# Moon Phase Pinatas This Pinata DIY Project from Oh Happy Day Celebrates Cinco de Mayo By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-04-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinata-diy References: [snowdropandcompany.blogspot](http://snowdropandcompany.blogspot.ca/2015/04/moon-phase-pinatas.html) & [ohhappyday](http://ohhappyday.com/2015/04/moon-phase-pinatas/) This pinata DIY project by Oh Happy Day celebrates Cinco de Mayo. The [Mexican holiday](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-de-mayo-menu) is just a week away and is a time to celebrate pride, heritage and history. In addition to being a hit -- no pun intended -- at children's birthday parties, pinatas are also popular during [Cinco de Mayo celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-mexico), drawing in hoards of kids who wish to get their shot at winning a candy jackpot. Using black and white crepe paper, thin cardboard, pencils, glue and scissors, Oh Happy Day's pinata DIY is easy to make and features a unique inspiration. Referencing the [changing phases of the moon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-phase-lamp), this mystical pinata DIY will make kids smile and will also appeal to astrology buffs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Astrology-inspired Pinatas:** Create pinatas inspired by astrology signs and symbols to appeal to a wider audience. - **Eco-friendly Pinatas:** Make pinatas that are eco-friendly and made from recycled materials. - **Tech-infused Pinatas:** Create pinatas with built-in technology such as lights and sound to enhance the experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Event Planning:** Incorporate the trend of unique pinatas in event décor to provide guests with an interactive experience. - **Crafts:** Utilize the trend of DIY pinatas to create new products and revenue streams for the crafts industry. - **Party Supplies:** Develop new pinata designs and themes to expand product lines in the party supplies industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Space-Themed Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacethemed-dessert.md) - [DIY Monster Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-pops.md) - [Celebratory Tex-Mex Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-el-paso-day-of-the-dead.md) - [Galactic-Inspired Stationary Pins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planet-pins.md) - [Mexican Holiday Tequila Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1800-taste-tiendita.md) - [Lunar Celebration Crafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldyourown-horse.md) - [Glowing Lunar-Eclipse-Inspired Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-punch.md) - [Eclipse-Inspired Snacking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-eclipse-survival-kit.md) - [Cake-Flavored Party Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-birthday-party-pies.md)