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Mini Heart Breaker Pinatas

February 9, 2015 ·

Mini Heart Breaker Valentine Pinatas | A Joyful Riot

I’m obviously obsessed with mini pinatas, I have done them for nearly every holiday this past year. And that’s because they’re awesome! Personal pinatas that burst open right in your hands = the best. And these little hearts are such a fun way to pass out your valentines this year. Tell your sweeties to break your heart and they’ll be really happy they did.

Mini Heart Breaker Valentine Pinatas | A Joyful RiotMini Heart Breaker Valentine Pinatas | A Joyful Riot

    Materials

  • Thin cardboard //
  • Tissue or crepe paper //
  • Scissors //
  • Tape //
  • Pointy object (seam ripper or scoring tool) //
  • Glue //
  • Pinata fillings (valentines) //

Mini Heart Breaker Valentine Pinatas | A Joyful Riot

1. Use a really thin cardboard, cereal boxes are perfect but this time I just used another thin cardboard that I had. Cut two hearts (here is the size and shape i used) for every pinata you’re making and several thin strips.

2. Use a pointy tool (I have this scoring tool but I’ve used a seam ripper before and that is perfect!) to do a perforated line straight down the middle of each heart. We really want this to be pretty weak so it breaks easily so do the holes really close. I usually even cut the very end bits a little too.

3. Attach the little strips to one heart. We want these parts attached very strong so the middle is the weakest part so I attach them with hot glue first and then re-enforce with tape.

Mini Heart Breaker Valentine Pinatas | A Joyful Riot

4. Fill your pinata with valentines and goodies!

5. Attach the other heart.

6. Cut a bunch of fringe, I just used crepe paper streamers.

7. Glue them onto the front of your pinata, layering each on top of the other.

Mini Heart Breaker Valentine Pinatas | A Joyful Riot

8. Trim the fringe to the shape of your pinata.

9. Now do all the other sides and you’re done!

Mini Heart Breaker Valentine Pinatas | A Joyful RiotMini Heart Breaker Valentine Pinatas | A Joyful RiotMini Heart Breaker Valentine Pinatas | A Joyful Riot

These little guys burst right open when you bend the sides toward each other to reveal the goodies inside! Tuck a sweet little note or even fold up a store bought valentine card. Any mini toys or candy are appropriate too.

 

Mini Heart Breaker Valentine Pinatas | A Joyful RiotMini Heart Breaker Valentine Pinatas | A Joyful Riot

You can attach little sayings with a bit of twine like “You’re a heart breaker, Valentine!” or just a to and from tag. Using a marker to draw a zig zagging line right down the middle would be cute too! Now go be a heart breaker, I give you permission!

Mini Heart Breaker Valentine Pinatas | A Joyful Riot

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Posted by Machelle / Filed In: Crafts, Gifts/Party Favors, Party Crafts, Valentine's
Tagged: valentine's

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  1. Maritza says

    February 11, 2015 at 5:24 pm

    I am in love with these! So adorable and perfect for Valentine’s

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