DIY Donut Bar (Video)

I always wanted to use a donut bar or donut wall at a party. But every time I’ve been near one, I haven’t been able to eat the donuts given my nut allergy. So being able to eat from one is the goal – thus a DIY Donut Bar is the solution. Donut walls always draw attention and seem special. Luckily my sister is getting married so there is a bridal shower to plan. Her main want is a fabulous and beautiful dessert table. I did my best, what do you think? I’ll be doing another post about creating a dessert table from thrifted items – keep an eye out for that.

The main piece of the donut bar is to get an intricate or interesting frame. That is what makes the piece plain or pretty.

I thrifted the frame from Value Village. It came with a painting of fruit in it and funnily a fellow shopper saw me holding it wondering if I was going to get it. Seeing that someone else wanted it I knew I chose the right frame. Turns out she only wanted the painting inside; so we removed it and gave it to her – luckily she had a toolbox in her van. I’m so glad nothing went to waste in this transaction.

Video Tutorial

Supplies

• Frame
• Pegboard
• Pegs
• white spray paint
• Nails

I got the pegboard at Home Depot and they cut it to size for free there -but be prepared to wait. Thankfully I found one that was white on one side – yay for less painting and a more finished look. The whole DIY cost approximately $25. The frame was $15 and the pegboard and paint was $10-$12.

DIY Donut Bar Instructions

1. Clean the frame of any dirt and ensure it is dry
2. Spray paint the frame in your desired colour. Multiple coats will likely be required. Let paint dry
3. Take your pre-cut pegboard and fit in frame white side down
4. Hammer nails on an angle then straight to secure pegboard
5. Paint the back of the frame and pegboard if you wish
6. Trace a donut to make a template and cut a few out
7. Place pegs in spots in pegboard based on template
8. Hang donuts on pegs
9. Move the pegs and donut templates until you get the right arrangement

I didn’t paint the pegs because you can’t see them and I was being paranoid that I would poison myself. But I’m sure it would be fine if you painted them. You couldn’t see the natural wood with the donuts on them anyway.

To display I put my frame on an easel on a table; but kept the string on the back in case I ever wanted to hang it, which likely would not happen.

A fun fact is I ate more than 1 donut while making this 🙂