DIY Pirate Animals Piñata

2 min read September 13, 2026 Michelle Stewart
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Create a cleverly disguised fish by adding a few pirate accessories to a Little Fisherman Piñata. The way we styled this fun piñata matches perfectly with the Pirate Animals party line! Not only is this project super easy, but you can create it simply by using a few party accessories!

Project Time
10 to 20 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Start by covering the eye of the Little Fisherman Piñata with a Fun Pattern Pirate Eye Patch. Tack the back of the eye patch with hot glue to hold in place.

DIY Pirate Animals Piñata step 1
Step
2

Next, fill a Kid's Pirate Hat with scrap tissue paper or extra plastic bags that you may have laying around.

DIY Pirate Animals Piñata step 2
Step
3

Hot glue the hat shut so the stuffing won't come out.

DIY Pirate Animals Piñata step 3
Step
4

Next, adhere the hat to the top of the fish with hot glue.

DIY Pirate Animals Piñata step 4
Step
5

Complete the look by gluing a Sword to the side of the fish.

DIY Pirate Animals Piñata step 5
Step
6

Fill up the piñata with lots of fun, themed toys and coordinating candy. When it's time for the kid's to hit the piñata, be sure to give them a cute Black Pirate Chest so they can collect all of their pirate booty!

DIY Pirate Animals Piñata step 6 part 1
DIY Pirate Animals Piñata step 6 part 2
Step
7

Finally, hang the finished project as a focal point of your party table backdrop. It looks great when paired with the DIY Pirate Animals Party Banner!

See the entire Pirate Animals Themed Birthday Party as well as a tutorial for a Pirate Ship Photo Booth.

DIY Pirate Animals Piñata step 7

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