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Mini Ghost Piñatas DIY

When I look back at the Halloweens of my childhood, I’d have to admit that the candy was my favorite part. Costumes and decorations came in a close second, but I can’t deny that I had (and still have) a crazy sweet tooth. With that in mind, I’m always looking for fun ways to add more candy to the Halloween festivities, and what better way to do that than with these mini ghost piñatas? Adorable hung in groups or individually, you could even hand these out as loot bags for your Halloween party this year!

Mini Ghost Piñatas DIY | Oh Happy Day!Mini Ghost Piñatas DIY | Oh Happy Day! Mini Ghost Piñatas DIY | Oh Happy Day!

Materials: white crepe paper, newspaper, card stock, water balloons, washi tape, string, white glue, scissors, paint brush

Step 1: Blow up balloons to desired size.
Step 2: Mix some white glue with water and tear up the newspaper into small pieces. Paper mache the balloons.
Step 3: Let dry completely. Be sure the paper mache is strong and doesn’t cave in when you hold it; two layers might be necessary.
Step 4: Take a 5″ by 8″ piece of card stock and cut it into a fringe along one side. This will be the ghost’s tail.
Step 5: Cut the balloon out of the shell and cut a hole big enough to fit the candy you’ll be putting inside.
Step 6: Fill the piñata with candy! If you want to just use the ghosts as decor instead of piñatas, you can skip this step.
Step 7:  Wrap the fringed card stock around the piñata and use washi tape to secure it. Cut off any of the card stock that overlaps onto itself.
Step 8: Gather the fringe together and tape the ends together so that it forms a curled tail shape.

Mini Ghost Piñatas DIY | Oh Happy Day!

Step 9: Cover the tail in washi tape – don’t use too much or the piñata will be too difficult to break!
Step 10: Tape a string to the top of the piñata.
Step 11: Cut the white crepe paper into fringe.
Step 12: Glue the fringe onto the piñata, covering the entire surface.
Step 13: Cut eyes and a mouth out of black card stock.
Step 14: Glue the eyes and mouth onto the piñata.

Mini Ghost Piñatas DIY | Oh Happy Day!Mini Ghost Piñatas DIY | Oh Happy Day!Mini Ghost Piñatas DIY | Oh Happy Day!

  1. Kristen Genevieve

    October 14, 2013

    Awesome idea! So fun. I’m not big into Halloween but I know once my baby is born I’ll have more of a reason to celebrate! Cause holidays are so much more fun with kiddos. 🙂
    xo kristen genevieve

    sunnywithachanceoflemons.blogspot.com

  2. maggie

    October 14, 2013

    These pinatas are too cute to smash!!

  3. arielle

    October 14, 2013

    I agree! I could never smash those guys! They’re way too adorable! The perfect decorations though 🙂

  4. Melanie

    October 14, 2013

    Ghosts make me smile!

  5. Gucki

    October 15, 2013

    Thank you also for this idea! I write a post about your Halloween kids costumes! They are amazing!
    Thank you!
    http://gucki.it/2013/10/15/halloween-ideas/

  6. Carmenpol

    October 15, 2013

    wonderful !

  7. STEL STYLE

    October 15, 2013

    cool pinatas!!!

    http://www.thestelstyle.com

  8. meg

    October 15, 2013

    These are perfect for a Halloween party!

    http://happinessiscreating.com/

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