Make a flour and water paste. Cut the newspapers into strips. Let dry over night. Repeat this process for 4 more days. On the 5th day let completely dry and begin to paint.
Small children can finger paint and older children can paint with a brush.
After it is completely dried, cut a hole in the top to add the candy. Poke holes on opposite sides to put the string through. Tie onto a pole. Enjoy like a regular pinata. An online catalog featuring all sorts of pinata pictures.