Before piñata was introduced in the Philippines, Filipinos already have the tradition of Paluan ng Palayok or "Smash the Clay Pot". These days, Paluan ng Palayok is not that popular anymore. It was replaced by the Pabitin which is a suspension of goodies, usually candies and toys, hanging from a colorful wooden rack. Unlike the first two games which are played by smashing, the Pabitin is played by pulling it up and down over a crowd who are waiting to grab the items.
This is my first time to make a piñata. I don't know a store that sells something like this, so I thought of doing it myself for my daughter's upcoming Barbie-themed party.
My kind of piñata is not for smashing, though. My daughter and her expected guest are too young for that, so I designed it for pulling. In short, this is a pull down piñata. Refer to the tutorial below if you wish to make a simple pink Barbie piñata just like my creation.
How to Make a Barbie Piñata
Materials:
-scissors
-5 pcs pink Japanese paper
-small box
-glue
-curling ribbon of assorted colors
-1 1/2 meters of pink yarn
-Barbie images (any image of your choice)
-small toys and candies
Procedure:
1. Create the handle of the piñata by attaching the 1 meter yarn to the box. Make sure it is sturdy enough for hanging.
2. Cover the box with Japanese paper.
3. Cut strips of Japanese paper and create fringe.
4. Glue pieces of fringe paper all over the box.
5. Prepare the Barbie image of your choice. In my case, I used a different image for the front and back side of the box.
6. Make a separate fringe paper of different texture and color for the base of the images.
7. Glue each image to its base together before glueing them down to the sides of the piñata.
9. Attach the curled ribbons and the half meter yarn at the bottom of the box.
10. Fill the box with toys and candies and hang for the game.
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10 COMMENTS:
wow sis ang ganda! im sure ma eexcite mga kids sa paghila nyan hihihi...hayyyy im so excited for askim birthday pupunta talaga kami ni lotte jan hihihi:-)
That's so nice, sis! I'm pretty sure your daughter and all the kids at the party will love it. :)
What a great idea! Been wondering what to do for my daughter 2nd bday since we didn't have a party for her first.
wow u finally made it...supercool...it looks perfect for a birthday...so all set, have u finished collecting those barbie items for her party..
awwwwwww...ang galing galing mo sis....it originally came from the Mexicans...I believe...ehehhee....uso yan dito lalo na sa mga mexican community....I like the idea instead of buying....:)
Lovin it! Will be making this for my inaanak's birthday!
Cheers,
Sassy Chef
Wowwowow sis you are very creative!
napaka-creative mo talaga =) in few weeks, birthday na ni Askim =) the next month naman si Anzy... aww exciting =)
ouh, so lovely! :)
glad i stumble upon this post. you just gave me a bright idea. super creative mo, sis:)
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