Happy June! Happy Donut Week! YES! June is the best month. It’s the kickoff to summer, it’s my birthday month and it’s the month that has National Donut Day! That’s right, Friday (June 6th) is officially National Donut Day and in honor of the beloved donut, I’ll be sharing donut themed projects all week… ending with a big donut themed giveaway!! And to kick it off, I made a donut floppy hat. Because… duh. I’ve been floppy hat obsessed recently and it occurred to me, “This kind of looks like a donut.” So I turned it into one. BAM! It’s easy peasy and so fun for summer!
Let’s do this!
Straw Floppy Hat (I bought this one
and removed the decoration.)
Fabric-Safe Craft Paint in a Frosting Color (I chose Martha’s “Poodle Skirt”) and A Few Sprinkle Colors
Paint Brushes
Paint the rim of your hat using your frosting color, leaving a small border around the edge. You’ll want to do your best to get an even coat without going too too heavy on the paint. Make sure you do this on a protected surface as depending on your hat and your paint, a tiny bit of paint can seep through the straw. Let dry. Freehand paint your sprinkles all over the hat. I like to start with one color, placing it in various spots around the donut and then move to the next, so on and so on. Let dry. Done!
In case anyone is wondering, the hat was still floppy and moveable just like it was before the paint! The paint is flexible so it just moves around with the hat!
All Photos by Studio DIY
I’m almost as obsessed with that mint wall that we found as I am with this hat! So now, instead of being known for wearing a bow.. I may just need to be known for wearing a gigantic donut hat… because I just can’t take this off!!!! Be sure to check back tomorrow for another donut inspired project!
And in the meantime, more donut DIYs right here!
This post is a part of the 12 Months of Martha program, all content and opinions are that of my own.
Brittni says
This is completely brilliant, Kelly. And that mint wall is so awesome.
Jenna says
This is the best idea ever ever. Thanks for the inspiration! <3
Amaila says
This is brilliant and I’m definitely making myself one of these for the summer! SO COOL!
Marie says
You are just awesome Kelly!! I have no words to describe my admiration for your work and what seems to be like an energy-packed life! so so cool!!
June 6 happens to be my birthday, I had no idea it was doughnut day. I may just request a doughnut cake then 🙂
Fiona - Craft Hunter says
Well, this is absolutely genius. Who doesn’t need a donut hat, really? Love it
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Annie says
This is so cute and creative! I love all of your doughnut posts, but this one has to be my fav! Beautiful pictures too!
April says
Oh.EM.GEEEE!!!!
I seriously can’t get over how cute this is… I might… just have… to make this! Love Love love! <3<3<3<3
Ashley says
I have died and gone to donut heaven!!! Seriously this is amazing!! I am obsessed with donuts and loved these past few projects / recipes! Great tips! As far as real donuts are concerned, my fav is a glazed old fashioned cake donut, with a close runner up being a pink sprinkle cake donut…yummmmy! And I defn agree, #donutsdeserveaweek !!! So fun!!!
Julie says
There is one doughnut that is the king of them all — Maple Glazed Old Fashioned!
Elaine Leighton says
No it’s either pink sprink or old fashioned glazed
Kristen M says
i absolutely love that a lot of your DIY’s are donut themed! <3 favorite food, couldn't live without them.
Claireabellemakes says
Full on Donut cutness!
Lisa says
That is so fun! Such a cool idea
caisa says
hey I was just wondering if you sell those. I really love it just I’m not that artistic.
Alicia says
This is absolutely fabulous!! Xx