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How to Make an Awesome Death Star Piñata

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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May 28th, 2015 5

Nothing says festive birthday party love like an Imperial planet killer, groaning with goodies, for the kids to attack with a pool noodle light saber. Death to Lord Vader! Mmmmmm…. Starburst. This Death Star piñata is actually rather simple to build, using only a beach ball, strips of newspaper and paper mache glue mix. The […]

Add These DIY Mini Piñatas To Your Next Party

By Andrew Salomone

Andrew Salomone

Artist, writer, and teacher who makes work about popular culture, technology, and traditional craft processes. http://www.andrewsalomone.com

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March 14th, 2015March 14th, 2015

Planning a party? Add a little extra pizzaz to your festivities by making some of these delightful DIY mini piñatas from Chiara Alberetti Milott of Oh Happy Day!

DIY Dancing Girls Emoji Piñata

By Andrew Salomone

Andrew Salomone

Artist, writer, and teacher who makes work about popular culture, technology, and traditional craft processes. http://www.andrewsalomone.com

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August 27th, 2014 0

Anything can be a piñata, so why not make your favorite things into custom piñatas? Well, that’s just what Kelly of Studio DIY did with this quirky DIY Dancing Girls Emoji Piñata project!