Need a Pinata?

Pinatas are brightly coloured paper objects filled with sweets and sometimes small toys. They are usually made from paper-mache (or layers of paper held together with glue).

Traditionally they were human or animal shapes but nowadays they are made into almost every shape imaginable.

Pinatas are tied by rope to a tree (or anything above head height) and the object is to hit it with a stick, whilst blindfolded, until it breaks so all the sweets or toys inside fall onto the ground. Then all the children rush to collect the 'fallout'.

Now, if you're crafty, you can Make Your Own. It's actually not that difficult, just time consuming waiting for the layers of paper mache to set. There is something to be said for being 'hands on' in organising as much of your child's birthday party as you can. Click Here for step-by-step instructions.

If your kids are old enough, get them to help you. Kids love participating in arts and crafts activities and they'll be thrilled to be able to contribute to something to do with their upcoming birthday party.

Now to make-your-own is all good and well if you have the time - and the patience for doing crafty activities. Some people just don't have the knack or, for that matter, the time. There are some amazing Pinatas around to buy at the moment. In my recent experience, if you can't find the shape or character that you want, there are places that will make it for you!

If you live in the USA or Canada, visit our Pinata Shop. You will be amazed at the huge selection available.

For those of you who live in the UK or Europe, visit Partybox. They have a very impressive range and the UK's best on-line selection.

The Spotty Napkin is a family owned and run business in Australia. The Spotty Napkin's selection of party supplies are amazing and they also sell pinatas. If you use the code GKP in check-out you'll grab a massive 20% discount off your order. They also sell worldwide.

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