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Upcycled Cardboard Donut

Holey moly! Go big & add sprinkles with this upcycled cardboard craft for donut 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)
  • Pencil(s)
  • Upcycled Pizza Box

Steps

  • Step 1

    Cut off and trim square lid of pizza box.

  • Step 2

    Sketch donut shape on lid. Cut out.

  • Step 3

    Mix paint to create dough color. Cover donut with paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 4

    Mix paint to create icing color. Paint icing on donut. 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 donut.

  • Step 9

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

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CIY Staff Tips

Use your imagination and have fun making your craft as creative as you are—there’s no wrong way to do it!

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