• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Happy Family Blog logo
  • About
    • Newsletter
    • Contact Me
    • Collaborate
    • Resource Page
    • Press
  • Recipes
  • LIfestyle
  • Travel
  • Shop
    • My Favorite Products
    • Make Money Working with Brands
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • About
    • Newsletter
    • Contact Me
    • Collaborate
    • Resource Page
    • Press
  • Recipes
  • LIfestyle
  • Travel
  • Shop
    • My Favorite Products
    • Make Money Working with Brands
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » DIY Projects

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial

    Oct 31, 2016 · 2 Comments

    135 shares
    • Share
    • Tweet

    I was originally going to make a pinata for Bailey's Flamingo party.  Then I found the most adorable ones so I put making one on hold.  I have been looking for an excuse to make one.  So when I signed up to bring favors for Bailey's scarecrow party at school I knew exactly what I was going to make.  Bailey loved them so much I knew that I needed to use them for more than just her party.  They are also a great craft to do with all the leftover Halloween candy.   I think we will be doing a kids Thanksgiving table with them!  Here is how to make the Scarecrow Mini Pinata.

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial by Happy Family Blog

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial by Happy Family Blog

    What you Need for Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial

    • Empty Toilet Paper Cardboard Tubes
    • Tissue and/or Crepe Paper
    • Double sided tape or glue
    • Hay
    • String
    • Twine
    • Marker
    • Candy or Small Toys
    • Card Paper
    • Pull for a Treat Tags - Download it for free here
    • Hole Puncher
    • Scissors

    Optional

    • Fringe Scissors

    Instructions for Scarecrow Mini Pinata

    Step 1 - Cut a piece of tissue paper in a square to cover one end of the toilet paper roll.  Then attach the tissue paper with double sided tape or glue.

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial

    Step 2 - Fill with candy or small prizes.

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial

    Step 3 - Put the rope across the top and cover with tissue paper.  Cut a slit in the tissue paper for the rope to be flush with the end of the tissue paper.  Tie tag on the end of the rope.  You can use this Pull for a Treat Tags or make your own.

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial by Happy Family Blog

    Step 4 - To create the pants cut fringe into the crepe paper.  I used fringe scissors, but you can use regular scissors as well. Then wrap the TP roll attaching it with double sided tape on both sides.

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial

    Step 5 - Now for the shirt take a piece of tissue paper and cut fringe on the bottom.  Wrap it around the TP roll and attached with double sided tape.

    Pro Tip: Only cut half of the paper so you have a smooth surface to make the face.

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial

    Step 6 - Cut pieces of the crepe paper for the legs.  Fold in half and place a piece of double sided tape at the end. Add hay pieces on top of the tape and fold it together.  Then use a piece of double sided tape on the bottom to secure the legs.

    For the arms cut fringe into the tissue paper.  Similar to the pants fold in half and place a piece of double sided tape at the end.  Add hay pieces on top of the tape and fold it together.  Use a piece of double sided tape onto each side of the scarecrow.

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial by Happy Family Blog

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial by Happy Family Blog
    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial by Happy Family Blog

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial by Happy Family Blog

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial by Happy Family Blog

    Step 7 - Take a piece of twine and wrap it around the shirt and tie it as a belt.

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial by Happy Family Blog

    Step 8 - Draw the face with a marker.

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial

    Step 9 - To make the hat glue along the bottom of the bottle cap and a fix it to the middle of the square paper.  Wrap the twine around the bottle cap.  Add hot glue to the bottom middle of the hat and a fix to the scarecrow.

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial

    Time to Enjoy your Scarecrow Mini Pinata

    Now you are ready to enjoy them!  If you would like more instruction check out my Facebook Live video with the full tutorial!

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial by Happy Family Blog

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial by Happy Family Blog

    Bailey loves orange so she asked for a special one with an orange shirt!

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial by Happy Family Blog

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial by Happy Family Blog

    When I was packing her lunch this morning I knew I wanted to make your juice box a scarecrow as well.

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial by Happy Family Blog

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial by Happy Family Blog

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial by Happy Family Blog

    What do you like to do with your leftover Halloween Candy?  What do you think of our Scarecrow Mini Pinata?

    Scarecrow Mini Pinata Tutorial by Happy Family Blog

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




    1. Strictly Lighthearted says

      October 31, 2016 at 5:20 pm

      Creativity at its best! These look so adorable ....

      Reply
      • Cristy says

        October 31, 2016 at 8:18 pm

        Thank you so much. It was such a fun project!

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Join the Party!

    Subscribe for exclusive party inspiration, hosting tips, recipes and family fun ideas.

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

    Amazon Disclosure

    We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Press
    • Partner

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2023 Happy Family Blog