DIY Cocktail Piñata

DIY Cocktail Piñata

It’s International Margarita Day on 22 Feb, and y’all know I LOVE a marg. So here’s a lil throwback tutorial from my DIY craft book, Piñata Party, which is 6 years old this year!

Follow the instructions below to create your very own margarita piñata in honour of the G.O.A.T of all cocktails. Bonus points if you fill it with actual margaritas.

You Will Need
  • 2 sheets screenboard: 76x102cm, 620gsm
  • Masking tape
  • Scissors
  • Ruler
  • Pencil
  • Hot glue gun
  • Hole punch
  • Cord for hanging
  • Treat for filling
  • 3 large pieces of card for umbrella stand, straw, and orange slice
  • Colourful crepe paper
  • Double-sided tape
  • A margarita to drink while you craft!

Step 1 of how to make a margarita pinata

Step 1

To create the cocktail glass, shape and trim a piece of cardboard into a loose cone-like shape and secure with masking tape. Seal the smaller end with a circle of cardboard to form the base.

Step 2 of how to create a margarita piñata by Kitiya Palaskas

Step 2

Use a hole punch to create a hole in the cocktail glass. Attach a hanging string to the top open edge

Step 3 of How to make a margarita piñata by Kitiya Palaskas

 Step 3

Cut a cardboard circle to fit the opening of the cone. Cut 2 small holes in this circle. Then, seal up your piñata with masking tape. Fill the piñata with candy.

Step 4 of How to make a margarita Piñata by Kitiya Palaskas

 Step 4

Make a cocktail umbrella out of another cardboard cone and hot glue a rolled up tube of paper to the inside for an umbrella stick. 

Step 5 of How to Make a Margarita Piñata by Kitiya Palaskas

 

 
Step 5

Use double-sided tape to decorate the umbrella with colourful crepe paper fringe. You can also make a cocktail straw too. 

Step 6 of how to make a margarita pinata with kitiya palaskas


Step 6

Use double-sided tape to decorate the cocktail glass with crepe paper fringe as well.

Step 7 of how to make a margarita pinata with kitiya palaskas

Step 7

Insert the umbrella and straw through the holes you cut earlier. Create a citrus slice out of cardboard and crepe, then hot glue it on. Smash and enjoy!

3 women in party outfits hold a variety of colourful and festive pinatas against a pink background

If you want to grab a copy of my book, which has 29 other DIY piñata projects to try, you’ll find it here. Tag us on socials at @kitiyapalaskas if you try this for yourself, we'd love to see what you make!

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