Curious George Pinata
by Patty
(Felton, Delaware)
Curious George Pinata
I used one punchy balloon, strips of newspaper, and crepe paper torn into approx. 1" pieces.
I mixed flour and water and added about a half a bottle of Elmer's glue to the mix.
First I blew up the balloon. Then I used 4 lengths of twine tied together in the middle around the bottom of the balloon and coming up around to the top where I tied them all together.
Then I started to put the strips of newspaper dipped into the "glue" covering the entire balloon. I let that dry for 1 day until completely dry, then I do the same thing again and let it dry another day until completely dry.
If you want a really strong pinata for older children, you will need to do one or more layers.
When it is completely dry I pop the balloon inside and take it out. I then cut a square only on 3 sides near the top, this is where you will put the candy in. I then came up with a design and marked it out on the pinata and began to fill it in with the colored crepe paper.
I've made a special pinata every year for my sons birthdays and now I make them for my grandchildren. This year I made a Curious George one for my grandsons 1st birthday....
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