Diamond Piñata!

Nothing says party like a piñata! Its hard to find a piñata in stores that isn't shaped like a cartoon character or an animal. So, I decided to make my own! These diamond piñata's are the cutest and can be made with things you already have at home!

All you need is:
Tissue paper
Cardboard (I recycled some Amazon boxes)
Masking tape
Glue
Ruler
Scissors
Pencil
Craft Knife (optional but will make things MUCH easier)

1. Start by tracing out all your pieces onto the cardboard. Below I have included all the measurement and shapes you need to make a small or large piñata. 

2. Next, using either scissors or a craft knife, cut out all the pieces. I found that the craft knife makes it easier to cut the cardboard. 

3. Place the pieces in the shape they will be taped. (see photo below)

4. Get to taping! Tape all the pieces flat.

5. If you are planning on hanging your piñata, at this time you want to cut a X shape at the very top for the rope.

6. Now, tape the outer sides together to get the "diamond" shape.

7. Reenforce the sides with extra tape. This is important so your piñata doesn't come apart. 

8. Set the piñata aside and get out the tissue paper. Cut 1.5 inch strips of your choice of tissue paper.

9. Cut a fringe 1/2 of the way up. I made my fringe 1cm wide but you can make it thicker if you like.

10. Starting from the bottom of the piñata, start glueing on the tissue paper. 

11. Continue glueing on the tissue paper. Feel free to overlap them until you get the look you like. If some of the pieces look messy or out of place you can go back at the end and trim them off with scissors.

12. Have fun with it! 

Let me know if you made this awesome DIY or if you have any questions!

XO,

Jasmine