I couldn't believe it when I saw the $20 price tag on a batman piñata at Walmart. There is no way I would pay that much for card board, tissue paper, tape and glue. I'd have to make my own piñata.

You can pretty much make any shape pinata that you want following these directions. Here's how!

SUPPLIES

Large Card Board Box (maybe 2 depending on size and shape you are going for) WARNING: My thick corgated cardboard was really hard for little ones to break open. Next time I will use cardboard like what cereal boxes are made out of. THis will make it easier for the little ones to break open.

Scissors

Pencil

Masking tape

Tissue Paper- Your color choice

Glue

Paper/Decorations

Hanger

HOW TO

Step 1: CUT FRONT

Cut the front shape of your piñata. I cut mine into a large oval.

Step 2: CUT BACK

Outline the front shape of the piñata onto another piece of cardboard, then cut it out to create a second identical shape. This will be the back of the piñata.

Step 3: CUT SIDES

Determine how deep you want your piñata to be and cut long strips at that width. These strips will be the sides of the piñata.

Step 4: CONNECT THE SIDES

Using the masking tape, connect the sides you just cut to the front of the piñata. It will be a platform now. Be sure to leave an gap at the top of the piñata to stuff candy.

Step 5: CONNECT THE BACK

Tape the back of the piñata the other side. You should now have a complete 3D shape.

Step 6: MAKE TISSUE FRINGE

Using your color of choice cut long strips of tissue paper to about 2"-3" tall. Fringe the bottom of the tissue up about 1". Don't go up too high or you will have A LOT more fringing and strips to make since it won't cover as much of the card board. I learned this quickly. I have seen other tutorials that have you fold the top of the tissue over (so you have 2 layers) and then fringe the bottom. I did this at first and found it a waste of tissue paper because it did not look any different. So take my word for it.... 2 " tall, 1" fringe. you will need a lot of these. TO quicken the process, I did layer my tissue paper (no fold) so I would make a ton of strips at once. I also folded them hamburger style so I wouldn't have to cut as many fringes.

Step 7: COVER FRONT AND BACK WITH TISSUE FRINGE.

Glue the fringe to the front of the piñata, starting from the bottom and working your way up. The fringe should cover the top of the lower layer that is not fringed. Cut off what excess hangs off the edge. Continue glueing layers of the strips making sure the cardboard is being covered.

Step 8: COVER THE SIDES WITH TISSUE.

On the sides of the piñata, I started on the very bottom and glued starting with the end of a long strip. I did not cut it off but just folded it over and glued, and kept zig zagging until I needed a new strip. It went super fast.

 Step 9: DECORATE/EMBELLISH

If wanting to make this same Batman Piñata, I made a stencil using one side of the Bat Sign, tracing it on Yellow poster board, and flipping it over to the opposite side and tracing it. Then, just cut it out and glue it on the piñata.

Step 10: STUFF and HANG

For our piñata stuffing we put each kids goodie bag in there with their names on it. This avoids throwing bows and fights when it busts open. Plus, it cut down on candy costs. To hang, we put a pencil in there and tied a string to it. I wish we had of put a metal hanger in there and tied a string on the hook made by closing the loop! The pencil wasn't great because with a couple of hits it tore through and it kept falling off.

I hope this all makes sense. I am still starting out with blogging and I am learning the art of taking pictures a long the way. It's a lot of work! It's a hard process to explain so if you have any questions, let me know in the comments section, I'd love to help and hear about your piñata making experience. Good luck!

Seriously Y'all! I love these tassel banners. I made this one for my son's Batman party and I've had it hanging up for a couple of weeks now because its just SO CUTE.

So here's how you do it.

SUPPLIES:

Tissue Paper 20" x 26", each piece of tissue paper makes 4 tassels!

Hot Glue/ Scotch Tape/ Washi Tape

String

Scissors/ Rotary Blade and Mat

Step 1: Get how many pieces of tissue paper you would like. Each sheet makes 4 tassels. I used 2 pieces of tissue in each color. I have cut up to 4 together at the same time. Believe me this quickens the process. Match the two sheets together so they match.

Step 2: Fold your paper. While keeping the hotdog styled fold at 10 " height (usually how tissue paper comes in the bag), then fold it hamburger style twice. It should be 6 inches wide now now, as shown in the picture below.

Step 2:  Cut your tissue paper tassels every half inch. Stop two inches from the top. I have used a rotary blade and scissors in this step and I prefer the rotary blade. It looks WAY better, is way easier, and way faster.   Step 6: Fold in half hot dog style once, then again. It will look like it does below.
Step 7: Start folding/rolling hotdog style every 1/4 inch until it is all folded.

Step 8: Fold hamburger style in the middle of the folds.

Step 9: Twist together below the loop.

Step 10: Hot glue at the bottom of twists

Step 11: Thread through string of choice.

I made this yarn pom pom garland for my son's forth birthday which is Batman themed. Most of the other decorations are black, silver, white and yellow and I thought this would add a nice pop of blue. I've seen some really cute yarn ball garlands AKA pom pom garlands in other colors. Some in a nice off white color hanging on a headboard or mantle, I think it gives a nice handmade touch to a room. I have also see multicolored pom pom garlands which are bold, colorful and cute for a more playful mood. Here's how I made mine!

Supplies:

Yarn

Scissors

Jute String (not necessary, you can also use the yarn as the string, but I am OBsessed with jute string!)

Instructions:

Living in a more liberal part of Colorado has influenced me for good in various ways. Most recently? I am more environmentally conscious. I see everyone with their reusable market bags and I admire this small effort to cut back on trash and waste. But I also see how nice it is to fit more groceries in one bag. Especially since our condo is a short hike from the garage… it means less hauling back and forth.

So, when I found DIY market bags pinned on Pinterest I was intrigued. I was even more intrigued when I saw some made out of T-shirts. I have T-shirts at my house flowing like milk and honey. My husband collects them. His most recent collection was acquired from the basement of the bank he works for. We live in a tourist town that hosts a wonderful summer festival called Strawberry Days. The bank sponsers the 5k event of the festival and provides the Tshirts. SO! My husband brought a tshirt home from each of the 5 past years. I love the colors and thought it was a nice local touch that I can bring to the grocery store as well as our local farmer’s market on Tuesdays!

So, let’s learn how to make this simple T-SHIRT Market Bag. It should only take you 10 minutes!

SUPPLIES

Scissors

T-shirt- ANY size will work (I used an X-Large so I can store more in it!)

 INSTRUCTIONS

1.FOLD AND CUT KNECKLINE

2. CUT OUT SLEEVES

3. PULL EDGES OUTWARD FROM BOTH SIDES TO SMOOTH LINES

4. CUT OFF BOTTOM HEM

5. CUT FRINGES ON BOTTOM

I tried a Quarter inch and 1 inch and preferred the smaller

6. LAY THE SHIRT FLAT (NO FOLD) AND TIE THE FRINGES

7. REMEMBER IT AT THE STORE

SERIOUSLY! The same day I finished these bags, I forgot to take mine out of the trunk of the car before my grocery trip. I remembered when I walked up to check out and I was so bummed. I decided to transfer my groceries from the plastic bags to my new bags and I fell in love. It holds a ton and I can throw it over my shoulder so I can still use my hands to wrangle my crazy boys inside.