How to Make a Piñata From a Paper Bag

This DIY paper bag piñata is easy and fun to make. You probably have all of the necessary supplies at home to make your piñata. While piñatas are typically used for Mexican celebrations, you can use piñatas for other types of celebrations, too! A small lunch size paper bag is suitable for a small group whereas you can use paper grocery bag for a larger group. Let's begin!

Stapler
Scissors
Glue stick
Hole punch

Brown paper bag

Candy, fruit snacks or small treats

Tissue paper in various colors

Ribbon, twine or thin rope

Instructions

1. Fill the bag half way with your treats, candy or fruit snacks. The bag will be too heavy if you fill the bag all the way. A heavy bag will make it difficult to hang.

2. Add tissue paper. Fold over the bag and staple the bag closed.

3. Cut a piece of tissue paper that's about 2 inches wider on all sides than the base of the bag. Glue the tissue paper onto the bag. I wrapped my paper in the style of a Christmas present.

4. Cut tissue paper into strips thats about 2" wide. Use your scissors to create a fringe effect on each tissue paper strip. Glue the fringed strips onto the bag. Continue adding strips until the bag is covered.
5. Use a hole punch to create 2 holes for a small paper bag. Create 4-6 holes for a large grocery bag.
6. Use a string, ribbon, or something similar to weave into the holes. Make sure the string is sturdy enough to hold up the bag.

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