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Make a Pull String Piñata Am I the only parent that cringes at the thought of a Piñata at a party? They invariably cause tearful children and decapitated cartoon characters. However, with a pull string piñata and extra bags of goodies, a piñata can be a pleasant party activity. A pull string piñata works well for young children, enclosed spaces, and favorite characters you might not want to hit with a stick. Instead of hitting the piñata, there are strings attached to a hidden door. When pulled, one of these strings will open the piñata, releasing the candy. This updated piñata has increased in popularity which means more styles to choose from. If you can't find on e that matches your party theme, most piñatas can be converted to pull-string style using the following instructions: Place piñata with bottom facing up. Note: Some oddly-shaped piñatas may require that you be creative in deciding where the pull flap should be. On the bottom, use a utility knife to make a 3-sided trap door with approximately 3 to 4 inch sides. Use the point of the blade to make small slits through the cardboard on the flap. Make a slit for each ribbon that you plan to use (at least one for each guest). Thread a ribbon through each slit. Ribbon length should vary according to the height at which you plan to hang your piñata. If you want all of the children to open the piñata at the same time, knot all of the ribbons (inside the flap). Traditionally, one or two ribbons are knotted, leaving the rest loose. The children take turns pulling one ribbon at a time. One ribbon will open the piñata flap. Fill you piñata with candy and/or small prizes. Close the flap and lightly seal with a small piece of Scotch tape, using enough to hold the flap shut but not so much as to prevent the door from opening when the ribbon(s) is pulled. Birthday In a Box has a large selection of Pinatas and Pull-string pinatas to match popular children's birthday party themes. Related Links:
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