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DIY Mini Christmas Pinatas

16
Dec
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Ho, ho, ho and Merry Christmas from Heather Leopard.  I’m so excited to show you these mini Christmas pinatas I whipped up.

DIY Mini Christmas Pinatas by @HeatherLeopard using @PebblesInc Holly Jolly collection

I created these for us to just have around the house as part of my Christmas decor but as I was making them, I couldn’t resist the urge to fill them with candy.  I’m giving it only a few days before I break down and give them to the girls as a nice little treat.

DIY Mini Christmas Pinatas by @HeatherLeopard using @PebblesInc Holly Jolly collection

Supplies:
cardstock (I suggest matching to the main color of the patterned paper you choose)
patterned paper – NOTE: Please see the supply list at the bottom of this post for actual patterned papers used. I substituted 2 of the papers shown above.
paper trimmer (to cut the paper strips)
fringe scissors or regular scissors to make the fringe
shaped box cut files (I searched high and low for 3D pinata files with little success so my simple solution was to use Christmas shaped box files)
adhesive
sticky dots

Let’s whip up a few DIY mini Christmas pinatas. First, the Christmas tree…..

 

DIY Mini Christmas Pinatas Tutorial by @HeatherLeopard using @PebblesInc Holly Jolly collection #DIYChristmas #papercrafts #madewithpebbles

  1. First, fold the cut out shape into the box form. Put them together to form the box.  You may chose to fill them with treat prior to putting them together.

DIY Mini Christmas Pinatas Tutorial by @HeatherLeopard using @PebblesInc Holly Jolly collection #DIYChristmas #papercrafts #madewithpebbles

2. Cut 1″ strips of Christmas tree patterned paper.  Then cut small fringe from the bottom up leaving approximately 1/4″ uncut at the top.

DIY Mini Christmas Pinatas Tutorial by @HeatherLeopard using @PebblesInc Holly Jolly collection #DIYChristmas #papercrafts #madewithpebbles

3. Wrap the fringe around the tree.  You may have to cut at the sides to keep your lines straight but you can’t tell once you put it all together. Add sequin or enamel dots as decorations.

Next is the ornament…

 

DIY Mini Christmas Pinatas Tutorial by @HeatherLeopard using @PebblesInc Holly Jolly collection #DIYChristmas #papercrafts #madewithpebbles

I used a circular box cut file and then modified it to create the topper for the ornament.

DIY Mini Christmas Pinatas Tutorial by @HeatherLeopard using @PebblesInc Holly Jolly collection #DIYChristmas #papercrafts #madewithpebbles

Create your box by adhering the ends of the paper strip together.  Adhere one side of the ornament to the circle. Next, fill the ornament with any treats or leave it empty if it’s for home decor like me. Then adhere the other side of the ornament.

DIY Mini Christmas Pinatas Tutorial by @HeatherLeopard using @PebblesInc Holly Jolly collection #DIYChristmas #papercrafts #madewithpebbles

Cut your paper strips into fringe as per step 2 above.

DIY Mini Christmas Pinatas Tutorial by @HeatherLeopard using @PebblesInc Holly Jolly collection #DIYChristmas #papercrafts #madewithpebbles

I added the fringe around the sides first and then I decided to add a circle underneath the fringe so that the red ornament would not show through the fringe.

DIY Mini Christmas Pinatas Tutorial by @HeatherLeopard using @PebblesInc Holly Jolly collection #DIYChristmas #papercrafts #madewithpebbles

I added fringe layers on top and then embellished with sequins. I added a coordinating pattern as the ornament topper.

And last but not least, the candy cane…

DIY Mini Christmas Pinatas Tutorial by @HeatherLeopard using @PebblesInc Holly Jolly collection #DIYChristmas #papercrafts #madewithpebbles

I found a cute candy cane shaped box in the Silhouette store and made a couple of cuts.

DIY Mini Christmas Pinatas Tutorial by @HeatherLeopard using @PebblesInc Holly Jolly collection #DIYChristmas #papercrafts #madewithpebbles

Then it was just a matter of rolling the bottom portion into a tube and adhering it.  The top part was a bit tricky because you had to roll it while also adhering it at the right angle but it worked out good in the end, once it was covered in fringe.

DIY Mini Christmas Pinatas Tutorial by @HeatherLeopard using @PebblesInc Holly Jolly collection #DIYChristmas #papercrafts #madewithpebbles

Fill it with treats or leave empty like I did since it’s part of my home decor.

So there you have it, folks. The most adorable DIY mini Christmas pinatas I’ve ever made and yes, these are the first mini Christmas pinatas I’ve ever made.

Supplies:
HOLLY JOLLY OH DEAR PATTERN PAPER
HOLLY JOLLY HAPPY HOLIDAYS PATTERN PAPER
HOLLY JOLLY GINGERBREAD PATTERN PAPER
HOLLY JOLLY EPHEMERA
American Crafts Textured Cardstock 12″x12″ – Leaf
American Crafts Textured Cardstock 12″x12″ – Crimson

Filed Under: Christmas, DIY, Tutorial Tagged With: Christmas, DIY, Heather Leopard, Tutorial

Comments

  1. Monique Liedtke says

    December 17, 2016 at 11:21 am

    These are so much fun!! Such an awesome idea!!

    • Heather Leopard says

      April 9, 2017 at 9:55 pm

      Many thanks, Monique! They were so fun to make. I think some new Easter ones are in order.

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