There are plenty of ways to celebrate a special occasion, but few things are quite as much fun as a piñata! Whether your party is for kids or adults, including a piñata in the festivities is sure to get everyone laughing and excited, especially when the candy finally bursts out at the end.
No matter your décor scheme or the theme of your party, there’s definitely a piñata design out there for you! To get you started and feeling inspired to make your own, here are 15 awesome ideas for DIY pinatas that will definitely get the party going.
1. Present piñata
Do you have a friend who you already know completely adores the fun of breaking open a piñata on just about any occasion? Make them one for their birthday, but shape if like a birthday present so it becomes part of their gift!
2. Ice cream cone piñata
Do you love the fringed method but you’re celebrating something that doesn’t make sense with a gift shape like the idea above? Try creating this colourful little ice cream cone pinatas by
3. Easter egg piñatas
4. Slice of birthday cake piñata
Perhaps you have a friend whose favourite part of celebrating birthdays is the cake? Maybe you know someone who doesn’t actually like cake and prefers candy instead? Either way, this adorable slice of cake piñata design by
5. Candy corn piñata
6. Flower filled piñata
Do you know someone who loves the fun of pinatas but isn’t actually a very big fan of candy? Surprise them by filling the piñata with flowers instead of candies and chocolates! It’ll be especially fun to break open if you hold it slightly above everyone so the flowers rain down when the piñata cracks. Check out how this was made on
7. Giant popsicle piñata
Just because your kids are little doesn’t mean they don’t want really big fun on their birthday or while they’re celebrating summer! This larger than life popsicle pinata design by
8. Christmas cracker piñatas
Do you like pinatas so much that you’d even like to celebrate Christmas with them?
9. Unicorn-piñata grams
Are you looking for an extra special and adorable way to invite someone to your next party, or even just to give them a little gift? You might as well make that an opportunity for some piñata fun too!
10. Fringey silver diamond piñata
Are you throwing a party with a theme that’s especially glamorous? Smashing things or candy might not typically be something you do at a fancy party or a formal event, but it still counts as very classy if the piñata is shaped like a shining diamond, right? Check out how this awesome design was made on
11. Moon piñata
This fringed, moon shaped piñata by
12. Mini gem piñata
Do you love the look of the giant diamond piñata but there won’t be time at your dinner to line everyone up and let them take swings at one big pinata? That doesn’t mean you have to skip the idea all together! Try making them these miniature personal diamond pinatas instead, just like
13. Birthday number piñata
Is your child particularly excited about turning another year older and running around telling everyone just how big they’re getting? Help them celebrate in an extra fun way with a giant pinata shaped like their brand new age!
14. Fancy tissue box piñata
15. Heart of Gold rocket ship piñata
Are you throwing a Valentine’s Day party? Perhaps you’re just organizing the birthday party of someone you love? Either way, this rocket ship straight to the heart is an adorable way to show them how much they mean to you! See how it’s made on
Have you made another DIY piñata design before that you don’t see on our list, but that we simply must see? Tell us about it in the comments section!
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