012. 4:49 PM
That is just too adorable! And you filled it with peanuts? Just too much cuteness going on here :)
mygibzone (author) says: Aug 15, 2012. 7:00 PM
Thanks! The kids actually really liked the peanuts idea! I thought they might be a little disappointed by it, so it was a pleasent surprise for me too! :D
tdc2202 says: Aug 12, 2012. 2:12 PM
This is really cute!
artfulann says: Aug 11, 2012. 5:20 AM
I especially like the moose...could be a friendlier "trophy head" concept!
mygibzone (author) says: Aug 11, 2012. 12:27 PM
Yes, good idea! Don't limit yourself to pinatas. I mention in the end that I've used this same method to make home decor and halloween costumes as well. Try it out & have some fun!
HAPPY CREATING!
Dusk Shadows says: Aug 8, 2012. 11:08 PM
Lol these r sooo good your amazing with this stuff even as a kid
mygibzone (author) says: Aug 9, 2012. 8:38 AM
Thank you! The one of me as a child was actually made by my Mother, but I owe all my creativity to her!
wold630 says: Aug 9, 2012. 6:20 AM
I LOVE that squirrel and that face you (I think) are holding is fantastic. We just had a disappointing experience with a donkey that seriously would not break. All the kids were so sad. I will have to try this next time, thanks for sharing and great job. So creative with the designs.
mygibzone (author) says: Aug 9, 2012. 8:36 AM
Thanks! I've had lots of disappointing experiences with store bought ones. The thing I like most about homemade, is that you can make it as strong or as weak as you like, depending on the age of the children. Mine usually will last just long enough to go through about 15 kids before breaking.
bajablue says: Aug 8, 2012. 8:44 AM
omgosh... these creations are ADORABLE, gib!

Fabulous work!!!!!!!!



bajablue says: Aug 8, 2012. 8:45 AM
lol... "Fabulous" x 3!!!!
mygibzone (author) says: Aug 8, 2012. 11:24 AM
Wow you are really enthusiastic! ;) Thank you!
bajablue says: Aug 8, 2012. 5:54 PM
lol... I know!  

Check your Stars, gib!  Maybe the robot tripled my 5 Star rating, too!
bajablue says: Aug 8, 2012. 8:44 AM
omgosh... these creations are ADORABLE, gib!

Fabulous work!!!!!!!!



bajablue says: Aug 8, 2012. 8:44 AM
omgosh... these creations are ADORABLE, gib!

Fabulous work!!!!!!!!



ratdspoisk says: Aug 8, 2012. 1:21 AM
Super
mygibzone (author) says: Aug 8, 2012. 7:55 AM
Thank you!
jessyratfink says: Aug 7, 2012. 9:28 PM
Wow, I've never seen it done like this but building the base like that from balloons makes complete sense. And it looks so much easier this way. :D
mygibzone (author) says: Aug 7, 2012. 10:13 PM
It is very easy & fun! In fact, my 5 year old has started making her own. It's one of those skills that gets sweeter with time :)
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