Cupcake Pinata

Cupcake themed birthday parties are popular for small children so why not make a cupcake pinata in the colours that match your decorations? Making it is lots of fun and easy to make - the whole family can help.

In a few easy steps I will show you how to make a cupcake-shaped pinata.

All you need:
2 cups flour
3 cups water
Newspaper
Colored crepe paper
String
Balloon
Small rubbish bin

I like to use a small rubbish bin as the base of my cupcake. I cover it in plastic wrap so that the papier-mache can easily be taken off when dry (and you don't ruin the rubbish bin!). If you don't have a suitable rubbish bin, you could use a cake tin, or anything that is the size you want. If you don't have anything suitable use cardboard to make the cylinder and use newspaper across the bottom.

1. Mix the flour and water together until it makes a smooth paste.

2. Tear the newspaper into long 1 inch wide strips and dip into the flour/water mixture. Carefully place the strips on the base until it is covered. You need to add about 4 layers of paper - you want it strong enough that everyone gets to have at least one turn at hitting it at the party!

3. Set aside and let dry.

4. Blow up a large balloon until it fits neatly into the top of the base. Cover the top half of the balloon with newspaper and let dry.

5. When dry, remove papier-mache from the base and remove plastic wrap, if used. Pop and remove the balloon and tape the balloon-shaped papier-mache to the cupcake base. Use scrunched up paper to form a "cherry" on top.

6. Make a "U" shaped incision in the top as you will use this later to add candies, toys etc.

7. Punch 2 small holes in the top near the opening and string a large piece of string through the two holes.

8. Paint with different designs and colors, or cover in crepe paper.

9. Fill through the flap you left at the top, with candy, toys, or any other fun surprises.

9. Tie your cupcake pinata in the air with the string and have fun!