Start with cutting the tissue paper into 3-inch squares. This is a great size for a standard toilet paper roll. The key is to make sure that it covers one of the ends.

Cut the string or ribbon into 8-inch pieces. You can, of course, make these longer, but for sake of efficiency if you are making them for a class or party then I suggest making them all 8 inches. You will need two pieces per pinata.

Place a small piece of tape on the end of one piece of the string.

Tape the end of the string to the inside of the craft roll.

Tape the other end to the other side of the inside of the roll. This creates the handle for the pinata. Note, if you are looking to add heavier items into your pinata like toys or heavier candy and want these to hang. I would punch a hole in the sides and tie the ends of the string in knots and then your mini pinata holds up to 2lb.

Next, take your 3-inch tissue paper square and you are going to cut a small x in the middle. This will make when the kids to pull the string of the bottom to let the candy out easier. To cut an "x" you simply fold the square in half and make a small cut, then fold in half the other way and make another cut.

That will give your tissue paper a small x in the middle of your square. If the kids are younger and you do not want them handling scissors, simply cut the x on the tissue papers before you place out the craft.

Take one end of a piece of string and place it over the x of the tissue paper.

Tape the end of the string to the x of the tissue paper. This will be the tail of your pinata.

Place the tissue paper over the other end of the toilet paper roll. You will have the handle on one end and this is the tail end of the pinata. You will then tape the tissue paper around the outside of the craft roll.

Now it's time to add the festooning to the pinata. You will start on the bottom of the pinata. What I love about the festooning is that the middle is a solid ribbon that is easy to tape. You can cut your festooning into 6-8 inch pieces depending on your craft roll.

Tape the other end of the festooning. The fringe covers the tape and so you can not even see it.

Continue up with the colors of the rainbow to the top.

Lastly, you can add the candy to the top of your pinata. If you are using this as a party favor, then you might want to wait till the end to put out the candy and have them each pick their favorite bite-size candy and have them add it as they are on the way out.