Having a Halloween party this year? Make one of these 20 DIY Halloween pinatas for your guests.
Pinatas are always a fun activity for kids or family parties. However, they can cost a lot of money to get ones that are big enough to hold a lot of candy. For a Halloween party, you definitely need a lot of candy!
Instead of purchasing a pinata, it may be a good idea to make it yourself. Not sure how to do this? Keep reading . . .
Types of DIY Pinatas
There are four different ways to make a pinata for your next Halloween party. There are examples of how to make each type of pinata on the list at the end of this post, but here are the pros and cons of each method:
1. Traditional paper mache method
Pros:
- Durable – you can control how long it may take to break by how many layers of paper mache you add to the pinata. It also can hold heavier candy.
- Easier to get the exact shape you want for your pinata. Just blow up various balloons and tape them together.
Cons:
- Messy
- Takes a few days to complete due to drying time.
2. Paper lantern method
Pros:
- Easy – no need for balloons or paper mache
- Quick
Cons:
- Can’t hold really heavy amount of candy because the lantern is so lightweight
- Faster to break
3. Cardboard method
Pros:
- Can create shapes that have flat sides.
- Can hold a lot of candy
Cons:
- Not easy to make spherical shapes
4. Pull string method
This will create a different type of pinata than the three methods above. This doesn’t need to be hit with a stick to break and release the candy. Instead, you just pull a string and the candy falls out the bottom.
These are a good idea if you don’t want blindfolded kids swinging a stick around; like if your party is indoors. It is also a good way to make mini pinatas as a favor for each child at a party!
Now that you have a better idea of what type of pinata you may want to make for your party, get some inspiration from these 20 DIY Halloween pinatas I’ve collected:
DIY Halloween Pinatas
Planning a Halloween party this year? Make one of these 20 DIY Halloween pinata ideas for your guests.
Cute Ghosts
These cute ghost pinatas are easy to make using paper lanterns to create the shape and hold the candy!
Witch Hat
These witch Halloween party poppers are cute and easy to make! Why not make a few for your party?
Happy Bat
I really like this bat pinata post. It shows you how you can put together multiple balloons to create your pinata shape.
Frankenstein
Tape together pieces of a cardboard box to get the shape of a face for Frankenstein. I love the goofy look on this pinata! It definitely makes it more kid-friendly.
Spider
I love this spider pinata; it is so cute! Of course, you can see how it would be really easy to make it look a bit more scary for older kids or adults.
Medusa
Now this is an elaborate pinata! Make sure you don't look it in the eyes or you will be turned to stone. To make it a bit easier, you could make this a witch head and omit the snakes.
Toothy Monster
Create a silly monster using the tutorial on this German site. It is easy to follow once you have your browser translate the page.
Mini Mummy
Make a mini mummy pinata using a toilet paper roll and some creativity! This is a great idea for party favors for a Halloween kid's party.
Jack Skellington
Fan of The Nightmare Before Christmas? Make this Jack Skellington pinata for your Halloween party!
Alien
An alien is a great pinata idea because nobody can tell you it doesn't look right! This one is made to look cute, but you can also make it look more menacing if you like.
Candy Corn
Candy corn is is a super easy pinata to make because it is just a triangle! Three layers of color and you have your pinata.
Ghost Family
Why have one pinata when you can one for each person! Make a ghost family and everyone in your family can have fun opening their own pinata.
Mini Halloween Characters
Head to the recycling bin to make these mini pull string pinatas! A great idea for giving to neighbors or as a party favor.
Halloween Colors
Not sure about trying to make a pinata that looks like a character? You can make one like this using the colors of Halloween and kids will love it just as much—as long as it has candy!
Pull String Ghost
A pull string ghost pinata made from a toothpaste box! This ghost reminds me of the Pac Man ghosts.
Mini Bat
Grab those toilet rolls again! You can make these mini bats as-is, or make them into pull string pinatas like the mummy earlier in the list.
Jack O' Lantern
A pumpkin pinata is easy to make since it is just a sphere. You can either make it using a balloon and paper-mache or a lantern.
Vampire Fangs
Anyone can make this pinata! It is formed using a paper plate. You could even get the kids involved.
Zombie
This one may be too scary for the little ones, but teens and adults will love it! They even show you how to make the zombie roar, but you can skip that part if you like.
Love these piñatas for Halloween? Than you will really enjoy these other DIY Halloween decorations: