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- old cardboard boxes
- heavy duty scissors or a utility knife
- Sharpie
- wide masking tape (it must me masking tape! the other tapes are too slippery and the tissue won’t adhere to them as well.)
- tissue paper
- sharp paper scissors
- white glue
1. Draw out your shape with a Sharpie. I just free handed mine. Just keep it basic. You could do their initial, like I did or the number of years that they are turning–unless it’s a double digit, then you’ll have to make two and that’s just crazy. The more detailed you get, the harder it will be to tape together.

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2. Cut out two of your shapes + enough long pieces for the sides. Mine are 4 inches wide.
My dad always had a piñata for us he loved them, this is cute!
Thank you for the tutorial – we will definitely be making our own piñata for our next birthday!
Happy Birthday Jack!
Happy birthday Jack!
I love the pinata! You are so talented and patient with amazing crafts!
We're having a quiet weekend too- Alleluia!! Why don't you come over and have coffee so we can plan school together? Love you!
Yes! Thanks for this tutorial! I'm so doing it. Two weeks til O's birthday!