Upcycled Cardboard Donut

Holey moly! Go big & add sprinkles with this upcycled cardboard craft for doughnut lovers.

Ages: 4 and up, 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

Construction Paper
Glitter Glue
Glue
Paint Brushes
Disposable Plate(s)
Glitter Glue
Pencil(s)
Upcycled Pizza Box

Steps

Step 1

Cut off and trim square lid of pizza box.
Step 2

Sketch doughnut shape on lid. Cut out.
Step 3

Mix paint to create dough colour. Cover doughnut with paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.
Step 4

Mix paint to create icing colour. Paint icing on doughnut. Dry 1–2 hours.
Step 5

Blend slightly darker shade of paint around edges of icing to create ombre effect. Dry 1–2 hours.
Step 6

Sketch sprinkles on construction paper.
Step 7

Add glitter glue to sprinkles and spread into thin layer with paint brush. Dry 1–2 hours. Cut out.
Step 8

Glue sprinkles to doughnut.
Step 9

Use as larger-than-life doughnut décor or pose with your sweet treat for a fun photo op!