DIY Pinata Ideas To Make
/These fun and easy DIY Piñata Ideas are perfect for birthdays, holidays or any other celebration. Use simple materials like cardboard and crepe paper to craft everything from tacos to unicorn paper mache piñatas.
Homemade Piñata Ideas.
If you’ve never made your own piñata before, oh my goodness you’re in for so much fun! Whether it’s a full-on unicorn explosion for a child’s birthday party or some cheeky mini piñatas as party favours, these little bursts of joy are a great way to level up any celebration.
And the best part? You don’t need fancy materials or complicated steps. Most of these ideas use simple materials like a cardboard box as base, crepe paper fringe and a little masking tape. I’ve even included some fun ones made with a piece of tissue paper and some small toys tucked inside. Cute, right?
Why Make Your Own Piñata?
Before we dive into the crafting fun, let’s talk about why I love homemade piñatas. First off, they’re a great activity for both kids and adults (seriously, who doesn’t love the thrill of smashing something open?).
You can customise them to fit any party theme. Think rainbows, tacos, your favourite emoji, you name it! They also pull double duty as both party décor and entertainment, which is a total win-win in my book.
The best part? You get to choose exactly what goes inside. Fill them with candy, small toys, stickers, beaded bracelets, bouncy balls and a handful of confetti for a fun surprise.
And trust me, making a DIY piñata is way easier than you might think!
Let’s dive into 30+ DIY piñata ideas that are so much fun and super easy to make! They're such an easy way to add a handmade touch to any celebration!
DIY Mini Rainbow Piñata
It’s piñata time! Actually…DIY mini rainbow piñata time! This one is soooooo incredibly simple and only takes about 15 min to make.
How to Make a Piñata
Want to learn How to Make a Homemade Piñata? Follow this easy step-by-step tutorial to make your own DIY piñata in all shapes and sizes!
DIY Taco Piñata
This DIY taco piñata is a colourful and quirky craft made with crepe paper, a cardboard shell, and a few pieces of tap. It’s the easiest thing to whip up and adds a spicy fun surprise to any fiesta!
Soft Serve Ice Cream Cone Pinata
On a hot day, there’s nothing more satisfying than soft serve ice cream. It’s one of our favourite summertime treats… so of course it has to be immortalized into pinata form!
Mini Emoji Piñata
These guys are too fun, almost too fun to break open. They would be the best birthday party favours, right? The toughest part will be picking the perfect emoji for each of your guests.
Mini Piñatas for Party Favours
These ones are made to look like little fruit slices, but you can get creative with other designs to match your theme.
Mini Cactus Piñatas
This DIY mini cactus piñata is the perfect fun surprise for your next Cinco de Mayo party. Since you pull a string instead of smashing these piñatas, you can keep them up as decorations even after the candy has been eaten!
DIY Peppermint Pig Piñata
This cute pink pig piñata is a sweet nod to the Peppermint Pig tradition from 1800s Saratoga Springs, where breaking a pig symbolized sharing luck and prosperity. It's perfect as a holiday centerpiece or a playful twist on a classic tradition!
DIY Donut Piñata
This sweet and colourful DIY donut piñata is made with simple materials like cardboard and crepe paper, and it's the perfect sprinkle-covered fun surprise for any party or celebration!
DIY Birthday Cake Piñata
This DIY birthday cake piñata craft is a colourful and adorable project made from cardboard, crepe paper, and a few pieces of tape.
DIY Star Piñata
This festive DIY star piñata is a colourful and classic choice for Cinco de Mayo. It’s a fun activity that doubles as a dazzling fun surprise for your celebration!
Unicorn Piñata Makeover
Everyone loves a good makeover story, right? Well, this one’s a doozy! Learn how to transform an ordinary donkey piñata into a shiny unicorn!
DIY Valentine’s Day Emoji Piñata Gift Box
How about a Valentine’s Day Emoji Piñata Gift Box for that special someone in your life? YES PLEASE!
DIY Mini Rainbow Piñata Party Favours
These mini rainbow piñatas are so fun as a party favour or invitation (you could put your party details inside), or to make as a project for a colourful crafternoon.
