Looking for a fun, frugal, and hands-on activity to sprinkle some creativity into your day? This felt donut craft is just the treat!
Made with just a few basic supplies (felt, glue, and scissors), this project is easy to prep and even easier to enjoy. Kids can mix and match frosting colors and felt sprinkles to create their own unique DIY donuts. Oh, and it’s an awesome way to sneak in fine motor skills, creativity, and imaginative play.
I’m sharing my ideas and tips for doing this activity. My boys and I had a blast with this sweet project and I hope you do, too!
Sprinkle Some Fun Into Your Craft Time
Donuts have always been a super fun theme in our homeschool and family. Over the years, we’ve had a blast with donut-themed bookmarks, coloring pages, and even our DIY pool noodle stamp painting project. It’s one of those sweet themes that’s just stuck (in the best way).
As I was gathering and organizing some of our favorite donut activities to share, I remembered these adorable felt donuts we made. Oh my stars, what a hit they were! One of my favorite parts about this craft is just how simple it is to prep. As a busy homeschool mom of five, I loved that I could pull together basic supplies we already had and set up this quiet hands-on activity in no time.
The boys got to be super creative with their “flavors” and “sprinkles”. And it kept my younger ones busy and engaged while I worked with the older boys on schoolwork or read aloud to everyone.
These donuts also became a fun on-the-go activity. I stored the supplies in a zipper plastic bag and brought it along to appointments or soccer practice.
Felt crafts like this one are awesome because they’re not only frugal and easy to prep, but they’re also portable and screen-free so perfect for relaxed and creative fun wherever you are.
What You’ll Need For This Simple Donut Craft
You don’t need anything fancy for this fun felt craft! With just a few basic materials (most of which you probably already have), you’ll be ready to create your own batch of colorful, no-mess donuts. Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
- Tan, white, or brown felt
- Colored felt for frosting and sprinkles
- Scissors
- Kid-friendly glue
- Optional: other craft supplies like =
- pom poms
- sequins
- buttons
- yarn or string
- foam shapes
How to Make Your Felt Donut Craft
Cut the Donuts and Make the Frosting.
Cut tan felt into donut shapes with a hole in the center like a classic ring donut. Cut frosting shapes from brightly colored felt. Make them slightly smaller than the donut base with wavy edges for a realistic look. Cut matching holes in the centers of each frosting.
Create Sprinkles (and Other Toppings) and Assemble.
Cut tiny dots from various felt colors to use as sprinkles. Glue the frosting onto the tan donut base. Then glue the sprinkles onto the frosting. Let the donuts dry completely before using them in play.
Creative Ideas for Making and Using These Craft Donuts
These delightful felt donuts are fun to make and a blast to play with, too! Once your crafts are dry and ready, here are some fun-focused ways to enjoy them:
- Play Bakery: Set up a donut shop! Use play money and a notepad for taking “orders”. Great for practicing social skills, counting, and creative roleplay.
- Storytime Extension: Pair with donut-themed books, like If You Give a Dog a Donut or Donut Feed the Squirrels.
- Donut Design Challenge: Challenge kids to create a themed donut, like galaxy, rainbow, animal-inspired, or seasonal treats.
- Fine Motor Fun: Use tweezers or kid tongs to pick up felt sprinkles and place them on the frosting – perfect for strengthening little hands while they play!
- Celebrating a Fun Day: There are actually two Donut Days! One is the first Friday of June and the other is November 5.
Frequently Asked Questions for Making DIY Felt Donuts
This craft works great for preschoolers through early elementary. And older kids who love to get creative might want to give it a try, too. With younger kids, pre-cutting the felt shapes can make it more manageable and stress-free.
Absolutely! I highly recommend cutting out the donut bases, frosting, and sprinkles ahead of time and storing them in a resealable bag. It’s perfect for pulling out during read-alouds, quiet time, or on-the-go moments
Nope! You can totally freehand the donut and frosting shapes – or use a cup or lid to trace the donut circle and a bottle cap for the center. Let those wavy frosting edges be as unique as your child’s imagination!
Enjoy This Delightful Donut Activity with Your Kids
This felt donut craft is such a simple way to add a sprinkle of fun to your day. With just a few supplies, you can create a batch of DIY donuts that encourages imagination, fine motor skills, and sweet memories.
I hope this activity adds some joy to your homeschool, classroom, or family time. Please let me know if you have any questions. And I’d love to hear all about your experiences with this project!
