# Watermelon Pinata DIYs Oh Happy Day's Party Accessory Celebrates Cinco de Mayo By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-04-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-pinata References: [ohhappyday](http://ohhappyday.com/2013/06/watermelon-pinata-diy/) Oh Happy Day's watermelon pinata tutorial is available just in time for Cinco de Mayo. The Mexican holiday celebrates history and heritage and is a time to enjoy the Spring weather. This fun party accessory is filled with candy and will make the younger members of your family smile. While most Mexican pinatas are animal-shaped, this watermelon pinata is a perfect way to say goodbye to winter and to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. The accessory can also be used at summer fiestas and backyard 4th of July celebrations and is both easy and inexpensive to make. This project requires a mix of crepe paper and cardboard materials and is shaped with scissors, tape and glue. Try Oh Happy Day's tutorial with the whole family today and create a party accessory that will become a crowd favorite. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Watermelon Party Decor:** Opportunity for businesses to create innovative watermelon-themed party accessories and decorations. - **DIY Party Crafts:** Opportunity for businesses to provide DIY tutorials and kits for creating personalized party accessories. - **Seasonal Celebration Products:** Opportunity for businesses to offer seasonal-themed party accessories and decorations for various celebrations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft and Party Supply:** Disruptive innovation potential in creating unique and customizable party supplies for consumers. - **Event Planning and Party Services:** Disruptive innovation potential in incorporating interactive and creative DIY party activities into event planning services. - **Children's Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation potential in developing fun and engaging party accessories specifically catered to younger audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Avocado Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-daiquiri.md) - [Mexican Culinary Adventure Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culinary-adventure-giveaway.md) - [Refreshing Cantaloupe Fruit Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melon-agua-fresca.md) - [Colorful Carnitas Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pia-carnitas-taco.md) - [Exclusive Tequila Sorbets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-margarita-sorbet.md) - [Seasonal Watermelon Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baja-watermelon-salad.md) - [Festive Avocado Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-cocktails.md) - [Rainbow Vanilla Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-pinata.md) - [Watermelon-Infused Double IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-double-ipa.md)