It’s the most wonderful time of the year! National Donut Day! We were trying to one-up our donut pegboard from last year and we decided to try to make a color wheel donut wall! This thing was crazy fun to make (all the toppings!) and will definitely be the most instagrammed thing at your party.
To get that smooth frosting look pop the frosting in the microwave and dip your donut, then add whatever sprinkles you want. My favorite thing about a donut wall is once you make it, you can reuse it so easily. We’ve reused our donut wall a few different times for last minute parties. Happy Donut Day!
Materials needed: 4’ Square pegboard, jigsaw, tape, acrylic paint (in 8 colors), paint brush, wooden dowels
Step 1: Begin by cutting a circle from the square pegboard with a jigsaw. Cut another circle from the center approximately 12” in diameter.
Step 2: Measure and apply tape to make 8 equal sections.
Step 3: Paint each section a different color, going in rainbow order. Let dry completely. Apply a second layer as necessary.
Step 4: Cut down wooden dowels to create 2 ½ inch pegs for your board.
Step 5: Frost and decorate your donuts to match each section of color. You can use sprinkles and colorful cereal to decorate!
Step 6: Arrange your pegs in each section and hang your donuts! You’re all done!
Photography & styling by Amy Moss
Crafting by Naomi Julia Satake, Justine Pon, and Erica Kjos
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Phyllis | Desgeulasse
June 2, 2017
I love it! I just wish I knew where to get such a variety of donut colors around me…
xo
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We made our own! We mixed food coloring with vanilla frosting, and warmed it up in the microwave for about 10 seconds. Then we dipped the donuts in and topped them off with cereal, sprinkles, candy, etc.
Sophie
June 2, 2017
This looks awesome. What flavor are the purple donuts?
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Hey Sophie! They’re actually just vanilla flavored. 🙂 We used vanilla frosting + food coloring to make the topping.
Belle
June 2, 2017
This is so fun – and definitely Instagram worthy!
You could use different colored candies (or sprinkles) as toppings too!
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Michelle
June 3, 2017
Hilarious idea, and it looks so cool!
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Indya | TheSmallAdventurer
June 3, 2017
Oh my gosh. I saw a photo of someone with a donut pegboard at their wedding and instantly fell in love, but this is even better! It’s so bright and colourful, AND it appeals to my love of organisation!
I didn’t want to do anything for my birthday this year, but this post is making me consider throwing a party just so I can have a donut colour wheel!
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Paige
June 4, 2017
This is so cute! I also can’t imagine how long it must have taken to make all those donuts!
Paige
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Holly
June 4, 2017
Oh my gosh! I LOVE this & donuts, can’t wait to give this a try!
Holly xo
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Cathlyn
June 6, 2017
Lovely idea! My sister and I are finishing with the makeover of out parents garden and we are planning a small opening party. This donut wheel will be a nice surprise for the guests. Thank you for the idea!
Ashley Wilson
June 6, 2017
I am in love! I am planning a party in August and I think a donut pegboard is a must! You guys are so inspirational with your never ending ideas.
Kate
June 7, 2017
OMG! At first, I thought these doughnuts aren’t real! But what a lovely surprise – I could eat them all!! 🙂
Nina
June 12, 2017
This is such a fun idea! Were there any concerns about food coming in contact with the acrylic paint?