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How to make a Fringed Heart Pinata

Introduction

Creating a personalized piñata is easier than you think. Some heavy paper, tissue paper, glue, and some candy are the key items. Before you know it, you'll be creating one-of-a-kind piñata masterpieces for every occasion!

Step 1

How to make a Fringed Heart Pinata

Pick up supplies

First of all, grab your supplies. I used some heavy watercolor paper that I had on hand. I wanted it to be heavy enough to hold the weight of the candy, but it tore easily with a light hit from a bat. A bag of sweet conversation hearts (or try making your own!), tissue paper, tape, scissors, and voila!

Step 2

How to make a Fringed Heart Pinata

Cut out a heart template

I used the second grade method to cut out my first heart:fold the paper in half and cut out about half of a heart shape. A few refinements, and I was satisfied.

Step 3

How to make a Fringed Heart Pinata

Use the template to cut out a second heart

Use the first heart to trace an identical one on a second sheet of paper and cut it out.

Stage 4

How to make a Fringed Heart Pinata

Cut strips of paper

Next, cut 2-3 inch strips from the same thick paper to form the sides of the piñata.

Step 5

How to make a Fringed Heart Pinata

Strips of tape

Using tape, tape the paper strips to the edges of one of the paper hearts.

Step 6

How to make a Fringed Heart Pinata

Attach Sides

Attach the sides around everything.

Step 7

How to make a Fringed Heart Pinata

Second safe heart

Now attach the second heart, leaving a small section unattached. This is where you'll place the candy when you're ready.

Step 8

How to make a Fringed Heart Pinata

Cut Strip

Using scissors, cut strips of tissue paper at the fringe by folding a 4-inch strip in half lengthwise and cutting toward the folded edge, leaving an uncut half-inch strip at the folded edge.

Pro Tip

If you want a short cut, grab a pair of fringing scissors from your local craft store.

Step 9

How to make a Fringed Heart Pinata

Attach stripe

When you're ready to apply the fringe, start at the bottom and layer your way up.

Pro Tip

A glue stick can be used to apply the tissue paper fringe, but a glue roller is a no-fuss time-saving tool.

Step 10

How to make a Fringed Heart Pinata

Embellishment border

Leave the fringe a bit unruly, or trim the edges for a neater look.

Step 11

How to make a Fringed Heart Pinata

Fill with caramel

At this point, fill the heart with candy and seal the opening.

Step 12

How to make a Fringed Heart Pinata

Cover the sides

Use a few strips of tissue paper to cover the sides, or small sections of fringe.

Step 13

How to make a Fringed Heart Pinata

Hang on the chain

Thread some string or yarn across the top of the heart to hang, and let the game begin!