32 DIY Mini Piñatas That Are Perfect Party Favors For Kids

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Looking for fun favor ideas to make for your next celebration? Here are the cutest DIY mini piñatas to surprise your party guests with!

Mini piñatas are currently trending, and they aren’t the kind you beat with a stick. As much fun as is to smash pinatas, you’ll love the ease of opening these.

Mini pinatas are perfect for party favors, treat bags or decorations. And you can make them out of almost anything.

Recycle an old cereal box, toilet paper roll, paper cup, paper plate or even a brown paper bag. Fill them with small gifts, treats or confetti, then cover them with your favorite crepe paper.

Get the kids involved too, they’ll have so much fun, but even more fun breaking them open!

Find the tutorials to each of the mini pinatas below by clicking the link above each image.

DIY MINI PINATAS

1. Cactus Mini Piñatas

from Oh Happy Day

How cute is this toilet paper roll mini cactus pinata? Perfect for Cinco de Mayo or a Mexican fiesta!

2. Mini Lucky Charms Piñatas

from Fete Gazette

Your friends would be lucky to receive a mini Lucky Charm pinata. Make them for St. Patrick’s Day and load them with some Lucky Charms cereal for a super fun surprise!

3. Mini Party Food Piñatas

from Kawaii Sweet World

You’re in for a treat with these six mini piñata ideas because they all look delicious enough to eat! Choose either a watermelon, hamburger, donut, taco, ice cream or candy piñata or better yet, make them all!

4. DIY Halloween Mini Piñatas

from Frog Prince Paperie

Spookify empty cracker boxes this Halloween with some colorful tissue paper and monster eyes for a minipiñata that’s bound to give your friends a fright!

5. Mini Paper Cup Piñatas

from Somewhat Simple

Have leftover paper cups for a party that doesn’t match your current party theme? Use them to make these easy minipiñatas. Just add tissue paper or napkins, I believe and voila!

6. Halloween Toilet Roll Mini Piñatas

from San Diego Family

Grab a toilet paper roll and make your minipiñata boo-rific. All you need to do is pull a string to release some scarily awesome treats this Halloween!

7. Mini Christmas Piñatas

from Let’s DIY It All

Decorate your Christmas table with these darling mini Christmas trees. You’d never guess they were made with party hats! And if you’re feeling a little funny, leave the hat string on for your guests to wear before they break open theirpiñatas.

8. Emoji Mini Piñatas

from I Spy DIY

These emoji minipiñatas are enough to put a smile on anyone’s face!

9. DIY Fruit Mini Piñatas

from The Pretty Life Girls

These minipiñatas look juicy enough to eat! So, if you have paper plates lying around this summer, you can make these delicious fruitpiñatas. Celebrate the season of the sun with a fruity surprise.

10. Mini Reindeer Piñatas

from Moma Le Blog

The kids will love these mini reindeerpiñatas at Christmas time. They’re perfect for decor, Christmas Eve treats or even a Christmas party.

11. Minecraft Creeper MiniPiñatas

from Origami Tree

Save your tissue boxes to make these easy mini Minecraftpiñatas any Minecraft fan will love!

12. Minnie & Mickey Mouse MiniPiñata

from This Fairy Tale Life

How darling is Disney’s favorite couple, Minnie and Mickey? These minipiñatas are perfect for home decor or even a combined party!

13. Mini Paper Bag Piñatas

from Somewhat Simple

This must be the easiest minipiñata to make. Fill a paper bag with goodies and disguise it for a fun party surprise.

14. Donkey Mini Piñatas

from The Blackbird’s Epiphany

This tiny little donkey minipiñata is just the cutest thing, bursting with colorful confetti sprinkles!

15. Mini Unicorn Piñatas

from Hello Wonderful

A magic unicorn pinata fit for a little princess!

16. Pencil Mini Piñatas

from Jacks & Kate

These pencilpiñatas are perfect for back to school. Fill them with pencils, mini erasers, sharpeners, and mini papers and have your kids write about their first day of school.

17. DIY Easter Carrot Mini Piñatas

from By Stephanie Lynn

Here’s another fun party hatpiñata for you to make for Easter.

19. Number Mini Piñatas

from A Pretty Cool Life

Surprise your friend with a minipiñata birthday gift, then use the numbers for party decor or a photo prop.

20. Mini Pac-Man Piñatas

from Oui Are Makers

Who doesn’t love the classic 80’s Pac-Man game? All you need is some cardboard, crepe paper and tape and you have yourself a minipiñata fit for a vintage video gamer!

21. Rainbow Mini Piñatas

from Tell Love and Party

Create these adorable rainbow miniatures for a rainbow party, unicorn party or a fun St. Patrick’s Day celebration!

22. DIY Llama Mini Piñatas

from Brookhaven House

Llama tell you how cute these minipiñatas are, and they aren’t hiding treats, but invitations!

23. Fornite Llama Mini Piñatas

from Origami Tree

If you’re planning an epic Fortnite party your guests will be super surprised when they get their own mini Fornite Llamapiñata.

24. Star Mini Piñatas

from Ever So Britty

When you wish upon a star… cardboard, tape and pretty pink tissue paper, your dreams of making these gorgeous mini starpiñatas come true!

25. Panda Mini Piñatas

from The Llamas

This mini pandapiñata looks too cute to break!

26. Mini Muppet Piñatas

from Brite & Bubbly

If you’ve ever seen, The Muppets, then you’ll know who these cute characters are! Bring Beaker, Fozzie Bear and Kermit the Frog back to life using empty cardboard gift boxes.