Sun Piñata(Ages 3-11)
Create a traditional pinata from flour paste, newspaper and paint.
Papier Mache Trick-or-Treat Basket(Ages 3-8)
Instead of using a shopping bag or a pillowcase, take your trick-or-treat game up a notch with your own handmade papier maché basket. Follow our template to make a Jack-O-Lantern, or put your own spooky spin on it!
Owl Pinata(Ages 9-16)
For your next special event, try making this cute owl pinata! The pinata takes a bit of patience, but the end result is sure to impress your friends and family. You can easily customize this project into your own creature by experimenting with different tissue paper colors, textures and techniques.
Mini Box Houses(Ages 3-8)
Design and decorate a house and a family of pet rocks to live in it, with this simple and creative craft project.
Paper Maché Pumpkin(Ages 9-16)
Not to be confused with the papier maché candy basket, this papier maché jack-o-lantern is a fun, crafty alternative to pumpkin carving. Add helium to the balloon to make a floating jack-o-lantern!
Spin Drum(Ages 3-8)
Kids always welcome making noise; I think it's part of what makes them kids. So why not offer kids a new way to make noise? My kids loved drumming to their own beat using this simple-to-make spin drum.
6 Mess Free Paper Maché Crafts for All Ages
Few French words inspire more parental dread than the words "papier maché." It's sticky! It's messy! There's too much cleanup! Never fear. We've put together a list of simple papier maché crafts that makes it easy to find an activity that's right for you and your kids. Whether you're looking to make your own stunning piñata for a birthday party, or in need of a mess-free art project for younger kids, there's something here for you!