Balloon pinata

Looking for fun and creative Easter basket ideas that are a little more exciting than the regular basket? Here are 25 fun twists on the typical Easter basket that are great for kids of all ages and perfect ideas for both boys and girls!

Amelia and I made this strawberry pinata. I papier mache'd a large balloon, then filled it with candy & painted it red. Amelia and I glued peanuts all over it for teh seeds (botanically speaking, they're actually the fruits). I made fabric leaves (bracts) to top it off.

I've got another fun Easter basket idea for kids! Make Easter egg balloon pinata to add to the baskets. Well, they aren't true pinatas but since they are something you break open to find treats

Piñata Up

Just too precious! This bumblebee piñata is a DIY tutorial shared at Country Living, with instructions for both the hive and the bees. The piñata starts with an oversized balloon, ...

If you've never tried making your own pinata, you'll be surprised how easy it can be! If you are a beginner, start with a balloon-shaped pinata, like our Strawberry, Tropical Fish, Zebra, or Ice Cream

Ava asked to have a Hello Kitty party for her 5th birthday. I'm not sure why. She's never shown an interest in Hello Kitty before. Maybe ...

DIYs often get a bad rap for being too difficult or complicated, such as the ubiquitous Pinterest fails — great in the photos, not so much in execution.