A snowman pinata that is...
Blow up balloons and tape together in desired shape.
Mix up a thick soupy mixture of flour and water.
Cut or tear pieces of newspaper and begin covering balloons. The balloons will need 2-3 layers depending on the strength of the party attendees. Older children might need more layers.
Before final layer add a strong string for hanging the pinata. The string went all the way around the snowman to keep the head from being knocked off. Pieces of tape kept the string in place around the snowman until final layer was put on and dry. When paper is completely dry, cut a hole somewhere on the pinata (we cut the hole in the top of the head). Fill with goodies.
Fold strips of crepe paper in half. Make a slits on the folded sided 1/4" - 1/2" apart.
Glue uncut edges of the strips of crepe paper. spiraling around entire pinata, cutting more strips as needed. Slightly pull crepe paper as gluing to allow the cut edges to pop out.
Allow pinata to dry and then add details. Hot glue construction paper buttons, eyes and a cone shape for the nose to the pinata. The scarf is made of felt (one piece cut in thirds lengthwise, sewn end to end, with slits cut on the outside ends to make fringe).
See the pinata in action at Bella's breakfast with Santa birthday party.
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Thank you so much for sharing how you made the adorable Snowman pinata! I can’t wait to try to make one….My Grandson calls it a “pie yata”….It must be the Italian in him coming out….LOL
Now that is absolutely adorable! I love that you added a realistic-looking scarf to him.
They look terribly hard to break, especially blindfolded, but I guess that is the suspense of it. Yours looked so nice and the snow on the ground made it perfect. Fun to all the little girls.
What a cute idea and so much better than the store-bought pinatas. Great job!
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It looks so easy and turns out beautiful!
I have always wanted to know how to make these. Thank you so much!
Nancy
never thought that i can make pinatas …. counting the $$ that i can save! thanks ALOT for sharing.
Very clever! Now if I could only figure out how to make other shapes. LOL
Hugs,
Joanne
Love it.
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I love this idea and the entire birthday party theme! Now I just have to convince my March and/or September daughters that a snowman/Christmas theme party is PERFECT for them! LOL
For diferent shaped pinatas. Use helium ballons in the desire shape/character.
I have boy/girl twins and we are doing a winter/snow theme so this is perfect! Cna’t wait to make it for next Saturday’s party!