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Easy DIY Mini Piñatas: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

Mini piñatas in multicoloured crepe paper.
Maca Atencio

Why settle for store-bought piñatas when you can craft your own delightful DIY piñatas right at home? Not only is this project budget-friendly, but it also gives you a chance to unwind and create a beautiful handmade pieces while reducing plastic wastes.

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By making your own mini piñatas, you can customize every detail — from the shape and colours to the unique surprises you tuck inside. It’s your chance to get creative, experiment with eco-friendly materials, and create something truly unique that everyone will love. Trust me, the joy of seeing your handmade piñata in action is worth every minute of crafting!

Sound like fun? Grab your supplies, and let’s bring a little magic to life together.

Mini pinatas in different shapes and colours held
Maca Atencio

Materials Required:

  • Scrap cardboard (i.e. delivery boxes).
  • Crepe paper in different colours
  • Hot glue gun and glue sticks
  • Painters Tape
  • Scissors
  • Pencil

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drawing on a leftover cardboard a shape for a mini pinata
Maca Atencio

Step 1: Basics and Shapes

First things first, let’s decide on your desired shape for this piñata DIY. Some of the classic options are stars, hearts or even little rectangles. Today, we are trying three different ones to experiment on colours and shapes together. You can draw your shape onto the leftover cardboard and always remember, you’ll need two identical pieces for the front and back.

Then, carefully cut out both shapes but don’t stress over perfect cutting. Small quirks add charm to this project, deal?

cutting the shape of a mini pinata and adding tape
Maca Atencio

Step 2: A Fun 3D Adventure

Now, we are giving our DIY mini piñata its 3D structure by cutting thin strips of cardboard, about 1-2 inches wide, as they will later form the sides or “walls” of the final product. By using your painters tape, you can attach the cardboard strips along the edge of one cardboard shape, leaving a small opening to fill with surprises (or close it right away if you prefer just the mini piñata as a decor accessory).

Once the sides are attached securely, glue the second shape on top to complete the piñata structure.

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adding crepe paper to a mini piñata with a hot glue gun
Maca Atencio

Step 3: Fringe This Way!

You have successfully arrived to the final step where your piñata gets its fabulous, colorful look! Now, take your crepe paper and cut it into strips about 2-3 inches wide. Then, fringe one edge of each strip by making small cuts all along one side (this will take many, many strips of crepe paper in different colours to fill our DIY mini piñatas).

Starting at the bottom of your piñata, use the hot glue gun to attach the fringed crepe paper strips in layers. Overlap each layer slightly as you work all the way to the top. The most fun part? Mix and match different colours or create bold patterns to really bring both your piñata and personality to life.

Mini pinata close up shot in detail
Maca Atencio

Bravo! You’ve just created a delightful mini piñata that’s both adorable and plastic free. They are perfect for party decorations, fun game props or as part of a thoughtful present for your friends.

Happy crafting, and remember, every mini piñata you make is as unique and special as the thought you put into it. If you would love to see more craft ideas just like this one, head to our DIY section right here.



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