Music, balloons, and brightly colored paper adorn the party, but without the piñata, the fun will remain incomplete! For centuries, this classic party staple has inspired children and adults alike to delight in some friendly competition. Drawing your own piñata to hang next to a unique crepe paper backdrop or above a festive cake is as easy as one, two, three. You don’t have to draw it freehand either—by following a few simple steps, your piñata will be the life of the party in no time.
To begin, arm yourself with the right materials. You’ll need a piece of sturdy cardboard, some decorative tissue paper and an assortment of colored paper plates, plus lots of colorful streamers, glue and scissors. In addition, a few plastic cords and colorful object such as flowers, plastic frogs, and bugs might be handy. Most of these materials can be found in your local craft store or around the house.
Next, decide on a shape for your piñata. A traditional piñata is usually cylindrical in shape and decorated with stripes and polka dots. A simple star or a heart-shaped piñata are two other popular shapes. Heart-shaped piñatas look particularly charming when hanging above a child’s cake. Once the shape is chosen, draw a template of it onto the cardboard and cut it out.
Now comes the fun part! Have some creative fun and decorate your piñata with streamers and paper plates. To begin, cut the paper plates in half and glue them upside down around the circumference of the piñata. Secure the plate pieces with glue or tape. Then proceed to cover the piñata with streamers, glueing them in patches or in a clump. Be sure to leave enough holes or ventilation in the piñata so people can make out where to hit it.
Lastly, hang the piñata. Cut a few thin strips of cardboard and use them as tabs to hang your piñata. Secure these at four corners with glue or tape, being sure to use strong tape or glue. Finally, attach colorful objects like ribbon, flowers, or some more paper plates to make it look more exciting. Voilà! Your homemade piñata is ready to party.
Now that you know the basics of how to draw a piñata, it’s time to take things up a notch. Instead of using the traditional tissue paper to decorate it, try using thick or glossy card stock or crepe paper. You can also use stencils or rubber stamps to create simple but stylish shapes or motifs. You could even use edible glitter for decorations, like drip lines around the edges or a layer of sparkles around the center.
If you want to make your own piñata animal or superhero, you can use colorful paper plates to create ears, eyes, and a snout. Add some pompoms or ribbons for a muzzle, hooves, and even a tail. Of course, you can also draw other shapes, like cars, pirates, spaceships or fairies. Whichever you choose, a piñata is sure to bring loads of joy to the party.
To finish things up, make sure to fill your piñata with plenty of treats. Sweets, small toys, and other goodies are all great options. These could be wrapped up inside colourful paper. When the time comes for the party, all you need to do is hang your piñata securely, tie a colorful ribbon or string to the higher end and join in the fun!
If you don’t think you’re up for the challenge, you can always buy an pre-made piñata. Many stores offer an array of piñatas in different shapes, sizes and designs, making it much easier and faster to find the perfect piñata for your special event. Whichever way you choose to bring the piñata into the party, you can be sure it’ll be the star of the show!
