How to Make an Elmo Pinata

What's a 1st Birthday Party without a PINATA?

I got the GIFTS.....

I made the Cake Pops.....

I made the Cake......

I made the Hats.....

AND

I made the Pinata!!

Here's How:

Tear newspaper into strips

Blow up a punch balloon.

Use a bowl as a base

Mix 2cups of white flour and 1 cup water

OR to the consistency of pancake batter

You will need to do this a few times as you go along.

I choose a work station outside...it can get a little messy

Dip a strip, remove excess by sliding fingers down strip.

Apply one at a time all the way around balloon.

1st coat

Make sure you leave an opening to insert candy.

2nd coat

Don't do more than 3 coats or it will be to hard to break open.

Use 3 small balloons for eyes and nose

Wait 24 hrs or until completely dry, pop ballons and paint.

Acrylic paint works the best for coverage.

$1 at Wal-mart.

Time to glue it all together.....

I used left over Mod Podge from another project.

Paint it on all around the eyes and nose.

Not to worry it drys clear.

Make 2 holes and add string or twine.

Use a magic marker for the eyes and mouth.

All ready to be filled with candy.....

I left the top open but you can close it up using more stripes, let it dry and painting

Stay tuned for scenes for the party........

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