People call me the Rock n' Roll Martha Stewart, so I am going to share some of my knowledge in a series of guides.

Although traditionally associated with Mexican culture, the origins of the pinata are actually rooted in China. Used today worldwide as a favored party pastime, pinatas are typically made of straw, clay or papier-mâché and shaped as cartoon characters, animals or superheroes. Children who are blindfolded and spun around underneath the pinata try to break it open with a bat or stick. When they do, candy falls out for everyone to enjoy! They tend to be pricey, so here's how you can make your very own party pinata with ease & a little creativity.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:
Decorations: paint, crepe paper, streamers, stickers
Papier-mâché paste or white glue
Large balloon
Cardboard
Wax paper
Water
Large mixing bowl
Newspaper
String
Papier-mâché paste or white glue

Prepare Your Supplies

Be sure to cover your workspace very well before you begin, as this process is typically very messy.
Step1
Gather your supplies on a newspaper and wax-paper-covered flat working surface.
Step2
Tear 30 to 40 newspaper pages into sections that are 1-inch wide and 6- to 8-inches in length.
Step3
Stir in water with your papier-mâché paste in a large mixing bowl. If you don't have papier-mâché paste, simply mix two parts white glue with one part water. Stir with a rubber spatula until well mixed.
Step4
Blow up your large balloon until full, tie it off and set it aside.

Make Your Pinata

Step1
Dip the newspaper strips one at a time into the glue, covering them completely on both sides.
Step2
Spread each newspaper strip around the balloon until it is covered. Be sure to leave a space around the knot of the balloon that will later be filled with candy. Allow this first layer to dry for several minutes.
Step3
Repeat the layering process two more times, allowing each new layer to dry thoroughly.
Step4
Pop the balloon with a pin once your newspaper has dried completely.
Step5
Decorate your pinata using paint, crepe paper, stickers and whatever else your heart desires. Be sure to paint first, allowing the paint to dry before gluing on your streamers and other decorations.
Personalize your pinata by adding yarn hair, clothing and other items to make it look like your favorite person. 
Step6
Poke four holes in the top of the pinata near the candy hole. Insert string into these holes and pull through to hang the pinata securely.
Step7
Fill your pinata with candy and cover the hole with glue and crepe paper or a piece of cardboard cut to fit the hole precisely.

Now you are ready to beat it senseless..