Step 1: admit you have a problem. Step 2: ignore it and eat a donut. I have a donut DIY obsession — and I’m not ashamed. If that sounds extreme, so be it. Despite what you learned in school, give in to the temptation and embrace the donuts. When I first spotted these pumpkins, “donuts” immediately popped into my head (like when I saw another shape and thought “pineapple” — weird, I know). I bought them and turned them into little frosting-covered, sprinkle-dotted delights. Here’s how I did it — simple, quick, and a lot of fun.
I didn’t photograph every step because life has been hectic lately, but this project is very freehand and intuitive. Below is a clear written guide to help you recreate the look.
Supplies you’ll need:
Pumpkins (the squat, donut-shaped variety works best)
Acrylic paints — pick one color for the donut base, one for the frosting, plus several colors for sprinkles
Paint brushes (including a small, fine brush for the sprinkles)
How to make donut pumpkins:
1. Paint the lower half or roughly two-thirds of each pumpkin in your chosen donut color. Allow this layer to dry completely.
2. Flip the pumpkin and paint a small ring around the stem to form the donut hole. Paint the stem itself if you like. Let this dry.
3. Paint the remaining exposed areas with your frosting color and let dry.
4. With a tiny brush, add sprinkles across the frosting area using short, colorful strokes — dots and short lines both work. Scatter them randomly for an authentic sprinkle look.
5. Let everything dry fully before handling or displaying.
Important: these are decorative — don’t try to eat them. If you want real donuts, go buy a box and enjoy the real thing.
There you go — another easy, playful donut project to add to your DIY rotation. These make cute seasonal decor, party accents, or kid-friendly crafts. Now I’m off to enjoy a sprinkled donut for real. Happy crafting!