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In honor of the festivities at JumpStart.com, we though we’d share a fun and simple craft with you. Read on to learn how to create your own pinata modeled after the funny furry critters know as Punk Punks at JumpStart.com! When you’ve finished, you’ll be able to fill this crafty critter up with candy or small treats and have a fiesta of your own!

Learn how to make a Punk Punk Pinata!

What You’ll Need:

• 2 containers of liquid glue
• Newspaper
• 1 balloon
• Brown construction paper
• Brown, black and white paint
• 2 wire coat hangers
• Water
• Paper bowl
• Disposable plastic spoon
• String or ribbon

What to do:

Today, we’ll get your pinata started by paper macheing a balloon to create your Punk Punk’s body!

1. First, let’s get your dry materials ready.  Cut your newspaper into strips approximately 2 inches wide and inflate your balloon.
2. Things are about to get messy, so we recommend getting everyone into aprons and covering your table top to protect it.
3. In your bowl, create a paste mixture by combining 1 part water with 2 parts glue. Stir until the mixture is consistent.
4. Take 1 strip of newspaper at a time and dip it into the paste mixture until it is coated.
5. Squeeze the excess liquid off with your fingers and gently wrap the strip around the balloon.
   

   Step 5

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have completely covered the balloon (except a small circle around the knotted end) with strips of paper.
7. Tie your string around the knotted end of the balloon and find a spot where you can hang your balloon to dry undisturbed. Beware – your balloon may drip so make sure to place something underneath it to protect your floors.
8. Allow your balloon to dry completely.
9. Repeat steps 4-8 until you have covered your balloon with 3 separate layers of paper.

We’ll be back on Thursday with the steps for finishing up your Punk Punk pinata! Stay tuned!

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