Hot Dog Pinata
This quirky DIY hot dog piñata is a total crowd-pleaser, made with a cardboard box, pieces of tape, and layered crepe paper "ketchup" and "mustard"—it's a fun surprise that's perfect for summer BBQs, birthdays, or just because!
DIY Prize Ribbon Piñata
Saddle up, y’all – it’s Derby time! Mother’s Day is approaching as well, so these DIY prize ribbon piñatas can serve double duty.
Unicorn Piñata | Printable Template And Instructions
This mini unicorn piñata is simply fabulous. It’s perfect for table decor and kids’ parties. You can hang these mini unicorn piñatas all over the yard and have everyone take a swing at them.
Fried Egg Pinata
Breakfast foods are undoubtedly the best so why relegate them to just one meal? This piñata would be perfect for a brunch, breakfast, or dinner party!
DIY Mini Rainbow Piñata
This DIY Mini Rainbow Piñata from One Simple Party is a cheerful, craft that’s perfect for adding a pop of colour to your next celebration.
DIY Ghost Piñatas
These spooky-cute ghost piñatas are a fun activity for Halloween. An easy way to add a hauntingly adorable fun surprise to your party!
Pizza Piñata
This DIY pizza-shaped piñata is a slice of party perfection. It’s a fun activity that delivers a cheesy, colourful fun surprise everyone will love!
DIY Shamrock Piñata
You could throw an entire party, and have the kids break the shamrock apart, or you could share some fun St. Patrick’s Day goodies with your child(ren), and re-use the piñata each year!
DIY Lipstick Piñata
I don’t know about you, but I happen to think a lipstick piñata is now necessary in everyone’s life. For Valentine’s Day, bachelorette parties, birthdays, girl’s night out.
Smiley Face Pinata
Perfect for any happy party or if you need to get some aggression out it even works for when you’re in a bad mood and want to hit a smiley face with a bat.
Homemade Mini Piñatas
Homemade mini piñatas are an easy craft to make with your kids that are just as much fun to break open as the bigger ones. Made using a few simple materials that are easy to find, these DIY piñatas are perfect for any celebration!
DIY Seahorse Unicorn Piñata
Embellished with sequins, iridescent cardstock, paint, tissue paper fringe and topped with a transparent neon pink plastic horn… this glamorous ‘Seahorse Unicorn’ project is all about mixing fun and fabulous materials and getting super creative!
How to Make a Number Piñata
This adorable number 2 birthday piñata is a customisable DIY piñata that can be made into any number. An easy tutorial that adds a personalized and super fun surprise to your celebration!
Gender Reveal Stork Piñata
Such a clever idea! Inside the stork they filled candy and decorations in pink to announce the girl they were having.
Cinco De Mayo DIY: Watermelon Piñata
First things first… this watermelon piñata is INSANELY CUTE… almost TOO cute to beat with a stick. Right?!? LOL! To be honest, this watermelon Piñata took us WAY longer than we had anticipated… but it was well worth it.
DIY Peanut Piñatas
This charming DIY peanut piñata is perfect for a variety of celebrations, from baseball-themed birthdays to baby showers and circus parties. Crafted using paper mache over water balloons, it's an easy tutorial that results in a unique party decoration.
DIY Cactus Piñata Favour
Piñatas are always a good idea at a party! Instead of spending hours creating a big piñata why not make small piñata favours for your next celebration.
How to Make a Pinata with a Balloon
Learn how to make a pinata with a balloon – it’s SO EASY! With simple materials and a little bit of time you can create your own beautiful DIY pinata!
Christmas Tree Piñata Party Favours
These cute Christmas tree piñatas are packed full of goodies and tasty treats, so they do double duty as both holiday decor AND party favours for your Christmas party guests!
DIY Hairspray Piñata
Add some glitz and glam to your next party with this fabulous DIY Hairspray Piñata. A fun and flashy craft inspired by the iconic musical, made with crepe paper, a cardboard base, and a whole lotta hairspray flair!
Pennant Piñata Care Package
I thought this would be a really fun way to present a care package from home. Change “summer camp” to a University logo, and send these to your favourite college kids in the fall!
I hope you’re feeling totally inspired to whip up your own piñata for your next party. Seriously, once you make one, you’ll want to make them for every occasion!
Happy crafting, friends!
