Looking for a unique way to surprise someone for their birthday? Consider sending a Piñata-gram—a mini piñata that you fill up and mail to that special someone, no box required. Wouldn’t you just flip to see a piñata waiting for you at your doorstep!? Here’s how to make it happen.
To Send a Piñata in the Mail You Will Need
- Mini Piñatas (I bought mine on Olvera Street in Los Angeles, but you can find similar ones here
or at a party store!) - Spray Paint (My fave is the Montana brand)
- Permanent White Shipping Labels
or at a party store!)How to Make a Piñatagram
1. Remove the wires (you can’t mail those!) and spray paint those piñatas (just like I did for my piñata makeover)! I start by laying each one on its side and spraying all exposed areas. Let dry slightly then stand up and spray anything that you weren’t able to get before. Let dry completely (really completely, otherwise it can be sticky!). And as always, spray paint in a well ventilated area, please!
2. Write out your address labels (or print them out if you’re like me and have not-so-awesome handwriting!) and adhere them to the piñata. Add applicable postage (not pictured here), and if you find the labels just aren’t sticking as securely as you’d like, add some clear shipping tape over top.
3. Fill up your piñatas, ensure the opening is sealed back up securely, and send them on their way!!
All Photos by Studio DIY
Wouldn’t piñata-grams make great party invitations for a small gathering!? Stuff the invite details inside and send them off to all your guests. You know there won’t be any “no” RSVPs to that bash! And yes, with the right postage, you really can mail a piñata. Try it, I dare you!
juni says
I love this!! what a fantastic idea, you are both geniuses 🙂
Brittni says
I had no idea you could send a piñata in the mail like this. So cool. I love it. And I am headed over to check out that string art from Vintage Revivals right now. Looks awesome.
bridget {bake at 350} says
Oh, I love this SO much! I NEVER in a million years would have thought to spray paint a pinata!
I heard that you could mail them, but I was really scared…so last year, I did. I was so nervous to go to the counter, that I CRAMMED it in the blue box and crossed my fingers. It actually made it! Next time, I’m spray painting one and marching proudly to the window!
Jenna says
doing this!! good work babe xoxo
Jen says
Oh my gosh, never thought to spray paint a pinata, so sweet and chic {who knew such words could be used to describe a pinata?}
And never knew you could send them in the mail that way! So doing this! Thanks for the great idea!
Lexy | The Proper Pinwheel says
Ah! Kelly! Please mail these pinatas to me stat. I want one in every color on every step on my porch! So cute!
Barb says
This is such a cute and brilliant idea. I have never even hear of mini pinatas – will have to go and source some right away. Love the envelope on the side too. Would love to feature this on my blog over at www.ritewhileucan.com where I gush over all things stationery and the lost art of letter writing. Do let me know if this would be something I could do. Thanks so much.
Marisa says
I’m curious how much you had to pay for postage…I would assume you could do it for priority shipping, but don’t know for sure.
Such a great idea!
Shelley says
What an adorable idea, who wouldn’t love to have one of these waiting for them in their morning mail? Thank you for the fun tutorial 🙂
Heidi says
This is one of the most amazing pieces of mail I have ever seen… I would be literally jumping into my mailbox to get this party out!
Marian says
Hi,
I was wondering how you mailed this and why you used. I just went to USPS and they said it was not allowed. Let me know ASAP if you can, it’s for a school project! Thanks!
Kelly says
Hi Marian!
I’m not surprised the USPS said no at first. They said no to me too initially! I actually brought mine to my local independently owned mail shop and at first he said “not possible” but when I didn’t take that answer, he made it happen! It is possible to mail anything, at any shape, as long as there are no loose parts that can fall off (although they let the tail stay!) and nothing dangerous inside. He took it to the actual post office for me to ship and you can see how it looked when it arrived in Virginia here: http://instagram.com/p/eusiTjkyle/
I suggest going to a different post office, if possible, showing them that as proof and pushing a little bit harder. As long as the label is taped on well (I recommend the clear tape not the brown tape the mail guy used) you can absolutely send it!
Hope that helps!!!
Kelly
Bunnie says
Why are we painting it? To ensure it is hardy? that the delicate thin tissue paper doesn’t tear off? thanks