DIY Pin the Tail on the Pinata

“I’d hit that.”

“Let’s get smashed”

“I’m at the end of my rope”

Whatever your favorite pinata pun, you won’t need any for this DIY because there were no pinatas harmed in the creation of this fun DIY Pin the Tail on the Pinata party game just in time for Cinco de Mayo – or any fiesta you have planned.

For this project, I pulled out my Cricut Explore and used the large 12×24 cutting mat to create a paper pinata perfectly sized for a wall hanging. I also used chipboard to make the finished project super sturdy and useable for many more parties to come.

Cricut Explore Paper Pin the Tail on the Donkey | damask love

For this you’ll need:

  • A Paper Pinata created using THIS Cricut Design Space Canvas – I’ve done all the hard work for you – you just need to cut!
  • Yarn
  • Sticky-back velcro dots
  • Pom Pom Maker

Cricut Explore Paper Pin the Tail on the Donkey | damask love

CLICK HERE for the Cricut Design canvas for the project

Use glue or a tape runner to adhere the chipboard layers beneath the assembled paper pinata. This will make your pinata a lot sturdier.

Cricut Explore Paper Pin the Tail on the Donkey | damask love

Cricut Explore Paper Pin the Tail on the Donkey | damask love

Cricut Explore Paper Pin the Tail on the Donkey | damask love

Make a pom pom on your pom-pom maker, then stick a velcro dot onto the center of it. Stick the other half of the velcro dot onto the tail of the paper pinata.

Cricut Explore Paper Pin the Tail on the Donkey | damask love

Cricut Explore Paper Pin the Tail on the Donkey | damask love

Cricut Explore Paper Pin the Tail on the Donkey | damask love

Cricut Explore Paper Pin the Tail on the Donkey | damask love

Cricut Explore Paper Pin the Tail on the Donkey | damask love

Who’s ready to have a fiesta!!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. Thanks for supporting the awesome, crafty partnerships that keep the lights on in this joint. All opinions and text are mine.

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About the Blog

Hey, I’m Amber Kemp-Gerstel - the crafty brain behind Damask Love, where creativity, color, and a little chaos come together. I’m a suburban mom of two, known for turning up the volume on everyday DIYs and showing up like your colorful, crafty BFF. Over the years, I’ve gone from psychologist to full-time content creator, TV host, and brand partner, with appearances on Making It, Today, and HGTV. When I’m not making stuff or on set, I’m chasing around my two boys, Markus and Maxwell, and laughing my way through the mess.

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15 Comments

  1. 4.24.17
    Poshhollymichelle said:

    AHHHHHHH- I’m so making this and putting it in our Advising Office 🙂 🙂 🙂

  2. 4.24.17
    slope said:

    What a great idea?!

  3. 4.24.17
    Kathy H said:

    So cute!

  4. 4.25.17
    Amy Bailey said:

    This is adorable! We are having a Taco “Two”sday/Cinco de Mayo party for my daughter’s 2nd birthday and this is perfect! The link just takes me to the Cricut homepage and I can’t find the project. Any ideas? Thanks!

    • 4.25.17
      amber said:

      Hmmm – how weird! Are you logged into Cricut Design Space when you click it?

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