Piñata Workshop

Yesterday I helped some cute girls channel their inner Lula Flora (mini piñata idol of mine) and we made some fabulous mini piñatas! It was such a fun activity. I loved seeing their creative spirits at work. For the event, I decided to go all out with a fun table setup. Piñatas make me think of bright colors and beautiful messes, so that's what I went for. For placemats, I used the Lark + Raven Gemstone Paper we offer and that became the color inspiration. I added some confetti plates, green striped napkins, rose gold straws and Liberty of London print paper crowns for the table setting (links on the website coming soon for those products). For some additional pops of color around the place settings, I added the cactus tea lights and bright confetti. Everything together was so fun and colorful.

We started the evening by picking out the piñata shape they wanted to make. I have to say I was surprised the donkey was the favorite over the tiara and diamond! Always fun to let them pick. We found our seats and got to work picking out the colors for their masterpieces. Picks were all over the rainbow and they put together some great combinations.

Once they started fringing, they were on a roll and I only had to help at tricky spots. Fringe is forgiving, which is a beautiful thing! They all put their own little touches on them and I think they turned out great. Oh forgot to mention, they stuffed them to the brim with candy. These things probably weighed multiple pounds by the time they were down with them! We used Starbursts and Rolos because 1. they are great individually wrapped candies 2. they went with the color theme - that's what really matter right!?

Once the piñata making commenced, it was time for the pizza partying to begin. I, being the addict that I am, served my neighborhood favorite, Ziggy's Pizza. It was delicious and we rounded out the evening with some fun confetti cupcakes and cookies. Overall, the workshop was a success and all of the girls were lovely. They even controlled their hanger when the pizza was running a little behind. I loved spending my evening helping them with their piñata masterpieces and I look forward to my next workshops (stay tuned on social media!). Thank you to everyone that attended! I hope you had fun.

Lots of Love,

How To: DIY Diamond Pinatas!

The Megan Bachelorette Party series continues with a how to on DIY pinatas! I found some great already made options to purchase, but I figured I could do them cheaper by some good ole' fashioned DIY. (Don't worry, I'll show you the purchase options at the end if you aren't in the mood to DIY!)

I searched on Pinterest for a good DIY diamond pinata idea and bam! found one:

http://ilovereveiller.com/2013/05/31/geometric-pinata-diy/

They have great pictures and follow along instructions, so I am directing you that way. My quick instructions and modifications are as follows:

1. I used a cardboard box I had laying around and measured out triangles - make sure your sides are equal.
2. Instead of 8 triangles, I made the pinatas using 6 - 3 on top, 3 on bottom. I didn't have a ton of time, so I decided the smaller size would be quicker.
3. I used a small X-ACTO knife to cut out the triangles. It is hard, but try to go slow and steady. I had some wavy sides and it made them harder to match up later.
4. On one of the triangles, cut out a little door to put your goodies inside once you are done.
5. Tape the edges of your triangles together. I used a masking tape - I only had green, but if you can find something that matches the color of your tissue, that would be better.
6. Pull a thick string through the top of the pinata.
7. Fringe your tissue - the website above has great direction for this so you can move quickly.
8. Attach the fringe by using Mod Podge a section at a time. Cover that thing! Make sure you keep layering in mind. Let it dry.
9. Viola! Fill them with confetti, candy and if it's an adult party, liquor shooters!

Little door, so you can stuff your pinata full of goodies! I used chocolate coins, confetti and shooters!

Hung up at the party!

Get it girl!

Like I said above, if you aren't in the mood to DIY (and you want more perfection), here are my favorite affordable ready made diamond pinatas:

 

Such a fun decoration, plus it adds some excitement to the party! Smack that!

Lots of Love,